Jay Redfern

Phyllis Jean Osborn Kalin, 96, of Galesburg died unexpectedly Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at home in Hitchcock Senior Apartments. Phyllis was born Oct. 3, 1929, in Shenandoah, Iowa, to Ervin C. and Leota Mae Sawyer Osborn. She married William “Bill” Kalin on No... See more

David M. Sharp, 75, of Monmouth died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026, at Allure of Knox County, Galesburg. Dave was born Dec. 8, 1950, in Monmouth, the only child of Kenneth R. and Margaret (Lucas) Sharp. He graduated from Monmouth High School in 1968 and Monmouth ... See more

The Warren County Clerk & Recorder’s Office submits the following Illinois real estate transfer declaration transactions recorded in Warren County the week of Dec. 29, 2025 through Jan. 2, 2026. Only the primary name as listed on the submitted sales r... See more

Albert Rossell, 86, of Galesburg, Illinois, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Albert was born Sept. 4, 1939, in Abingdon, the son of Ray Dale and Alpharetta (Trout) Rossell. He married Elizabeth Ross on Feb. 1, 1963, in Ga... See more

Most residents of Blue Bell Towers in Abingdon have returned home following a New Year’s Day fire, according to the Knox County Housing Authority (KCHA). The fire occurred Thursday, Jan. 1, prompting the evacuation of all 53 residents from the building. N... See more