Our loving brother Nels Edward Magnuson, born December 12, 1960, died February 1, 2023 two miles west of Callao, MO on Hwy 36.  Nels moved from Altona, IL with his parents on March 1st, 1975, to Brookfield, MO.  He graduated from Brookfield High School in 1979.  He continued to live in rural Brookfield and later moved to Callao, MO.  His love for parents, family, and friends radiated from his big heart and hearty laugh.  Nels also farmed most of his life caring for...

GALVA – Carol L. Hardy, 77, of Galva, died Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 4 at Rux Funeral Home in Galva with Deacon Michael Crummer officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Galva Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Galva Food Pantry. She was born October 12, 1945 in Kewanee, the daughter of Donald and Leona (Lindbloom) Kermeen....

GALVA – Donald C. Hampton, 92, of Galva, formerly of Kewanee, died at 4:24 p.m., Monday, January 30, 2023 at Royal Oaks Care Center in Kewanee. Private services will be held at Rux Funeral Home in Galva with Pastor Bryan Griem officiating. Inurnment will be held at St. Anthony’s Cemetery in Atkinson at a later date where military rites will be accorded. He was born May 30, 1930 in Peoria, the son of Wren C. and Lela (Fawcett) Hampton. On December 3, 1950 he married Alma J....

GALVA - Michael Duane Stairwalt, 74, of Galva, passed away on January 29, 2023 at his home. Michael was born March 4, 1948 to Lydia Johnson and Frederick “Ted” Stairwalt in Peoria, IL. Michael graduated from Galva High School in 1966. He was a tri-sport standout as a left hander in basketball, track, and baseball. He then went on to college. He married Karen Murphy in 1967 and had two children, Troy and Nicole. They later separated. Later on, he met and married Marybeth Seifert...

SHEFFIELD – Maurine M. Chapman, 93, of Sheffield, died at 3:00 a.m., Friday, January 27, 2023 at the Hillcrest Home in rural Geneseo. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 3 at Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee with Rev. Dan Wright officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in rural Annawan. Memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice. She was born June 7, 1929...

GALVA – Carl A. Nelson, 87, of Galva, died at 12:23 a.m., Friday, January 27, 2023 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 1 at Rux Funeral Home in Galva with Pastor Katie Gallagher officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. Military rites will be accorded after the service at the funeral home followed by burial at Galva Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Messiah Lutheran...

GALESBURG – Amanda Rae Matuszyk, 42, of Galesburg, formerly of Kewanee, died Thursday, January 26, 2023 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident near Brimfield. Cremation will be accorded and a Celebration of her Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to her family. Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee is in charge of arrangements. She was born October 16, 1980 in Kewanee, the daughter of John Matuszyk and Jerri (Turley) Pettersson. She married Cristopher Lynn...

KEWANEE – George E. Ouart, 87, of Kewanee, died Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his home. A public visitation will be held from 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., Monday, January 30 at Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint John Paul II Parish in Kewanee. Celebrant will be Fr. Johndamaseni Zilimu. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Cornerstone Community Wellness. He was born February 12, 1935 in Neponset, the son of...

KEWANEE – Kathleen E. Garrett, 73, of Kewanee, died at 2:30 a.m., Friday, January 20, 2023 at the Kewanee Care Home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 26 at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in rural Kewanee. Memorials may be directed to her family. Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee is in charge of arrangements. She was born May 1, 1949 in Kewanee, the daughter of Fred and Lois (Peed) Bickers. Survivors include her children, Kelly Milnes and Kris Jackson, both...

KEWANEE – Joan M. Walden, 87, of Kewanee, died at 12:00 a.m., Friday, January 20, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 26 at Saint John Paul II Parish in Kewanee. Celebrant will be Fr. Johndamaseni Zilimu. Visitation will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m., Thursday at Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee with recitation of the rosary at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Geneseo. Memorials may...