Paul Theodore Walliker, 70, of Galva, IL, passed away on November 4, 2023. He was born on August 26, 1953, in Peoria, IL, to the late Martha (Smith) Walliker and Leroy Walliker. Paul was an incredibly kind, caring, patient, and extremely intelligent person who was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Paul had a witty sense of humor and loved working around his 130-year-old home, where he could fix just about anything. Dogs also played a very important part of Paul's...

KEWANEE – Dennis A. VanMeir, 76, of Kewanee, died at 6:10 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the Kewanee Care Home. He was born August 13, 1947 in Kewanee, the son of Donald F. and Genevieve E. (Croegaert) VanMeir.  He had married Sandra Williams right out of high school, and they later divorced. Survivors include his three daughters; Shelene (Bik) Lee of Lehi, UT, Colene (Dan) Verdick of Elk River, MN and Melissa (Garth) Winn of Cedar City, UT, a brother, Jim (Rita) VanMeir of...

TOULON – Dina Lee Van Autreve, 90, of rural Toulon, died Monday, November 27, 2023 at her home. Cremation will be accorded and graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 5 at Pleasant View Cemetery in Kewanee. Memorials may be directed to St. Peter’s Evangelical Church UCC. Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee is in charge of arrangements. She was born October 21, 1933 in Kewanee, the daughter of Dallas and Pearl (Doye) Williams. She married Marvin L. Van Autreve on...

KEWANEE – John A. Lewis, 89, of Kewanee, died at 9:30 p.m., Monday, November 27, 2023 at OSF Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee. He was born November 25, 1934 in Iola, IL, the son of Cyrus and Dorothy (Spinner) Lewis. He married Deloris J. Prather on May 11, 1957 in Corinth, MS and she preceded him in death on September 25, 2004. Survivors include his son, Michael (Kathryn) Lewis of Kewanee, three grandchildren; Angela (Patrick) Babcock of Neponset, Ryan (Rae-Lynn) VanWynsberg of...

TOULON - Jacquelyn Y. Grow, 78, a resident at Toulon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, died peacefully at 7:35 p.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the center. Cremation will be accorded and a private inurnment will take place at a later date in Hawaii. Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee is assisting the family with arrangements. She was born December 22, 1944 in Maui, Hawaii, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Machedo) Pang. She is survived by several children and grandchildren and had...

GALVA – Virginia L. “Ginny” Ahlberg, 73, of Galva, died at 9:44 p.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Toulon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Cremation will be accorded and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 28 at Rux Funeral Home in Galva with Chaplain Jordan Knight officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association or to Illinois Cancer...

GALVA – Lucy B. Lindstrom, 103, of Galva, died at 7:13 a.m., Thursday, November 16, 2023 at her home. She was born September 28, 1920 in Redfield, AR, the daughter of Stanley and Isal (Dalton) Jackson. The family traveled by horse and wagon to Illinois after Stanley inherited a farm near LaFayette in the late 1920’s. Lucy married Russell Lindstrom on May 30, 1940. Lucy was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers; Alfred, Elmer, Everette, Edwin and Oscar, four sisters;...

WILLIAMSFIELD – Beverly A. “Bev” Tucker, 93, of Williamsfield, died on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 17 at the Williamsfield United Methodist Church with Pastor Zoila Marty officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will follow at Williamsfield Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Williamsfield United Methodist Church. Rux Funeral Home in...

Jane Frances Boswell, 80, of Peoria, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Lutheran Hillside Village. She was born August 10, 1943 in Kewanee to Forrest P. and Clara M. (Fortman) Boswell. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Mary Osborne; and one brother-in-law, William Osborne. Surviving are her brother, David (Sara) Boswell of Kewanee; four nephews, Michael (Rachel) Osborne of Morton, Jeffrey (Cara) Boswell of Southlake, Texas, Thomas (Lannie) Boswell of Lombard...

James Larkin Golby was born March 2, 1927 in Kewanee, Illinois to John Thomas and Elizabeth Larkin Golby.  He married Alice Ann Simons on July 25, 1964 at St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church in Princeville, Illinois. He passed away on November 12, 2023. Jim and Alice are the parents of four children, Katherine (Eric) Stewart of Dwight, Illinois, Margaret (Craig) Gustafson of Kewanee, Illinois, Dr. Angela Golby of Morton, Illinois, and Lt. Col. (US Army, Ret.) Dr. Jim (Kristen) Golby...