All Obituaries

Janis Irene Mahan (née Pearson), 77, of Kewanee passed away December 23rd, 2022, at Hillcrest Home, Geneseo. She was born June 6, 1945, to Dorothy Jackson and Hilding Pearson.  A Kewanee girl at heart, Janis helped arrange class reunions for KHS '63 as well as Jackson family reunions. Bishop Hill and Hog Days were two of her favorite things, and she enjoyed her dog Brinlie, scrapbooking, holidays, and reading. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from Denver...

Robert “Bob” H. Cambron, Jr., 75, of Kewanee, died Sunday, May 21, 2023, at his home. Bob was born March 3, 1948, in Princeton, IL, the son of Robert “Howard” and Juanita (Coyne) Cambron. Bob graduated from Wethersfield High School. Bob married Jeanette “Jan” Haderer on May 26, 1977; she survives. Bob is also survived by daughter, Heather (Troy) Haga, Galva; and their children, Alexis and Taylor Haga; and daughter, Michele (Gary) Peterson, Estes Park, CO;...

Doris L. Stabler, 94, of Neponset, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at her home. Doris was born November 6, 1928, in Dodge City, Kansas, the daughter of Frederick and Ferne (McKown) Baumann. Doris graduated from Manhattan High School in 1946. She worked for Southwestern Telephone Company until 1952, then transferred to San Diego Pacific Telephone Co. until 1954. Doris married Donald “Jesse” on July 4, 1953, in San Diego, CA after only six dates. Following Jesse’s military...

Lisa Townsend, 55, of Kewanee, died Sunday, April 30, 2023, at her home. Lisa was born October 29, 1967, in Kewanee, the daughter of John E. and Shirley M. (Fischer) Wilson. Lisa married Jamie E. Townsend on March 24, 2012; he survives. Lisa is also survived by four children, Ashleá (Bill Hargis) Townsend, Elizabeth Townsend, Jamie M. Townsend, Colton Townsend, all of Kewanee; four grandchildren, Schuyler, Garrett, Beau, and Neveah Hargis; and another on the way; siblings, Deb (Dave)...

Virginia K. Price, 73, of Kewanee, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at OSF St. Luke’s Medical Center. Virginia was born July 28, 1949, in Rockford, the daughter of George “Buck” and Louis Jane (Murray) Stone. Virginia attended Neponset High School, graduating with the class of 1967. She married David W. Price on June 2, 1967, in Kewanee; he preceded her in death on May 12, 2022. Virginia is survived by two daughters, Michelle (Andrew) DeFilppi and Kylie (Lara Roemer) Price;...

Michele L. Ince, 58, of Kewanee, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at her home. Michele was born May 12, 1964, in Kewanee, the daughter of Charles and Cheryl (Garrison) Coné. Michele graduated from Kewanee High School with the class of 1982. She had her associate degree as an Administrative Professional. Michele married Ronnie L. Ince on June 24, 1983, in Kewanee, he preceded her in death on December 17, 2020. Michele is survived by five children, Gary Ince, Mississippi, Jessica (Chuck...

Oliver “Bud” Delano Johnson, 82, of Kewanee, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Hillcrest Home, Geneseo. Bud was born September 21, 1940, in Gadsden, Alabama, the son of Oliver S. and Ruby Ora Lee (Owen) Johnson. Bud graduated from Etowah County High School in Attalla, Alabama, graduating with the class of 1958. He entered active duty in 1958 in the US Navy Reserve as a part of the commissioning crew of the USS independence CVA-62 Aircraft Carrier. He served as a Personal Seaman...

Marilyn C. Cosner, 85, of Kewanee, died Thursday, April 27, 2023, at her home. Marilyn was born August 30, 1937, in Kewanee, the daughter of William Carroll and Margaret (Grice) Cosner. Marilyn attended Kewanee High School, graduating with the class of 1956. Marilyn is survived by her sister Elaine Gentry, Silvis; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Marilyn was an assistant cashier/officer for People’s National Bank for 50+ years. She enjoyed...

Harriet K. Oblak, 79, of Kewanee, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her home. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Beverly J. Harrell, 90, of Kewanee, died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at OSF Saint Luke’s Medical Center. Beverly was born March 1, 1933, in La Harpe, Illinois, the daughter of Gervase “Cappie” R. and Vada F. (Alexander) DeHaven. She attended La Harpe Schools for 11 years. She attended Western High School, Macomb, her senior year; graduating with the class of 1951. She married Leon R. Harrell in Colchester, Illinois on June 29, 1952; he preceded her in death on December 5,...