Knox County Coroner’s Office

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Congratulations to all the 2026 graduates including our own graduates. 🎓

Congratulations to Serenity Dowell and Aiden Whiting. We are so proud of you!

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day 💐

05/01/2026

***UPDATE***
I have spoken with the family and they have given permission for the name to be released.

David Lynn Edwardson, 41 year old from Galesburg, succumbed to his injuries sustained in a train versus pedestrian accident.

Just before 2pm today, Galesburg Police and GHAS were called to respond to a train versus pedestrian in the Pearl and Peck Streets in Galesburg. A male subject was found and transported to St Mary Medical Center. Unfortunately, the male succumbed to terminal injuries.

At this time, the name of the decedent is not being released by this office until family has been notified. I know other sources have posted a name. I ask that you show some respect and not share that information so that I may notify the family and not have them hear about on social media.

As always, please pray for the family.

04/28/2026

Come out and see me!!!

04/05/2026

Happy Resurrection Day! He has risen!!

03/20/2026

Congratulations Jamie and Peoria County Coroner’s Office!!

Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood accepted a plaque recognizing his office nationally for its work, and credited his staff for the achievement, which could open the doors for the office to receiv…

03/17/2026

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02/21/2026

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The male who was found deceased in the fire has been identified as Eulon Cooper, 70 years old. He was found down in his residence while fire and rescue crews were working the scene. Preliminary reports show that Eulon died from smoke inhalation.

Continued prayers are requested for the family and his wife.

***Coroner’s Press Release***

On February 21 at approximately 11:43am, the Knox County Coroner’s Office was advised of a house fire with 2 victims The first victim was confirmed deceased on scene. A second victim was transported to a burn unit with severe burns. Names are being withheld until family has been notified. The investigation continues.

As always, please keep this family your prayers.

Jacque M Dare
Knox County Coroner

02/20/2026

Please help us congratulate Chief Deputy Whiting and Bri on the newest edition to the Knox County Coroner’s Office. 💙. Greyson and mom are doing great!