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🌱 Galesburg and Monmouth families remember Jack E. Zefo’s long life

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  • Galesburg and Monmouth families remember Jack E. Zefo’s long life

Also on today's calendar: The Killer Riffs NYE Bash at Dannys Tap!!!.

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  • Thursday: Snow late in the afternoon, with a high of 28 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Friday: Cold; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 27, low: 3. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Very cold with a little snow, with a high of 8 and low of -9 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jack E. Zefo Obituary – Galesburg, IL (1933–2025) (wgil.com) — Monmouth readers may know the family of Jack E. Zefo, whose stepdaughter, Mardena Scott, lives in Monmouth while he and most relatives are based in Galesburg. The longtime Navy veteran, plumber, and community member died December 6 at age 92, with visitation and funeral services set for December 18 in Galesburg.
   

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