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Galesburg announces cemetery cleanup week

By Sharon Wren,

8 hours ago

Cleanup at Linwood and East Linwood Cemeteries in Galesburg starts later this month.

The City of Galesburg said cleanup week at the cemeteries will be Sept. 28 -Oct. 2. Cemetery staff will remove all decorations, flowers, flags and other items placed on gravesites.

Families and plot owners who wish to keep the items should pick them up before the cleanup begins. The cleanup ensures safe, respectful maintenance, allows for proper mowing and landscaping and preserves the dignity of these spaces.

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