All Obituaries

Louis “Louie” I.  Toops, 57, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away at 6:45 p.m., Monday, November 23, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.   He was born on December 9, 1962 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Thomas E. and Verna (Hathaway) Toops.  Louie was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1981.    Louie was married to Katrina Toops for many years until her death in 2017.    Louie worked in construction for a...

Robert L. Perrin,87, of Monmouth, IL formerly of Little York, IL, died at 7:27 pm, Friday, November 20, 2020 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL. Robert Leslie Perrin was born April 1, 1933, to Kenneth and Dorothy (Lohse) Perrin.  He was born and lived in Little York until he was 84 years old.  Bob graduated from Little York High School in 1951. He married the love of his life Josephine Morrell on October 5, 1958 in Little York IL. They were married for thirty-five...

Thomas “Tom” L. Larkin, 72, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 3:25 am, Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL.  He was born on July 9, 1948 in Macomb, IL, the son of Edward LeRoy and Cecilia (Woerly) Larkin.  Tom was raised and educated in rural Roseville and Monmouth, and graduated from Warren High School in 1966.   Tom drove a semi for many years.  He also worked at Mariah Packing in Monmouth, Husky Built in Monmouth, and...

Rosalie M. Brownell, 76, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 8:25 pm, Thursday, November 19, 2020 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth. Rosalie was born October 16, 1944 in Honolulu, HI, the daughter of Johannes H. and Rella (Finney) VanRaam.  She was raised and educated in St. Louis, MO, graduating from Normandy High School in 1962 and later Monmouth College with a BA in Education in 1966. Rosalie taught English and Physical Education along with coaching track and volleyball at...

Myrtle L. Patterson, 81, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 9:15 a.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.   She was born on June 12, 1939 in Abingdon, IL, the daughter of James Edward Ford and Lucille Minnie (Woodson) Bell.  Myrtle was raised and educated in Abingdon and graduated from Abingdon High School.   Myrtle married Paul Patterson in Abingdon, IL in 1957; they later divorced.   Myrtle worked at the...

Beatrice Mary (Zavorski) Szaltis, 68, of Monmouth, IL, formerly of Perth Amboy, NJ, passed away at 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born on November 27, 1951 in Nassawadox, VA, the daughter of Joseph and Ethel (Bradshaw) Zavorski.  She was raised and educated in Perth Amboy, NJ and graduated from Perth Amboy High School.  Bea later graduated from Monmouth College. Bea married John C. Szaltis on November 30, 1974 in...

Joseph J. Redlich, 79, of Monmouth, IL, formerly of Downers Grove, Il and Hinsdale, IL passed away at 1:25 a.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home. He was born on July 16, 1941 in Cicero, IL the son of Joseph and Ann (Guk) Redlich.  He was raised and educated in Cicero and Berwyn, IL, attending Morton High School. Joe married Joyce C. Silhan on April 28, 1962 in Berwyn IL. and she survives. Joe worked as a telephone repairman for Illinois Bell for 40...

Michael E. Darnell, 55, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 3:55 pm Saturday, November 7, 2020 at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center, Urbana, IL. Michael was born September 23, 1965 in Monmouth, IL the son of Donnie Darnell and Carol Gillette.  He was raised and educated in Kirkwood, IL, attending Yorkwood High School.  Michael served with the United States Army for 15 years stationed in Korea, Germany, Louisiana and Texas as a radio/computer technician. Michael married Lisa K. Neff in...

Melissa A. “Missy” Bennett, 51, of Rozetta Township, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. Missy was born November 13, 1968 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of David A. Dutton and Linda L. (Hall) Dutton. Missy's passion for music emerged early, and she accompanied countless performances as a great pianist for school and church.  She graduated from Alexis High School in...

Sandra S. Reeves, 68, of Alexis, IL passed away at 4:39 pm, Thursday, November 5, 2020 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL.  Sandra was born November 20, 1951 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Fred Dale and Marie (Taylor) Johnson.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth, IL graduating from Monmouth High School in 1969.  Sandra married David L. Reeves in Monmouth, IL on June 7, 1970 and he survives.  She worked in the office for Cropmate then Crop...