All Obituaries

Janice M. Bullwinkle, 91, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 7:40 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020 at the Roseville Rehab & Healthcare, Roseville, IL.  She was born on November 5, 1928 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Joel and Minnie (Hall) Johnson.  Janice was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1946.  Janice married Howard J. Bullwinkle on November 22, 1947 in Monmouth, IL at their home; he was preceded her in death in January of...

Michael D. Widener, 70, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 5:25 pm, Monday, June 29, 2020 at the Roseville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Roseville, IL. Mike was born July 12, 1949 in Monmouth, IL the son of Elville W. “Bill” and Melba Jean (Wells) Widener.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1967. He later attended Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg. Michael served as Drill Sargent stationed at Ft. Dix with the United...

Cindy J. Peddicord, 63, of Little York, IL passed away at 9:21 pm, Saturday, June 27, 2020 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL. Cindy was born July 2, 1956 in Little York, IL the daughter of Charles William & Emma Harriett (Lewis) Toops.  She was raised and educated in Little York, graduating from Yorkwood High School in 1973.  She later attended Carl Sandburg College receiving her Certified Nursing Assistant certification. Cindy married Jerry Peddicord in Fort...

  Carol M. Whiteside, 75, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 11:03 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at her home.  She was born on June 14, 1945 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Robert and Ferne (Butler) Smallwood.  Carol was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1963.   Carol married Don Whiteside, he preceded her in death on August 9, 1996.   Carol and Don owned and operated Whiteside Market for over 30 years.  She...

Sara Jane Briggs, 79, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:05 am, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at her home. She was born June 23, 1941 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of William and Ruth (Graham) Hutchins.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth, IL, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1960.  Sara married James R. Briggs in Palmyra, MO on March 26, 1960 and he survives. Sara was a homemaker.  She loved spending time with her family.  She also enjoyed flowers, movies, shopping...

Brian “Kirk” Utsinger, 57, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 7:43 p.m., Sunday, June 14, 2020 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg, IL. He was born on January 25, 1963 at Great Lakes Naval Hospital in North Chicago, IL, the son of Vernon and Bonnie (Ryan) Utsinger.  Kirk graduated from Galesburg High School in 1981.   Kirk married Trish Young on January 9, 1999 at the Trinity Episcopal Church, Monmouth, IL; she survives. He has been and always will be...

Rochelle D. “Shelly” Holeman, 58, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 9:09 pm, Thursday, June 11, 2020 at her home. She was born January 14, 1962 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Robert Earl & Doris June (Davis) Strange.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth. Shelly married Ronald Lee Holeman, Jr in Monmouth, IL and he survives. Shelly worked at the Knox County Nursing Home and most recently Aperion Health Care in Galesburg. She was of Pentecostal Faith. She loved her...

Kenneth P. Brohman, 64, of Monmouth, IL passed away unexpectedly at 7:13 am, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth.   Ken was born August 16, 1955 in Niles MI, the son of Ernest and Doris (Eggleston) Brohman.  He was raised and educated in Berrien Springs, MI, graduating from Berrien Springs High School in 1973.  He later graduated from Southeastern Community College with a degree in Nursing.   Ken served with the United States Army as a...

Aaron M. Klein, 41, of Monmouth, IL went to the home of his Lord and Savior at 4:07 am, Friday, June 5, 2020 at his home.   Aaron was born August 15, 1978 in Monmouth, IL the son of Richard and Cherie (Hughes) Klein.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1997.    Aaron was currently working at Wells Pet Food in Monmouth.   He had a strong Christian Faith.  He enjoyed watching football especially the Dallas...

Wayne K. Rankin, 73, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:55 pm, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at the Roseville Health and Rehabilitation Center, Roseville, IL. Wayne was born August 19, 1946 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Darius King and Betty (Johnson) Rankin.  He was raised and educated in Roseville and graduated from Roseville High School in 1964. Wayne proudly served in the United States Army from 1967-1970. He married Barbara Ann Pratt.  He later married Linda (Prizler) Mekshes on April...