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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Fallon MC McCutcheon

Fallon MC McCutcheon

Jun 22, 2026

Fallon McCutcheon, 42, of Davenport, IA, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, IA.

She was born on January 23, 1984 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of John Klingler and Jill Harrison. Fallon was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 2002. She later earned her...

Connie S. Hull

Connie S. Hull

Jun 21, 2026

Connie Sue (Bielser) Hull, 77, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on June 21, 2026.

Born on September 20, 1948, to Earl and Frances (Krow) Bielser, Connie was the youngest of seven children. She was raised in Gladstone, Illinois, and graduated from Union High School in 1966. Growing up in a large family helped shape the strong, independent...

Richard "Butch" E. Osborne

Richard "Butch" E. Osborne

Jun 21, 2026

Richard “Butch” E. Osborne, 82, of Macomb, IL, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at his home.

He was born September 2, 1943, in Monmouth, the son of Max and Mary (Chick) Osborne, growing up in the Bushnell-Prairie City area.

Richard served with the United States Navy from 1960-1962 on the USS DuPont, DD-941.

Richard married Jeanette Larson...

Juanita Marie Holloway

Juanita Marie Holloway

Jun 15, 2026

Juanita M. Holloway, 84, of Mediapolis, IA, formerly of Alexis, IL, passed away on June 15, 2026 at Azria Health Prairie Ridge in Mediapolis.

She was born on October 30, 1941 in Doniphan, MO, the daughter of Cecil and Ruby (Kick) Miller. Juanita was raised and educated in Alexis and graduated from Alexis High School in 1959. She later attended the...

Kenneth "Kenney" L. Watson

Kenneth "Kenney" L. Watson

Jun 14, 2026

Kenneth L. “Kenny” Watson, 89, of Cameron, IL passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

Kenny was born October 5, 1936, in Galesburg, the son of Cecil W. and Veanee (Young) Watson. He was raised and educated north of Cameron attending the Coldbrook Elementary School and later graduated from Monmouth High School in 1954.

Kenny served with...

Scott P Johnson

Scott P Johnson

Jun 12, 2026

Scott P. Johnson, 42, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL.

He was born on March 20, 1984 in Peoria, IL, the son of Jimmy and Cheryl (Sandman) Johnson. Scott was raised and educated in Galesburg and graduated from Galesburg High School in 2003.

Scott married Crystal Schisler on August 26,...

Kenneth L Boyer

Kenneth L Boyer

Jun 9, 2026

Kenneth L. Boyer, 84, of Monmouth, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Maple Hill Senior Living, Monmouth.

He was born on March 15, 1942, in Keokuk, IA, the son of Willard M. and Amelia E. (Walker) Boyer. He was raised and educated in Memphis, MO and graduated from Memphis High School in 1960. He later attended Southeast Missouri State...

Alexandra Madison Vallee

Alexandra Madison Vallee

Jun 6, 2026

Alexandra “Ally” Madison Vallee, 23, of Biggsville, IL, passed away at 10:10 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2026, near Kirkwood, IL, following a tragic car accident her family was involved in.

She was born on March 14, 2003 in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Robert L. Vallee and Marian Sargent Ingles. Ally was raised in Rozetta and was 2022 graduated from West...

Marshal C. Yeast

Marshal C. Yeast

Jun 6, 2026

Marshal C. Yeast, 88, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in rural Schuyler County, IL.

He was born May 24, 1938 in Macomb, IL, the son of Marion Gale and Ollie Jeanette (Long) Yeast. Marshal was raised and educated in rural Knox County and graduated from ROVA High School in 1957.

Marshal proudly served in the Illinois National...

Lonnie L. Frieden

Lonnie L. Frieden

Jun 6, 2026

Lonnie L. Frieden, 84 of Monmouth, IL passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026 in rural Cameron, IL while fishing at one of his favorite spots.

Lonnie was born August 14, 1941 in LaGrange, MO the son of Leslie and Thelma (Brose) Frieden. He was raised and educated in LaGrange and moved to Monmouth when he was 9 years old. He...

Barbara Leone White

Barbara Leone White

Jun 6, 2026

Barbara Leone White, 86, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 6th, 2026 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL.

She was born on February 3rd, 1940, in Monmouth, Illinois the daughter of Lee T. White Jr. and Annabel (Rule) White. Barb was raised in rural Monmouth and attended Warren County Schools and graduated from Monmouth High School 1957.

Barb...

Rex A. Mettler

Rex A. Mettler

Jun 3, 2026

Rex A. Mettler, 71, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on August 11, 1954 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Joseph E. and Helen V. (Yager) Mettler. He was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School.

Rex proudly served in the United States Navy for...

Neil Douglas Reith

Neil Douglas Reith

Jun 1, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce local aviator, Neil Douglas Reith, of Monmouth, IL, has flown west to clearer skies. He departed this life on June 1st, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born June 28, 1946, in Canton, Illinois, a beloved son of the late Norma (Dahl) Reith Pierce, the late Clinton Reith, and his...

Nathan Jacob Edward Switzer

Nathan Jacob Edward Switzer

Jun 1, 2026

Nathan Jacob Edward Switzer, 19, of Alexis, IL, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026 in rural Gerlaw, IL.

He was born on May 18, 2007 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Jake and Tiffany (Bellinger) Switzer. Nathan was raised and educated in Alexis and graduated from United High School in 2025. He was attending Augustana College in Rock Island, where he...

Luella M. Wilson

Luella M. Wilson

May 26, 2026

Luella M. Wilson, 84, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Peru, IL.

She was born on January 10, 1942, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Vernon Leroy and Lucy Mae (Shultz) Hathaway. Luella was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School.

Luella married John Wilson, and they later divorced....

John R. House, Sr.

John R. House, Sr.

May 23, 2026

John R. House, Sr.,83, of Roseville, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the Goldwater Care Center, Roseville, IL.

He was born August 25, 1942, the son of Dell J. and Winifred A. (Gilmore) House in Monmouth, IL. He was raised in Gerlaw, IL and graduated from Warren High School in 1960.

John served in Illinois National Guard for 8...

Nancy L. Huston

Nancy L. Huston

May 20, 2026

Nancy L. Huston, 78, of Roseville, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at her home.

Nancy was born November 21, 1947, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Emmerson Kenneth and Mary Margaret (Watt) Worthington. She was raised and educated in Good Hope and Roseville, graduating from Roseville High School in 1964. She later attended Carl Sandburg College, earning her Licensed...

Martin "Marty" P. Holford

Martin "Marty" P. Holford

May 17, 2026

Martin P. Holford, known to most as “Marty”, 66, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, IL.

Marty was born September 24, 1959, in Monmouth, IL, the son of David Martin and Doris Mae (Warner) Holford. He was raised and educated in Kirkwood, graduating from Yorkwood High School in 1977....

Lewis "Snuffy" R. Huff

Lewis "Snuffy" R. Huff

May 14, 2026

Lewis R. “Snuffy” Huff, 83, of Knoxville, IL, formerly of Oquawka, IL passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg.

Lewis was born on August 22, 1942, in Burlington, IA, the son of Wendell and Viola (Duane) Huff. He was raised and educated in Oquawka, graduating from G & O High School.

Following his graduation Lewis...

Margaret Jean Wallace

Margaret Jean Wallace

May 13, 2026

Margaret Jean Wallace, 90, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

She was born July 26, 1935, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Charles Raymond and Mildred Fern (Bullwinkle) Gillette. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School. She later attended Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, IL.

Jean married Thomas Wayne...