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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Cathy Sue Heidenrich

Cathy Sue Heidenrich

Feb 18, 2026

Cathy Sue Heidenrich, 62, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at her home.

Cathy was born on June 16, 1963 in Andalusia, IL, the daughter of Ronald Lee Swan and Marilyn Jean Van Hyning. Cathy graduated from Streator High School in 1984.

She married David Wayne Heidenrich on January 30, 1998, in Ottawa, IL, they later divorced.

Cathy worked...

Cheri L. Stanton

Cheri L. Stanton

Feb 16, 2026

Cheri L. Stanton, 78, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at her home.

Cheri was born July 12, 1947 in Monmouth, the daughter of James G. and Mable L. (Gilbert) Fillman. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1965.

After high school, Cheri worked for Hubie Hedrick at the Sunset Restaurant and...

Gary L. White

Gary L. White

Feb 13, 2026

Gary L. White, 82, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, IL. He was born on June 9, 1943 in Waterloo, IA, the son of Harvey and Belva White. Gary was raised in Iowa and he served with the Army Reserves for several years.

Gary married Linda Schroeder on May 23, 1981...

Rex L. McBroom

Rex L. McBroom

Feb 10, 2026

Rex L. McBroom, 91, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 19, 1934 in Osceola, IA, the son of Frank Ellis and Viola Pauline (Maytum) McBroom. Rex was raised and educated in Osceola and graduated from Osceola High School in 1954.

Rex married Marilyn Karine Price on November...

Kevin L. Wardrip, Jr.

Kevin L. Wardrip, Jr.

Feb 9, 2026

Kevin L. Wardrip, Jr., 39, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at his home.

He was born on November 25, 1986 in Galveston, TX, the son of Kevin Wardrip Sr. and Ronita (Pulse) & Paul Berg. Kevin was raised and educated in Davenport, IA.

Kevin worked for many years with Asplundh Tree Service. He had a true green...

Jeffrey R. Holeman

Jeffrey R. Holeman

Feb 5, 2026

Jeffrey R. Holeman, 70, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center in Galesburg, IL. He was born on February 17, 1955 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Max “Smokey” and Georgene (Means) Holeman. Jeff was raised and educated in Monmouth.

Jeff was a Union Painter for 30 years. He later worked for...

John "J.D." D. Upton

John "J.D." D. Upton

Jan 31, 2026

John D. “J.D.” Upton, 89, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL, after a brief illness with cancer.

J.D. was born March 5, 1936 in Monmouth, IL, the son of John D. Upton and Viola F. (Miller) Upton. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, and attended Monmouth High School.

JD married Mary...

Griffith "GW" W. Francis

Griffith "GW" W. Francis

Jan 31, 2026

Griffith William “GW” Francis, a prominent Monmouth educator, farmer and landowner, passed away peacefully to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the age of 82.

GW was born May 17, 1943, in Monmouth, IL, the son of John and Evelyn (Norman) Francis. He was raised and educated in Monmouth. He graduated from Monmouth College in 1965...

Gwendolyn L. Shaver

Gwendolyn L. Shaver

Jan 30, 2026

Gwendolyn L. Shaver,77, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 29, 1948 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Frank Allen and Mary Eola (Pedigo) Armstrong. She was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School.

Gwen married Francis W. Shaver in Monmouth, IL on June...

Joseph A Angotti

Joseph A Angotti

Jan 25, 2026

Joseph A. “Joe” Angotti, a respected journalist, educator, father and husband, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026.

Joe was born December 14, 1938, in Gary IN, the son of Art A and Pauline (Janott) Angotti. He was raised and educated in Gary, Indiana, Joe learned the value of hard work early, helping his family at Art’s Quality Bakery. He carried...

Roger L. Teel

Roger L. Teel

Jan 24, 2026

Roger L. Teel, 88, of Monmouth, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

Roger was born September 5, 1937 in Industry, IL the son of Willard F. and Zelma (Aten) Teel. He was raised and educated in Industry, graduating from Vermont High School. Following his graduation from High School Roger enlisted with the United States Air...

Robert E. Dennison

Robert E. Dennison

Jan 22, 2026

Robert E. Dennison, 87, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth.

Bob was born October 27, 1938 in Monmouth, the son of Orville D. and Dorothy L. (Bear) Dennison. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1956.

Bob married Shirley A. Danforth on August 26, 1960,...

Justin D. Brewer

Justin D. Brewer

Jan 19, 2026

Justin D. Brewer, 40, of Rockford, IL, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 7:09 a.m., Monday, January 19, 2026 at Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center, Rockford, IL.

He was born on March 27th, 1985, in Monmouth, IL, the son of Roger and Defrance “De” (Shawgo) Brewer. Justin was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School...

Stacy L. Cooper

Stacy L. Cooper

Jan 18, 2026

Stacy L. Cooper, 55, of Biggsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the Richard Owens Hospice House, Peoria, IL.

She was born on March 13, 1970 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Donald Sr. and Hattie (Brentise) Garrett. Stacy was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School.

Stacy began her career as a Certified Nursing...

Susan E. Caslin

Susan E. Caslin

Jan 17, 2026

Susan E. Caslin, 65, of Alexis, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.

Susan was born February 29, 1960 in Quantico, Virginia, the daughter of William E. and Donna 'Marlene' (Woolsey) Caslin. After spending her early years in Virginia and South Carolina, she was raised and educated in Alexis, IL, graduating from...

Dixie D. Reimolds

Dixie D. Reimolds

Jan 13, 2026

Dixie D. Reimolds, 87, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Monmouth Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 31, 1938 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Harry Edward and Clara Marie (Travis) Talley. She was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School.

After a “love at first sight” encounter...

Erhard "Dutch" G Saettler

Erhard "Dutch" G Saettler

Jan 12, 2026

Erhard G. “Dutch” Saettler, 90, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026, at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL.

Dutch was born in Peoria, IL to Erhard and Opal (Coats) Saettler on July 11,1935. He was the oldest of four boys and nicknamed “Dutch” from a very early age. He was raised and educated in Peoria and...

Daniel Wayne Gulick

Daniel Wayne Gulick

Jan 9, 2026

Daniel Wayne Gulick, 89, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born October 1, 1936 in Burlington, IA, the son of Milo Marion and Snoda Mae (Bence) Gulick. He was raised and educated in Kirkwood, later attending Southeastern Community College in Burlington Iowa.

He married Gladys Marie Lant in Raritan,...

Marlene L Moulden

Marlene L Moulden

Jan 9, 2026

Marlene L. Moulden, 93, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, in Gerlaw, Il.

Marlene was born July 8, 1932, in Monmouth the daughter of Elmer A. and Gertrude L. (Hull) Johnson. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School.

Marlene married Donald E. “Gene” Moulden in Monmouth on August 3, 1952, and he passed...

David L. Martin

David L. Martin

Jan 6, 2026

David L. Martin, 74, of Monmouth, IL, formerly of Logansport, IN, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

David was born August 21, 1951, in Monmouth. He is the son of Francis “Polly” and Mabel Irene (Bennett) Martin. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1969.

David married...