All Obituaries

Olivia Bishop was an exquisitely unique and loving individual whose precious life was lost on the 27th of November 2023 at the age of 24. Olivia is survived by their parents, Jim and Cindy Bishop of Alexis, IL, sister Caitlen (Geoffry) Hahn of Geneseo, IL, admiring relatives, and several adoring friends. Additionally, Olivia is survived by three cats named Annie, Laverne, and Meadow that they loved more than most things in this world. On the 2nd of October 1999, one of the sweetest souls...

Brian J. Williams, 47, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:00 am, Friday, November 24, 2023 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL. Brian was born on August 3, 1976 in Monmouth, IL, the son of David Bruce Reimolds & Shelley Williams. He was raised and educated in Monmouth. Brian worked at Wells Pet Food in Monmouth for a time.  He worked for a temp agency helping several area businesses.  Brian enjoyed going fishing, cooking, and working on cars.  He enjoyed...

James A. Underwood, 63, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 1:40 am, Friday, November 24, 2023 at his home. James was born on January 6, 1960 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Davey Lee and Elizabeth Irene (Yocum) Underwood. He was raised and educated in Monmouth. He married Debra Raymond on March 12, 1977 in Monmouth, IL; she survives.  James was an over the road truck driver for over 40 years until his retirement in 2023.  He was a die hard Alabama Crimson Tide fan.  James enjoyed...

Mark D. Free, 69, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 9:50 a.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at his home. Mark was born on April 25, 1954, the son of James and Gladys A. (Kinney) Free in Monmouth, IL. He was raised and educated in Little York, IL and graduated from Yorkwood High School in 1972. He worked for the State of Illinois for 21 years and Columbia Decorating which he retired from in 2021. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Monmouth. He enjoyed listening to music and...

Tristin M. Miller, 24, of Little York, IL, passed away at 5:53 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, KY.   He was born on January 6, 1999 in Rock Island, IL, the son of Eric and Annie (Boswell) Miller.  He was raised and educated in the Little York area and graduated from United High School in 2017.  He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry from Southern Illinois University in December of 2021.  He was...

Anne Rose Altis,92, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:38 a.m., Monday, November 13, 2023 at Monmouth Nursing Home surrounded by her family.    She was born November 27, 1930 in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Harold and Neva (Glidden) Bland.  She was raised and educated in Aledo, graduating from Aledo High School in 1948.  Anne met the love of her life and soon later married James “Bill” Altis in Aledo, IL on February 18, 1949 and he preceded her in death on...

Lois H. Estes Paulson, 109, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:30 pm, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Hammond Henry Long-Term Living Center, Geneseo, IL. Lois Wallace was born September 19, 1914 in Fairfield, IA, the daughter of William Earl and Orpha Drucilla (Gurwell) Wallace. Her mother died when Lois was 3.  She and her sister Ruth moved to Smithshire, IL to live with their Aunt Bertha Mae and Uncle Edwin Watson.  She attended a one room school house called Nichols a few miles...

Cleo Eugene Dye, 88, of Monmouth, Il, passed away at 10:22 am on Monday, November 6, 2023 at his home. Cleo was born on July 17, 1935 at home in rural Kirkwood, IL the son of Earl and Bertha (Biddenstadt) Dye. He was raised and educated in Kirkwood, graduating from Kirkwood High School in 1953. Cleo was a member of the United States Army serving during the Korea War. Cleo married Karen Walters on August 31, 1958 at the Walter’s family home in Kirkwood and she survives. Cleo farmed...

Kimberly J. (Brewer) Carlson, 42, of Rockford, IL, passed away at 6:08 p.m., Friday, November 3, 2023 at Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center, Rockford, IL.  She was born on August 28, 1981 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Roger and Defrance “De” (Shawgo) Brewer.  Kim was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 2000.   Kim was married to Chad Carlson, they later divorced.   Kim babysat for many years. she also...

Glenna L. Machado, 80, of Biggsville, IL, passed away at 10:30 am on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at her home.  Glenna was born on December 26, 1942 in Oakland, MD, the daughter of Lester & Marilyn (Probts) Loughry.  She was raised and educated in Oakland, MD and graduated from High School in 1960.  Glenna later earned her Master’s Degree in Psychology from Cal State in Bakersfield.    Glenna married George Machado on February 4, 1974 in Reno, NV; he...