All Obituaries

Willie T. Tapscott, 91, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 11:00 p.m., Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Genesis Medical Center, Silvis, IL.  He was born December 6, 1927 in Cave City, KY, the son of Ernest and Lucille (Short) Tapscott.  He was raised and educated in the Joy and Millersburg area. Willie married Roberta Jean Munson in Monmouth, IL, on April 21, 1946.  She passed away on April 15, 2016. Willie worked as an auto body technician his whole life, owning and operating...

Travis E. Hayburn, 34, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 1:19 pm Thursday, April 18, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.   He was born August 18, 1984 in Monmouth, IL, the son of David J. and Tammy F. (Elliott) Hayburn.  Travis was raised and educated in Kirkwood and attended Yorkwood High School.    Travis married Ashley L. Ettinger on October 23, 2010 at the Countryside Bible Church in Gerlaw, IL; she survives.    Travis owned and operated...

Ray Miller, 81, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:45 pm, Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the Marigold Rehab & Health Care Center, Galesburg, IL.   He was born September 21, 1937 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Wilbur and Vivian (Sage) Miller. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School.   Ray married Janice Determan on May 9, 1959 in Wood River, IL and she survives.   Ray first worked at Greer Technical Institute.  He later owned and operated...

David L. Smith, 62, of Little York, IL passed away at 1:00 am Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. David was born February 27, 1957 in Monmouth, IL the son of Frank A. and Marie (McGeehon) Smith.  He was raised and educated in the Little York area, attending Little York Schools and Yorkwood High School. David married Tammy Brown at the Little Cedar Presbyterian Church in Little York, IL on August 7, 2010 and she survives. David drove trucks all of his life...

Ralph L. “Rudy” Winkler, 91, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 3:20 am, Sunday, April 14, 2019 at his home. Rudy was born March 22, 1928 in Woodford County, IL, the son of David Sr. and Rosalie (Kerker) Winkler.  He was raised and educated in Alexis and graduated from Alexis High School in 1946.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.  Rudy married Lois L. Toland on February 8, 1953 in Galesburg, IL and she passed away on March 24, 2007. Rudy...

Cynthia L. Lewis, 61, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:48 am, Thursday, April 11, 2019 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.   She was born July 7, 1957 in Monmouth IL the daughter of David and Martha (Pullen) Lantz.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth attending Monmouth High School.  She later received her Agriculture Associate Degree from Carl Sandburg College.   Cindy married Marvin Lewis in Monmouth on September 15, 1976 and he died December 11,...

Carol Glennadean Onion, 92, of Biggsville, IL died at 12:20 pm, Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Oak Lane Nursing Home, Stronghurst, IL. She was born at home on December 23, 1926 in rural Maquon, IL, the daughter of Cary Rotten and Mary Durella (Kinnaman) Kinzer.  She was raised and educated in the London Mills and Abingdon areas.  She returned to London Mills and graduated from London Mills High School in 1942, where she participated on the track team. Carol Glennadean married Gene...

Bonnie K. Bell, 66, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 3:24 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at Marigold Rehab & Health Care Center, Galesburg.   She was born on October 14, 1952 the daughter of Lawrence and Helen (Brownlee) Millard.  Bonnie was the youngest of seven children and was raised and educated in Monmouth and worked at Gales.   Bonnie married Lewis E. Bell on November 29, 1969 and became a homemaker.  Married for over 40 years they raised three children, Joe...

Norman E. Linze, 73, of Union, OH, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Norman retired from Navistar with more than 45 years of service.  He was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion.  Norman enjoyed hunting, playing euchre and riding his Gold Wing motorcycle.   He is survived by his wife: Carmalee (Kleier) Linze, sons: Thomas (Brian Smith) Linze of New Paris, David Linze of Brookville, David Linze of Vandalia,...

Emma Jean Carner,89, of Rozetta, II passed away at  6:00 pm, Monday, April 1, 2019 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.    She was born December 18, 1929 in Mercer County, IL, the daughter of Harry Claude and Nellie Kathryn (Simpson) Thompson.  She was raised and educated in rural Mercer County Schools later graduating from Monmouth High School in 1948.  Emma Jean attended Monmouth College for 2 years before graduating from Illinois State University...