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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

John W. Tucker

John W. Tucker

May 7, 2025

John W. Tucker, 63, of Alexis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in rural Alexis.

John was born December 15, 1961, in Monmouth, IL, the son of James and Karen (Carlson) Tucker. He was raised and educated in North Henderson, IL, graduating from Alexis High School in 1979. He later graduated from Illinois Central College, Peoria, with a degree...

Raymond L. Mesecher

Raymond L. Mesecher

May 7, 2025

Raymond L. Mesecher III, 30, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

He was born on April 5, 1995, in Monmouth, the son of Raymond and Lynda (Ray) Mesecher. Ray was raised and educated in Monmouth and Pittsfield, IL.

Ray drove a truck for Holmes Livestock and Carrier Services as well...

Patricia A. Simpson

Patricia A. Simpson

May 2, 2025

Patricia A. Simpson, 80, of Oquawka, IL, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 21, 1944 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Richard E. and Erma Shaw. Pat was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Union High School in 1963.

Pat married Clyde W. “Rusty” Simpson on May...

Donald E. Reynolds

Donald E. Reynolds

May 1, 2025

Donald Reynolds, 88, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, IL.

Don was born on December 10, 1936, in Burlington, IA, the son of Glen and Mable (Peterson) Reynolds. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1955.

Don served with the United States Army, stationed in...

John M. Baxter

John M. Baxter

Apr 29, 2025

John Merrill Baxter, 88, of Galesburg, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at his home.

He was born June 26, 1936 in Kirkwood, IL, the son of Charles A. and Mattie Josephine (Williamson) Baxter. John was raised and educated in Kirkwood, IL, graduating from Kirkwood High School in 1954.

John proudly served with the United States Navy and earned the...

John E. Twomey

John E. Twomey

Apr 28, 2025

John Edward Twomey was born on his family’s farm on September 10, 1923. John was the first son born to Victor and Ruth Lucile (McElroy) Twomey. He was welcomed by his sister Norma and followed by the births of his siblings, Victor, Mary Jane and Loren Patrick. At the time of his passing at 101, April 28th, 2025, he was...

Linda L. Walker

Linda L. Walker

Apr 25, 2025

Linda L. Walker, 84, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at The Elms, Macomb, IL.

Linda was born on May 23, 1940, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Chester E. and Maude E. (Kissick) Parsons. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School.

On October 24, 1959, Linda married Harry W. Walker in Silvis, IL;...

Jeffery K. Gaskill

Jeffery K. Gaskill

Apr 19, 2025

Jeffery K. Gaskill, 36, Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Henderson County, IL, as the result of a motor vehicle accident.

He was born on October 31, 1988, in Monmouth, the son of Regina Wilson and James R. Gaskill, Jr. Jeffery was raised and educated in Henderson County and graduated from West Central High School in 2007.

Jeffery...

Mary M. Worthington

Mary M. Worthington

Apr 19, 2025

Mary M. Worthington, 96, of Monmouth, formerly Roseville, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, IL.

She was born on August 5, 1928 in Macomb, IL, the daughter of Benjamin F. and Mae A. (Olson) Watt. Mary was raised and educated in McDonough County and graduated from Prairie City High School in 1945....

Melvin "Lynn" Bennett

Melvin "Lynn" Bennett

Apr 18, 2025

Melvin “Lynn” Bennett, 74, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg, IL.

He was born on April 27, 1950 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Richard D. and Martha F. (Aldridge) Bennett. Lynn was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1968.

Following High School, Lynn served in...

Tammy J. Lefort

Tammy J. Lefort

Apr 17, 2025

Tammy J. Lefort, 61, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

She was born May 13, 1963, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Everet D. and Patricia J. (Albert) Lefort. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1981.

Tammy worked at Country Companies Insurance in Monmouth and later at Dick...

David J. Hayburn

David J. Hayburn

Apr 7, 2025

David J. Hayburn, 66, of Kirkwood, IL passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at his son’s house in Abingdon, IL.

David was born on October 10, 1958, in Aledo, IL the son of Lester E. and Marie (McGough) Hayburn. He was raised in Kirkwood and graduated from Yorkwood High School.

On March 10, 1984, David married Tammy Elliott at Coldbrook Christian...

David M. Lee

David M. Lee

Apr 6, 2025

David M. Lee, (affectionately known as MOB by his grandchildren), 83, of Monmouth, IL passed away at his home on Sunday, April 6th, 2025, surrounded by family.

David was born on March 14, 1942, in Monmouth, IL, the youngest son of James B. and Grace Leona (Meleney) Lee. He was raised and educated in the Little York area, graduating from Little...

Debra L. Wells

Debra L. Wells

Apr 5, 2025

Debra L. Wells, 70, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Oak Lane Nursing Home in Stronghurst, IL.

Deb was born on February 10, 1955, in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Thomas J. and Betty L. (Kemper) Day. She was raised and educated in Galesburg and Abingdon, graduating from Abingdon High School in 1973.

On October 25, 1990,...

Richard S. "Rick" Levine

Richard S. "Rick" Levine

Apr 5, 2025

Richard S. “Rick” Levine, 74, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Genesis Medical Center in Aledo, IL.

Rick was born on September 6, 1950, in Monmouth, the son of Wendell and Shirley J. (Smith) Levine. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1968, later attending Monmouth College.

Rick served with the...

Sally McVey

Sally McVey

Mar 28, 2025

Sally McVey, 70, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Allure of Knox County in Galesburg, IL.

She was born on March 8, 1955, in Monmouth, the daughter of Richard F. and Betty M. (Turner) McVey. Sally was raised in Monmouth and attended Warren Achievement School.

Since 1974, Sally has been involved with Warren Achievement and recently earned...

Connie L. Miller

Connie L. Miller

Mar 27, 2025

Connie L. Miller, 83, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

Connie was born December 15, 1941, in Monmouth, the daughter of Francis P. and Irene (Bennett) Martin. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1959.

She married Ronald E. Miller on June 25, 1960, at Immaculate Conception...

William H. Clark

William H. Clark

Mar 23, 2025

William H. Clark, 89, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his home.

He was born April 20, 1935, in Hersman, Illinois, son of Lyle and Helen (Lenz) Clark. He was raised and educated in Mt. Sterling, Il and later Galesburg, IL, graduating from Galesburg High School in 1953. He later attended Carl Sandburg College and the...

Harry David Patterson

Harry David Patterson

Mar 20, 2025

Harry David Patterson, 90, of Atlanta, GA returned to his Heavenly Home, with God, on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the Heritage Hospice Palliative Care in Marietta, GA. He heard our voices giving comfort and quoting God’s Words up until the time his soul was released.

Harry was born on November 28, 1934 in Monmouth, IL. He was the son of...

Timothy "Tim" L. Stokes

Timothy "Tim" L. Stokes

Mar 17, 2025

Timothy L. “Tim” Stokes, 53, of Alexis, IL passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at his home.

Tim was born on February 14, 1972, in Monmouth, IL the son of Gerald “Jake” Dean and Patty Anita (Chenault) Stokes. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1991.

Tim served with the United States Marine Corps.

He married...