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Ty Michael McMullin

Ty Michael McMullin

Mar 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Ty Michael McMullin announces that he passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 14th, at the age of 62 years.

He was born to Danny and Judy McMullin (Kenney) on December 8, 1962, in Galesburg, IL.

Ty married the love of his life, Victoria (Johnson), on July 22, 1989. They welcomed their...

Rosalie G. Cavanaugh

Rosalie G. Cavanaugh

Jun 30, 2025

Rosalie G. Cavanaugh, 83, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away on Monday, June 30, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Rosalie was born October 22, 1941 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Gustave and Gertrude (Dunst) Schmit. She was raised and educated in Bartonville, IL and later graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in Nauvoo, IL in 1959.

She married James M....

Roberta J Stevens

Roberta J Stevens

Jun 27, 2025

Roberta Jean Stevens, 94, of Drakesboro, KY, formerly of Little York, IL, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the home of her daughter in Monmouth, IL.

Roberta was born January 3, 1931, in Little York the daughter of John O. and Frances J. (Dacy) Stevens. She was raised and educated in Little York, graduating from Little York High School...

James "Ed" E. Roe

James "Ed" E. Roe

Jun 26, 2025

James E. “Ed” Roe, 77, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at his home.

Ed was born on July 16, 1947, in Galesburg, IL, the son of Delwyn and Edna (Stegall) Roe. He was raised and educated in Warren County, graduating from Warren High School in 1967.

Ed served with the United States Army stationed in Vietnam from...

Dennis M. Rhoades

Dennis M. Rhoades

Jun 21, 2025

Dennis M. Rhoades, 82, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 18, 1942, in Monmouth, IL, the son of James V. and Mary M. (Peterson) Rhoades. Denny was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1960. While in high school,...

Gertrude "Gert" A. Hart

Gertrude "Gert" A. Hart

Jun 20, 2025

Gertrude A. “Gert” Hart, 84, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth.

Gert was born September 12, 1940, in Aledo, IL, the daughter of Frank B. and Margaretta L. (Robb) Decker. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1958.

Gert married Donald D. Hart on February 18,...

Eliseo Nicolas Duarte-Salinas

Eliseo Nicolas Duarte-Salinas

Jun 20, 2025

Eliseo Nicolas Duarte Salinas, infant son of Andres Nicolas Duarte and Karla Salinas Franciso passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Survivors include his parents and his brother, Aaron H. Duarte, all of Monmouth; paternal grandparents, Hilario Duarte and Silvia Corral of Mexico, and maternal grandmother, Nicolasa Francisco of Monmouth.

Funeral services will be at...

Sheila M. Murphy

Sheila M. Murphy

Jun 14, 2025

Sheila M. Murphy, 63, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 7, 1961, in Canton, IL, the daughter of Donald and Carol (Andre) Emery. She was raised and educated in Canton, attending Canton High School.

On December 24, 1981, Sheila married Marion Hugh Murphy in Canton, and...

Vicki Lynn Johnson

Vicki Lynn Johnson

Jun 13, 2025

Vicki Lynn (Haswell) Johnson, 76, of Biggsville, IL, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 24, 1949, in Elmhurst, IL, the beloved daughter of Edgar T. Haswell, Jr., and Phyllis L. (Holford) Haswell. She graduated from Richmond-Burton High School in Richmond, IL, and went on to attend the...

Sandra D McIntire

Sandra D McIntire

Jun 12, 2025

Sandra D. McIntire, 65, of Coal Valley, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Mercer Manor Rehabilitation in Aledo, IL.

Born on August 19, 1959, in Moline, Illinois, Sandra was the daughter of John Warren and Mary Jane (Potter) Davis. She was a 1977 graduate of Rock Island High School.

A devoted homemaker, Sandra took great pride in caring...

Richard "Wayne" W. Coursey

Richard "Wayne" W. Coursey

Jun 7, 2025

Richard W. “Wayne” Coursey, 91, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, surrounded by his family in Monmouth, IL.

Wayne was born February 23, 1934, in Monmouth, the son of Harold Faye “Bud” and Irma Grace (Hendrix) Coursey. He was raised and educated in Kirkwood, graduating from Kirkwood High School in 1952.

Wayne served with the United States...

Betsy A. Akey

Betsy A. Akey

Jun 5, 2025

Betsy Ann Akey, 84, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her home.

Betsy was born on August 24, 1940, in Sheboygan, WI, the daughter of George Roy and Amelia Josephine (Skrube) Bacon. She was raised and educated in Sheboygan, attending Sheboygan County Teachers College, Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, IL, and Monmouth College.

On August 19, 1961,...

Christian "Chris" J. Ricco

Christian "Chris" J. Ricco

Jun 2, 2025

Christian “Chris” Jeremiah Ricco, 47, of Galesburg, IL, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at his home.

He was born on November 1, 1977, in Galesburg, IL, the son of Judith Eccher and Augustino Ricco. Chris attended Alexis and Monmouth Public Schools, and later Carl Sandburg College where he earned a degree in automotive body repair.

Chris owned and operated Ricco’s...

Maureen "Mo" K. Kinkaid

Maureen "Mo" K. Kinkaid

May 28, 2025

Maureen “Mo” K. Kinkaid, 71, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Legacy Estates in Monmouth.

Mo was born on April 6, 1954, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of William Ross and Patricia Ann (Egnor) Hines. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1972. In 1973, she attended Sawyer Secretarial School...

Suzanne M. Lovdahl

Suzanne M. Lovdahl

May 24, 2025

Suzanne M. Lovdahl, 83, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

She was born on July 26, 1941, in her grandmother’s home in Burlington, IA, the daughter of John C. and Doris (Lewis) Todd. She moved to Monmouth at the age of 5 and was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth...

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 1980. 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, Robert G. Thompson Trucking, DMT...

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...