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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Mary Ann Clayton

Mary Ann Clayton

Aug 12, 2025

Mary Ann Clayton, 91, of Monmouth, Il, formerly of Overland Park, KS passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Courtyard Estates, Monmouth.

Mary Ann was born June 7, 1934, in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Luther “Ray” and Iva (DeVasher) Hobbs. She was raised and educated in Overland Park, KS, graduating from Olathe High School in 1953, Olathe, KS.

Mary...

Dan Shoemaker

Dan Shoemaker

Aug 3, 2025

On August 3, 2025, Dan Shoemaker passed peacefully into God’s hands at the age of 72.

Dan was born on November 18, 1952, to Pauline and Warren Shoemaker. He grew up in a modest home just outside Monmouth, Illinois, and attended the Warren school district. His early life was deeply rooted in faith, with his family being active members of Fairview...

Austin L. Loving

Austin L. Loving

Sep 3, 2025

Austin L. Loving, 44, of Cameron, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

He was born on March 18, 1981 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Robert “Bob” W. and Connie (Burns) Loving. Austin was raised and educated in rural Monmouth and attended ICS and Yorkwood High School. He later attended Carl...

John M. Adair

John M. Adair

Aug 26, 2025

John M. Adair, 72, of Oquawka, IL, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at his home.

He was born on May 16, 1953 in Burlington, IA, the son of Dale and Dorothy “Dotty” (Rappenecker) Adair. John was raised and educated in Henderson County and graduated from Union High School in 1971.

John married Sally Kinkaid on June 20, 1976 in Monmouth,...

Lois A. Crawford

Lois A. Crawford

Aug 22, 2025

Lois A. Crawford, 89 years, 7 months, it is with sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Lois A. Crawford at Stonebridge Senior Living in Osage Beach, MO on August 22, 2025.

She was born in Primghar, IA on December 17, 1935. She attended grades K-7 in nearby Gaza, IA and graduated from Primghar High School, Primghar,...

Dee Ann Shuff

Dee Ann Shuff

Aug 22, 2025

Dee Ann Shuff, 84, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Courtyard Estates of Monmouth.

Dee Ann Smith was born on July 27, 1941, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Dean Joseph and Joan Charlotte (Davis) Smith. She was raised in Larchland and Stronghurst area and graduated from Stronghurst High School in 1959. She went on to...

Ted Olson

Ted Olson

Aug 22, 2025

Ted Olson, 83, of Greenville, IL, formerly of Alexis, IL passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at his home.

Ted was born February 2, 1942, in Galesburg, IL the son of John Ted and Dayzie (Guenther) Olson. He was raised and educated in Alexis, IL graduating from Alexis High School in 1960. He later served with the US Army Reserves...

Susan Schwass Galvan

Susan Schwass Galvan

Aug 17, 2025

Susan Schwass Galvan, 63, of Lake Warren, Monmouth, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the VA Medical Center, Iowa City, IA.

She was born on November 16, 1961 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Don G. and Patty J. (Guilinger) Schwass. Susan was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Warren High School in 1979. She later...

John H Tornquist

John H Tornquist

Aug 15, 2025

John H. Tornquist, 94, of North Henderson, IL passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at his home.

John was born December 13,1930 in North Henderson, IL the son of Swan Harold and Anna (Schwartz) Tornquist. He attended the one room New Salem Elementary, and one year of Alexis High School. Due to health reasons, his family moved with him to...

McClain J. Magee

McClain J. Magee

Aug 11, 2025

“Dearest baby, please know that our greatest blessing was having you.”

McClain Jo Magee was born at 4:47 in the morning on Sunday August 10th 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital weighing 1 pound 0.6 ounces and 10 1/4 inches long, at 21 weeks and 3 days to parents Timothy Magee and MaKenna Babcock.

McClain passed away in the arms of...

Marjorie R Kinney

Marjorie R Kinney

Aug 11, 2025

Marjorie R. Kinney, 87, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

She was born December 1, 1937 in Monmouth, the daughter of Oscar Ludwig Sr. and Alma Catherine (Knuth) Johnson. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth Schools.

Majorie married John P. Phillips in Monmouth on June 2, 1957 and...

Donna Jean Baity

Donna Jean Baity

Aug 11, 2025

Donna Jean Baity, 60, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at her home of her daughter.

Donna was born December 27, 1964, in Monmouth, the daughter of Meredith W. and Gloria D. (Birdsell) Young. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School.

She married Victor E Baity, Jr. in Pekin, IL on April 16, 1992,...

Vincent K. Raymond

Vincent K. Raymond

Aug 7, 2025

Vincent K. Raymond, 77, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 25, 1948 in Macomb, IL, the son of Richard L. “Barney” and Marilyn G. (Wetzel) Raymond. He was raised in Larchland, where he attended local schools and graduated from Warren High School in 1966. Vince...

Charlene "Charlie" K. Hill

Charlene "Charlie" K. Hill

Aug 3, 2025

Charlene “Charlie” K. Hill, 81, of Smithshire, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.

Charlie was born on May 26, 1944, in Lincoln, NE, the daughter of Lois Bockoven and Charles Laskares. After her mother remarried, Charlie was lovingly adopted by her stepfather, John Cutshall, who helped raise her.

She grew up...

Jack "Willy" L. Hoopes, Jr.

Jack "Willy" L. Hoopes, Jr.

Aug 2, 2025

Jack “Willy” L. Hoopes, Jr., 65, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at his home.

He was born on June 9, 1960 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Jack L. and Sarah E. (Wade) Hoopes. Willy was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School.

Willy worked for many years at Mariah Foods in Monmouth before...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Selby

Patricia "Pat" Ann Selby

Jul 30, 2025

Patricia Ann “Pat” Selby, 74, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

Pat was born December 4, 1950, in Hopkinsville, KY, the daughter of Durwood Jackson and Virginia Hyacinth (Gilkey) Burgess. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1969.

She married Lowell Ray Selby in...

Anthony "Tony" W. Bowling

Anthony "Tony" W. Bowling

Jul 26, 2025

Anthony “Tony” W. Bowling, 64, of Cameron, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at his home.

Tony was born on November 23, 1960, in Monmouth, IL, the son of Sally K. Ralls and the great-grandson of Elizabeth L. Ralls. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Immaculate Conception School and graduating from Monmouth High School in 1978. He...

Richard W. Crockett

Richard W. Crockett

Jul 20, 2025

Richard W. Crockett, 89, of Monmouth IL. passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at his home.

Richard was born June 25, 1936, in Monmouth the son of William R. and Dorothy F. (Rhoades) Crockett. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School, Monmouth College with a BA in 1961, University of Illinois with his MA in...

Douglas W. Miller

Douglas W. Miller

Jul 19, 2025

Doug W. Miller, 88, of Cameron, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

He was born March 28, 1937 in Richmond, KY the son of Roy and Laura (Kelley) Miller.

Doug married Beverly Vlahovich on July 2, 1966 in Las Vegas, NV and she preceded him in death on July 30, 2022.

Doug and Beverly lived in...

Constance A McGeehon

Constance A McGeehon

Jul 18, 2025

Constance Ann “Connie” McGeehon,77, of Monmouth passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Richard Owens Hospice House in Peoria, IL.

She was born January 23, 1948, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Robert E. and Mary Ann (Sarver) Shinn. She was raised and educated in Monmouth attending Monmouth High School.

Connie married Charles “Chig” McGeehon in Little York, IL, on...