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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Dorothy A. "Dottie" Henry

Dorothy A. "Dottie" Henry

Oct 1, 2023

Dorothy A. “Dottie” Henry, 74, of Pontiac, IL, formerly of Monmouth, IL passed away peacefully at 4:45 p.m., Sunday, October 1, 2023, at OSF St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Bloomington, IL.

She was born on August 8, 1949, in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Roy L. and Lea E. (Gittings) Johnson.

She was raised and educated...

Charles L. "Chuck" Dixon

Charles L. "Chuck" Dixon

Sep 28, 2023

Charles L. “Chuck” Dixon, 84, of Little York, IL, passed away at 11:03 pm on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL.

He was born November 9, 1938 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Charles E and Hazel (Anderson) Dixon. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School...

Todd Allen Edwin

Todd Allen Edwin

Sep 24, 2023

Todd A. Edwin, 51, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 2:50 am on September 24, 2023, in Kirkwood.

He was born December 17, 1971, in Albert Lea, MN, the son of Dennis and Sharon (Koehler) Edwin. He was raised and educated in Kirkwood, IL, graduating from Yorkwood, High School in 1990.

Bonnie M. (Yocumn)  Harr

Bonnie M. (Yocumn) Harr

Sep 23, 2023

Bonnie M. Harr, 91, of Stronghurst, IL, passed away at 5:28 am, Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Oak Lane Rehabilitation Center, Stronghurst, IL.

She was born on November 13, 1931in Galesburg, IL the daughter of Lyle and Beatrice “Bea” (Bricker) Yocumn. She was raised and educated in Dallas City, IL and graduated from...

Kathryn "Katie" Rose Kesinger

Kathryn "Katie" Rose Kesinger

Sep 23, 2023

Kathryn Rose “Katie” Kesinger, 33, of St. Peters, MO, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 3:34 pm, Saturday, September 23, 2023, at her home.

Katie was born August 14, 1990, in Galesburg, IL the daughter of Harvey E. and Rosemary H. (Driscoll) Kesinger.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from...

Frederick Eugene Doyle

Frederick Eugene Doyle

Sep 20, 2023

Frederick Eugene Doyle, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on September 20, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on March 4, 1943, in Monmouth, IL, Frederick led a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends. Frederick, known fondly as Fred, grew up on the family farm and graduated from...

Evelyn Doris (Schlicker)  Volz

Evelyn Doris (Schlicker) Volz

Sep 18, 2023

Evelyn Doris Volz, 68, of Monmouth, passed away at 6:50 pm on Monday, September 18, 2023, at St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, IL.

She was born January 31, 1955, in Effingham, IL the daughter of Harold and Avis (Rice) Schlicker. She was raised and educated in Unionville, MI, graduating from Unionville-Sebewaing High...

Nathan A. Shea

Nathan A. Shea

Sep 16, 2023

Nathan “Nate” A. Shea, 39, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 9:56 am, Saturday, September 16, 2023, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford, IL.

Nathan was born October 7, 1983 in Phoenix, AZ, the son of Ariana Shea.  He was raised and educated in Centennial, AZ.

Nathan worked for a while at Smithfield in...

Kay L. (Heatherly)  Kitch

Kay L. (Heatherly) Kitch

Sep 16, 2023

Kay L. Kitch, 62, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 12:05 p.m., Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

She was born on March 9, 1961 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Lewis and Patricia (Mettler) Heatherly.  Kay was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School...

A. John Gittings

A. John Gittings

Sep 14, 2023

A. John Gittings, 82, of Stronghurst, IL, passed away at 9:56 p.m., Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his home.

He was born on May 27, 1941 in LaHarpe, IL, the son of Arlington E. and Ruby Etha (Dowell) Gittings.  He was raised and educated in Oquawka, IL and graduated from G & O...

William A. Damewood

William A. Damewood

Sep 6, 2023

William Arthur Damewood, 85, of rural Monmouth passed away at 10:13 am on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Oquawka, IL.

He was born March 23, 1938, in Monmouth, IL the son of James and Lucille (Ketchum) Damewood.  He was raised and educated around Monmouth graduating from Little York High School in 1956.

Bill served with...

Peggy M. (Logsdon)  Willett

Peggy M. (Logsdon) Willett

Sep 4, 2023

Peggy M. Willett, 61, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:49 am, Monday, September 4th, 2023, at her home.

Peggy was born July 13, 1962, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of John Thomas and Verna Bessie (Shultz) Logsdon.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School.

Peggy married Terry Willett...

Rodney E Dutton

Rodney E Dutton

Aug 22, 2023

Rodney E. Dutton, 63, of Spencer, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on August 22, 2023, in Oklahoma City OK after a brief yet hard fought battle with cancer.

Born in Monmouth, Illinois, on November 28, 1959, to Paul E. Dutton and Paula L. (Hughes) Endicott.  Rod grew up in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School.  His last...

Patricia J. (Williams)  Gibb

Patricia J. (Williams) Gibb

Aug 17, 2023

Patricia J. Gibb,91, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 9:10 a.m., Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Courtyard Estates of Monmouth.

She was born April 20, 1932, in Jacksonville, IL, the daughter of Walter and Verla (Baker) Williams.  She was raised and educated in Concord, IL and graduated as Valedictorian from Chapin High School...

Jerry Michael Hull

Jerry Michael Hull

Aug 16, 2023

Jerry Michael “Mike” Hull, 73, of Monmouth, IL, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully at 2:37 pm, Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at his home.

Mike was born November 21, 1949, in Burlington, IA, the son of Jerry O. and Bette J. (Pirtle) Hull.  He was raised and educated in Media, graduating...

Donna L. (Kelley)  Reyburn

Donna L. (Kelley) Reyburn

Aug 10, 2023

Donna L. Reyburn, 87, of Monmouth IL, passed away at 10:30 am, Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Courtyard Estates, Monmouth, IL.

Donna was born June 27, 1936, in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Gerald Samuel and Effie Alice (Arendt) Kelley.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth attending Monmouth High School.

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Mary Joanne (Adams)  Hawkins

Mary Joanne (Adams) Hawkins

Aug 9, 2023

Mary Joanne Hawkins, 77, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 5:46 pm, Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Courtyard Estates, Monmouth, IL.

Joanne was born December 21, 1945, in Chariton, IA, the daughter of Leland and Neva Mary (Boozell) Adams.  She was raised and educated in Chariton, IA, graduating from Chariton...

Richard J. Ishmael

Richard J. Ishmael

Jul 28, 2023

Richard J. Ishmael, 69, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 8:06 am, Friday, July 28, 2023, at his home.

Richard was born May 16, 1954, in Monmouth, IL the son of Lewis E. and Mary G. (Barry) Ishmael.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1972 later attending Carl Sandburg College...

Kermit C. Wainman

Kermit C. Wainman

Jul 25, 2023

Kermit C. Wainman, 89, of rural Galesburg, IL, passed at 6:25 am on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at his home.

Kermit was born November 1, 1933, in Roseville, IL the son of Charlie and Marie (McMillan) Wainman.  He was raised and educated in Roseville, IL, graduating from Roseville High School in 1951.

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Patricia M (Jackson)  Bishop

Patricia M (Jackson) Bishop

Jul 24, 2023

Patricia M. (Jackson) Bishop, 78 of Monmouth, Illinois passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at 12:31 a.m. at her home.

She was born on December 13, 1944, on the family’s farm in Beverly, Illinois to Leon and Zelma (Kendrick) Jackson.  She was one of twelve children.

She married the love of her life and...