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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Rebecca S. (Case)  Moore

Rebecca S. (Case) Moore

Jul 20, 2022

Rebecca S. Moore, 70, of Monmouth, Il passed away at 12:29 am, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

Becky was born December 29, 1951, in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Robert and Virginia (Purdum) Case.  She was raised and educated in Kansas before moving to Monmouth during her...

Elaine I. Alvarado

Elaine I. Alvarado

Jul 13, 2022

Elaine I. Alvarado, 59, of Little York, IL, passed away at 8:47 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at her home.

She was born on March 2, 1963 in Honolulu, HI, the daughter of Guadalupe Olivarez and Elaine Ilani (Melemai) Alvarado.  Elaine grew up in a military family and lived all over the United...

Joy R. (Fairchild)  Stephens

Joy R. (Fairchild) Stephens

Jul 12, 2022

Joy R. Stephens, 80, of Monmouth, IL, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ at 9:10 pm, Tuesday, July 12, 2022 in Peoria, IL.

Joy was born January 29, 1942 in Centralia, IL the daughter of Charles Arthur and G. Irene (Nogle) Fairchild.  She was raised and educated in Sandoval, IL,...

Jack K. Stephens

Jack K. Stephens

Jul 11, 2022

Jack K. Stephens, 91, of Monmouth, IL, went to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ at 3:20 pm, Monday, July 11, 2022 in Monmouth.

Jack was born May 30, 1931 in Joplin, MO the son of Lyman Kenneth and Lola Margaret (Perry) Stephens.  He was raised and educated in Normal, IL, graduating from...

David R. Armstrong

David R. Armstrong

Jul 10, 2022

David R. Armstrong, age 73, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022, surrounded by his family.

David, the son of Max and Dorothy (Eisiminger) Armstrong, was born on May 2, 1949, in Monmouth, Illinois. David was raised in Cameron, Illinois and grew up alongside six brothers and sisters. David graduated from...

George R Paris

George R Paris

Jul 5, 2022

George R. Paris, 70, of Lake Warren, Monmouth, IL passed away at 6:39 pm, Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.

George was born May 16, 1952, in Louisville, KY, the son of Charles and Jean (Pobuda) Paris.  He was raised and educated in Davenport, IA and graduated from...

James C. Sloan

James C. Sloan

Jul 5, 2022

James C. “Jim” Sloan, 63, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 3:03 pm, Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at his home.

Jim was born September 22, 1958, in Toledo, OH the son of Clifford and Marilda (Dickson) Sloan. He was raised and educated in Toledo.

Jim married Leila Skees in Monmouth,...

Frances A (Shunick)  Unger

Frances A (Shunick) Unger

Jun 25, 2022

Frances Aileen (Shunick) Unger, 68, of McHenry, IL, passed away peacefully on June 25th, 2022, with her devoted husband by her side.  She was born February 10, 1954, in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of John David and Martha (Lafferty) Shunick.

Frances graduated from Monmouth High School, Monmouth, IL in 1972 and Bill Hill’s College of Cosmetology,...

Carrie Jo Bell

Carrie Jo Bell

Jun 22, 2022

Carrie J. Bell, 43, of Chillicothe, IL, passed away at 2:32 a.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

She was born on April 6, 1979 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Pamela Jern.  Carrie was raised by her grandparents, Lyle & Doris Brown.   She graduated from Monmouth...

William "Bill" A. Bloomberg

William "Bill" A. Bloomberg

Jun 20, 2022

William A. “Bill” Bloomberg, 90, of West Burlington, IA, passed away at 12:31 pm, Monday, June 20, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

Bill was born August 18, 1931 in Burlington, IA, the son of Paul and Edna (Oliphant) Bloomberg.  He was raised and educated in Burlington, graduating from...

John R. Morris, Jr.

John R. Morris, Jr.

Jun 18, 2022

John R. Morris, Jr., 60, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:58 a.m., Saturday, June 18, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 4, 1962 in Galesburg, IL, the son of John “Dick” and Elizabeth “Betty” Morris.  John was raised in rural Henderson in Knox County, IL, and...

Lester "Gene" E. Lair

Lester "Gene" E. Lair

Jun 13, 2022

Lester E. “Gene” Lair, 89 of Alexis, IL passed away at 7:15 pm, Monday, June 13, 2022 at his home.

Gene was born October 30, 1932 in Alexis, IL, the son of Leland W. and Kathryn B. (Miller) Lair.  He was raised and educated in Little York, IL and attended Little York High...

Leroy "Butch" E. Lathrop

Leroy "Butch" E. Lathrop

Jun 6, 2022

Leroy E. “Butch” Lathrop, 82, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 12:20 pm, Monday, June 6, 2022, at his home.

Butch was born February 26, 1940, in Monmouth, IL the son of Fred and I. Rose (Van Draska) Lathrop.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School.

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Joyce N. (Conn)  Arteaga

Joyce N. (Conn) Arteaga

Jun 6, 2022

Joyce N. Arteaga, 86, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:52 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

She was born on March 10, 1936 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Ivan and Gladys (Crandall) Conn.  Joyce was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School.

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John L. Alexander

John L. Alexander

Jun 5, 2022

John Lester Alexander, 80, of Biggsville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 5th, 2022, at 10:40 pm at home, peacefully, with family nearby. John had given up treatments for cancer and heart issues to join hospice and spend more time with family. Less than a week later he was gone.

John was born October...

Morris A Arnold III

Morris A Arnold III

Jun 5, 2022

Morris A. Arnold III, 80, of Roseville, IL passed away at 10:40 pm, Sunday, June 5, 2022, at his home.

Morris was born December 23, 1941, in Cortland, NY, the son of Morris Aden and Dorothy (Monnigan) Arnold II.  He was raised and educated in Pennsylvania and attended Andrews University...

Robert "Bob" A. Boyd, Sr.

Robert "Bob" A. Boyd, Sr.

Jun 4, 2022

Robert A. Boyd Sr,70, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 12:29 pm, Saturday, June 4, 2022 at his home.

Bob was born January 29, 1952 in Monmouth, IL the son of Robert E. and LaRita Lou (Opp) Boyd.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School.

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Emile P. Soucy

Emile P. Soucy

Jun 3, 2022

Emile Soucy, 78, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 9:49 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2022 at the Iowa City VA Medical Center, Iowa City, IA.

He was born on August 16, 1943 in Barre, VT., the son Charles and Armosa (Vachon) Soucy.  He was raised and educated in Vermont.

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Wendell R Nelson

Wendell R Nelson

May 27, 2022

Wendell R. Nelson, 91, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 7:25 am on Friday, May 27, 2022, at his home.

Wendell was born August 31, 1930, in Monmouth, IL to Roy Leon and Mabel (Isaacson) Nelson.  He was raised and educated in Kirkwood, IL, graduating from Kirkwood High School in...

Rose F. (Fiorini)  Fasano

Rose F. (Fiorini) Fasano

May 23, 2022

Rose F. Fasano, 87, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:50 a.m., May 23, 2022 at her home.

She was born on October 14, 1934 in South Williamsport, PA, the daughter of Cesare J. and Anna (DeGregorio) Fiorini.  Rose was raised and educated in Williamsport and graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in...

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