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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Donald E. Darnell

Donald E. Darnell

Jan 25, 2025

Donald E. Darnell, 81, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

He was born May 2, 1943, in Macomb, IL the son of George and Eva (Stormer) Darnell. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, IL. He participated in the Agribusiness Program at Carl Sandberg College and the Commercial Bee Production Program at...

Susie E. Hickerson

Susie E. Hickerson

Jan 14, 2025

Susie E. (Jebb) Hickerson, 84, of Alexis, IL formerly of Monmouth and Little York IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.

Susie was born August 13, 1940, in Aledo, IL the daughter of William and Dorothy (Stoner) Jebb. She was raised and educated in Aledo, graduating from Aledo High School.

Susie married Paul...

Kathleen Hope Albert

Kathleen Hope Albert

Jan 11, 2025

Kathleen Hope Albert, 74, of Waterville, KS, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away on January 11, 2025 in Kansas City, KS.

A Graveside Service will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2025 at Monmouth Cemetery, Monmouth, IL. A Celebration of Life will follow at the American Legion (1110 North 11th St., Monmouth, IL) from 4:00-6:00 p.m. McGuire & Davies Funeral...

Wesley E. Bird

Wesley E. Bird

Jan 9, 2025

Wesley E. Bird, 70, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at his home. 

He was born August 14, 1954, in Galesburg, IL, the son of Dwight E. and Lavonna (Cooper) Bird. Wesley was raised in Monmouth, where he graduated from Monmouth High School. He then served in the United States Army, attaining the rank of Sergeant. 

Wesley was...

John W Eshleman

John W Eshleman

Jan 8, 2025

Dr. John W. Eshleman, 69, of Galesburg, IL passed away at 4:35 p.m. surrounded by his beloved wife and family on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

John was born in Willows, CA on October 28, 1955, the son of Dr. Winston Hull and Naomi (Knight) Eshleman. He married Cathy Lynn Vail in Monmouth, IL on...

Wilbert S. Womack

Wilbert S. Womack

Jan 7, 2025

Wilbert S. Womack, 70, of Biggsville, IL, passed away on January 7, 2025, at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center in Galesburg, IL.

Will was born on November 11, 1954, in Baltimore, MD, the son of Clifford and Mildred B. (Hamilton) Womack.

He was raised and educated in Baltimore, graduating from Patterson High School and later Essex Community College in Essex, MD. He...

Kathryn Marie Parker

Kathryn Marie Parker

Jan 3, 2025

Kathryn M. “Katie” Parker, 92, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on January 3, 2025 at Monmouth Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

Katie was born on February 22, 1932 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Harry E., Sr and Clara Marie (Travis) Talley. She was raised and educated in Monmouth. 

She married Marion C. Parker on August 20, 1955, they later...

Gary L. Davis

Gary L. Davis

Jan 2, 2025

Gary L. Davis, 65, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on January 2, 2025 at his home. 

He was born on October 25, 1959 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Clifford and Patricia (Shores) Davis. Gary was raised and educated in Avon and graduated from Avon High School. He later graduated from Carl Sandburg College with a degree in Law Enforcement.  

He married...

Marjorie June Hawk

Marjorie June Hawk

Dec 26, 2024

Marjorie June Hawk, 83, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on December 26, 2024 at Legacy Estates Nursing Home in Monmouth.

June was born on June 12, 1941 in Mt. Sterling, IL, the daughter of Lyle S. and Helen L. (Linz) Clark. She was raised and educated in Cameron, IL and graduated from Monmouth High School. 

June married Victor L. Hawk on April...

Glenn Bailey

Glenn Bailey

Dec 23, 2024

Glenn R. Bailey, 83, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the Monmouth Nursing Home.

Glenn was born December 11, 1941 in Monmouth, the son of Howard Raymond and Mary Margaret (Laughead) Bailey. He was raised and educated in Alexis, IL, graduating from Alexis High School in 1960. He later served his construction apprenticeship with his uncle,...

Donna McGuire

Donna McGuire

Dec 20, 2024

Donna B. McGuire, 87, of Alexis, IL, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. 

She was born on December 22, 1936 in rural Murrayville, IL, the daughter of Roy and Muriel (McCracken) Shull. Donna was raised and educated in Winchester, IL, graduating from Winchester High School in 1954.

Donna married Lawrence McGuire on January 16,...

Margaret M. Reitman

Margaret M. Reitman

Dec 11, 2024

Margaret M. Reitman, 94, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 9:00 pm, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at her home.

She was born November 26, 1930 at home in rural Little York, IL, the daughter of Ira and Ethel (Poulson) Blackman. Margaret was raised and educated in Little York, IL and graduated from Little York High School in 1948.

Margaret married William G....

Alice L. Richardson

Alice L. Richardson

Dec 7, 2024

Alice L. Richardson, 87, of Roseville, IL, passed away at 10:35 a.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL. 

She was born on September 4, 1937 in Crawford, NE, the daughter of Raymond and Erva (Wilder) Crile. Alice was raised and educated in Crawford and graduated from Crawford High School in 1955. 

Alice married Robert Lee Richardson...

Danford "Dan" H. Bigger

Danford "Dan" H. Bigger

Dec 7, 2024

Danford “Dan” H. Bigger, 61, of Gladstone, IL passed away on December 7, 2024, at his home.

Dan was born March 2, 1963, in Burlington, IA, the son of Ronald E. and Violet H. (Keaweehu) Bigger. He was raised and educated in Gladstone, graduating from Union High School with the Class of 1981. 

Dan married Brenda L. Newton in Gladstone on September...

Linda M. Shimmin

Linda M. Shimmin

Dec 5, 2024

Linda M. Shimmin, 67, of Little York, IL passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, IL.

Linda was born August 13, 1957 in Rock Island, IL, the daughter of Dale W. and Darlene M. (Myers) Barman. She was raised and educated in Little York, graduating from Yorkwood High School in 1975 and later...

Helen L. (Fandel) Vicare

Helen L. (Fandel) Vicare

Nov 24, 2024

Helen L. (Fandel) Vicare, 75, of Little Swan Lake, IL, passed away at 6:35 p.m., Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.  

She was born on January 30, 1949, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Norbert and Louisa (Block) Fandel. Helen was raised and educated in rural Metamora and graduated in 1967 from the Academy of Our...

Jane Hottle

Jane Hottle

Nov 23, 2024

Jane Margaret Hottle, 66, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at her home.

She was born May 9, 1958 in Monmouth, the daughter of Bufford W. and Vivian S. (Shugart) Hottle. She lived in Lincoln, IL, and spent her growing up years at the Lincoln Development Center, LDC.

Jane enjoyed taking art classes while at the LDC and...

Jerilynn Stevenson

Jerilynn Stevenson

Nov 20, 2024

Jerilynn M. Stevenson, 82, of Alexis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at her home.

Jerilynn was born on June 1, 1942 in Beardstown, IL, the daughter of Dale and Marie (Meridith) Dooley. She was raised and educated in Oquawka, IL, graduating with the Class of 1960 from G & O High School.

Jerilynn married Jim Stevenson on April 7,...

Derek L. Patterson

Derek L. Patterson

Nov 11, 2024

Derek L. Patterson, 65, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at his home. 

He was born May 10, 1959 in Monmouth, the son of James Russell, Jr. and Theresa L. Patterson. Derek was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1977. He later attended Clinton Community College.  

Derek worked at Butler Manufacturing...

Juan Sierra, Sr.

Juan Sierra, Sr.

Nov 11, 2024

Juan Sierra, Sr., 73, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 3:36 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.  

He was born on October 20, 1951 in Laguna Larga de Cortez Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Feliciano Sierra and Leonor Nuñez. Juan was raised and educated in Mexico.  

Juan married Maria Teresa Sierra on October 31,...