Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...