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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Dean E Whiteman

Dean E Whiteman

May 30, 2024

Dean Edward Whiteman, known affectionately as Dino, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Dayton, Nevada at the age of 77.

Dean was born on November 21, 1946, in Monmouth, IL the son of Harold and Lillian (Potter) Whiteman.   He was raised and educated in Warren County, graduating from Warren High School with the class of 1964.  

Following his...

Edna N. Johnson

Edna N. Johnson

May 28, 2024

Edna N. Johnson,89, of Monmouth, IL, passed away Tuesday morning, May 28, 2024 at Oakview Nursing & Rehab, Burlington, IA.

She was born November 30, 1934 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Maurice B. and Edna M. (Doyle) Lee.  She was raised and educated in Little York graduating from Little York High School.

Edna married Dale A. Johnson in Monmouth on July...

John C. Toal, Sr.

John C. Toal, Sr.

May 23, 2024

John C. Toal Sr.84, of Monmouth, IL, died on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at his home.

John was born November 4, 1939 in Monmouth, IL the son of Carroll P. and Bernice Loretta (Shunick) Toal.  He was a lifelong resident of Monmouth graduating from Monmouth High School in 1957 and later attending Monmouth College and Carl Sandburg College.

John married Mary Alice...

Donna R. Sheese

Donna R. Sheese

May 22, 2024

Donna R.J. (Talley) Sheese, 88, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL. 

Donna was born May 2, 1936 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Harry Sr.  and Clara Marie (Travis) Talley. She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Lionel and Mabel Cooper in Monmouth. She graduated from Monmouth High School...

Elizabeth "Beth" W. Weber

Elizabeth "Beth" W. Weber

May 14, 2024

Elizabeth W “Beth”. Weber, 75, of Biggsville, IL passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

 

She was born on June 9, 1948 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of Earl and Martha Wilcox. Elizabeth was raised and educated in Merritt Island, FL and graduated from Merritt Island High School in 1966.

 

On August 12, 1967,...

Lois K. Johnson

Lois K. Johnson

May 6, 2024

Lois K. Johnson, 68, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:15 a.m., Monday, May 6, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.  

She was born on October 17, 1955 in rural Avon, IL, the daughter of Marion L. and Rosie I. (Bundy) Shaver.  Lois was raised and educated in Warren & Knox counties and attended Monmouth High School. 

Lois married...

Terry Lee Isenberg

Terry Lee Isenberg

May 2, 2024

Terry L. Isenberg, 61, of Little York, IL passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at his home.

 

Terry was born July 10, 1962 in Monmouth, IL   the son of Carrel and Linda L. (Filberth) Isenberg.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Warren High School.

 

Terry lived in Colorado for several years where he owned and operated...

Thomas E. Brownlee

Thomas E. Brownlee

May 1, 2024

Thomas E. Brownlee, 67, of Little York, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

 

Tom was born August 10, 1956, in Monmouth, IL the son of Thomas H. and Shirley (Lewis) Brownlee.   He was raised and educated in rural Little York, attending Yorkwood High School. 

 

Tom married Carol Edwards on September 12, 1975,...

Larry L. Lain

Larry L. Lain

Apr 30, 2024

Larry L. Lain, 67, of Oquawka, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his home. 

Larry was born February 12, 1957 in Oregon, IL, the son of Laverne M. “Mike” and Darlene A. (Ash) Lain.   He was raised and educated in Henderson County and attended Union High School.   

Larry married Nancy Kulp and later married Cheryl Bundy...

Janet E. Brooks

Janet E. Brooks

Apr 26, 2024

Janet E. Brooks, 87, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 11:50 a.m., Friday, April 26, 2024, at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

She was born on January 1, 1937 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Howard and Elizabeth Mae (Hall) Williams.  Janet was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1955.   

Janet married Wendell L. Brooks...

Mary M. Schisler

Mary M. Schisler

Apr 21, 2024

Mary M. Schisler, 93, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:23 p.m., Sunday, April 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family in Dunlap, IL.  

She was born August 19, 1930 in Joy, IL, the daughter of Rube and Lener (Buster) Kersey.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School. 

Mary married George E. Schisler in Monmouth on...

Randy L. Reynolds

Randy L. Reynolds

Apr 20, 2024

Randy L. Reynolds, 70, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 9:21 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. 

He was born on September 16, 1953 in Muscatine, IA, the son of Lyle E. and Betty A. (Fuller) Reynolds.   Randy was raised and educated in Milan and graduated from Rock Island High School in 1972....

Rodney "Rod" L. Johnson

Rodney "Rod" L. Johnson

Apr 15, 2024

Rodney L. Johnson, 69, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 11:50 a.m., Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home.  

 

He was born on January 23, 1955, in Monmouth, IL, the son of Roy Lee, Sr. and Lea Estelyn (Gittings) Johnson.  Rod was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1973.   

 

Rod married Lois K. Shaver...

Constance "Connie" Scanlon-Patterson

Constance "Connie" Scanlon-Patterson

Apr 13, 2024

Constance “Connie” Scanlon Patterson, 82, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.

 

Connie was born December 10, 1941, in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Ed and Pauline (Young) Patterson.   She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1959.

 

Connie married Christopher P. Scanlon in Burlington,...

James "Jim" N. Lindberg

James "Jim" N. Lindberg

Apr 12, 2024

James N. “Jim” Lindberg, 89, of Galesburg, IL passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

 

Jim was born August 26, 1934, in Galesburg, IL the son of Theodore and Dora (Brown) Lindberg.  He was raised and educated in Galesburg, Graduating from Galesburg High School. After graduation, Jim enlisted with the United States Navy.

 

He married...

Rose M Scott

Rose M Scott

Apr 8, 2024

Rose M. Scott, 92, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

 

Rose was born on January 13, 1932, in Monmouth, the daughter of Oscar Ludwig Sr. and Alma Catherine (Knuth) Johnson.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth Schools.

 

Rose married James Melvin Scott on March 24, 1955, in Monmouth, IL. 

 

Rose was...

Clifford A. Dunn

Clifford A. Dunn

Apr 7, 2024

Clifford A. Dunn, 85 of Monmouth, IL formerly of Oquawka, IL passed peacefully surrounded by his family at 4:25 am, Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Courtyard Estates in Monmouth.

 

He was born September 2, 1938, in Burlington, IA the son of William Ray & Mildred (Delabar) Dunn.  Clifford graduated from G&O High School in 1957.  He later graduated from the David...

Jeanne E. Freed

Jeanne E. Freed

Apr 4, 2024

Jeanne E. Freed,96, of Brookstone, Mattoon, IL formerly of Monmouth, IL passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Willow Breeze Hospice Home, Mattoon, IL.

 

Jeanne was born August 22, 1927, at the family home in Warren County, IL, the daughter of Ralph and Ellen Dora (Smith) McMahon.   She was raised and educated in Kirkwood, IL, attending Coonville School,...

Charles "Chuck" R. Fry

Charles "Chuck" R. Fry

Mar 27, 2024

Charles R. “Chuck” Fry, 68, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family after a brave yearlong battle with cancer.

 

Chuck was born on May 3, 1955, in Galesburg, IL, the son of Robert L. and Wilma “Nellie” (Huffman) Fry.   He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High...

Vicki E. Medrano

Vicki E. Medrano

Mar 24, 2024

Vicki E. Medrano, 78, of Carthage, IL, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Blessing Hospital, Quincy, IL.

 

Vicki was born February 20, 1946, in Monmouth the daughter of Maxin E. and Jennie F. (Hanson) Caldwell.   She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School. 

 

Vicki married Paul Medrano on December 19, 1987,...