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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Patty D. Paulsgrove

Patty D. Paulsgrove

Mar 23, 2024

Patty D. Paulsgrove, 86, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:33 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2024 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.  She was a friend and mentor to countless people, and those most blessed by her grace and unconditional love called her mom and grandma. 

Patty was born in Monmouth, Illinois on December 4th, 1937 to Glen and...

Jimmie P. Brower

Jimmie P. Brower

Mar 20, 2024

Jimmie P. Brower, 82, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 11:54 a.m., Saturday, March 20, 2024 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg, IL. 

Cremation rites have been accorded.  Per Jimmie’s wishes, no visitation or services are planned.   McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, IL, is in charge of the arrangements.

Shirley E. Dunlap

Shirley E. Dunlap

Mar 18, 2024

Shirley E. Dunlap, 93, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:50 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2024 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL. 

She was born on September 11, 1930 in New Windsor, IL, the daughter of Roy and Violet (Ralston) Wertz. Shirley was raised and educated in New Windsor and graduated from New Windsor High School in 1948.  ...

Mark D. Cooper

Mark D. Cooper

Mar 17, 2024

Mark Douglas Cooper, 71, of Monmouth, IL, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at his home. 

He was born on January 14, 1953 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Theodore E. and M. Jean (Perrin) Cooper.   He was raised on a farm near Little York and proudly graduated from Yorkwood High School in 1971. 

After graduation,...

Oscar E. Miller

Oscar E. Miller

Mar 16, 2024

Oscar E. Miller, 64, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024 at his home in Monmouth. 

He was born on January 10, 1960 in Aledo, IL, the son of Oscar E. and Dorothy M. (Humes) Miller.   He was raised and educated in Mercer County.  

Oscar married Kathleen Marie Harper on December 5, 1980 in Monmouth,...

Chad E. Williams

Chad E. Williams

Mar 16, 2024

Chad E. Williams, 53, of North Henderson, IL, passed away at 9:55 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.   

He was born on January 16, 1971 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Rod and Rita (Hanna) Williams.  Chad was raised and educated in Alexis and graduated from Alexis High School in 1989.  

Chad worked on...

Christopher A. Riedel

Christopher A. Riedel

Mar 14, 2024

Christopher A. Riedel, 51, of Eldon, MO, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at home.

 

He was born December 26, 1972 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Clarence Richard and Nancy Sue (Todd) Riedel.   Chris was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1991.  After High School Chris attended Carl Sandburg...

Dr. James E. Paul

Dr. James E. Paul

Mar 10, 2024

Dr. James Eugene Paul, 92, of Monmouth Illinois, passed away at 9:38 AM Sunday, March 10, 2024 surrounded by loving family.

 

Jim was born on July 21, 1931, in Des Moines, Iowa to Frederick Stephen and Anna Belle (Dressen) Paul.  He was raised in Gilman, Iowa.  He attended Gilman schools until moving with his family to the south side of Chicago....

Judy K Carlson

Judy K Carlson

Mar 8, 2024

Judy K. Carlson, 69, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.

 

Judy was born May 15, 1954, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Gerald and Edna (Phelps) Carlson.  She was raised and educated in Warren County, graduating from Warren High School in 1972 and later Western Illinois University.

 

Judy worked for...

Patricia "Patsy" A. O'Brien

Patricia "Patsy" A. O'Brien

Mar 5, 2024

Patricia A. ‘Patsy” O’Brien, 85, of Alexis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

Patsy was born on February 10, 1939 in Scotland County, MO, the daughter of Homer and Cleota (Allison) Mullinix.  Patsy was raised educated in Scotland Co, MO and Alexis, IL, she attended Alexis High School, receiving her GED in 1968.  

Patsy...

Carolyn & David Tinkham

Carolyn & David Tinkham

Mar 3, 2024

Mrs. Carolyn Marie Tinkham, of Aiken, SC, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, surrounded by her loving family after a long illness, and Mr. David C. Tinkham, age 75, of Aiken, SC, passed away on Sunday March 3, 2024, at his home.  

Carolyn was born in Monmouth, IL in 1949, and retired from Monmouth College before making Aiken...

Sharon Kay Heatherly

Sharon Kay Heatherly

Feb 29, 2024

Sharon K. Heatherly,79, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at her home.

Sharon was born November 11, 1944, in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Louis Wallace and Gertrude Louise (Ortery) Chenault.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1962.   She later graduated from Carl Sandburg with nursing degree and Hamilton...

Barbara A. Gray

Barbara A. Gray

Feb 27, 2024

Barbara A. (Randall) Gray, 90, of Stronghurst, IL, formerly of Gladstone, passed away at 8:45 a.m., Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at the Great River Hospice House, Burlington, IA. 

She was born on March 10, 1933 in Biggsville, IL, the daughter of Page, Sr. and Hazelle (Graham) Randall. Barbara was raised and educated in Henderson County, IL and graduated from Biggsville High...

Joseph M. Hargis

Joseph M. Hargis

Feb 22, 2024

Joseph M. Hargis, 53, of Davenport, IA, passed away at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.  

He was born on December 8, 1970, in Gary, IN, the son of Thomas E. and Stephanie B. (York) Hargis.   Joe was raised and educated in the Chicagoland area.  He graduated from York High School in...

Martha M. Cook

Martha M. Cook

Feb 22, 2024

Martha M. Cook, 95, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:35 am, Thursday, February 22, 2024 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL.

Martha was born on September 18, 1928 in Hale Township, Warren County, IL, the daughter of George Harold and Leona (Skidmore) Earp. She was raised and educated in Warren County in the Eleanor area and graduated from...

Michael R. Thompson

Michael R. Thompson

Feb 21, 2024

Michael R. Thompson, 47, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 1:40 a.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, IL.   

He was born on February 21, 1977 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Richard C. and Patricia (Chewning) Thompson.   Michael was raised and educated in rural Monmouth and attended Union School and later...

William "Bill" E. Inman

William "Bill" E. Inman

Feb 19, 2024

William “Bill” E. Inman, 60, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:35 a.m., Monday, February 19, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.   

He was born on March 1, 1963 in Monmouth, IL, the first-born son to Robert and Ruby (Taylor) Inman.   Bill was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1981.   

After...

William L. Frakes, Sr.

William L. Frakes, Sr.

Feb 16, 2024

William L. Frakes, Sr. 53, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth. 

Bill was born October 5, 1970 in Macomb, IL, the son of David L. and Martha (Bloyd) Frakes.  He was raised and educated in Roseville, graduating from Roseville High School with the Class of 1988. 

Bill married Stephanie Ward in...

William "Bill" D. Simkins

William "Bill" D. Simkins

Feb 16, 2024

William D. “Bill” Simkins “Wild One”, 82 of North Henderson, IL, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, in Illinois City, Illinois.  

Bill was born November 8, 1941 in Rock Island, IL, the son of Robert D. and Lois Lorraine (Warder) Simkins.  He was raised and educated in Alexis, graduating from Alexis High School with the class of 1960.  

Bill...

Robert "Bob" A. Gittings

Robert "Bob" A. Gittings

Feb 15, 2024

Robert A. Gittings, 92, of Little York, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the Allure of Knox County, Galesburg, IL. 

Bob was born February 23, 1931 in Lomax, IL the son of Cecil Robert and Dorothy Mabel (Dowell) Gittings.   He was raised and educated in Lomax and Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School. 

Bob served with the United...