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Kathleen C. Lowe-Arthur

Kathleen C. Lowe-Arthur

Dec 13, 2023

Kathleen C. Lowe-Arthur, 71, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 9:40 pm, Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at her home.

She was born on July 27, 1952 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Roger A. Lowe, Sr. and Catherine A. (Carey) Lowe.  Kathy was raised and educated in Decatur, and graduated from St. Teresa...

Richard D. "Dick" Arthur

Richard D. "Dick" Arthur

Dec 12, 2023

Richard D. “Dick” Arthur, 79, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 11:12 pm on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at his home.

Dick was born January 12, 1944 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Richard Paul and Velma Maxine (Ralston) Arthur.  He grew up in rural Monmouth attending the newly rebuilt Law School for grades 1 through 8. ...

Roberta Pecsi

Roberta Pecsi

Dec 10, 2023

Roberta Pecsi, 78, of Sun City, AZ, formerly of Alexis, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Hospice of the Valley Thunderbird PCU, Glendale, AZ.  

She was born on October 7, 1945 in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Richard and Ines (Sims) Halsted. She was raised and educated in Aledo, IL and graduated from Aledo High School in...

James "Jim" L. Lox

James "Jim" L. Lox

Dec 8, 2023

  James “Jim” L. Lox, 62, of Oquawka, IL passed away at 4:00 am, Friday, December 8, 2023 at his home.  

  Jim was born September 5, 1961 in Burlington, IA, the son of Jackie Lee and Glenda (Lane) Lox.  He was raised and educated in Oquawka.  

  Jim married Amy Widener in Oquawka on June 26, 1985 and she survives.  

  Jim owned and operated J...

Olivia Bishop

Olivia Bishop

Nov 27, 2023

Olivia Bishop was an exquisitely unique and loving individual whose precious life was lost on the 27th of November 2023 at the age of 24. Olivia is survived by their parents, Jim and Cindy Bishop of Alexis, IL, sister Caitlen (Geoffry) Hahn of Geneseo, IL, admiring relatives, and several adoring friends. Additionally, Olivia is survived by three cats named...

James A. Underwood

James A. Underwood

Nov 24, 2023

James A. Underwood, 63, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 1:40 am, Friday, November 24, 2023 at his home.

James was born on January 6, 1960 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Davey Lee and Elizabeth Irene (Yocum) Underwood. He was raised and educated in Monmouth.

He married Debra...

Brian J. Williams

Brian J. Williams

Nov 24, 2023

Brian J. Williams, 47, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:00 am, Friday, November 24, 2023 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL.

Brian was born on August 3, 1976 in Monmouth, IL, the son of David Bruce Reimolds & Shelley Williams. He was raised and educated in Monmouth.

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Mark D. Free

Mark D. Free

Nov 22, 2023

Mark D. Free, 69, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 9:50 a.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at his home.

Mark was born on April 25, 1954, the son of James and Gladys A. (Kinney) Free in Monmouth, IL. He was raised and educated in Little York, IL and graduated from Yorkwood High School...

Tristin M. Miller

Tristin M. Miller

Nov 17, 2023

Tristin M. Miller, 24, of Little York, IL, passed away at 5:53 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Hospital, Lexington, KY.

He was born on January 6, 1999 in Rock Island, IL, the son of Eric and Annie (Boswell) Miller.  He was raised and educated in the Little York...

Anne R. (Bland)  Altis

Anne R. (Bland) Altis

Nov 13, 2023

Anne Rose Altis,92, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:38 a.m., Monday, November 13, 2023 at Monmouth Nursing Home surrounded by her family.

She was born November 27, 1930 in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Harold and Neva (Glidden) Bland.  She was raised and educated in Aledo, graduating from Aledo High School in...

Lois H. (Wallace)  Estes Paulson

Lois H. (Wallace) Estes Paulson

Nov 7, 2023

Lois H. Estes Paulson, 109, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:30 pm, Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at the Hammond Henry Long-Term Living Center, Geneseo, IL.

Lois Wallace was born September 19, 1914 in Fairfield, IA, the daughter of William Earl and Orpha Drucilla (Gurwell) Wallace. Her mother died when Lois was 3. ...

Cleo Eugene Dye

Cleo Eugene Dye

Nov 6, 2023

Cleo Eugene Dye, 88, of Monmouth, Il, passed away at 10:22 am on Monday, November 6, 2023 at his home.

Cleo was born on July 17, 1935 at home in rural Kirkwood, IL the son of Earl and Bertha (Biddenstadt) Dye. He was raised and educated in Kirkwood, graduating from Kirkwood High School in 1953.

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Kimberly J. (Brewer)  Carlson

Kimberly J. (Brewer) Carlson

Nov 3, 2023

Kimberly J. (Brewer) Carlson, 42, of Rockford, IL, passed away at 6:08 p.m., Friday, November 3, 2023 at Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center, Rockford, IL.

She was born on August 28, 1981 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Roger and Defrance “De” (Shawgo) Brewer.  Kim was raised and educated in Monmouth and...

Glenna L. (Loughry)  Machado

Glenna L. (Loughry) Machado

Nov 2, 2023

Glenna L. Machado, 80, of Biggsville, IL, passed away at 10:30 am on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at her home.

Glenna was born on December 26, 1942 in Oakland, MD, the daughter of Lester & Marilyn (Probts) Loughry.  She was raised and educated in Oakland, MD and graduated from High School in 1960. ...

Patricia C. Taylor

Patricia C. Taylor

Oct 27, 2023

Patricia C. Taylor, 73, of Little York, IL, passed away at 6:52 pm on Friday, October 27, 2023, at her home.

She was born on August 28, 1950, in Avon, IL the daughter of Evertte and Lucile (Wells) Taylor.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth.

She worked at Dekalb Seed for many years, KFC,...

Anna M. Homer

Anna M. Homer

Oct 25, 2023

Anna M. Homer, 99, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 3:39p.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

She was born on July 8, 1924 in Alexis, IL, the daughter of James Melton and Carrie Frances (Meador) Hook. She was raised and educated in Mercer and Warren Counties.

Anna married Elmo Otten...

Lyle Amos Worthington

Lyle Amos Worthington

Oct 25, 2023

Lyle A. Worthington, 78, of Little York, IL, passed away Wednesday morning, October 25, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

Lyle was the last of 13 children born to John A. and Mable M. (Cross) Worthington on July 29, 1945, in Avon, IL. He was educated in Bushnell-Prairie City Schools, graduating in 1963. Lyle...

Delores M. (Jackson)  Johnson

Delores M. (Jackson) Johnson

Oct 24, 2023

Delores M. Johnson, 92, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:33 a.m., Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at Bounce Back at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

She was born on May 1, 1931 in New Boston, IL, the daughter of Jesse V. and Edna M. (Shotwell) Jackson.  Delores was raised and educated in Mercer and...

Eugene "Gene" Bratcher

Eugene "Gene" Bratcher

Oct 22, 2023

Eugene “Gene” Bratcher, 85, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:13 pm on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at his home.

Gene was born on September 29, 1938 in Bee Spring, KY, the son of John B. and Vila (Elmore) Bratcher. From the age of three Gene was raised in Cameron, IL by his...

Larry A. Fritz

Larry A. Fritz

Oct 20, 2023

Larry A. Fritz, 76, of Berwick, IL, passed away at 10:38 am, Friday, October 20, 2023 at his daughter’s home in Galesburg, IL.

He was born on May 22, 1947 in Monmouth, IL, the son of James G. and Bonnie J. (Beresford) Fritz. He was raised and educated in the Roseville and Abingdon...