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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Dennis D. Hammitt

Dennis D. Hammitt

Mar 4, 2025

Dennis “Denny” D. Hammitt, 58, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at his home.

Denny was born on January 21, 1967, in Geneseo, IL, the son of Dennis W. and Dorothy L. (VanWinkle) Hammitt. He was raised and educated in rural Monmouth and attended Warren High School.

Denny worked at Americold in Monmouth. He enjoyed playing darts and...

Stacy A. Kidwell

Stacy A. Kidwell

Feb 27, 2025

Stacy A. Kidwell, 52, of Joy, IL, passed away on February 27, 2025, at Mercer Manor, Aledo, IL.

Stacy was born May 1, 1972, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Martin V. and Sharon (Milligan) Todd. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School.

Stacy married Barton Kidwell on June 7, 1996, and they later divorced.

She worked full-time as...

Christopher "Chris" W. Moore

Christopher "Chris" W. Moore

Feb 25, 2025

Christopher W. Moore, 75, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.  

He was born on October 27, 1949 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Glen and Marcella (Oaks) Moore. Chris was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1967.  

Chris served in the Illinois National Guard for...

Mary R. Johnson

Mary R. Johnson

Feb 25, 2025

Mary R. Johnson, 90, of Monmouth, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

She was born October 21, 1934, in Henderson County, IL the daughter of James and Lucille (Ketchum) Damewood. She was raised and educated in Warren County, graduating from Little York High School in 1953.

Mary married Jimmy R. Johnson at the Roseville Baptist Church in Roseville, IL...

Josephine M Buckley

Josephine M Buckley

Feb 21, 2025

Josephine M. “Josie” Buckley, 92, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth.

Josie was born on April 12, 1932, in Macomb, IL the daughter of Anthony and Teresa (Hagan) McCleary. She was raised on the family farm near Raritan, attending Barry Elementary School and later graduating from Media Weaver Academy, Media, IL 

Josie married...

Loren L. Smyers

Loren L. Smyers

Feb 12, 2025

Loren L. “Butch” Smyers, Jr., 86, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the LaMoine Retirement Assisted Living, Macomb, IL.

Butch was born June 13, 1938, in Galesburg, IL, the son of Loren Sr. and Evelyn F. (Sinkhorn) Smyers. He was raised and educated in Roseville and graduated from Roseville High School. 

Butch served with the United States...

Elizabeth Anne Liby

Elizabeth Anne Liby

Feb 7, 2025

Elizabeth Anne Liby, 79, of Monmouth, IL was called to home at 10:30 a.m. on February 7, 2025.

She was born June 29, 1945, at Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL the daughter of Charles Kenneth and Helen Marie (Cole) Clifford. She was raised and educated in Knoxville, IL, graduating from Knoxville High School in 1963. She was a Blue Bullet fan.

Anne married...

Thomas "Tom" E. Currier

Thomas "Tom" E. Currier

Feb 5, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Edward Currier, age 86, formerly of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on February 05, 2025 at Goldwater Care, Roseville, IL. 

Tom was born July 23, 1938 in Cleveland, OH. Tom was a graduate of Yale University with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. He earned his Masters from the University of Delaware and went on to graduate from George...

Charlotte Ann Swiler

Charlotte Ann Swiler

Feb 4, 2025

Charlotte Ann Swiler, 76, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at her home. 

Charlotte was born December 12, 1948, in Monmouth, the daughter of William and Shirley (Borman) Miller. She was raised and educated in Alexis, IL, graduating from Alexis High School in 1967. She later earned a certificate as a Dental Hygienist.  

Charlotte married the love...

Hillis Ann Skov

Hillis Ann Skov

Feb 1, 2025

Hillis Ann Skov, 90, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Courtyard Estates, Monmouth.

Ann was born in Osceola, Polk County, NE on January 28, 1935, the daughter of Lester M and Florence (Hendrickson) McCormick. She got her early education at District 15 in rural Nebraska, finishing high school in Central City, NE in 1952. She attended...

Christine "Chris" F. Youngquist

Christine "Chris" F. Youngquist

Jan 30, 2025

Christine “Chris” F. Youngquist, 72, of Galesburg, IL, formerly of Cameron, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL as the result of a tragic motor vehicle accident. 

She was born on May 1, 1952 in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Edward and Maxine (Rendleman) Fritz. Chris was raised and educated in Galesburg and...

Steven H. Youngquist

Steven H. Youngquist

Jan 30, 2025

Steven H. Youngquist,70, of Galesburg, IL, formerly of Cameron, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 as the result of a tragic motor vehicle accident. 

He was born on December 7, 1954 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Ronald and Willadene (Sprout) Youngquist. Steve was raised and educated in rural Monmouth, graduating from Warren High School in 1973. He later graduated...

Jayne M. Seitz

Jayne M. Seitz

Jan 29, 2025

Jayne M. Seitz, 67, of Oquawka, IL, passed away at 8:45 a.m., January 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.

Jayne was born on June 11, 1957 in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Dean and Carol (Magee) Thompson. She was raised and educated in Henderson County and graduated from Union High School in 1975. 

Jayne first married Roy Myers, Jr....

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...

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...