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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
Gary J. Bishop
Feb 11, 2024
Gary J. Bishop, 76, of Wildwood, MO, formerly of Monmouth, IL passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, in Wildwood, MO.
Gary was born October 6, 1947 in Monmouth, the son of William Trevor and Lois Edna (Nicolaides) Bishop. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School.
Gary served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Gary...
Terry G. Shinberger
Feb 10, 2024
Terry G. Shinberger, 73, of Oquawka, IL, passed away at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, February 10, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on February 18, 1950 in Macomb, IL, the son of Joseph Shinberger, Sr. and Bettie Lee (Huss) Shinberger. Terry was raised and educated in Ipava, Standard, Oquawka, and Biggsville. He graduated from Union High...
Carl W. Fye
Feb 10, 2024
Carl W. Fye, 73, of LaHarpe, IL passed away at 11:30 pm, Saturday, February 10, 2023 at the home of his brother in Olena, IL.
Carl was born June 19, 1950 in Burlington, IA, the son of Samuel and Frances (McGraw) Fye. He was raised and educated in Oquawka, IL.
Carl married Linda Nees in Monmouth, IL on June 29, 1972...
Ryan E. Johnson
Feb 8, 2024
Ryan E. Johnson, 46, of Des Moines, IA, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:28 p.m., Thursday, February 8, 2024 at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, Des Moines, IA.
He was born on December 13, 1977 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Ronald Johnson and Laurie Noel. He was raised and educated in Monmouth.
Ryan was currently working for Bertini Tile...
Julian C. Bruening
Feb 5, 2024
Julian C. Bruening, 87, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 2:45 am on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Allure of Lake Storey in Galesburg, IL.
Julian was born on May 29, 1936, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Clarence C.E. and Alice G. (Grosz) Bruening. He was raised and educated in Rockford, IL. He received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and...
Lois E. Syrkel
Feb 3, 2024
Lois E. Syrkel, 90, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:17 a.m., Saturday, February 3, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Monmouth.
She was born on January 24, 1934 in Millersburg Township, Mercer County, IL, the daughter of George H. and Vera (Temple) Newton. Lois was raised and educated in Mercer County.
Lois married Donald L. Hume on July 11,...
Gary L. Burkett, Sr.
Feb 1, 2024
Gary L. Burkett, Sr., 78, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:45 a.m., Thursday, February 1, 2024 at his home.
He was born on May 15, 1945 in Rock Island, IL the son of Charles and Dorothy (Belt) Burkett. He was raised and educated in Rock Island.
Gary married Sandra G. Nickols on March 12, 1976 at the First Christian Church of...
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