Obituaries

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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Mary Ann (Rogers)  Taylor

Mary Ann (Rogers) Taylor

Aug 31, 2021

Mary Ann (Rogers) Taylor, 89, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 1:57 a.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Courtyard Estates of Monmouth.

She was born March 3, 1932 near Yates City, the daughter of Earl and Rebecca Josephine (Likely) Rogers. She was raised and educated in Yates City, IL and graduated from Yates...

Sally J. (Sunderland)  Button

Sally J. (Sunderland) Button

Aug 28, 2021

Sally J. Button, 88, of Knoxville, IL, went to her Heavenly home on August 28, 2021, at 4:58 AM at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington, IA.

She was born March 25, 1933, at the home of her grandparents in Monmouth, Illinois, the only child of Willis F. and...

Jack L Lewis

Jack L Lewis

Aug 26, 2021

Jack L. Lewis, 79, of Gladstone, IL, passed away at 6:09 p.m., Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington, IA.

He was born on April 4, 1942 in Burlington, IA, the son of Carroll E. and Ruth H. (Dorethy) Lewis. He was raised and educated in Gladstone, Il, graduating...

Nancy J (Conway)  Gunter

Nancy J (Conway) Gunter

Aug 26, 2021

Nancy J. Gunter, 91, of rural Kirkwood, IL passed away at 6:10 pm, Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Courtyard Estates, Monmouth, IL.

Nancy was born June 3, 1930 in Peoria, Il the daughter of Verne C. and Hester Anna (Dalton) Conway.  She was raised and educated in Kirkwood, Il graduating...

Mavis A Henderson

Mavis A Henderson

Aug 20, 2021

Mavis Anna Henderson, 78, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 7:13 a.m. Friday, August 20, 2021, in her home.

Mavis was born November 7, 1942 in Osseo, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alvin F. and Esther (Miller) Henderson. Mavis was an extremely happy and bright little girl, a joy to all who...

Alyce F. (Crain)  Hall

Alyce F. (Crain) Hall

Aug 20, 2021

Alyce F. Hall, 79, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:31 p.m., Friday, August 20, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City, Ia.

She was born on August 20, 1942 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Eldred and Mary Lois (Sage) Crain.  Alyce was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth Public...

Bawi Nawl Thang

Bawi Nawl Thang

Aug 18, 2021

Bawi Nawl Thang, 35, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:40 p.m., Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at his home.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 28, 2021 at the Monmouth V.F.W. Hall (830 North G Street, Monmouth, IL).  Visitation will be prior to the service from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at the...

Terrie Lynn (Jones)  Simpson

Terrie Lynn (Jones) Simpson

Aug 16, 2021

Terrie Lynn (Jones) Simpson, 66, of Victor, IA, passed into eternal rest on Monday, August 16, 2021 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA.

She was born on September 2, 1954 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Donald and Hazel (Kent) Jones.  Terrie was raised and educated in Oquawka, IL and...

Margaret  "Shorty" L. (Matter)  Allen

Margaret "Shorty" L. (Matter) Allen

Aug 16, 2021

Margaret L. “Shorty” Allen, 93, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:18 pm, Monday, August 16, 2021 at Courtyard Estates, Monmouth, IL.

Shorty was born June 26, 1928 in Chicago, IL, the daughter Raymond J and Bertha C. (Dehn) Matter.  She graduated from Alexis High School in 1946.

She...

Gary R. Trotter

Gary R. Trotter

Aug 16, 2021

Gary R. Trotter, 76, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 11:59 am, Monday, August 16, 2021 at his home.

Gary was born February 2, 1945 in Peoria, IL the son of Clarence and Mary Virginia (McConnell) Trotter. He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1963 and was inducted into the...

Georgia A. (Logsdon)  Groves

Georgia A. (Logsdon) Groves

Aug 7, 2021

Georgia A. Groves of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 3:37 p.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born on September 7th in Monmouth, IL the daughter of George T. and Clara L. (Barnes) Logsdon, she was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High...

Lennie E Bell

Lennie E Bell

Aug 6, 2021

Lennie E. Bell, 60, of Kirkwood, IL passed away at  6:03 am, Friday, August 6, 2021 at his home.

Lennie was born May 15, 1961 in Monmouth, IL the son of Welby Eugene and Mary Lois (Sage) Bell.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth attending Monmouth High School.

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Fumiko Adam

Fumiko Adam

Aug 5, 2021

Fumiko Adam, 91, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021 in her home.

She was born February 12, 1930 in Hokkaido, Japan. She was raised and educated in Japan.

She married Horace Clifford Adam on March 27, 1957 and he preceded her in death...

Lela L (Logsdon)  Agan

Lela L (Logsdon) Agan

Aug 4, 2021

Lela L. Agan, 81, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:45 p.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the Heartland Health Care Center in Galesburg, IL.

She was born on January 5, 1940 in Monmouth, IL in her parents’ home.  Lela is the daughter of George Theodore and Clara (Burns) Logsdon.  She was raised and educated...

Leslie R. Blackman

Leslie R. Blackman

Aug 2, 2021

Leslie Raymond “Lil Blackie” Blackman, 82, of Little York, IL passed away at 12:10 am, Monday, August 2, 2021 at his home

He was born January 24, 1939 in Warren County, IL the son of Leslie G. and Hallie B. (Hollis) Blackman.  He was raised and educated in Warren County, attending Pleasant Green and Seaton...

Brenda J. (Burgess)  Oaks

Brenda J. (Burgess) Oaks

Aug 1, 2021

Brenda J. Oaks, 73, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 7:50 am, Sunday, August 1, 2021 at her home.

Brenda was born December 8, 1947 in Hopkinsville, KY, the daughter of Durwood and Virginia (Gilkey) Burgess.  Her family moved to Monmouth, IL in 1956 where she attended Monmouth Schools and graduated from Monmouth High...

Marsha L (Parsons)  Coleman

Marsha L (Parsons) Coleman

Jul 31, 2021

Marsha L. (Parsons) Coleman, 68, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 11:35 pm, Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, Il.

Marsha was born October 2, 1952 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Arnold and Phyllis (Swan) Daniel. She was raised and educated in the Monmouth/Kirkwood area attending Yorkwood Schools.

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Kimberly R. Anderson

Kimberly R. Anderson

Jul 19, 2021

Kimberly R. Anderson, 51, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 1:24 pm, Monday, July 19, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

Kim was born June 19, 1970, in Monmouth, to William A. and Caroline F. (Jenks) Ault.  She was raised and educated Warren County, graduating from Warren...

Dianne L (Maritz)  Pettit

Dianne L (Maritz) Pettit

Jul 8, 2021

Dianne Pettit, 73 of Monmouth, IL passed away at 9:19 pm, Thursday, July 8, 2021 at her home.

Dianne was born September 26, 1947 in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Lyle and Margaret (Willett) Maritz.  She was raised and educated in Galesburg and Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1965.

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John A Lefort

John A Lefort

Jul 3, 2021

John A. Lefort, 61, of Grand View, Missouri, formerly of Monmouth, IL, was called home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the Kansas City Research Hospital after his courageous battle with cancer.

He was born on September 5, 1959 to Alford and Mary (Sympson) Lefort in Monmouth, IL....