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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Janet M. (Johnson)  Williams

Janet M. (Johnson) Williams

Jan 14, 2022

Janet M. (Johnson) Williams, 97, of Aledo, IL, formerly of Alexis, IL passed away at 6:50 a.m., Friday, January 14, 2022 at Mercer Manor, Aledo, IL.

She was born on April 11, 1924 in Galesburg, IL the daughter of Oscar William and Sarah Elenora (Lindberg) Johnson. She was raised and educated in Alexis...

Matthew A. Copeland

Matthew A. Copeland

Jan 13, 2022

Matthew A. “Matt” Copeland, 44, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 12:47 pm, Thursday, January 13, 2022, at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, Il.

Matt was born June 23, 1977, in Galesburg, IL the son of Ronald L. and Rosemary (McCombs) Copeland.  He was raised and educated in Galesburg and Kirkwood, IL, graduating...

Charles H. Kirkpatrick

Charles H. Kirkpatrick

Jan 11, 2022

Charles H. Kirkpatrick, 102, of Roseville, IL, passed away at 9:54 a.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at his home.

He was born on September 22, 1919, in Monmouth, IL, the son of Earl Henry and Lola D. (Huston) Kirkpatrick.   He was raised and educated in Roseville, graduating from Roseville High...

M. Lorraine (Cox)  Heller

M. Lorraine (Cox) Heller

Jan 11, 2022

M. Lorraine Heller, 87, of Biggsville, IL passed away at 3:25 am on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Oak Lane Nursing Home in Stronghurst, IL.

Lorraine was born on April 9, 1934 at her family home in Oneida, IL.  She is the daughter of Stewart Garrett and Marie (Asplund) Cox. Lorraine graduated...

Alfredo Montoya-Rubalcava

Alfredo Montoya-Rubalcava

Jan 7, 2022

Alfredo Montoya Rubalcava, 58, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 6:15 pm, Friday, January 7, 2022, at his home.

Alfredo was born July 11, 1963, in Aguascalientes, Mexico, the son of Asuncion and Petra (Rubalcava) Montoya.  He was raised and educated in Aguascalientes.

Alfredo married Joanna Cruz in Aguascalientes, MX...

Mark S. Clegg

Mark S. Clegg

Jan 7, 2022

Mark S. Clegg, 66, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:13 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022 at ProMedica Skilled Care & Rehabilitation (formerly Heartland Health Care Center), Galesburg, IL.

The son of Denzil O. and Beverly (Jurgens) Clegg, Mark was born on August 24, 1955 in Frankfurt, Germany at a military hospital. They...

James "Jim" H. Maher

James "Jim" H. Maher

Dec 31, 2021

James H. “Jim” Maher, 76, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 4:20 am, Friday, December 31, 2021, at his home.

Jim was born January 13, 1945, in Muscatine, IA the son of Frank and Marylnn (Keeler) Maher.  He was raised and educated in LeClaire, IA and graduated from Bettendorf High School in Bettendorf, IA...

Esther M. White

Esther M. White

Dec 30, 2021

Esther M. White, 101, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 12:40 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

Esther was born on June 23, 1920 in Argyle, IA, the daughter of Guy Truman and Elva (Smith) White.  Esther was raised in Argyle, IA, where she graduated from Argyle High...

Dorothy L. (McCollum)  Washburn

Dorothy L. (McCollum) Washburn

Dec 30, 2021

Dorothy L. Washburn, 87, of Peoria IL, passed away at 11:59 a.m., Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Legacy Estates of Monmouth.

She was born on April 26, 1934 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Albert and Lucille (Schmidt) McCollum. Dorothy was raised and educated in Peoria and attended Manual High School.

Everett "Roy" L. Pressley

Everett "Roy" L. Pressley

Dec 29, 2021

Everett L. “Roy” Pressley, 93, of Alexis, IL passed away at 12:14 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.

Roy was born February 1, 1928, in Monmouth, IL the son of Everett L. and Iva Fern (Hahn) Pressley, Sr.  He was raised and educated in Aledo, IL. ...

Sandra J (Knapp)  Johnson

Sandra J (Knapp) Johnson

Dec 29, 2021

Sandra Jean Johnson, 81, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:40 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Roseville Nursing and Rehab, Roseville, IL, after a valiant struggle with returning breast cancer.

She was born on March 4, 1940, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Francis H. and Ethel (Gillen) Knapp.  Sandra was raised and...

Carol (Allen)  Welker

Carol (Allen) Welker

Dec 27, 2021

Carol Welker, 90, of Monmouth, IL formerly of Little York, IL passed away at 8:50 am, Monday, December 27, 2021, at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

Carol was born January 22, 1931, in Warren County, IL the daughter of Harold & Phoebe (Melick) Allen.  She was raised and educated in Warren County in the...

Katie J. (Stokes)  Arnold

Katie J. (Stokes) Arnold

Dec 27, 2021

Katie J. Arnold, 44, of Little York, IL, passed away at 8:49 a.m., Monday, December 27, 2021 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.

She was born on March 28, 1977 in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Lawrence, Jr. and Terry (Gittings) Stokes.  She graduated Southern High School in Stronghurst, IL in...

Alice K. (Gavin)  Enderlin

Alice K. (Gavin) Enderlin

Dec 23, 2021

Alice K. (Gavin) Enderlin, 84, of Monmouth, IL entered eternal life at 7:22 am, Thursday, December 23, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. Alice was born September 12, 1937 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of George and Rose (Hennenfent) Gavin.  She attended Immaculate Conception School, graduated in 1955 from St. Mary’s Academy in Nauvoo, IL and...

Kurt F. Kruidenier

Kurt F. Kruidenier

Dec 19, 2021

Kurt F. Kruidenier, 57, of Sunrise Beach, MO, formerly of Monmouth, IL passed away on December 19, 2021 in Port Orange, FL while on vacation with his wife.

Kurt was born June 23, 1964 in Monmouth, IL the son of Judson “Judd” Betty (Liggett) Kruidenier.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from...

Ellery Jay Queen, Sr.

Ellery Jay Queen, Sr.

Dec 16, 2021

Ellery Jay Queen, Sr., 62, of Swedona Township, IL, passed away at 9:55 p.m., Thursday, December 16, 2021in his home.

He was born July 28, 1959 in Monmouth, IL, the son of James and Linda (Jones) Queen. He was raised and educated in the Monmouth area graduating from Yorkwood High School in 1978. After high school he...

Janice (Keener)  Scott

Janice (Keener) Scott

Dec 16, 2021

Janice E. Scott, 85, of Kirkwood, IL passed away at 9:20 am, Thursday, December 16, 2021, at Legacy Estates in Monmouth, IL.

Janice was born September 7, 1936, in Stronghurst, IL, the daughter of Orville Willis and Mable Eileen (White) Keener.  She was raised and educated in Kirkwood, graduating from Kirkwood High School...

Randy L Brown

Randy L Brown

Dec 15, 2021

Randy L. Brown, 61, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 2:52 pm, Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL, surrounded by his family and friends.

Randy was born October 11, 1960, in Monmouth, IL the son of Clinton Lyle and Doris Hope (Heath) Brown.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating...

Adam J. Hackspacher

Adam J. Hackspacher

Dec 14, 2021

Adam J. Hackspacher, 46, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:53 p.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2021, Adam strolled into Heaven making a scene as only he could, enjoying the glory and goodness of God.

He was born on March 16, 1975 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Hans Martin and Patricia (VanderHyden) Hackspacher. ...

Opal E. (Thomas)  Stacker

Opal E. (Thomas) Stacker

Dec 14, 2021

Opal E. Stacker, 80, of Cameron, IL, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, IL.

She was born February 19, 1941 in Smithshire, IL, the daughter of George Barnett and Minnie Cleo (Ross) Thomas.  Opal graduated from Abingdon High School in 1959.

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