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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Evan Edward Miller

Evan Edward Miller

Jan 20, 2024

Evan E. Miller, infant son, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 2:10 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.   

He was born on December 18, 2023 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Eddie Miller & Nadeige Malubuni.  

Surviving Evan is his parents, Eddie Miller & Nadeige Malubuni both of Monmouth, IL; one brother, Ethan...

Marsha M. (Gulick)  Avery

Marsha M. (Gulick) Avery

Jan 14, 2024

  Marsha M. Avery,90, of Kirkwood, IL passed away at 3:33 pm, Sunday, January 14, 2024, at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL.  

  She was born October 20, 1933, in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Marion Milo and Snoda Coursey (Bence) Gulick. She was raised and educated in Burlington and later Kirkwood, attending Kirkwood High School.  

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William "Bill" L. Reichow

William "Bill" L. Reichow

Jan 7, 2024

William “Bill” Lawrence Reichow, 94, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at the Monmouth Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 19, 1929, in Northfield, Minnesota to Lawrence and Dorothy (Boyd) Reichow. He was raised in Decorah, Iowa, then attended the University of...

George E. Gillen

George E. Gillen

Jan 6, 2024

George E. Gillen, 90, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 8:44 am on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at his home.

George was born April 28, 1933, in Hale Township, Warren County, Monmouth, IL, the son of Edward T. and Kathryn E. (Gavin) Gillen.  He was raised and educated in Warren County, attending Hale Center Grade School and...

Kirk E. Moulden

Kirk E. Moulden

Jan 6, 2024

Kirk E. Moulden, 62, of Gerlaw, IL, passed away at 9:20 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024, at his home.

He was born on September 17, 1961, in Monmouth, IL the son of Donald E. “Gene” and Marlene (Johnson) Moulden.  Kirk was raised and educated in Warren County, graduating from Warren High School in...

Rose Mary (Nall)  Earley

Rose Mary (Nall) Earley

Dec 31, 2023

Rose Mary Earley, 85, of Oneida, IL, passed away at 6:10 p.m., Sunday, December 31, 2023 at OSF Saint Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.

She was born on August 24, 1938 in Louisville, KY, the daughter of John Richard and Ethel Goldie (Kenney) Nall.  She was raised and educated in Louisville and graduated...

Christopher L Buban

Christopher L Buban

Dec 30, 2023

  Christopher Lee Buban, 56, of Monmouth IL passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at his home.  

  He was born November 27, 1967, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Nancy Atwell Buban and Steven Buban.  

  Chris graduated from Monmouth High School in 1986 and received a BA in English from Monmouth College in 1992. He remained an avid reader...

Karen J. (Sellers)  Oaks

Karen J. (Sellers) Oaks

Dec 28, 2023

Karen J. Oaks, 84, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 5:14 pm, Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Roseville Nursing and Rehab Center, Roseville, IL.

Karen was born April 18, 1939, in Danville, IL, the daughter of Jack and Kathryn (Hickman) Sellers.  She was raised and educated in Danville, graduating from Danville High School...

Frederick A Lantau

Frederick A Lantau

Dec 21, 2023

Frederick A. Lantau, 75, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:08 pm on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, IL.

Fred was born on October 15, 1948, in Moline, IL. the son of Fred Charles and Thelma Jean “Shorty” (Minteer) Lantau. He was raised and educated in Viola,...

Benjamin L. Sells

Benjamin L. Sells

Dec 21, 2023

Benjamin L. Sells, 69, of Galesburg, IL, passed away at 10:39 a.m., Thursday, December 21, 2023, at his home.

He was born on April 8, 1954 in Burlington, IA the son of Benjamin C. and Phyllis (West) Sells. Ben attended Oquawka Grade School and attended Union High School.

Ben...

Larry S Brooks

Larry S Brooks

Dec 20, 2023

Larry S. Brooks, 76, of Monmouth, IL died at 4:30 pm on December 20, 2023, at his home.

He was born October 12, 1947, in Galesburg, IL the son of Vernon Claire and Isabelle Louise (Bessell) Brooks.  He was raised and educated in the Roseville and Monmouth area, attending Roseville High School.

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Doris J (Pate)  Dye

Doris J (Pate) Dye

Dec 18, 2023

Doris J. Dye was born to Virgil and Nellie Pate on August 22, 1940, in rural Warren County, as one of six siblings. She married her beloved husband, Larry, in 1958, devoting herself to him in life, and now joining him in death.

Together Doris and Larry created family and invested in their community....

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. ...

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...

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...

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