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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

David J. Hayburn

David J. Hayburn

Apr 7, 2025

David J. Hayburn, 66, of Kirkwood, IL passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at his son’s house in Abingdon, IL.

David was born on October 10, 1958, in Aledo, IL the son of Lester E. and Marie (McGough) Hayburn. He was raised in Kirkwood and graduated from Yorkwood High School.

On March 10, 1984, David married Tammy Elliott at Coldbrook Christian...

David M. Lee

David M. Lee

Apr 6, 2025

David M. Lee, (affectionately known as MOB by his grandchildren), 83, of Monmouth, IL passed away at his home on Sunday, April 6th, 2025, surrounded by family.

David was born on March 14, 1942, in Monmouth, IL, the youngest son of James B. and Grace Leona (Meleney) Lee. He was raised and educated in the Little York area, graduating from Little...

Debra L. Wells

Debra L. Wells

Apr 5, 2025

Debra L. Wells, 70, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Oak Lane Nursing Home in Stronghurst, IL.

Deb was born on February 10, 1955, in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Thomas J. and Betty L. (Kemper) Day. She was raised and educated in Galesburg and Abingdon, graduating from Abingdon High School in 1973.

On October 25, 1990,...

Richard S. "Rick" Levine

Richard S. "Rick" Levine

Apr 5, 2025

Richard S. “Rick” Levine, 74, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Genesis Medical Center in Aledo, IL.

Rick was born on September 6, 1950, in Monmouth, the son of Wendell and Shirley J. (Smith) Levine. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1968, later attending Monmouth College.

Rick served with the...

Sally McVey

Sally McVey

Mar 28, 2025

Sally McVey, 70, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Allure of Knox County in Galesburg, IL.

She was born on March 8, 1955, in Monmouth, the daughter of Richard F. and Betty M. (Turner) McVey. Sally was raised in Monmouth and attended Warren Achievement School.

Since 1974, Sally has been involved with Warren Achievement and recently earned...

Connie L. Miller

Connie L. Miller

Mar 27, 2025

Connie L. Miller, 83, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

Connie was born December 15, 1941, in Monmouth, the daughter of Francis P. and Irene (Bennett) Martin. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1959.

She married Ronald E. Miller on June 25, 1960, at Immaculate Conception...

William H. Clark

William H. Clark

Mar 23, 2025

William H. Clark, 89, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his home.

He was born April 20, 1935, in Hersman, Illinois, son of Lyle and Helen (Lenz) Clark. He was raised and educated in Mt. Sterling, Il and later Galesburg, IL, graduating from Galesburg High School in 1953. He later attended Carl Sandburg College and the...

Harry David Patterson

Harry David Patterson

Mar 20, 2025

Harry David Patterson, 90, of Atlanta, GA returned to his Heavenly Home, with God, on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the Heritage Hospice Palliative Care in Marietta, GA. He heard our voices giving comfort and quoting God’s Words up until the time his soul was released.

Harry was born on November 28, 1934 in Monmouth, IL. He was the son of...

Timothy "Tim" L. Stokes

Timothy "Tim" L. Stokes

Mar 17, 2025

Timothy L. “Tim” Stokes, 53, of Alexis, IL passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at his home.

Tim was born on February 14, 1972, in Monmouth, IL the son of Gerald “Jake” Dean and Patty Anita (Chenault) Stokes. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1991.

Tim served with the United States Marine Corps.

He married...

Ty Michael McMullin

Ty Michael McMullin

Mar 14, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Ty Michael McMullin announces that he passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 14th, at the age of 62 years.

He was born to Danny and Judy McMullin (Kenney) on December 8, 1962, in Galesburg, IL.

Ty married the love of his life, Victoria (Johnson), on July 22, 1989. They welcomed their...

Dale "Buck" DeFord

Dale "Buck" DeFord

Mar 12, 2025

Dale “Buck” DeFord, 83, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

Buck was born August 16, 1941 in Bernadotte, IL, the son of James Jefferson and Mary (Jennings) DeFord. He was raised and educated in the Cameron area and attended Galesburg High School.

Buck married Judith Howell on August 31, 1960...

Rodney W. McCann

Rodney W. McCann

Mar 7, 2025

Rodney W. McCann, 56, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Rod was born August 14, 1968, in Mendota, IL, the son of Jerry W. and Barbara R. (Budach) McCann. He was raised and educated in Earlville, IL.

Rod married Elizabeth M. “Beth” McMahon on February 15, 2000, in Ottawa, IL and they recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary,...

Gary M. Conway

Gary M. Conway

Mar 6, 2025

Gary Morse Conway, 78, of Monmouth, IL, went Home to his Lord on March 6, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

Born to Lyle & Frances Conway on April 25th, 1946, in Monmouth, Illinois, he grew up in Berwick, IL on the family farm. He received his degree in Aviation Technology at Southern Illinois University.

It was...

Willadene Youngquist

Willadene Youngquist

Mar 6, 2025

Willadene Youngquist, 91, of Monmouth, formerly of Cameron, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Monmouth Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 24, 1934, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Burnill and Florence (Parrish) Sprout. She was raised and educated in rural Monmouth, she attended Muddy Corners School and graduated from Monmouth High...

Steven R. Franklin

Steven R. Franklin

Mar 5, 2025

Steven R. “Steve” Franklin, 68, of Oquawka, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at his home.

Steve was born on February 28, 1957, in Yuma, AZ, the son of James R. and Frances M. (Dunmire) Franklin. He was raised and educated in Tucson, AZ.

Steve married Ingrid Molz on March 6, 1982, in Pueblo, CO.

He worked as a truck driver...

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...