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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

John R. Hajostek, Jr.

John R. Hajostek, Jr.

Nov 29, 2019

John R. Hajostek, Jr., 72, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 11:32 a.m., Thursday, November 28, 2019 at his home.

He was born on September 26, 1947 in Moline, IL, the son of John R. and Shirley (Craft) Hajostek, Sr.  John was raised and educated in the Sherrard area...

Sue C. (Carlson)  Barrington

Sue C. (Carlson) Barrington

Nov 27, 2019

Sue C. Barrington, 67, of Little York, IL, passed away at 1:35 p.m. November 27, 2019 at her home.

She was born on August 15, 1952, in Aledo, IL, the daughter of Eugene and Lola Jane (Babcock) Carlson. Sue was raised and educated in Alexis and graduated from Alexis...

Beverly E. (Gilbert)  Rome

Beverly E. (Gilbert) Rome

Nov 24, 2019

Beverly E. Rome, 80, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:36 pm, Sunday, November 24, 2019 at her home.

She was born November 11, 1939 in Momence, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Sara (Sharkey) Gilbert.  She was raised and educated in Momence, attending Momence High School.

Ngun Dim

Ngun Dim

Nov 23, 2019

Ngun Dim, 72, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 12:37 p.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

Funeral Services will be from 10:00a.m.-Noon, Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the First Christian Church, Monmouth, IL.  Visitation will be prior to the service from 9:00-10:00...

Dr. Madhav T. Ratnakar

Dr. Madhav T. Ratnakar

Nov 17, 2019

Dr. Madhav T. Ratnakar, 83, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 2:18 am, Sunday, November 17, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

He was born May 23, 1936 in Indore, India the son of Trimbak and Indira (Jagirder) Ratnakar.  He was raised and educated in Indore,...

Jesse W. Porter

Jesse W. Porter

Nov 17, 2019

Jesse W. Porter, 43 of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 12:40 a.m., Sunday, November 17, 2019 at his home.

He was born on July 19, 1976 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Dan L. and Sondra K. (Payne) Porter.  Jesse was raised and educated in the Monmouth area and...

Gary K. Utter

Gary K. Utter

Nov 17, 2019

Gary K. Utter, 69, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:57 p.m., Sunday, November 17, 2019 at home, surrounded by his wife and children.

He was born on April 1, 1950 in Beardstown, IL, the son of H. Carl and Naomi Utter. Gary was raised and educated in Rushville,...

Robert I. Wright

Robert I. Wright

Nov 15, 2019

Robert I. Wright, 69, of Galesburg, IL passed away at 5:10 pm, Friday, November 15, 2019 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

He was born April 15, 1950 in Monmouth, IL the son of Irvin Clay and Marion Ethel (McIntyre) Wright. He was raised and educated in Alexis, later graduating...

Jessie A (Fisher)  Clark

Jessie A (Fisher) Clark

Nov 9, 2019

Jessie A. (Fisher) Clark, 66, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 2:49 pm, Saturday, November 9, 2019 at her home.

Jessie was born July 4, 1953 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of James K. and Jessie (Griggs) Fisher.

She was raised and educated in the Monmouth area, graduating from Warren...

Audrey C (Inman)  Hull

Audrey C (Inman) Hull

Nov 9, 2019

Audrey C. Hull, 79, of East Galesburg, IL, formerly of Monmouth, IL passed away at 3:10 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2019 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.

She was born on January 17, 1940 in Macomb, IL, the daughter of William and Lola (Bader) Inman.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth...

James "Jim" E Vandeveer

James "Jim" E Vandeveer

Nov 8, 2019

James E. “Jim” Vandeveer, 79, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 1:21 pm, Friday, November 8, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

He was born April 3, 1940 in Monmouth, IL the son of Dale Owen and Mary Ann (Clark) Vandeveer.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth...

William "Bill" Frank Root

William "Bill" Frank Root

Nov 6, 2019

William (Bill) Frank Root, 96, of Monmouth, IL, died at 4:05 a.m., Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.

Bill was born on December 28, 1922, near Biggsville, IL, the son of William Charles and Arlena (Levine) Root. He married Patricia (Pat) Mau on February 1, 1964, in...

Robert L. Garland

Robert L. Garland

Oct 29, 2019

Robert L. Garland, 90, of Monmouth, formerly of Little York, IL, passed away at 4:05 a.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

He was born on December 7, 1928 in Little York, IL, the son of Joe and Jennie (Craig) Garland.  Bob was raised and...

Kathryn L. Cohoon

Kathryn L. Cohoon

Oct 22, 2019

Kathryn L. Cohoon, 74, of Galesburg, IL, passed away at 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at the Aledo Heath Care Center, Aledo, IL.

She was born July 7, 1945 in Rock Island, IL, the daughter of George Lester and Mildred (West) Davis.  She was raised and educated in...

Betty Jeanne Gaskill

Betty Jeanne Gaskill

Oct 18, 2019

Betty Jeanne Gaskill, 92, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 3:00 am, Friday, October 18, 2019 at her home.

Betty was born December 12, 1926 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Roy and Mabel (Isaacson) Nelson.  She was raised and educated in Kirkwood, IL, attending Barr School, graduating from...

Norma L (Sowers)  Kitchin

Norma L (Sowers) Kitchin

Oct 17, 2019

Norma Kitchin, 93, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:05 pm, Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Courtyard Estates in Bushnell, IL.

Norma was born October 10, 1926 in rural McDonough County, IL, the daughter of Everett and Elizabeth (Heaton) Sowers.  She was raised and educated in Macomb later graduating from Macomb High School in...

Clay E. Redding

Clay E. Redding

Oct 17, 2019

Clay E Redding, 45, of Macomb, IL passed away at 2:07 am, Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the Heartland Healthcare Center of Galesburg.

Clay was born August 13, 1974 in Marysville, CA, the son of James and Marcy (Braden) Redding.  He was raised and educated in Bushnell, IL, graduating...

Russell D Jenks

Russell D Jenks

Oct 14, 2019

Russell Dean Jenks, 92, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 3:40 am, Monday, October 14, 2019 at Legacy Estates in Monmouth, IL.

Russell was born on July 17, 1927 in Monmouth, IL the son of John Clifford and Ada Ruth (Bruyn) Jenks. Russell was raised and educated in Warren County Country Schools and graduated...

Richard L Selby

Richard L Selby

Oct 13, 2019

Richard L. Selby, 75, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 11:45 am, Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his home.

Richard was born May 14, 1944 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Raymond and Adeline (Dunbar) Selby.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School, Automotive Technical School, Chicago and later...

William "Bill" D Anderson

William "Bill" D Anderson

Oct 13, 2019

William D. “Bill” Anderson, 73, of rural Alexis, IL passed away at 11:55 pm, Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his home.

Bill was born September 9, 1946 in Galesburg, IL the son of William L. and Hazel Anderson.  He was raised and educated in Galesburg graduating from Galesburg High...