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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Larry L. Dye

Larry L. Dye

Oct 28, 2020

Larry L. Dye, 81, of Monmouth, IL, died peacefully in his home on October 28, 2020.  The youngest of eight children, Larry was born on June 15, 1939 to Earl and Bertha Dye in Kirkwood, IL. In 1958 he married Doris Pate, the love of his life and faithful wife of 62 years.

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Shirley I. (Speck)  Jensen

Shirley I. (Speck) Jensen

Oct 26, 2020

Shirley I. Jensen, 88, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:26 pm, Monday, October 26, 2020 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg IL.

Shirley was born October 26, 1932 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Mary Margaret (Carbaugh) Speck.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth.

Shirley married...

Sylvia M Cokel

Sylvia M Cokel

Oct 23, 2020

Sylvia M. Cokel, 65, of Galesburg, IL formerly of Monmouth, IL passed away at 9:00 pm, Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Galesburg, IL.

Sylvia was born April 22, 1955 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Maurice and Marlene L (Roark) Cokel.  She was raised and educated in...

Thomas J Moore

Thomas J Moore

Oct 23, 2020

Thomas J. Moore, 69, of Monmouth, Il formerly of Alexis, IL passed away at 7:34 pm, Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Galesburg, IL.

Tom was born August 21, 1951 in Monmouth, IL the son of Lawrence Lewis “Pete” and Barbara Evelyn (Frye) Moore.  He was raised and educated in Alexis,...

William "Bill" E. Lee

William "Bill" E. Lee

Oct 21, 2020

William E. Lee, 82, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 11:34 am, Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

Bill was born November 29, 1937 in Monmouth, IL the son of John and Stella Lee.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth graduating from Monmouth High School.

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Derek M. Arteaga

Derek M. Arteaga

Oct 20, 2020

Derek M. Arteaga, 27, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:23 a.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at his home.

He was born on February 23, 1993 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Eric Shelton and Carrie Arteaga.  Derek was raised and educated in Monmouth.

Derek worked at several fast-food...

Bonnie Sue (Ryan)  Lockhart

Bonnie Sue (Ryan) Lockhart

Oct 18, 2020

Bonnie S. Lockhart, 77, of Monmouth, formerly of Galesburg, IL, passed away at 12:34 a.m., Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

She was born August 10, 1943 in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Orval L. and Helen E. (Johnson) Ryan. Bonnie was raised and educated in Stronghurst, IL, and...

Allena L. (Nichols)  Wilson

Allena L. (Nichols) Wilson

Oct 9, 2020

Allena L. Wilson, 66, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 7:26 a.m., Friday, October 9, 2020 at her home.

She was born on August 31, 1954 in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Gordon and Lois (Eaton) Nichols. Allena was raised and educated in Burlington.

Allena married Roger R. Wilson...

George C Nieman

George C Nieman

Oct 8, 2020

George C. Nieman, 81, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 7:25 am, Thursday, October 8, 2020 at his home.

He was born December 25, 1938 in Dayton, OH, the son of Harry J. and Olga R. (Hartzell) Nieman.  He was raised and educated in Tipp City, OH where he graduated from Tippecanoe High School...

Danny L. Porter

Danny L. Porter

Oct 5, 2020

Danny L. Porter, 73, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 1:07 pm, Monday, October 5, 2020 in Monmouth, IL.

Dan was born June 1, 1947 in Galesburg, IL, the son of William and Marjorie (Thompson) Porter.  He was raised and educated in Alexis and later Hot Springs, Arkansas.  He graduated from Fountain Lake...

Marjorie E. Swanson

Marjorie E. Swanson

Oct 1, 2020

Marjorie E. Swanson, 95, of Monmouth, IL, formerly of rural Little York, IL, passed away at 7:20 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

She was born September 03, 1925 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Arthur H. and Nelle (Johnson) Swanson. Marjorie was...

Steve A. Hardesty

Steve A. Hardesty

Sep 28, 2020

Steve A. Hardesty, 67, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 9:27 PM, Monday, September 28, 2020 at his home.

Steve was born August 10, 1953 in Monmouth, IL the son of Charles D. and Mary (Isreal) Hardesty.  He was raised and educated in rural Monmouth and graduated from Warren High School in 1972....

Debbie (Gomez)  Brentise

Debbie (Gomez) Brentise

Sep 27, 2020

Debbie Brentise, 59, of Galesburg, IL formerly of Ft. Worth, TX passed away at 12:33 am, Sunday, September 27, 2020 at her home.

Debbie was born on July 19, 1961 in Lubbock, TX, the daughter of Henry and Connie Gomez.  She was raised and educated in Washington state.

Debbie...

Sue E. (Boettcher)  Parish

Sue E. (Boettcher) Parish

Sep 26, 2020

Sue E. Parish, 71, of Galesburg, IL, passed away at 11:25, p.m., Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Unity Point Health Methodist Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

She born on October 20, 1948 in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Ervin and Evelyn (Palmer) Boettcher.  Sue was raised and educated in Galesburg and graduated from Galesburg...

James F. Wayne

James F. Wayne

Sep 20, 2020

James F. Wayne,77, of North Henderson, IL passed away at 4:42 pm, Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria IL.

Jim was born September 18, 1943 in Davenport, IA the son of James G. and Roselyn M. (Carlson) Wayne.  He was raised and educated in Alexis, IL attending Alexis Grade...

Ilda Lucile (McGrew)  Snowden

Ilda Lucile (McGrew) Snowden

Sep 19, 2020

Ilda Lucile Snowden, 100, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 2:45 am, Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

She was born June 4, 1920 in Bath, IL, the daughter of Willard and Iva (Van Etten) McGrew.  She was raised and educated in Havana, IL, graduating from Havana High School...

Leland D Hank, Sr.

Leland D Hank, Sr.

Sep 18, 2020

Leland D. Hank, Sr., 83, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 1:35 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

He was born on September 8, 1937 in Henderson County, IL, the son of Will and Edith (Babbitt) Hank.  He was raised and educated in...

Karen S. Villegas

Karen S. Villegas

Sep 18, 2020

Karen S. Villegas, 63, of Depue, IL, passed away at 8:15 p.m., Friday, September 18, 2020 at St. Margaret’s Hospital, Spring Valley, IL.

She was born on February 5, 1957 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Harold D. and Mary L. (Shawler) Hasting.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth.

Karen married Juan...

Mary J (Lowery)  Sloat

Mary J (Lowery) Sloat

Sep 9, 2020

Mary J. Sloat, 88, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 11:40 pm, Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

She was born June 1, 1932 in Gibson City, IL, the daughter of Roy and Hazel (Hinds) Lowery.  She was raised and educated in Gibson City, graduating from Gibson City...

Oscar L. Todd

Oscar L. Todd

Sep 8, 2020

Oscar L. Todd, 93, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 2:10 pm, Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at his home.

He was born June 15, 1927 in Blandinsville, IL the son of William and Pansey (Williams) Todd.  He was raised and educated in Herdland, Mo and Lomax, IL.

Oscar served...