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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

James "Jack" A Cornell

James "Jack" A Cornell

Oct 11, 2019

James A. “Jack” Cornell, 70, of Alexis, IL passed away at 3:18am, Friday, October 11, 2019 at Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

Jack was born June 1, 1949 in Watseka, IL, the son of Robert E. and Virginia M. (Crawford) Cornell.  He graduated from Monmouth High School in 1968.

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Darlene M. (Munson)  Cox

Darlene M. (Munson) Cox

Oct 9, 2019

Darlene M. Cox, 91, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 11:05 p.m., Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth.

She was born on December 13, 1927 in Roseville, IL, the daughter of Russell A. and Macie A. (Cannon) Munson.  Darlene was raised and educated in Roseville; she attended Ward...

Melissa "Missy" Ann Free

Melissa "Missy" Ann Free

Oct 9, 2019

Melissa (Missy) Ann Free passed away on October 9, 2019. She was born March 13, 1958, in Monmouth, Illinois and grew up in Kirkwood, Illinois as the youngest of seven children born to Bill and Louise Lease. She graduated from Yorkwood High School in 1976 and married Tom Free on March 27, 1977. They welcomed daughter Jessica...

Steven P. Hintze

Steven P. Hintze

Oct 6, 2019

Steven P. Hintze, 64, of North Henderson, IL, passed away at 11:15 a.m., Sunday, October 6, 2019 at his home.

He was born on October 18, 1954 in West Davenport, IA, the son of Marvin C. and Doris H. (Klauer) Hintze.  Steve graduated from Bettendorf High School in 1972.

Steve married Susan Jo Carroll on...

Edward E House

Edward E House

Oct 5, 2019

Edward E. House, 82, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 2:27 am, Saturday, October 5, 2019 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

He was born June 18, 1937 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Dell J. and Winifred (Gilmore) House.  Ed was raised and educated in Monmouth, IL, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1955.  He...

Michael K. Manuel

Michael K. Manuel

Oct 1, 2019

Michael K. Manuel, 59, of Gerlaw, IL, passed away at 7:35 a.m., October 1, 2019 at his home.

He was born on August 3, 1960 in Monmouth, IL, the son of William Scott and Frieda Ann (Jones) Manuel.  Michael was raised and educated in Henderson County and attended Union High School.

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Freda J (Garner)  DeFord

Freda J (Garner) DeFord

Sep 26, 2019

Freda J. Deford, 66, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 3:37 am, Thursday, September 26, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

Freda was born June 23, 1953 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Robert L. and Bessie L. (Starkey) Garner.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High...

Mario A. Gutierrez

Mario A. Gutierrez

Sep 21, 2019

Mario A. Gutierrez, 72, of Galesburg, IL, passed away at 8:01 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2019 at his home.

He was born on August 26, 1947 in Monterrey N.L., Mexico, the son of Prudenciano and Josefina (Rodriguez) Gutierrez.  Mario was raised and educated in Mexico.

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Louise Valentine (Cowan)  Parks

Louise Valentine (Cowan) Parks

Sep 19, 2019

Louise Valentine Parks, 74, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on September 19, 2019 at 8:56 am at her sister’s home surrounded by family.

She was born August 30, 1945 in Fond du Lac, WI to William Prescott Cowan, Jr. and Jean (Valentine) Cowan.  Louise attended public schools in Monmouth,...

Michael G. McKee

Michael G. McKee

Sep 16, 2019

Michael G. McKee, 72, of Oquawka, IL, passed away at 3:30 pm. Monday, September 16, 2019 in Oquawka, IL.

He was born October 31, 1946 in Burlington, IA, the son of Kenneth K. and Dora Jean (Knustrom) McKee.  Mike was raised and educated in Oquawka and graduated from Union...

Joyce A. (Taylor)  Cooley

Joyce A. (Taylor) Cooley

Sep 14, 2019

Joyce A. Cooley, 75, of Alexis, IL passed away at 8:25 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

Joyce was born May 21, 1944 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Ray Henry and Pauline Nellie-Ellen (Valeu) Taylor.  She was raised and educated in...

Peggy J (Chapman)  Trout

Peggy J (Chapman) Trout

Sep 10, 2019

Peggy J. Trout, 68, of Galesburg, IL, passed away at 10:52 a.m., Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.

She was born on December 6, 1950 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Louis G. and Mayvonnie (Adwell) Chapman.  Peggy was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from...

Wayne F. Hart

Wayne F. Hart

Sep 8, 2019

Wayne F. Hart, 80, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 9:17 p.m., Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Legacy Estates, Monmouth, IL.

He was born on February 7, 1939 in Burlington, IA, the son of Cletus V. and Eyloe Virginia (Matzka) Hart.  Wayne was raised and educated in Edina, MO...

Jeremiah "Jake" A. Kenney

Jeremiah "Jake" A. Kenney

Sep 3, 2019

Jeremiah A. “Jake” Kenney, 28, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 10:20 a.m., Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth.

He was born on November 12, 1990 in Galesburg, IL the son of Mark Lyle and Ruth Irene (Dyer) Kenney.  Jake was raised and educated...

Wilford "Bud" L Walker

Wilford "Bud" L Walker

Aug 24, 2019

Wilford L. “Bud” Walker, 90 of Monmouth, IL passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at his home.Bud was born February 27, 1929 in Kirksville, MO, the son of Lavern E. and Rocelia G. (Craig) Walker.

He was raised and educated in Aledo, IL, graduating from Aledo High School in 1947.

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David W Rabe

David W Rabe

Aug 19, 2019

David W. Rabe, 58, of Oquawka, IL, passed away at 2:25 p.m., Monday, August 19, 2019 at the Henderson County Retirement Center, Stronghurst, IL.

He was born on February 1, 1961 in Peoria, IL, the son of Clarence W. and Margaret (Wuest) Rabe.  He was raised and educated in Bartonville, IL, graduating from Limestone High School.

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Joyce E. Manuel

Joyce E. Manuel

Aug 18, 2019

Joyce E. Manuel, 77, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:20 p.m., Sunday August 18, 2019 at Aperion Care Center, Galesburg, IL.

She was born on October 26, 1941 in Hoylton, IL, the daughter of George and Kathryn (Linnemann) Linze.  Joyce was raised and educated in Southern Illinois.

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Larry L Spears

Larry L Spears

Aug 17, 2019

LARRY LEE SPEARS, of Key West, Florida, formerly of Monmouth, Illinois died Saturday, August 17, 2019, in Monmouth, Illinois.   Larry was born September 3, 1937, at home, in Centralia, Illinois.   The son of Melvin R. and Ann Marcum Spears, his father died when Larry was two years old and he was reared by his mother.  He attended public...

Vivian L (Moore)  Gaskill

Vivian L (Moore) Gaskill

Aug 9, 2019

Vivian L. Gaskill, 92, of Moweaqua, IL, formerly of Monmouth, IL passed away at 6:30 am, Friday, August 9, 2019 in Macon, IL.

Vivian was born June 9, 1927 in Warren County, Cameron, IL the daughter of Fred and Verna (Lewis) Moore.  She attended Phelps School in Warren County and graduated from Monmouth High...

Marjorie L (Thieme)  Smith

Marjorie L (Thieme) Smith

Aug 8, 2019

Marjorie L. Smith, 91, of Monmouth formerly of Little York, IL passed away at 11:20 am, Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Courtyard Estates in Monmouth, IL.

She was born October 24, 1927 at the family farm home in Sumner Township, Warren County, IL, the daughter of William H. and Lucy (Fair) Thieme.  She was...