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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Larry G Fry Sr.

Larry G Fry Sr.

Aug 1, 2019

Larry G. Fry, Sr., 71, of Little York, IL passed away at 9:57 am, Thursday, August 1, 2019 at his home.

He was born July 29, 1948 in Paragould, Arkansas, the son of Austin and Grace Lee (Reece) Fry.  He was raised and educated in Arkansas.

Larry was a self-employed...

Hayden T Losey

Hayden T Losey

Jul 26, 2019

Hayden T. Losey, 7, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 3:01 p.m., Friday, July 26, 2019 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth.

He was born on January 13, 2012 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Colton J. Losey and Savanna N. Candor.  Hayden was raised and educated in Kirkwood and attended United West...

Marilyn F. (Jones)  Kruse

Marilyn F. (Jones) Kruse

Jul 22, 2019

Marilyn F. (Jones) Kruse, 94, of Rozetta, IL, passed away at 9:59 pm, Monday, July 22, 2019 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

She was born October 22, 1924 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Russell Fielding and Edna Kezia (Duke) Jones.  Marilyn grew up on the family farm near...

R. Richard Millar

R. Richard Millar

Jul 19, 2019

R. Richard Millar, 71, of Rozetta, IL, passed away at 11:05 p.m., Friday, July 19, 2019 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

Richard was born August 25, 1947 in Burlington, IA, the son of Robert K. and Madelyn E. (Alecock) Millar.  He attended the Rozetta Grade School,...

John W. O'Daniel

John W. O'Daniel

Jul 18, 2019

John W. O’Daniel, 74, Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:09 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2019 at his home.

He was born on May 25, 1945 in Monmouth, IL, the son of James Arrell and Sarahbelle “Talbott” O’Daniel.  John was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High...

Brian E. Harris

Brian E. Harris

Jul 14, 2019

Brian Eugene Harris, 54, of Rockford, IL, formerly of Monmouth, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at his residence.

Brian was born on March 15, 1965 in Monmouth, IL, the second son of Charles “Bucky” Harris and his former wife, Vicki (Hamilton) Harris Johnson.  He attended school in...

Jasper D. Engle, Sr.

Jasper D. Engle, Sr.

Jul 11, 2019

Jasper D. Engle, Sr., 84, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:10 a.m., Thursday, July 11, 2019 at his home.

He was born on June 16, 1935 in Medina Township, Peoria County, IL.  Jasper was raised and educated in Smithfield, IL and later graduated from High School in Jay,...

Biak Cung Nung

Biak Cung Nung

Jul 10, 2019

Biak Cung Nung, 24, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:04 p.m., Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at his home.

Funeral Services will be from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 13, 2019 at the First Christian Church in Monmouth.  Visitation will be prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church.  Interment will...

David J. Grimes

David J. Grimes

Jul 8, 2019

David Jon “Dave” Grimes, 64, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:36 p.m., Monday, July 8, 2019 at the OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth.

David was born on November 19th, 1954 in Burlington, IA. He graduated from Stronghurst Southern High School in Stronghurst, IL in 1972, then continued...

M. Jean (Perrin)  Cooper

M. Jean (Perrin) Cooper

Jul 2, 2019

M. Jean Cooper, 92, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:12 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at her home.

She was born on July 18, 1926 in Duck Creek, Mercer County, IL the daughter of Leo and Theo (Darrah) Perrin.  She was raised and educated in Little York, graduating...

Earl "Wes" W. Allen

Earl "Wes" W. Allen

Jun 30, 2019

Earl W. “Wes” Allen, 79, of Wataga, IL, formerly of Alexis, IL, passed away at 5:00 am, Sunday, June 30, 2019 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

He was born October 12, 1939 in St. Augustine, IL, the son of Earl L. and Esther (Brock) Allen.  Wes was raised and educated in Alexis, IL and...

Orval A Chambers

Orval A Chambers

Jun 24, 2019

Orval A. Chamber, 77, of Monmouth, Il formerly of San Lorenzo, CA passed away at 6:35 pm, Monday, June 24, 2019 at his home.

He was born January 18, 1942 in San Lois Obispo, CA, the son of Arnold and Vivian (Mathes) Johannesen. He was raised and educated in Hayward, CA, graduating from Hayward High School.

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William "Bill" J Pieper

William "Bill" J Pieper

Jun 24, 2019

William J. “Bill” Pieper, 74 of Monmouth, IL passed away at 8:20 am, Monday, June 24, 2019 at his home.

He was born October 6, 1944 in Ft. Madison, IA, the son of William Frederick and Mary (Strong) Pieper.  He was raised and educated in Dallas City, IL, graduating...

Gabriel Arteaga

Gabriel Arteaga

Jun 21, 2019

Gabriel Arteaga, 68, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 7:30 am, Friday, June 21, 2019 at his home.

He was born on January 20, 1951 in Aguazarca, Jalisco, Mexico, the son of Jose Arteaga and Maria Auxelio Arteaga Rosales.  He was raised and educated in Aguazarca, Jalisco, Mexico.

Gabriel married...

Rolland E. Brentise

Rolland E. Brentise

Jun 17, 2019

Rolland E. Brentise, 79, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:17 pm, Monday, June 17, 2019 at Methodist Unity Point Hospital, Peoria, IL.

Rolland was born June 26, 1939 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Wilber “Bid” Skivers and Eva Brentise.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating...

Wayne L. Wooddell

Wayne L. Wooddell

Jun 12, 2019

Wayne L. “Woody” Wooddell, 67, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:50 pm, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

Wayne was born September 4, 1951 in Canton, IL, the son of Ross Wayne and G. Elaine (Huff) Wooddell.  He attended elementary school in Ipava,...

Helen L (Carlson)  Sims

Helen L (Carlson) Sims

Jun 12, 2019

Helen L. Sims, 92, of North Henderson, IL, passed away at 11:11 am, Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

She was born on December 21, 1926 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Harry and Evalyn (Nelson) Carlson.  Helen was raised and educated in the Norwood area and graduated from Alexis High School in 1944.

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Dixie L (Toops)  Avery

Dixie L (Toops) Avery

Jun 10, 2019

Dixie L. Avery, 74, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 12:15 pm, Monday, June 10, 2019 at Trinity Unity Point Hospital, Rock Island, IL.

She was born on July 28, 1944 in Little York, IL, the daughter of Charles William and Emma H. (Lewis) Toops.  Dixie was raised and...

Richard L. Reynolds

Richard L. Reynolds

Jun 8, 2019

Richard L. Reynolds, 78, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 7: 20 am, Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Roseville Rehab and Health Care Center, Roseville, IL.

Richard was born June 18, 1940 in Kirkwood, IL the son of Glenn Dale and Mable Victoria (Peterson) Reynolds.  He was raised...

Arlene "Tootie" E. Winbigler

Arlene "Tootie" E. Winbigler

Jun 3, 2019

Arlene E. “Tootie” Winbigler, 97, of Little York, Illinois, passed away at 8:30 a.m., Monday, June 3, 2019, at her home, where she had been attended to by family and caregivers for over a year.

Born on November 22, 1921, in Oneida, Illinois, Arlene, better known as “Tootie” since childhood, was the daughter...