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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Rebecca "Becky" J Miller

Rebecca "Becky" J Miller

Jun 20, 2018

Rebecca J. “Becky” Miller, 90, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 2:17 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Roseville Rehab and Healthcare, Roseville, IL.

She was born February 8, 1928 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Arthur W. and Florence Imogene (McKee) Damewood.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth graduating from Monmouth High School in 1947. ...

Fidencio Avalos-Ramirez

Fidencio Avalos-Ramirez

Jun 18, 2018

Fidencio Avalos-Ramirez, 81, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:20 a.m., Monday, June 18, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

He was born on November 20, 1936 in Tejao Michoacan, Mexico, the son of Silvestre and Carmen (Ramirez) Avalos.  Fidencio was raised and educated in Mexico.

Fidencio married Sara Medina on August...

Richard P Bishop

Richard P Bishop

Jun 12, 2018

Richard P. Bishop, 94, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 10:59 am, Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

He was born March 19, 1924 in Monmouth, Il the son of William J and Mary Elizabeth (Pearson) Bishop.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School....

Bonnie Jean (Oldham)  Baxter

Bonnie Jean (Oldham) Baxter

Jun 12, 2018

Bonnie Jean (Oldham) Baxter, 78, of Galesburg, IL, formerly of Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 3:55 am, Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg.

Bonnie was born July 15, 1939 in Fayette County, IL the daughter of George William and Clara Adline (Wade) Oldham.  She was raised and educated in Kirkwood, IL graduating from...

Shirley M (Clark)  Schreck

Shirley M (Clark) Schreck

Jun 9, 2018

Shirley M.  Schreck,80, of Monmouth, IL passed away  at 4:45 pm, Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

She was born February 1, 1938 in Oelwein, IA the daughter of Eugene O. and Emma E. (Hyde) Clark.  She was raised and educated in Oelwein, graduating from Sacred Heart High School in 1956.

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Bradley E Johnson

Bradley E Johnson

Jun 8, 2018

Bradley E. Johnson, 67, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 6:25 a.m., Friday, June 8, 2018 at his home.

He was born December 20, 1950 in Monmouth, IL the son of Harlan and Clytie (Logsdon) Johnson.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1968.

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William "Bill" G. Reitman

William "Bill" G. Reitman

Jun 2, 2018

William G. “Bill” Reitman, 89, of Monmouth, IL, passed away At 5:01 pm, Saturday, June 2, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

He was born November 28, 1928 in Seaton, IL, the son of William and Anna (Gaylor) Reitman.  Bill was raised and educated in Little York and graduated from...

Lois I (Crouse)  Williams

Lois I (Crouse) Williams

May 30, 2018

Lois I. Williams,85, of Monmouth, IL died at 1:25 am, Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, IL.

She was born Sept. 15, 1932 in Galesburg, Illinois the daughter of William Thomas and Nellie Adele (Olson) Crouse.   She was raised and educated in Galesburg, attending Galesburg High School.

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Jeffrey A. Fancher

Jeffrey A. Fancher

May 30, 2018

Jeffery A. Fancher, 53, of Little York, IL, passed away at 6:35 a.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at his home.

He was born on March 3, 1965 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Larry and Diane (Russell) Fancher.  Jeffery was raised and educated in Illinois.

Jeffery married Katy Unger...

Paul A Medrano

Paul A Medrano

May 27, 2018

Paul Medrano, 73, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 9:20 am, Sunday, May 27, 2018 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

He was born on September 16, 1944 in Joliet, IL, the son of Walter and Dolores (Tobias) Medrano.  Paul was raised and educated in Chicago.

Paul married Vicki...

John William Brown

John William Brown

May 25, 2018

John W. “JB” Brown, 58, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 3:46 pm, Friday, May 25, 2018 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth.

He was born January 14, 1960 in Galesburg, IL the son of John Richard and Shirley M. (Peterson) Brown.  He was raised and educated in in Monmouth and attended Monmouth Schools.

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Wanda May (Evans)  Colvin

Wanda May (Evans) Colvin

May 25, 2018

Wanda M. Colvin, 83, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 11:30 pm, Friday, May 25, 2018 at the Roseville Health Care and Rehab, Roseville, IL.

She was born on June 19, 1934 in Keokuk, Iowa to Dacy Vivian and Wanda Lucille (Dorothy) Evans.  She was raised and educated in Keokuk, Iowa.

Cathy L (Howell)  Barker

Cathy L (Howell) Barker

May 25, 2018

Cathy L. (Howell) Barker, 64, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:35 pm, Friday, May 25, 2018 at her home.

Cathy was born April 27, 1954 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of James Huss and Betty (Howell) Vancil. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth Schools.

Cathy married...

George C "Clay" Vanskike

George C "Clay" Vanskike

May 25, 2018

George C. “Clay” Vanskike Jr., 63 of Monmouth, IL passed away at 5:55 am, Friday, May 25, 2018 the University of Illinois Hospital, Chicago, IL.

Clay was born February 11, 1955 in Monmouth, IL the son of George C. Sr. and Dolly Ann (Johnson) Vanskike.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth attending Monmouth High School and...

Richard "Dick" C Rowley

Richard "Dick" C Rowley

May 14, 2018

Richard C. “Dick” Rowley, 82, of Monmouth, IL, passed away of heart failure at 9:32 am, Monday, May 14, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

He was born on May 12, 1936 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Bert and Harriett (Barnes) Rowley.  Dick was raised and educated in Kirkwood and graduated from Kirkwood High...

Gerald V. Barker

Gerald V. Barker

May 5, 2018

Gerald V. Barker, 81, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 8:35 am, Saturday, May 5, 2018 at his home.

He was born April 27, 1937 in Sandusky, MI, the son of Virgil and Olive (Dean) Barker. He was raised and educated in Deckerville, MI, graduating from Deckerville High School in...

Edward Lee Chewning

Edward Lee Chewning

May 1, 2018

Edward L. Chewning, 78, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 10:24 a.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

He was born on April 11, 1940 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Everett William and Ruth (Asbury) Chewning.  Edward was raised and educated in Galesburg and Monmouth.

Edward served in...

Joyce Marie (Holeman)  Barry

Joyce Marie (Holeman) Barry

Apr 25, 2018

Joyce M. Barry, 51, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 7:15 pm, Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.

She was born September 20, 1966 in Monmouth, IL to Jan W. and Val J. (Johnson) Holeman. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, having graduated from Monmouth High School in...

Dorothy L (VanWinkle)  Hammitt

Dorothy L (VanWinkle) Hammitt

Apr 20, 2018

Dorothy Louise Hammitt, 70, of Monmouth IL passed away on April 20, 2018 in her home surrounded by family.

She was born June 13, 1947 in Pocahontas, AR to Lawrence Grover and Verla Donetta (Reynolds) VanWinkle. Dorothy was raised and educated in Geneseo and Moline, IL.

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James A. Montroy

James A. Montroy

Apr 17, 2018

James A. Montroy, Sr., 83, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:03 a.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at his home.

He was born on May 3, 1934 in Gladstone Township, IL to Arthur “Art” Benjamin and Clara Lucille (Renner) Montroy. He was raised and educated in Henderson County.

On...