Obituaries

Feb 17, 2018

Justin P. Dell, 16, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 12:05 a.m., Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Cottage Hospital, Galesburg.

He was born October 25, 2001 in Silvis, IL, the son of Patrick and Amy (Cox) Dell. He was raised and educated in Alexis, IL and was currently a sophomore at United High School.

Feb 14, 2018

W. Ernest “Ernie” Robinson, 99, of Cameron, IL, passed away at 12:15 pm, February 14, 2018 at Courtyard Estates, Monmouth.

He was born on January 18, 1919 near Pleasant Plains, IL, the son of William Ernest and Nellie E. (Noble) Robinson.

On May 16, 1943 he married Mary Kathryn Jackson. In 1946 they moved to...

Feb 1, 2018

Imogene Hazel Reith Dutton, 103, of Monmouth, IL, died at 8:30 pm, Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth.

She was born February 24, 1914 in Pinckneyville, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Letha (Hamilton) Reith. She was raised and educated in Pinckneyville attending Perry County Public Schools.

Imogene married...

Jan 26, 2018

Sterling L. Patterson, 56, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 1:24 pm, Friday, January 26, 2018 at the Rosewood Care Center, Galesburg.

He was born on June 15, 1961 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Lowell and Jeannine S. (Loquist) Patterson. Sterling was raised and educated in Alexis and attended Alexis High School.

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Jan 22, 2018

Betty J. Toops, 84, of Little York, IL, passed away at 10:10 a.m., Monday, January 22, 2018 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth.

She was born on June 19, 1933 in Maywood, IL, the daughter of Henry W. and Lillian L. (Becker) Phelps. Betty was raised and educated in Chicago, moving to Gladstone and graduating from...

Jan 22, 2018

Donald W. Perrin, 85, of Monmouth, IL, died at 1:34 a.m., Monday, January 22, 2018 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg.

He was born January 24, 1932 in rural Seaton, IL the son of Kenneth Dodson and Dorothy Margaret (Lohse) Perrin. He attended 4 one room grade schools, Duck Creek, Brownlee, Old Number One and Bald...

Jan 20, 2018

Frances K. Lewis, 74, of Gladstone, IL, passed away at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2018 at her home.

She was born on April 2, 1943 in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Loren and Myrtle (Leverton) Booten. Frances was raised and educated in Gladstone and attended the G & O School in Gladstone.

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Jan 17, 2018

Leatha May Wilson, 77, of Little York, Il died at 2:12 pm Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at the Roseville Nursing Home.

She was born January 20, 1940 in Stonghurst, IL the daughter of Benjamin and Clara (Brentise) Shultz. She was raised and educated in Stonghurst and Monmouth.

Leatha worked in the laundry department...

Jan 16, 2018

Jerry D. Garner Sr, 77, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 12:50 p.m., Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at his home.

He was born on June 20, 1940 in Monmouth, the son of Chester and Freda (Jessen) Garner. Jerry was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School.

Jerry married Lucy M....

Jan 15, 2018

Kevin Mark Niemann, 56, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:37 p.m., Monday, January 15, 2018 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

Kevin was born November 2, 1961 in Trenton, MI, the son of Werner “Vern” F. and Lorraine (Kamin) Niemann. He attended St. John’s Lutheran School for grades K-8 and later graduated from...

Jan 15, 2018

Russell H. Carlson, Sr., 95, of Abingdon, IL, passed away at 8:05 p.m., Monday, January 15, 2018 at the Care Center of Abingdon.

He was born on May 28, 1922 in Orange Township, Knox County, IL, the son of Thor Rudolph and Adina (Johnson) Carlson. Russell was raised and educated in Knox County and graduated...

Jan 15, 2018

Dorothy L. Harlow, 91, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 1:50 p.m., Monday, January 15, 2018 at Roseville Rehabilitation & Health Care, Roseville, IL.

She was born on March 18, 1926 in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Edward and Dagny (Youngstrand) Carlson. Dorothy was raised and educated in Galesburg and graduated from Galesburg High School...

Jan 14, 2018

Thelma J. Scott, 92, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:20 a.m., Sunday, January 14, 2018 at her Home.

She was born on January 16, 1925 in Smithshire, IL, the daughter of Edward and Marie (Anderson) Gibb. Thelma was raised and educated in Smithshire and attended the Maple Grove School and later graduated from Kirkwood...

Jan 14, 2018

Raymond V. Lambert, 68, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 7:28 a.m., Sunday, January 14, 2018 at his home.

He was born on November 6, 1949 in Beardstown, IL, the son of Everette V. and Lena (Gladwell) Lambert. Raymond was raised and educated in Beardstown, IL.

Raymond was a Sargent in the United...

Jan 12, 2018

Roberta J. Davis, 68, of Cameron, IL, passed away at 9:18 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2018 at her home.

Roberta was born June 7, 1949 in Avon, Illinois the daughter of Clarence “Duke” and Shirley (Anderson) Tracey. She was raised and educated in Bushnell and attended Bushnell High School.

Roberta married Gary J....

Jan 11, 2018

Beverly M. Johnson, 89, of Alexis, IL, died at 5:55 p.m., Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.

She was born December 28, 1928 in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Frederick R. and Maybelle (Noonan) VanFleet. She was raised and educated in Alexis, graduating from Alexis High School in 1946. She later attended the...

Jan 7, 2018

Marian Mills, 91, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 1:37 pm Sunday, January 7, 2018 at the Heartland Health Care Center, Galesburg.

She was born in Monmouth, Illinois, on September 19, 1926, to William W. and Phoebe (Powell) Thompson. She grew up in Monmouth, attended area schools, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1944. She...

Jan 7, 2018

Marie C. Lee, 66, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 12:12 p.m., Sunday, January 7, 2018 at her home in Monmouth.

Marie was born May 16, 1951 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Howard and Catherine (Kane) Graham. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from ICS and later Monmouth High School in 1969....

Jan 2, 2018

Cheryl A. Taghon, 58, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:04 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

She was born on September 9, 1959 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Fred D. Sr., and Rita D. (Slater) Hart. Cheryl was raised and educated in the Montrose, IA area....

Jan 2, 2018

Laverne G. Weidler, 86, of Farmer City, IL, passed away at 8:35 p.m., Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at the Mendota Lutheran Home, Mendota, IL.

He was born on June 16, 1931, in Mt. Olive, IL, the son of Elmer and Mary (Boston) Weidler. Laverne was raised and educated in Mt. Olive and graduated from Mt....