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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area
McClain J. Magee
Aug 11, 2025
“Dearest baby, please know that our greatest blessing was having you.”
McClain Jo Magee was born at 4:47 in the morning on Sunday August 10th 2025 at the University of Iowa Hospital weighing 1 pound 0.6 ounces and 10 1/4 inches long, at 21 weeks and 3 days to parents Timothy Magee and MaKenna Babcock.
McClain passed away in the arms of...
Marjorie R Kinney
Aug 11, 2025
Marjorie R. Kinney, 87, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
She was born December 1, 1937 in Monmouth, the daughter of Oscar Ludwig Sr. and Alma Catherine (Knuth) Johnson. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth Schools.
Majorie married John P. Phillips in Monmouth on June 2, 1957 and...
Donna Jean Baity
Aug 11, 2025
Donna Jean Baity, 60, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at her home of her daughter.
Donna was born December 27, 1964, in Monmouth, the daughter of Meredith W. and Gloria D. (Birdsell) Young. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School.
She married Victor E Baity, Jr. in Pekin, IL on April 16, 1992,...
Vincent K. Raymond
Aug 7, 2025
Vincent K. Raymond, 77, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on February 25, 1948 in Macomb, IL, the son of Richard L. “Barney” and Marilyn G. (Wetzel) Raymond. He was raised in Larchland, where he attended local schools and graduated from Warren High School in 1966. Vince...
Dan Shoemaker
Aug 3, 2025
On August 3, 2025, Dan Shoemaker passed peacefully into God’s hands at the age of 72.
Dan was born on November 18, 1952, to Pauline and Warren Shoemaker. He grew up in a modest home just outside Monmouth, Illinois, and attended the Warren school district. His early life was deeply rooted in faith, with his family being active members of Fairview...
Charlene "Charlie" K. Hill
Aug 3, 2025
Charlene “Charlie” K. Hill, 81, of Smithshire, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.
Charlie was born on May 26, 1944, in Lincoln, NE, the daughter of Lois Bockoven and Charles Laskares. After her mother remarried, Charlie was lovingly adopted by her stepfather, John Cutshall, who helped raise her.
She grew up...
Jack "Willy" L. Hoopes, Jr.
Aug 2, 2025
Jack “Willy” L. Hoopes, Jr., 65, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at his home.
He was born on June 9, 1960 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Jack L. and Sarah E. (Wade) Hoopes. Willy was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School.
Willy worked for many years at Mariah Foods in Monmouth before...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Selby
Jul 30, 2025
Patricia Ann “Pat” Selby, 74, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
Pat was born December 4, 1950, in Hopkinsville, KY, the daughter of Durwood Jackson and Virginia Hyacinth (Gilkey) Burgess. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1969.
She married Lowell Ray Selby in...
Anthony "Tony" W. Bowling
Jul 26, 2025
Anthony “Tony” W. Bowling, 64, of Cameron, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at his home.
Tony was born on November 23, 1960, in Monmouth, IL, the son of Sally K. Ralls and the great-grandson of Elizabeth L. Ralls. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Immaculate Conception School and graduating from Monmouth High School in 1978. He...
Richard W. Crockett
Jul 20, 2025
Richard W. Crockett, 89, of Monmouth IL. passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at his home.
Richard was born June 25, 1936, in Monmouth the son of William R. and Dorothy F. (Rhoades) Crockett. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School, Monmouth College with a BA in 1961, University of Illinois with his MA in...
Douglas W. Miller
Jul 19, 2025
Doug W. Miller, 88, of Cameron, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.
He was born March 28, 1937 in Richmond, KY the son of Roy and Laura (Kelley) Miller.
Doug married Beverly Vlahovich on July 2, 1966 in Las Vegas, NV and she preceded him in death on July 30, 2022.
Doug and Beverly lived in...
Constance A McGeehon
Jul 18, 2025
Constance Ann “Connie” McGeehon,77, of Monmouth passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the Richard Owens Hospice House in Peoria, IL.
She was born January 23, 1948, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Robert E. and Mary Ann (Sarver) Shinn. She was raised and educated in Monmouth attending Monmouth High School.
Connie married Charles “Chig” McGeehon in Little York, IL, on...
Ruby L. Bishop
Jul 16, 2025
Ruby L Bishop,96, of Galesburg, IL, formerly of Canton, Lewistown, and Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 5:03 am, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg.
Ruby was born October 21, 1928, in Cuba, IL, the daughter of Claude and Cora (Agnew) Hopkins. She was raised and educated in Cuba graduating from Cuba High School in 1947.
She married Leland “Doc” Bishop...
Dennis "Dale" D. Hall
Jul 16, 2025
Dennis D. “Dale” Hall, 80, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at his home.
Dale was born June 27, 1945 in Buckner, IL the son of Charlie Logan and Iva Neva (Williams) Hall. He was raised and educated in Benton, IL.
Dale married Linda Neal at the Fairview Center United Methodist Church on December 2, 1966 and she...
Ricky C Downard
Jul 13, 2025
Ricky C. Downard,65, of Oquawka, IL passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in Oquawka, IL.
He was born March 22, 1960, in Galesburg, IL the son of Robert Glenn and Jodene Eloise (Carlton) Downard. He was raised and educated in Galesburg, graduating from Galesburg High School in 1978.
Ricky served with the United States Army following his graduation from high school.
Ricky...
Crystal L. Meehan
Jul 13, 2025
Crystal L. Meehan, 44, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at her home.
Crystal was born April 28, 1981 in Monmouth, Il the daughter of LaRue James and Beverly Ann (Briggs) Meehan. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School.
She worked as a caretaker for several folks around Monmouth. Most recently she worked at...
Gary W. Avery
Jul 9, 2025
Gary W. Avery, 81, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Goldwater Nursing Home in Roseville, IL.
Gary was born on January 11, 1944, in Kirkwood, IL, the son of John and Merle (Wolford) Avery. He was raised and educated in Kirkwood, graduating from Yorkwood High School in 1963.
On December 9, 1967, Gary married Dixie Toops in...
Robert "Tom" Thomas Gilliland
Jul 6, 2025
Robert Thomas “Tom” Gilliland, 76, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on July 6, 2025 at the Clarissa Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, IA, surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy steeped in melody, memory, and quiet devotion.
Tom’s greatest passion in life was music. From the very beginning, he lived and breathed it—his heart beating in rhythm with the Beatles during...
Lorie A. Engle
Jul 5, 2025
Lorie A. Engle, 61, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on July 5, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
She was born on June 15, 1964, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Jasper and Janet (Morss) Engle. Lorie was raised and educated in Galesburg.
Lorie dedicated several years to working at St. Mary’s Square in Galesburg, where she was a...
Clara "Peggy" R. Abbott
Jul 5, 2025
Clara “Peggy” R. Abbott, 86, of Galesburg, IL, passed away on July 5, 2025 at Marigold Rehab & Health Care, Galesburg, IL.
She was born on January 11, 1939 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Orrin P. and Hannah M. (Doyle) Abbott. Peggy was raised and educated in Monmouth.
Peggy married Richard B. Stokes on October 1, 1955 in Monmouth, IL; he...
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