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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Daniel Wayne Gulick

Daniel Wayne Gulick

Jan 9, 2026

Daniel Wayne Gulick, 89, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born October 1, 1936 in Burlington, IA, the son of Milo Marion and Snoda Mae (Bence) Gulick. He was raised and educated in Kirkwood, later attending Southeastern Community College in Burlington Iowa.

He married Gladys Marie Lant in Raritan,...

Marlene L Moulden

Marlene L Moulden

Jan 9, 2026

Marlene L. Moulden, 93, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, in Gerlaw, Il.

Marlene was born July 8, 1932, in Monmouth the daughter of Elmer A. and Gertrude L. (Hull) Johnson. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School.

Marlene married Donald E. “Gene” Moulden in Monmouth on August 3, 1952, and he passed...

David L. Martin

David L. Martin

Jan 6, 2026

David L. Martin, 74, of Monmouth, IL, formerly of Logansport, IN, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

David was born August 21, 1951, in Monmouth. He is the son of Francis “Polly” and Mabel Irene (Bennett) Martin. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1969.

David married...

David M. Sharp

David M. Sharp

Jan 6, 2026

David M. Sharp,75, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Allure of Knox County, Galesburg, IL.

Dave was born December 8, 1950 in Monmouth, the only child of Kenneth R and Margaret (Lucas) Sharp. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1968 and later Monmouth College in 1973 with a...

Dorothy L. Ricketts

Dorothy L. Ricketts

Jan 5, 2026

Dorothy L. Ricketts, 94, of Galesburg, IL, formerly of Little York, IL, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Hawthorne Inn of Galesburg.

She was born on March 7, 1931, in Revere, MO, the daughter of Melvin and Hazel (Killdoo) Wilson. She was raised and educated in the Revere area and proudly graduated from Revere High School. Following her...

Donna Rose Martin

Donna Rose Martin

Dec 31, 2025

Donna Rose Martin, 85, of Monmouth, IL, died on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Goldwater Care Center, Roseville, IL.

Donna was born on November 29, 1940 in Avon, IL the daughter of George David and Ethel Marie (Huntley) Swinger. She was raised and educated in Avon, graduating from Avon High School in 1958.

Donna married Leon Martin on August 31, 1958...

Nancy Ann Cook

Nancy Ann Cook

Dec 31, 2025

Nancy A. Cook, 65 of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family.

Nancy was born November 23, 1960 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Robert E. and Nancy Patricia (Arthur) Adams. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1978.

Nancy worked...

Sharon Patterson

Sharon Patterson

Dec 29, 2025

Sharon Patterson, 81, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

She was born on August 22, 1944 in Monmouth, the daughter of Ed and Pauline (Young) Patterson. Sharon was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School.

Sharon dedicated many years of her professional life to the telephone company, where she...

Martha Jane Driscoll

Martha Jane Driscoll

Dec 29, 2025

Martha Jane Driscoll, 92, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Courtyard Estates, Monmouth, IL.

Martha was born February 1, 1933, in Monmouth the youngest of 9 children of Lawrence Roy and Mary Rose (Gavin) Thompson. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School.

Martha married W. Claire Driscoll on May 27, 1953, at...

Marybeth Hawk

Marybeth Hawk

Dec 27, 2025

Marybeth Hawk, 90, of Roseville, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 19, 1935 in Sandwich, IL, the daughter of David and Frances (Harper) Buland. Marybeth was raised and educated in Rollo, IL and graduated from Rollo High School in 1953. She then continued her education at...

Vern L. Reathaford

Vern L. Reathaford

Dec 26, 2025

Vernie “Vern” L. Reathaford, 66, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL.

He was born on October 21, 1959 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Gary and Florence (Carroll) Reathaford. Vern was raised and educated in Burlington and attended Burlington High School.

Vern honorably served his country in the United States...

Carl T. Damewood

Carl T. Damewood

Dec 25, 2025

Carl T. Damewood, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and Marine veteran, passed away on December 25, 2025, at the age of 91, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease at his home in Lebanon, OH.

Born on October 10, 1934, in Kirkwood, IL, the oldest of 6 children born to Roy and Hazel (Ketchum) Damewood. Carl graduated from Biggsville High School...

Thomas Joseph Holland

Thomas Joseph Holland

Dec 25, 2025

Thomas Joseph Holland,88, of Monmouth, IL, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025 in Monmouth. Tom’s passing was comforted by his deep faith and the presence of family who will forever cherish his loving spirit, support, strength, outgoing personality, and Irish wit.

Born on September 20, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, Tom grew up in a...

Randall C. Seals

Randall C. Seals

Dec 25, 2025

Randall C. Seals, 76, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Christmas, Thursday, December 25, 2025 at his home with his wife by his side, the morning after leading a beautiful candlelight Christmas Eve Service at Sugar Tree Grove Church, where he had been the beloved pastor for the last five years.

He was born on June 8, 1949 in Poplar Bluff,...

Kirk L Brockett

Kirk L Brockett

Dec 22, 2025

Kirk L. Brockett, 65, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at his home.

Kirk was born November 6, 1960, in Burlington, IA the son of Richard and Helena (Temple) Brockett. He was raised and educated in Aledo, IL, graduating from Aledo High School in 1978.

Kirk married Marie Cavanaugh on December 10, 2004, in Monmouth and she survives.

Kirk...

Madge "Mij" E. Douglas

Madge "Mij" E. Douglas

Dec 20, 2025

Madge E. “Mij” Douglas, 94, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 6, 1931, in New Boston, IL, the daughter of William “Dutch” Arnold and Anna Mildred (Hartman) Willits. Mij was raised and educated in New Boston and graduated from New Boston High School in...

Beverly L Millar

Beverly L Millar

Dec 17, 2025

Beverly L. “Bev” Millar, 76, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at her home.

Bev was born February 25, 1949, in Monmouth, the daughter of Robert W. and Margaret L. “Shorty” (Matter) Allen. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1967. She later graduated from Carl Sandburg College in 1972 with...

Ruth Lynn Gosney

Ruth Lynn Gosney

Dec 14, 2025

Ruth L. Gosney, 80, of Monmouth, Il passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Monmouth.

Ruth was born June 23, 1945, in Monmouth, the daughter of Rex and Dorothy (Rittenhouse) Bivens. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School and later Carl Sandburg College with a degree in Nursing.

Ruth married Phil Gosney in Kalamazoo, MI on...

Robert Dean Anderson

Robert Dean Anderson

Dec 13, 2025

Robert Dean Anderson, 91, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Goldwater Rehabilitation Center, Roseville, IL.

Dean was born May 28, 1934, in Monmouth, the son of Robert M. “Bob” and Dorothy (Bennett) Anderson. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School.

Dean served with the United States Army during the Korean War,...

Karen S. Crow

Karen S. Crow

Dec 10, 2025

Karen S. Crow, 70, of Moline, IL, formerly of Monmouth & Galesburg, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Unity Point Health Medical Center, Rock Island, IL.

She was born on March 27, 1955 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Hubert and Marie (Hicks) Crow. Karen was raised and educated in Galesburg and graduated from Galesburg High School.

Karen proudly...