Obituaries

Mar 4, 2018

Barbara J. Conn, 98, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 7:31 a.m., Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth.

She was born on June 22, 1919 in Rock Island, IL, the daughter of Thomas and Linnie (Paul) Cline. Barbara was raised and educated in Rock Island, IL, and graduated from Galesburg High School...

Mar 1, 2018

Ira M. Smolensky, 69, of Monmouth, IL died at 8:16 am, Thursday, March 1, 2018 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth.

He was born August 9, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Leonard and Libby “Lee” Rosenoff Smolensky. He was raised and educated in Newark and Linden, New Jersey. Ira earned his...

Feb 28, 2018

Dorothy Jeanne Holder Johnson, 89, of North Henderson, IL died at 11:53 am, Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, IL.

She was born September 17, 1928 in Moline, IL, the daughter of J.W. and Charlotte (Brega) Holder. Dorothy graduated from Moline High School in 1949. She later attended Augustana College...

Feb 20, 2018

Jeremy E. Weir, 41, of rural Kirkwood, IL, died at 5:06 pm Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at his home.

He was born on December 2, 1976 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Donald E. and Mary Ann (Bell) Ward. Jeremy was raised and educated in Monmouth and Avon and graduated from Avon High School.

Feb 20, 2018

Barbara J. Buchanan, 75, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 2:20 a.m., Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at her home.

Barbara was born December 8, 1942 in Peoria, Illinois the daughter of Murray and Eleanora (Trutter) Buchanan. She was raised in Peoria and later Kirkwood, where she lived with Mr. & Mrs. John Becker before coming...

Feb 19, 2018

Lucy M. Garner, 77, of Monmouth, IL, died at 1:47 pm Monday, February 19, 2018 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

She was born January 1, 1941 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Clifford R. and Bessie (Schultz) Lefort. Lucy was raised and educated in Monmouth.

Lucy married Jerry D. Garner Sr....

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...