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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area
John E. Axcell
Oct 20, 2025
John E. Axcell, 89, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 at his home.
John was born February 28, 1936 in Ohio Grove Township, Warren Co. IL, the son of Edward and Ava Lillian (Higginson) Axcell. He was raised and educated in Warren County, graduating from Alexis High School in 1954. Following his graduation he enlisted in the...
Barbara Jean Wallace
Oct 13, 2025
Barbara Jean Wallace, 76 of Denver, Colorado; formerly of Abingdon, IL passed away on October 13, 2025.
Barb was born on November 1, 1948, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Richard (Dick) & Marilyn Rookaird. She was raised and educated in Abingdon, Illinois.
Barb married Adrian Wallace Sr. December 20, 1975, he preceded her in death June 12, 1990.
Barb retired from Holly...
Charles L. Mullhatten
Oct 10, 2025
Charles L. Mullhatten, 73, of Monmouth, Il passed away on October 10, 2025, in rural Monmouth.
Cremation has been accorded. No Services are planned at this time.
Ramona R. Bailey
Oct 9, 2025
Ramona R. Bailey, 92, of Oquawka, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at her home.
Ramona was born July 5, 1933 in Oquawka, IL, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Russell Manning. She was raised and educated in Oquawka and graduated from Oquawka High School.
Ramona married Loren R. “Buck” Bailey on May 29, 1954 in Oquawka and he passed...
James D. Paris
Sep 30, 2025
James D. Paris, 78, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, IL, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on June 19, 1947 in Monmouth, IL, the son of James B. and Ruby Josephine (VanTine) Paris. Jim was raised and educated in Kirkwood, graduating from Yorkwood High School in...
Jack L. Martin
Sep 30, 2025
Jack L. Martin, 78, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Jack was born December 23, 1946 in Monmouth the son of Francis “Polly” and Irene N. (Bennett) Martin. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1966.
Jack served as a Medic with the United States...
Kevin T. Anderson
Sep 29, 2025
Kevin Thomas Anderson, 66, of Terre Haute, IL, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
Kevin Anderson was born on February 12, 1959, in Peoria, IL, the son of Wallace “Wally” and Carolyn (Zipper) Anderson. He was raised and educated in East Peoria, graduating from East Peoria High School in 1977. After high school,...
Jack Pruett
Sep 28, 2025
Jack Pruett, 77, of Oquawka, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington, IA.
He was born on August 7, 1948 in Burlington, IA, the son of Wilbur and Barbara (Delabar) Pruett. Jack was raised and educated in Oquawka and graduated from Union High School in 1966. He later graduated from Carl Sandburg...
Lois J. Lynch
Sep 27, 2025
Lois J. Lynch, 94, of Alexis, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg, IL, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 20, 1931 in Fairview, IL, the daughter of Harry A. and Mary C. (Cook) Ditmars. She was raised and educated in Knoxville, IL, graduating from Knoxville High School in...
Judith L. (Eccher) Taylor
Sep 27, 2025
Judith L. (Eccher) Taylor, 85, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Avon, Illinois to John Calvin and Sara Elizabeth (Gash) Eccher. She was the oldest of 6 children. She spent most of her childhood in Avon enjoying the small-town atmosphere, whether it was going to...
Kathy J. Logsdon
Sep 27, 2025
Kathy J. Logsdon, 60, of Alexis, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with ALS.
She was born on May 21, 1965 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Jerry L. and Patricia P. (Pate) Sloss. Kathy was raised and educated in rural Monmouth and graduated from Warren High...
Laurie J. Bodeen
Sep 23, 2025
Laurie J. Bodeen, 70, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Laurie was born May 15, 1955, in Monmouth the daughter of James “Justin” and Dorothy M. (Foster) Welch. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1973.
Laurie married Jack Bodeen on October 24, 1987, in...
Donald Armstrong
Sep 22, 2025
Donald Armstrong, 63, of Chicago, IL, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.
He was born on April 23, 1962 in Chicago, IL, the son of Charles Patrick and Emma Jean (Faulkner) Armstrong. Donald was raised and educated in Chicago.
Donald spent many years working alongside his mother at a chicken processing plant in...
Edward E. Terpening
Sep 20, 2025
Edward E. Terpening, 85, of Alexis, IL passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, IL.
Ed was born November 12, 1939, in Galesburg, IL, the son of Donald and Corinne (Johnson) Terpening. He was raised and educated in Galesburg, graduating from Galesburg High School in 1958.
He served with the United States Air Force as...
Robert C. Lafferty
Sep 19, 2025
Robert C. Lafferty, 95, of Monmouth, IL formerly of Oquawka, IL, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Courtyard Estates, Monmouth.
Bob was born July 16, 1930, in Monmouth, IL, the son of Harry S. and Dorothy (Brown) Lafferty. He was raised and educated in Monmouth graduating from Monmouth High School and he later attended Monmouth College.
Bob married Susan Davis...
Jose R. Godina
Sep 18, 2025
Jose R. Godina, 70, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
Jose was born July 1, 1955, in Agua Zarca, Jalisco Mexico the son of Pablo and Maria T. (Solorzano) Godina. He was raised and educated in Mexico.
Jose married Maria R. Godina on February 12, 2011, in Monmouth and she...
Lorraine "Gus" Brownlee
Sep 7, 2025
Lorraine “Gus” Brownlee,89, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at her home.
Gus was born February 23, 1936, in Monmouth, IL the daughter of G. Helmer and Ethel E. (Goff) Gustafson. She was raised and educated in Seaton and Alexis where she attended the Lone Star Schools and graduated from Alexis High School in 1954.
Gus married G....
Larry S. Sterett
Sep 6, 2025
Larry S. Sterett, 92, of Biggsville, IL, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Henderson County Retirement Center, Stronghurst, IL.
He was born on June 10, 1933, in Galesburg, IL and is the son of Hazel E. Sterett. Larry grew up in Biggsville surrounded by many aunts, uncles, cousins and his beloved grandmother, Elizabeth Sterett. Larry...
Mary F. Martin
Sep 6, 2025
Mary F. Martin, 80, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on April 22, 1945 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Gerald W. and Helen I. (VonAch) Johnson. Mary was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1964.
Mary married Joseph L. Martin on...
Austin L. Loving
Sep 3, 2025
Austin L. Loving, 44, of Cameron, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
He was born on March 18, 1981 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Robert “Bob” W. and Connie (Burns) Loving. Austin was raised and educated in rural Monmouth and attended ICS and Yorkwood High School. He later attended Carl...
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