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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Mary M. Schisler

Mary M. Schisler

Apr 21, 2024

Mary M. Schisler, 93, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:23 p.m., Sunday, April 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving family in Dunlap, IL.  

She was born August 19, 1930 in Joy, IL, the daughter of Rube and Lener (Buster) Kersey.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School. 

Mary married George E. Schisler in Monmouth on...

Randy L. Reynolds

Randy L. Reynolds

Apr 20, 2024

Randy L. Reynolds, 70, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 9:21 p.m., Saturday, April 20, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. 

He was born on September 16, 1953 in Muscatine, IA, the son of Lyle E. and Betty A. (Fuller) Reynolds.   Randy was raised and educated in Milan and graduated from Rock Island High School in 1972....

Rodney "Rod" L. Johnson

Rodney "Rod" L. Johnson

Apr 15, 2024

Rodney L. Johnson, 69, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 11:50 a.m., Monday, April 15, 2024, at his home.  

 

He was born on January 23, 1955, in Monmouth, IL, the son of Roy Lee, Sr. and Lea Estelyn (Gittings) Johnson.  Rod was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1973.   

 

Rod married Lois K. Shaver...

Constance "Connie" Scanlon-Patterson

Constance "Connie" Scanlon-Patterson

Apr 13, 2024

Constance “Connie” Scanlon Patterson, 82, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.

 

Connie was born December 10, 1941, in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Ed and Pauline (Young) Patterson.   She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1959.

 

Connie married Christopher P. Scanlon in Burlington,...

James "Jim" N. Lindberg

James "Jim" N. Lindberg

Apr 12, 2024

James N. “Jim” Lindberg, 89, of Galesburg, IL passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

 

Jim was born August 26, 1934, in Galesburg, IL the son of Theodore and Dora (Brown) Lindberg.  He was raised and educated in Galesburg, Graduating from Galesburg High School. After graduation, Jim enlisted with the United States Navy.

 

He married...

Rose M Scott

Rose M Scott

Apr 8, 2024

Rose M. Scott, 92, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

 

Rose was born on January 13, 1932, in Monmouth, the daughter of Oscar Ludwig Sr. and Alma Catherine (Knuth) Johnson.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth Schools.

 

Rose married James Melvin Scott on March 24, 1955, in Monmouth, IL. 

 

Rose was...

Clifford A. Dunn

Clifford A. Dunn

Apr 7, 2024

Clifford A. Dunn, 85 of Monmouth, IL formerly of Oquawka, IL passed peacefully surrounded by his family at 4:25 am, Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Courtyard Estates in Monmouth.

 

He was born September 2, 1938, in Burlington, IA the son of William Ray & Mildred (Delabar) Dunn.  Clifford graduated from G&O High School in 1957.  He later graduated from the David...

Jeanne E. Freed

Jeanne E. Freed

Apr 4, 2024

Jeanne E. Freed,96, of Brookstone, Mattoon, IL formerly of Monmouth, IL passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at the Willow Breeze Hospice Home, Mattoon, IL.

 

Jeanne was born August 22, 1927, at the family home in Warren County, IL, the daughter of Ralph and Ellen Dora (Smith) McMahon.   She was raised and educated in Kirkwood, IL, attending Coonville School,...

Charles "Chuck" R. Fry

Charles "Chuck" R. Fry

Mar 27, 2024

Charles R. “Chuck” Fry, 68, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family after a brave yearlong battle with cancer.

 

Chuck was born on May 3, 1955, in Galesburg, IL, the son of Robert L. and Wilma “Nellie” (Huffman) Fry.   He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High...

Vicki E. Medrano

Vicki E. Medrano

Mar 24, 2024

Vicki E. Medrano, 78, of Carthage, IL, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Blessing Hospital, Quincy, IL.

 

Vicki was born February 20, 1946, in Monmouth the daughter of Maxin E. and Jennie F. (Hanson) Caldwell.   She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School. 

 

Vicki married Paul Medrano on December 19, 1987,...

Patty D. Paulsgrove

Patty D. Paulsgrove

Mar 23, 2024

Patty D. Paulsgrove, 86, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:33 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2024 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.  She was a friend and mentor to countless people, and those most blessed by her grace and unconditional love called her mom and grandma. 

Patty was born in Monmouth, Illinois on December 4th, 1937 to Glen and...

Jimmie P. Brower

Jimmie P. Brower

Mar 20, 2024

Jimmie P. Brower, 82, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 11:54 a.m., Saturday, March 20, 2024 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg, IL. 

Cremation rites have been accorded.  Per Jimmie’s wishes, no visitation or services are planned.   McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, IL, is in charge of the arrangements.

Shirley E. Dunlap

Shirley E. Dunlap

Mar 18, 2024

Shirley E. Dunlap, 93, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:50 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2024 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL. 

She was born on September 11, 1930 in New Windsor, IL, the daughter of Roy and Violet (Ralston) Wertz. Shirley was raised and educated in New Windsor and graduated from New Windsor High School in 1948.  ...

Mark D. Cooper

Mark D. Cooper

Mar 17, 2024

Mark Douglas Cooper, 71, of Monmouth, IL, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at his home. 

He was born on January 14, 1953 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Theodore E. and M. Jean (Perrin) Cooper.   He was raised on a farm near Little York and proudly graduated from Yorkwood High School in 1971. 

After graduation,...

Oscar E. Miller

Oscar E. Miller

Mar 16, 2024

Oscar E. Miller, 64, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024 at his home in Monmouth. 

He was born on January 10, 1960 in Aledo, IL, the son of Oscar E. and Dorothy M. (Humes) Miller.   He was raised and educated in Mercer County.  

Oscar married Kathleen Marie Harper on December 5, 1980 in Monmouth,...

Chad E. Williams

Chad E. Williams

Mar 16, 2024

Chad E. Williams, 53, of North Henderson, IL, passed away at 9:55 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.   

He was born on January 16, 1971 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Rod and Rita (Hanna) Williams.  Chad was raised and educated in Alexis and graduated from Alexis High School in 1989.  

Chad worked on...

Christopher A. Riedel

Christopher A. Riedel

Mar 14, 2024

Christopher A. Riedel, 51, of Eldon, MO, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at home.

 

He was born December 26, 1972 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Clarence Richard and Nancy Sue (Todd) Riedel.   Chris was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1991.  After High School Chris attended Carl Sandburg...

Dr. James E. Paul

Dr. James E. Paul

Mar 10, 2024

Dr. James Eugene Paul, 92, of Monmouth Illinois, passed away at 9:38 AM Sunday, March 10, 2024 surrounded by loving family.

 

Jim was born on July 21, 1931, in Des Moines, Iowa to Frederick Stephen and Anna Belle (Dressen) Paul.  He was raised in Gilman, Iowa.  He attended Gilman schools until moving with his family to the south side of Chicago....

Judy K Carlson

Judy K Carlson

Mar 8, 2024

Judy K. Carlson, 69, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.

 

Judy was born May 15, 1954, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Gerald and Edna (Phelps) Carlson.  She was raised and educated in Warren County, graduating from Warren High School in 1972 and later Western Illinois University.

 

Judy worked for...

Patricia "Patsy" A. O'Brien

Patricia "Patsy" A. O'Brien

Mar 5, 2024

Patricia A. ‘Patsy” O’Brien, 85, of Alexis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

Patsy was born on February 10, 1939 in Scotland County, MO, the daughter of Homer and Cleota (Allison) Mullinix.  Patsy was raised educated in Scotland Co, MO and Alexis, IL, she attended Alexis High School, receiving her GED in 1968.  

Patsy...

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