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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Frances A (Shunick)  Unger

Frances A (Shunick) Unger

Jun 25, 2022

Frances Aileen (Shunick) Unger, 68, of McHenry, IL, passed away peacefully on June 25th, 2022, with her devoted husband by her side.  She was born February 10, 1954, in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of John David and Martha (Lafferty) Shunick.

Frances graduated from Monmouth High School, Monmouth, IL in 1972 and Bill Hill’s College of Cosmetology,...

Carrie Jo Bell

Carrie Jo Bell

Jun 22, 2022

Carrie J. Bell, 43, of Chillicothe, IL, passed away at 2:32 a.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

She was born on April 6, 1979 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Pamela Jern.  Carrie was raised by her grandparents, Lyle & Doris Brown.   She graduated from Monmouth...

William "Bill" A. Bloomberg

William "Bill" A. Bloomberg

Jun 20, 2022

William A. “Bill” Bloomberg, 90, of West Burlington, IA, passed away at 12:31 pm, Monday, June 20, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

Bill was born August 18, 1931 in Burlington, IA, the son of Paul and Edna (Oliphant) Bloomberg.  He was raised and educated in Burlington, graduating from...

John R. Morris, Jr.

John R. Morris, Jr.

Jun 18, 2022

John R. Morris, Jr., 60, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:58 a.m., Saturday, June 18, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 4, 1962 in Galesburg, IL, the son of John “Dick” and Elizabeth “Betty” Morris.  John was raised in rural Henderson in Knox County, IL, and...

Lester "Gene" E. Lair

Lester "Gene" E. Lair

Jun 13, 2022

Lester E. “Gene” Lair, 89 of Alexis, IL passed away at 7:15 pm, Monday, June 13, 2022 at his home.

Gene was born October 30, 1932 in Alexis, IL, the son of Leland W. and Kathryn B. (Miller) Lair.  He was raised and educated in Little York, IL and attended Little York High...

Leroy "Butch" E. Lathrop

Leroy "Butch" E. Lathrop

Jun 6, 2022

Leroy E. “Butch” Lathrop, 82, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 12:20 pm, Monday, June 6, 2022, at his home.

Butch was born February 26, 1940, in Monmouth, IL the son of Fred and I. Rose (Van Draska) Lathrop.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School.

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Joyce N. (Conn)  Arteaga

Joyce N. (Conn) Arteaga

Jun 6, 2022

Joyce N. Arteaga, 86, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:52 p.m., Monday, June 6, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

She was born on March 10, 1936 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Ivan and Gladys (Crandall) Conn.  Joyce was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School.

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John L. Alexander

John L. Alexander

Jun 5, 2022

John Lester Alexander, 80, of Biggsville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, June 5th, 2022, at 10:40 pm at home, peacefully, with family nearby. John had given up treatments for cancer and heart issues to join hospice and spend more time with family. Less than a week later he was gone.

John was born October...

Morris A Arnold III

Morris A Arnold III

Jun 5, 2022

Morris A. Arnold III, 80, of Roseville, IL passed away at 10:40 pm, Sunday, June 5, 2022, at his home.

Morris was born December 23, 1941, in Cortland, NY, the son of Morris Aden and Dorothy (Monnigan) Arnold II.  He was raised and educated in Pennsylvania and attended Andrews University...

Robert "Bob" A. Boyd, Sr.

Robert "Bob" A. Boyd, Sr.

Jun 4, 2022

Robert A. Boyd Sr,70, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 12:29 pm, Saturday, June 4, 2022 at his home.

Bob was born January 29, 1952 in Monmouth, IL the son of Robert E. and LaRita Lou (Opp) Boyd.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School.

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Emile P. Soucy

Emile P. Soucy

Jun 3, 2022

Emile Soucy, 78, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 9:49 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2022 at the Iowa City VA Medical Center, Iowa City, IA.

He was born on August 16, 1943 in Barre, VT., the son Charles and Armosa (Vachon) Soucy.  He was raised and educated in Vermont.

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Wendell R Nelson

Wendell R Nelson

May 27, 2022

Wendell R. Nelson, 91, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 7:25 am on Friday, May 27, 2022, at his home.

Wendell was born August 31, 1930, in Monmouth, IL to Roy Leon and Mabel (Isaacson) Nelson.  He was raised and educated in Kirkwood, IL, graduating from Kirkwood High School in...

Rose F. (Fiorini)  Fasano

Rose F. (Fiorini) Fasano

May 23, 2022

Rose F. Fasano, 87, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:50 a.m., May 23, 2022 at her home.

She was born on October 14, 1934 in South Williamsport, PA, the daughter of Cesare J. and Anna (DeGregorio) Fiorini.  Rose was raised and educated in Williamsport and graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in...

Dennis L. "Dee" Chandler

Dennis L. "Dee" Chandler

May 22, 2022

Dennis L. “Dee” Chandler, 75, of Berwick, IL passed away at 9:10 pm, Sunday, May 22, 2022, at his home.

Dennis was born May 23, 1946, in Monmouth, Il the son of Loren and Marie (Brownlee) Chandler.  He was raised in Smithshire, IL until he moved to rural Berwick, IL...

Jerald "Jerry" L. Tomlin

Jerald "Jerry" L. Tomlin

May 21, 2022

Jerald “Jerry” L. Tomlin, 80, of Galesburg, IL, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:17 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 21, 1942 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Lawrence R. and Dixie L. (Whitehead) Tomlin.  Jerry was raised and educated...

John N Hennenfent

John N Hennenfent

May 21, 2022

John Nicholas “Big John” Hennenfent, 67, of Roseville, IL passed away peacefully at his family farm, with his daughters by his side on Saturday, May 21, 2022.

John was born April 11, 1955, in Macomb, IL, the son of Nicholas E. and Doris M. (Dakin) Hennenfent.  He was raised and...

Haizlei N. Cox

Haizlei N. Cox

May 17, 2022

Haizlei N. Cox, 1, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 7:24 a.m., May 17, 2022 at Mercy One Medical Center, Clinton, IA.

She was born January 27, 2021 in Springfield, MO, the daughter of Kendra Cox, Oliver (Estefania) Straitiff.  She was living in Clinton, IA.

Surviving Haizlei is her...

James Russell, Jr.

James Russell, Jr.

May 12, 2022

James Russell, Jr., 82, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 11:32 a.m., Thursday, May 12, 2022 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL.

He was born on October 15, 1939 in Quitman, MS, the son of Luke J. and Flaura (Sumrall) Russell.  James was raised and educated in East St. Louis, IL. ...

Verna Jean (Bennett)  Conard

Verna Jean (Bennett) Conard

May 8, 2022

Verna Jean Conard, 93, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:14 am, Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, IL.

Jean was born on March 22, 1929 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter and Earl Harvey and Josephine Ellen (Liggett) Bennett.  She was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School....

Oral "Gene" E. Reyburn

Oral "Gene" E. Reyburn

May 7, 2022

Oral E. “Gene” Reyburn, 93, of Monmouth IL, passed away at 6:23 am, Saturday, May 7, 2022 at his home.

Gene was born December 24, 1928 in Gladstone Township, Henderson County, IL the son of William M. and Merle M. (Kessinger) Reyburn.  He was raised and educated in rural Henderson and Warren Counties....

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