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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Sheila G. (Cole)  Brown

Sheila G. (Cole) Brown

Aug 27, 2020

Sheila G. Cole-Brown, 59, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 1:50 a.m., Thursday, August 27, 2020 at her home.

She was born on May 27, 1961 in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Jerry and Georgia (Eack) Cole.  Sheila was raised and educated in Decatur.  She later attended Carl Sandburg College and earned her...

Robert G Adams

Robert G Adams

Aug 26, 2020

Robert G. “Bob” Adams, 58, of Galesburg, IL, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at his home.

Bob was born May 15, 1962 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Robert E. and Nancy Patricia (Arthur) Adams.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1980....

Jon A. Dauma

Jon A. Dauma

Aug 23, 2020

Jon Dauma, 73, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 9:00 p.m., Sunday August 23, 2020 at Harlingen Medical Center, Harlingen, TX.

He was born on Easter Sunday, April 6, 1947 in Denver, CO, the son of Harley Wayne and Dorothy Verlee (Chambers) Dauma.   Jon was raised and educated in the Monmouth Area.  He...

Betty A (Stull)  Bruns

Betty A (Stull) Bruns

Aug 21, 2020

Betty A. (Stull) Bruns, 83, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 12:50 a.m., Friday, August 21, 2020 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

She was born on June 12, 1937 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Mary (Shunick) Stull. Betty was raised and educated in Alexis, IL graduating from...

Clarence Bishop

Clarence Bishop

Aug 18, 2020

Clarence Bishop, 69, of Monmouth, Il passed away at 4:10 am, Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at his home.

Clarence was born December 17, 1950 in Macomb, IL the son of Herman and Naomi (Foster) Bishop. He was raised and educated in Industry, Il and attended Macomb High School.

Clarence married Patricia Jackson in Galesburg, Il...

Billie A. (Hess)  Ross

Billie A. (Hess) Ross

Aug 15, 2020

Billie A. Ross, 89, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:34 p.m., Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL.

She was born on March 31, 1931 in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Allen and Opal (Anderson) Hess.  Billie was raised and educated in the Berwick and Monmouth area and she...

Retha E (Wilson)  Coates

Retha E (Wilson) Coates

Aug 12, 2020

Retha E. Coates,86, of Cameron, IL died at 11:43 pm, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 in Peoria, IL.

She was born August 30, 1933 in Galesburg, Il the daughter of Charles A. and Ruth Pauline (Mason) Wilson.  She was raised and educated in Galesburg, IL.

Retha marred Dale H. Coates in...

Jacqueline H. (Fye)  Self-Hanley

Jacqueline H. (Fye) Self-Hanley

Aug 10, 2020

Jacqueline H. Self-Hanley, 48, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:07 p.m., Monday, August 10, 2020 at her home.

She was born on February 17, 1972 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Clifford “Tiny” Fye and Linda (Albert) Barker.  Jacqueline lived in Monmouth in her younger years, her family...

Danny Lee Simmons

Danny Lee Simmons

Aug 9, 2020

Danny L. Simmons, 75, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 8:25 am Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his home.

Danny was born February 12, 1945 in Galesburg, IL the son of Harold and Mary Lou (Landon) Simmons. He was raised and educated in Galesburg, attending Galesburg High School.

Danny served...

Raymond E. Vanskike

Raymond E. Vanskike

Aug 8, 2020

Raymond E. Vanskike, 79, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 5:00 am, Saturday, August 8, 2020 at his home.

Raymond was born February 7, 1941 in Labell, MO, the son of Everett Western and Oleda Clair (Newberry) Vanskike.  He was raised and educated in the public Schools in Labell, MO.

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Dean E Hunter

Dean E Hunter

Aug 7, 2020

Dean E. Hunter, 90, of Monmouth, formerly of Galesburg, IL passed away at 9:15 am, Friday, August 7, 2020 at his home.

Dean was born December 1, 1929 in Galesburg, IL the son of Cecil and Eva (Smith) Hunter.  He was raised and educated in Galesburg, graduating from Galesburg High...

James R Sopiarz

James R Sopiarz

Aug 6, 2020

James R, Sopiarz, 20, of Gary IN, and of Lake Warren, Monmouth, Il passed away at 3:22 pm, Thursday, August 6, 2020 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL.

James was born December 30, 1999 in Joliet, IL the son of Matthew James and Jeanne Michele (Montgomery) Sopiarz.  He was raised and educated in Gary, IN...

David G Lantz, Sr.

David G Lantz, Sr.

Aug 4, 2020

David G. Lantz, Sr., 82, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 10:30 pm, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in Monmouth, IL.

He was born August 10, 1937 in Monmouth, IL the son of Earl Warren and Mazie Lillian (Black) Lantz.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High...

Ella J. (Wilson)  Teel Hank

Ella J. (Wilson) Teel Hank

Aug 1, 2020

Ella J. Teel Hank, 79, of Monmouth, IL, passed away 9:27 p.m., Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth IL.

She was born on September 18, 1940 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Charles and Vera (Crawford)Wilson. She was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in...

Alice D (Sullivan)  Patterson

Alice D (Sullivan) Patterson

Aug 1, 2020

Alice D. Patterson, 81, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 3:25 pm, Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

Alice was born September 21, 1938 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Edwin D and Jessie M (Bennett) Sullivan and her “Dad” Leslie Lindburg.   She was raised and educated in Monmouth...

Nancy A (Silvestri)  Bennett

Nancy A (Silvestri) Bennett

Aug 1, 2020

Nancy A. Bennett,72, of Monmouth, IL formerly of Clearwater, FL passed away at 9:37 pm Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

Nancy was born September 17, 1947 in Norwood, MA, the daughter of Joseph and Rose Ann (Zampolli) Silvestri.  She was raised and educated in Norwood, MA.  She earned...

Norma Jean (Rankin)  Olson

Norma Jean (Rankin) Olson

Jul 29, 2020

Norma Jean Olson, 91, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 3:45pm, Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

Norma Jean was born June 9, 1929 at home in Stonghurst, IL, the daughter of   John & Bertha (Morgan) Rankin.  She was raised and educated in rural Stonghurst and started attending school at...

Marjorie Carol (Hiet)  Bower

Marjorie Carol (Hiet) Bower

Jul 21, 2020

Marjorie C. Bower, 83, of Bettendorf, IA, formerly of Roseville, Il. died at 6:25 am, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at her home.

She was born July 15, 1937 in Berwick, IL the daughter of Harlan Ray and Mabel (Icenogle) Hiet. She was raised and educated in Berwick and Warren County.

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Marilyn M. (Hennenfent)  Clute

Marilyn M. (Hennenfent) Clute

Jul 17, 2020

Marilyn M. (Hennenfent) Clute, 88, of Alexis passed away at 11:50 am, Friday, July 17, 2020 at the Kensington in Galesburg, IL.

She was born December 12, 1931 at the family home, rural Alexis, IL, the daughter of Charles “Chick” and Hazel (Simpson) Hennenfent.  She was raised, educated and lived her entire life around...

Herbert "Herb" E. Stinemates

Herbert "Herb" E. Stinemates

Jul 17, 2020

Herbert E. “Herb” Stinemates, 83, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 2:50 a.m., Friday, July 17, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

He was born on October 2, 1936 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Jean R. and Alma (Holton) Stinemates.  Herb was raised and educated in Kirkwood, IL and...