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David Dean Wolbers

David Dean Wolbers

May 9, 2020

David Dean Wolbers, 48, of Monmouth, IL passed away suddenly at 3:50 pm Saturday, May 9, 2020 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth.

He was born December 4, 1971 in Burlington, IA the son of Dean C. and Carol L. (Reiter) Wolbers.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth...

Roger M. Bailey

Roger M. Bailey

May 7, 2020

Roger M. Bailey, 76, of Galesburg, IL formerly of Alexis, IL passed away at 6:30 am, Thursday, May 7, 2020 at the Aperion Care Center, Galesburg, IL.

Roger was born September 17, 1943 in Monmouth, IL the son of Howard and Mary (Laughead) Bailey.  He was raised and educated in Alexis, IL attending Alexis...

Steven Allen Larimer

Steven Allen Larimer

Apr 29, 2020

Steven Allen Larimer, 64, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 5:01 am, Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at his home.

Steve was born September 15, 1955 in Monmouth, IL the son of Charles K. “Chuck” and Alta LaJune (Earp) Larimer.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth attending Monmouth High School.

Steve...

Elizabeth M. Terpening Orterry

Elizabeth M. Terpening Orterry

Apr 26, 2020

Elizabeth M. “Betty” Terpening Orterry, 99, of Lake Warren-Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:55 a.m., Sunday, April 26, 2020 at Aperion Care Galesburg North, Galesburg, IL.

She was born on July 12, 1920 in Mammoth Cave, KY, the daughter of Orba and Mary (Brooks) Esters, the oldest of eight children.  The...

Glenndolyn "Lyn" J (Bruch)  Hardesty

Glenndolyn "Lyn" J (Bruch) Hardesty

Apr 26, 2020

Glenndolyn J. “Lyn” Hardesty, 77, of Monmouth, Il went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2020  at 9:50 pm at Unity Point Health Methodist Hospital, Peoria, IL.

Lyn was born at the old Monmouth Hospital on April 8, 1943 the daughter of Glenn and Norma Jean (Young) Bruch.  She was...

Tony Brice Brownlee

Tony Brice Brownlee

Apr 23, 2020

Tony B. Brownlee, 63, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 2:10 a.m., Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his home.

He was born on September 28, 1956 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Brice and Nellie (Sickles) Brownlee.  He was raised and educated in Warren County, attending Yorkwood High School, Kirkwood, IL.

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Helen Jane (Nelson)  Nicol

Helen Jane (Nelson) Nicol

Apr 23, 2020

Helen Jane Nicol, 98, of Little York, IL passed away at 9:15 am, Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the Heartland Health Care Center, Galesburg.

She was born January 22, 1922 in Cameron, IL the daughter of Harold Sr. and Mary Jane (McKelvey) Nelson. She was raised and educated in Cameron and graduated from...

Gale L. Mahnesmith

Gale L. Mahnesmith

Apr 21, 2020

Gale L. Mahnesmith, 71, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:35 am, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at his home.

He was born on December 2, 1948 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Raymond L. and Mildred L. (Willison) Mahnesmith.  Gale served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

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Thomas W. Edwards

Thomas W. Edwards

Apr 21, 2020

Thomas W. Edwards, 80, of Galesburg, IL, passed away at 5:57 a.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at his home.

He was born on April 8, 1940 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Vernon D. and Esther M. (Pittman) Edwards.  Tom was raised and educated in Alexis, IL and graduated from Alexis High School...

Harold W. Myler, Sr.

Harold W. Myler, Sr.

Apr 20, 2020

Harold W. Myler, Sr., 90, of Galesburg, IL, passed away at 7:03 a.m., Monday, April 20, 2020 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

He was born on July 10, 1929 in Indianola, IA, the son of Will and Nannie (Swartz) Myler.  Harold was raised and educated in Galesburg, IL and graduated from Galesburg High...

Jerry Lee Kage

Jerry Lee Kage

Apr 17, 2020

Jerry L. Kage, 73, of Carman, IL passed away at 1:00 am, Friday, April 17, 2020 at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa.

Jerry was born June 11, 1946 in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Walter and Edna (Morehead) Kage.  He was raised and educated in Oquawka,...

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Duncan)  McBride

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Duncan) McBride

Apr 12, 2020

Mary Elizabeth (Betty) McBride of Monmouth, IL entered Heaven’s gates on April 12, 2020 with a smile on her face and peace in her heart.  After a brave battle with cancer she passed away at home surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born in Biggsville, Illinois to Jane (Adair) and Philip Duncan on February 5, 1934....

Gary W. Newton

Gary W. Newton

Apr 10, 2020

Gary W. Newton, 64, of Gladstone, IL, passed away at 10:22 p.m., Friday, April 10, 2020 at his home.

He was born on July 14th, 1955 in Aledo, IL, the son of Herald William and Barbara Ann (Bedford) Newton. He was raised in Bald Bluff, IL and attended school in...

Mary L (Earp)  Bushong

Mary L (Earp) Bushong

Apr 9, 2020

Mary L. Bushong, 89, of Monmouth, Il, passed away at 10:21 am, Thursday, April 9, 2020 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth IL.

She was born Feb. 16, 1931 in Eleanor, IL the daughter of George Harold and Leona (Skidmore) Earp.  She was raised and educated in the Little York,...

Connie Sue (Whitmore)  Spiker

Connie Sue (Whitmore) Spiker

Apr 8, 2020

Connie Sue Spiker, 65, of Oquawka, IL, passed away at 4:15a.m., Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at her home.

She was born on October 16, 1954 in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Richard and Evelyn (Bauer) Whitmore.  She was raised and educated in Henderson County, IL.

Connie married John L....

William "Bill" Mettler

William "Bill" Mettler

Apr 5, 2020

William “Bill” Mettler, 68, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:25 p.m., Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his home.

Bill was born April 10, 1951 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Billy Lee and Betty Lou (Shawler) Mettler.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1969.  He...

Diane L. (Reith)  Neal

Diane L. (Reith) Neal

Apr 1, 2020

Diane L. Neal, 79, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 1:49 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, IL.

She was born on May 20, 1940 in Canton, IL, the daughter of Clinton and Norma (Dahl) Reith.  Diane was raised and educated in Canton, IL till her...

Francis "Frank" J. Thompson

Francis "Frank" J. Thompson

Mar 31, 2020

Francis J. “Frank” Thompson, 67, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:37 pm, Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the Aledo Health and Rehabilitation Center, Aledo, IL.  Frank was a very kind, free spirited person. He touched many people's lives and enriched his family, friends, and community in his lifetime.

Francis “Frank” Joseph Thompson...

Darlene M. (Myers)  Barman

Darlene M. (Myers) Barman

Mar 31, 2020

Darlene M. Barman, 85, of Little York, IL passed away at 2:05 am, March 31, 2020 at her home with her daughters by her side.

She was born January 22, 1935 in Dahinda, IL, the daughter of Roy and Ava (Gardner) Myers.  She was raised and educated in the Knoxville, area, graduating from...

Melissa "Missy" A. (Dutton)  Bennett

Melissa "Missy" A. (Dutton) Bennett

Mar 28, 2020

Melissa A. “Missy” Bennett, 51, of Rozetta Township, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

Missy was born November 13, 1968 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of David A. Dutton and Linda...