Obituaries

Nov 21, 2018

Christopher C. Sage, 25, of Morton, IL, formerly of Monmouth, passed away at 3:58 p.m., Wednesday, November 21, 2018.

He was born on September 8, 1993 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Darrell Dean and Lisa Marie (Ross) Sage.  Christopher was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from...

Nov 20, 2018

Martha Frances Olin, 88, of rural Alexis, IL, passed away at 10:45 pm, Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.

She was born December 6, 1929 in Kewanee, IL, the daughter of Arthur William “AW” and Clona Gail (Washburn) Boley.  Martha was raised and educated...

Nov 7, 2018

Codie M. Black, 20, of Galesburg, IL, passed away at 2:53 a.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2018 in Urbana, IL.

He was born on November 16, 1997 in St. Louis, MO, the son of Todd K. and Jori K. (Podrasky) Black.  Codie was raised and educated in Galesburg and graduated...

Nov 6, 2018

Mary L. Dauma, 70, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 8:30 am, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in San Benito, TX.

She was born December 2, 1947 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Granite City, IL, the daughter of Gail E. and Mary Jane (Schnefke) Phelps.  She graduated from Granite City...

Nov 6, 2018

A. Leroy Lantz, 82, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 1:47 pm, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth. IL

He was born July 7, 1936 in Brooklyn, IL, the son of Vernon K. and Verna (Diamond) Lantz.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth,...

Nov 3, 2018

Bruce W. Skees, 69, of Monmouth, passed away at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, November 3, 2018 at his home.

He was born on January 1, 1949 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Bruce W. and Verla M. (Sharp) Skees.  Bruce was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth...

Oct 31, 2018

Mary F. Millar, 95, of Rozetta, IL, passed away at 7:33 a.m., Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Genesis Senior Living, Aledo, IL.

She was born July 27, 1923 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Andrew and Laura (Neilsen) Bertelsen.  Mary was raised and educated in Little York and graduated from Little York High...

Oct 26, 2018

Ethel Boostrom’s heavenly home was prepared for her and she went to meet her Heavenly Father on 26 October, 2018.

Waiting for her there were her husband, Dayton Boostrom, who passed away August 28, 2000.  Also waiting for her were her parents, Roe and Edith Burrill, and her sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and...

Oct 26, 2018

Michael L. Ross, 58, of Joy, IL, passed away at 3:14 a.m., Friday, October 26, 2018 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA.

He was born on September 19, 1960 in Avon, IL, the son of Edgar L. and Grace (Griffitts) Ross.  Michael was raised and educated in...

Oct 19, 2018

Dorothy M. Thomas, 88, of Monmouth, IL, formerly of Alexis, IL, passed away at 1:49 pm, Friday, October 19, 2018 at her home.

She was born May 4, 1930 in Ft. Madison, IA, the daughter of Ivo and Virginia (Thannert) Hughes.  Dorothy was raised and educated in Warren and Mercer Counties.

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Oct 11, 2018

Michelle A. Hines, 61, of Prairie City, IL, formerly of Macomb, IL, passed away at 5:54 pm, Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Prairie City Rehab and Health Care Center.

Shelly was born January 7, 1957 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of William Ross and Patricia Ann (Egnor) Hines.

She was...

Oct 10, 2018

Frank “Phil” Kuhnkey, 88, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 6:20 am , Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Courtyard Estate in Monmouth. IL.

He was born September 2, 1930 in rural Monmouth, IL the son of Frank Phillip and Kathryn E. (Conard) Kuhnkey.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High...