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Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Joseph M. Hargis

Joseph M. Hargis

Feb 22, 2024

Joseph M. Hargis, 53, of Davenport, IA, passed away at 1:35 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.  

He was born on December 8, 1970, in Gary, IN, the son of Thomas E. and Stephanie B. (York) Hargis.   Joe was raised and educated in the Chicagoland area.  He graduated from York High School in...

Martha M. Cook

Martha M. Cook

Feb 22, 2024

Martha M. Cook, 95, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:35 am, Thursday, February 22, 2024 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL.

Martha was born on September 18, 1928 in Hale Township, Warren County, IL, the daughter of George Harold and Leona (Skidmore) Earp. She was raised and educated in Warren County in the Eleanor area and graduated from...

Michael R. Thompson

Michael R. Thompson

Feb 21, 2024

Michael R. Thompson, 47, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 1:40 a.m., Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, IL.   

He was born on February 21, 1977 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Richard C. and Patricia (Chewning) Thompson.   Michael was raised and educated in rural Monmouth and attended Union School and later...

William "Bill" E. Inman

William "Bill" E. Inman

Feb 19, 2024

William “Bill” E. Inman, 60, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:35 a.m., Monday, February 19, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.   

He was born on March 1, 1963 in Monmouth, IL, the first-born son to Robert and Ruby (Taylor) Inman.   Bill was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1981.   

After...

William L. Frakes, Sr.

William L. Frakes, Sr.

Feb 16, 2024

William L. Frakes, Sr. 53, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth. 

Bill was born October 5, 1970 in Macomb, IL, the son of David L. and Martha (Bloyd) Frakes.  He was raised and educated in Roseville, graduating from Roseville High School with the Class of 1988. 

Bill married Stephanie Ward in...

William "Bill" D. Simkins

William "Bill" D. Simkins

Feb 16, 2024

William D. “Bill” Simkins “Wild One”, 82 of North Henderson, IL, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, in Illinois City, Illinois.  

Bill was born November 8, 1941 in Rock Island, IL, the son of Robert D. and Lois Lorraine (Warder) Simkins.  He was raised and educated in Alexis, graduating from Alexis High School with the class of 1960.  

Bill...

Robert "Bob" A. Gittings

Robert "Bob" A. Gittings

Feb 15, 2024

Robert A. Gittings, 92, of Little York, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at the Allure of Knox County, Galesburg, IL. 

Bob was born February 23, 1931 in Lomax, IL the son of Cecil Robert and Dorothy Mabel (Dowell) Gittings.   He was raised and educated in Lomax and Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School. 

Bob served with the United...

Gary J. Bishop

Gary J. Bishop

Feb 11, 2024

Gary J. Bishop, 76, of Wildwood, MO, formerly of Monmouth, IL passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, in Wildwood, MO. 

Gary was born October 6, 1947 in Monmouth, the son of William Trevor and Lois Edna (Nicolaides) Bishop.   He was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School. 

Gary served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War. 

Gary...

Terry G. Shinberger

Terry G. Shinberger

Feb 10, 2024

Terry G. Shinberger, 73, of Oquawka, IL, passed away at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, February 10, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.   

He was born on February 18, 1950 in Macomb, IL, the son of Joseph Shinberger, Sr. and Bettie Lee (Huss) Shinberger.  Terry was raised and educated in Ipava, Standard, Oquawka, and Biggsville.  He graduated from Union High...

Carl W. Fye

Carl W. Fye

Feb 10, 2024

Carl W. Fye, 73, of LaHarpe, IL passed away at 11:30 pm, Saturday, February 10, 2023 at the home of his brother in Olena, IL.  

Carl was born June 19, 1950 in Burlington, IA, the son of Samuel and Frances (McGraw) Fye.  He was raised and educated in Oquawka, IL. 

Carl married Linda Nees in Monmouth, IL on June 29, 1972...

Ryan E. Johnson

Ryan E. Johnson

Feb 8, 2024

Ryan E. Johnson, 46, of Des Moines, IA, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:28 p.m., Thursday, February 8, 2024 at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, Des Moines, IA. 

He was born on December 13, 1977 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Ronald Johnson and Laurie Noel.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth. 

Ryan was currently working for Bertini Tile...

Julian C. Bruening

Julian C. Bruening

Feb 5, 2024

Julian C. Bruening, 87, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 2:45 am on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Allure of Lake Storey in Galesburg, IL. 

Julian was born on May 29, 1936, in Dubuque, IA, the son of Clarence C.E. and Alice G. (Grosz) Bruening. He was raised and educated in Rockford, IL. He received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana Wesleyan University and...

Lois E. Syrkel

Lois E. Syrkel

Feb 3, 2024

Lois E. Syrkel, 90, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:17 a.m., Saturday, February 3, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Monmouth.  

 

She was born on January 24, 1934 in Millersburg Township, Mercer County, IL, the daughter of George H. and Vera (Temple) Newton.  Lois was raised and educated in Mercer County.  

 

Lois married Donald L. Hume on July 11,...

Gary L. Burkett, Sr.

Gary L. Burkett, Sr.

Feb 1, 2024

Gary L. Burkett, Sr., 78, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:45 a.m., Thursday, February 1, 2024 at his home. 

 

He was born on May 15, 1945 in Rock Island, IL the son of Charles and Dorothy (Belt) Burkett.  He was raised and educated in Rock Island. 

 

Gary married Sandra G. Nickols on March 12, 1976 at the First Christian Church of...

Robert E. "Gene" Wall, Sr.

Robert E. "Gene" Wall, Sr.

Jan 29, 2024

Robert E. “Gene” Wall, Sr.,78, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 2:28 pm, Monday, January 29, 2024 at the Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg, IL. 

Gene was born April 21, 1945 in Macomb, IL the son of Alvin and Sadie (Hoover) Wall.  He was raised and educated in the Webster and Fountain Green areas in Hancock County, IL. 

Gene served 8 years...

Evan Edward Miller

Evan Edward Miller

Jan 20, 2024

Evan E. Miller, infant son, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 2:10 p.m., Saturday, January 20, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.   

He was born on December 18, 2023 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Eddie Miller & Nadeige Malubuni.  

Surviving Evan is his parents, Eddie Miller & Nadeige Malubuni both of Monmouth, IL; one brother, Ethan...

Marsha M. (Gulick)  Avery

Marsha M. (Gulick) Avery

Jan 14, 2024

  Marsha M. Avery,90, of Kirkwood, IL passed away at 3:33 pm, Sunday, January 14, 2024, at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL.  

  She was born October 20, 1933, in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Marion Milo and Snoda Coursey (Bence) Gulick. She was raised and educated in Burlington and later Kirkwood, attending Kirkwood High School.  

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William "Bill" L. Reichow

William "Bill" L. Reichow

Jan 7, 2024

William “Bill” Lawrence Reichow, 94, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at the Monmouth Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on May 19, 1929, in Northfield, Minnesota to Lawrence and Dorothy (Boyd) Reichow. He was raised in Decorah, Iowa, then attended the University of...

George E. Gillen

George E. Gillen

Jan 6, 2024

George E. Gillen, 90, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 8:44 am on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at his home.

George was born April 28, 1933, in Hale Township, Warren County, Monmouth, IL, the son of Edward T. and Kathryn E. (Gavin) Gillen.  He was raised and educated in Warren County, attending Hale Center Grade School and...

Kirk E. Moulden

Kirk E. Moulden

Jan 6, 2024

Kirk E. Moulden, 62, of Gerlaw, IL, passed away at 9:20 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024, at his home.

He was born on September 17, 1961, in Monmouth, IL the son of Donald E. “Gene” and Marlene (Johnson) Moulden.  Kirk was raised and educated in Warren County, graduating from Warren High School in...

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