OBITUARIES
Local obituaries in Roseville, Avon, and Alexis, Illinois
Roger Leo Singleton
Dec 31, 2022
Roger Leo Singleton, 56, of Anacoco, Louisiana, passed away on December 31, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother Joan Singleton, father Kenneth “Poppy” Singleton, and brother Kenny Singleton. He left behind his wife, Lily Singleton, son CJ (Melissa) Singleton, daughter Cassie (Ryan) Steinkamp, granddaughter, Cameron Steinkamp, daughter, Selene (Dalton) Sirk, grandson Wrangler Sirk, stepson Francis Reyes,...
Eugene L Overcash
Dec 31, 2022
Eugene Lloyd Overcash, 91, of London Mills, IL, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born May 22, 1931 in rural Canton, IL, the son of Lloyd and Mabel (Shumaker) Overcash. He was raised and educated in the Spoon River area and graduated with the first class of Spoon River...
Edward Alan Pepper
Dec 27, 2022
Edward Alan Pepper, 74, of rural Roseville, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 in his home. Alan was born April 16, 1948 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Lawrence and Lena (Kepple) Pepper.
Surviving Alan are his children; Jodi Pepper of Galesburg, IL and Jeff (Amy) Pepper of Roseville; grandchildren, Kali, Noah, Tanner, Lilly and Bella all...
Timothy R Dace
Dec 9, 2022
Timothy Russell Dace, 54, of Roseville, IL, passed away at 6:19 p.m. Friday, December 9, 2022. He was born March 20, 1968 in Macomb, IL, the son of Russell and Mildred (Martin) Dace. He was raised and educated in Colchester, IL, graduating from Colchester High School in 1986. He later obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from...
James Scott Hiett
Dec 6, 2022
James Scott Hiett, 59, of Avon, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. Scott was born November 25, 1963, at Saunders Hospital, in Avon, the son of Calvin Kenneth and Barbara June (Gossage) Hiett. He attended Avon Schools, graduating in 1981.
After high school...
Evelyn L (Mcvey) Neal
Nov 24, 2022
Evelyn L. Neal, 93, of Little York, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Legacy Estates of Monmouth. She was born September 26, 1929 in Smithshire, IL, the daughter of Vurney and Edith (Henderson) McVey. She was raised and educated in the Little York area.
She married Clinton Neal in Little York on March 21, 1947 and...
Victoria A (Schleich) Fitzgibbon
Nov 22, 2022
Victoria Ann Fitzgibbon, 85, died peacefully on November 22, 2022, at her home in Springfield, Illinois.
She is survived by her four children – Matthew (Tom Bridgman) of Hanna City, Illinois; Michael (Noel Laurent) of Rochester, Illinois; Rebecca (Ron) Kiel of Clayton, North Carolina; and Andrew (Jen Snow) of Louisville, Kentucky. Also surviving are seven grandchildren –...
Mary Anne (Phillips) Swenson
Nov 21, 2022
Mary Anne (Phillips) Swenson, 94, of Monmouth, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at Aledo Rehab and Healthcare Center, Aledo, Illinois. She was born January 21, 1928 in rural Little York, the daughter of Everett and Rilla (Ross) Phillips. She was raised and educated in the Little York area.
Survivors include her children, Dwain, Carl, David, Gayle,...
Jean E (Howerter) Allen
Nov 20, 2022
Jean E. Allen, 81, of Prairie City, IL, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022 at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, IL. She was born May 26, 1941 in Harris Township, IL, the daughter of Ross and Anna Louise (Deeder) Howerter.
She married Hollister Douglass and together they had one son, Keith (Jody) Douglass of East Galesburg,...
Betty Barbara (Wilderman) Wiecking
Nov 18, 2022
Betty Barbara Wiecking, 93, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022 at the Roseville Rehabilitation & Health Care. She was born December 17, 1928 in Belleville, IL, the daughter of Floyd & Mabel Wilderman. She married Russell Oscar Wiecking on October 18, 1947. He preceded her in death in 1987. Also preceding her in death; parents Floyd & Mabel Wilderman...
Carol A (Babcock) Becraft
Nov 17, 2022
Carol Ann Becraft, 83, of Roseville, IL. passed away at the Courtyard Estates of Knoxville IL. Thursday November 17, 2022 at 9:00 pm. She was born August 7, 1939 in Harrison County, Indiana. She was the daughter and first child of Edward and Agnes (Davis) Babcock. Carol grew up in Berwick, IL graduating from Roseville High School. She married...
Virginia M Cornell
Nov 17, 2022
Virginia M. Cornell, 94, of Alexis, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, IL. She was born December 19, 1927 in English, Indiana, the daughter of James and Mary (Stroud) Crawford. She graduated from Wellington High School, Iroquois County, Illinois.
She married Robert Earl Cornell on April 21, 1946...
Roger Lee Barron
Nov 16, 2022
Roger Lee Barron, 73, of Monmouth, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, IL. He was born August 26, 1949 in Galesburg, the son of Martin and Shirley (Gillette) Barron. He was raised and educated in Monmouth.
He married Evelyn Payne on December 28, 2001 and she survives.
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Thomas G. Kelly
Nov 16, 2022
Thomas George Kelly, 59, of Roseville Illinois, passed away on November 16, 2022 due to complications from surgery.
Tom was born on March 8, 1963, to George and Lois Kelly in Avon, Illinois. After Tom graduated from Roseville High School in 1981, he went on to study Diesel Mechanics at Parkland College.
After graduation, he...
Dain N Page
Nov 5, 2022
Dain Nathaniel Page was born on May 27, 1987 at St. Mary's Hospital in Galesburg, IL. He attended Monmouth Schools and graduated from Monmouth High School in 2005. Dain enlisted in the National Guard in 2006 and continued on to become a full-time soldier with the United States Army. Dain served a tour in Iraq and this was an...
Franklin L Campbell
Nov 1, 2022
Franklin L. Campbell, 85, of Courtyard Estates of Monmouth, formerly of Alexis, IL, for over 60 years, passed away at 5:10 p.m., Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, IL. Frank was born February 1, 1937 near Kirkwood, IL, the son of Roy and Mabel (Hickok) Campbell. He graduated from Little York High School...
Joshua Allard
Oct 30, 2022
Joshua Allard, 21, of Canton, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022 at 2:57 p.m. in the Renaissance Care Center, Canton. He was born July 12, 2001 in Canton, the son of Ronald Allard, Jr. and Teresa Allard. Joshua graduated from Havana High School.
Surviving Joshua are his brothers, Keith Lawson of Astoria, IL, Aaron Lawson of...
Kenneth E Baker
Oct 29, 2022
Kenneth E. Baker, 58, of London Mills, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 at his home. Kenny was born June 4, 1964 in Canton, IL, the son of David and Elaine (Rice) Baker. He was raised and educated in London Mills graduating from Spoon River Valley High School. He later attended Carl Sandburg College.
He married Julie...
Mary Janet (Patterson) Allen
Oct 20, 2022
Mary Janet (Patterson) Allen passed away peacefully on October 20, 2022 in Danville, CA. Jan was born July 29, 1937 in Monmouth, IL to Kenneth “Pat” & Mary Patterson and was raised as an only child in Alexis, IL. She graduated from Alexis High School in 1955 and even though life took her far from Alexis, she remained incredibly...
Marilyn (Francisco) Melhouse
Oct 20, 2022
Marilyn Melhouse, 79, of Farmington, IL, formerly of Avon, IL, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, October 20, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. She was born November 16, 1942 in Farmington, the daughter of Matthew and Louise Francisco. She was raised and educated in Farmington, graduating from Farmington High School in 1960.
She graduated...
Sarah J. Moore
Owner/Funeral Director/Embalmer
Sarah is a native of the Abingdon and Avon/St. Augustine area. She graduated from Avon High School in 2006 and attended Carl Sandburg College. She received her degree in Mortuary Science in 2013 and began her apprenticeship and funeral directing career with Duker and Haugh Funeral Home in Quincy, IL. In 2015 she moved back to the Abingdon area and worked for Galesburg Cottage Hospital's Pathology Department. In 2019 she went back to the funeral industry with McGuire & Davies Funeral Home in Monmouth, IL. In 2022 the opportunity for ownership presented itself and she and her husband Michael became partners in this new venture. In November of 2022 they officially took over Wise Family Funeral Home in Roseville, Avon, and Alexis. Sarah resides in rural Monmouth with her husband; 3 children, Sawyer, Logan, and Lyla; 2 dogs, Lucy and Riley, and a flock of chickens. She is a member of Roseville Chapter N P.E.O, the First United Methodist Church of Monmouth and when time allows, she enjoys the outdoors; fishing, camping, swimming, etc, and attending various school and sporting events for her children.
Michael G. Moore
Co-Owner/Funeral Assistant
Michael is a native of Roseville, IL. He graduated from Monmouth/Roseville High School in 2007 and later received his Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture from Illinois State University. He farms in rural Roseville with his parents. He is also a crop specialist with Country Companies and a proud co-owner of Moore Memorial Homes with his wife, Sarah.