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Former Monmouth Mayor, Alderman, Businessman Passes Away
A man who held down the city of Monmouth's top job for over a decade has died.

Pat McManus III passed away at his home on Monday at the age of 59. He leaves behind his wife, Valerie, son Patrick McManus IV of Harvard, Illinois, daughter Amanda Maez of Centennial, Colorado, and numerous other family members.

McManus was appointed First Ward Alderman in Monmouth in 1976, and he was then elected to that post in 1977. McManus was appointed Mayor Pro Tem in 1979 until he was elected in 1981. He was re-elected two other times: in 1985 and 1989.

McManus was also active in business. He opened Maple City Manufacturing and Vending Remanufacturing Incorporated.

Services for Pat McManus III will be Saturday at 10:30 am at Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth. The family will meet with friends Friday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home.
10 02 08 by Newsroom
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