Mary Maxine Reischling Bird

Portrait of Mary Maxine Reischling Bird of Stronghurst

Mary Maxine Reischling Bird, 95, formerly of Monmouth, passed away Jan. 2 at Oak Lane Nursing Home, Stronghurst. Celebration of life planned for later date. Arrangements by Thomas Funeral Home.

Carl T. Damewood

Portrait of Carl T. Damewood of Lebanon, OH

Carl T. Damewood, 91, of Lebanon, OH (formerly of Kirkwood, IL), passed away Dec. 25. Visitation 9:30-11 a.m. Friday at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home; service at 11 a.m.

Sharon Patterson

Portrait of Sharon Patterson of Monmouth

Sharon Patterson, 81, of Monmouth, passed away Dec. 29 at Monmouth Nursing Home. Visitation 9-11 a.m. Saturday at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home; service at 11 a.m.

Russell ‘Rusty’ aka ‘Troll’ W. Parker

Portrait of Russell “Rusty” aka “Troll” W. Parker of Bushnell

Russell “Rusty” aka “Troll” W. Parker, 72, of Bushnell, passed away Dec. 30 at home. Celebration of life 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 at Shepherd’s Gate Church, Macomb. Arrangements by Watson Thomas.

Linda Sue Waldorf

Portrait of Linda Sue Waldorf of Galesburg

Linda Sue Waldorf, 55, of Galesburg, passed away Dec. 2 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center. Private family visitation; cremation accorded. Memorials to the family.

Sereatha A. ‘Ree’ Kelso

Portrait of Sereatha A. “Ree” Kelso of Abingdon

Sereatha A. “Ree” Kelso, 89, of Abingdon, passed away Jan. 1 at home. Visitation 10-11 a.m. Thursday at New Life Baptist Church; service at 11 a.m. Arrangements by Hinchliff-Pearson-West.