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Obituaries David C Cook
David C. Cook, age 71, of Monmouth, passed away at 12:06 pm on August 27, at OSF St.Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. David was born May 10, 1939 in Seaton, Illinois and is the son of Willard and Winifred Brown Cook. He was raised and educated in Alexis and Keithsburg and graduated from Keithsburg High School. He entered the service and served in the Army in Germany after school. He was married to Carol Lybarger on July 8, 1960 in Decatur, Illinois. David worked twenty-three years at Oscar Meyer. He then purchased and operated a resort in Ashby, Minnesota for a number of years. Most recently he has been a driver for Star Fleet Trucking. David enjoyed fishing, traveling, and spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving him is his wife Carol of Monmouth, daughter Stephanie Madhok (Kunal) of the Twin Cities, Minnesota and son Shawn Cook ( Josalynd) of Columbus, Ohio. There are two grandsons Alex and Chase Cook of New Waterford, Ohio, a sister Marjorie Lincoln (Van) of Jordan, Minnesota and two brothers, Don Cook (Wendy) of Lynnhaven, Florida and Neil Cook (Judy) of Gallatin, Tennessee. Also surviving are numerous family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, and one sister Wuanita Bloomfield.
Services: A funeral service will be on Tuesday August 31, 2010 at Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, at 11:30 am Cremation will then be accorded. His family plans to receive friends at Turnbull Funeral Home for the hour prior to the service, from 10:30 to 11:30 am. A memorial fund is being established for Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness.
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Iris R Hippen
Iris R. Hippen, age 93, of Monmouth, passed away at 8:15 p.m., Saturday, August 28, 2010 at the Roseville Rehab & Health Care in Roseville, Illinois. She was born on August 6, 1917 in Clayton, Illinois, the daughter of Vernon and Mary Parrick Dunbar. Iris attended the rural Clayton school. She married John E. Hippen on January 5, 1935 in Springfield, Illinois, he preceded her in death on January 23, 1978.
Iris first worked as a kitchen cook at Meling's Restaurant in Monmouth, she then worked at Glastex for a time, Iris also worked at the Iowa Army Ammunitions Plant in Middletown, Ia. She then went back to work at Glastex for a short time and retired in 1977. Iris was a farm wife and homemaker. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Monmouth, the Red Hatters, ONO Club, and was one of the last surviving members of the Larchland Ladies Aide Society. She was an avid reader, enjoyed playing cards at Strom Center and with her card clubs.
Surviving Iris are three sons; Carroll Hippen (Margaret) of Roseville, Ill., Larry Hippen (Diane) of Monmouth, Ill., and Chester Hippen (Terri) of Kirkwood, Ill. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, and two sisters Betty Lewis of Monmouth, Ill., and Twila Morgan of Milan, Ill. Her niece Chris Moore (Jeff) of Monmouth, also is surviving.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John, one son Wendell, three brothers and four sisters.
Services: A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 4, 2010 at Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park in Monmouth. Her family will be present at Turnbull Funeral Home on Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 pm to receive friends. A memorial fund has been established for the Strom Center in Monmouth or the First Christian Church in Monmouth.
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Theodore F Mettler
Theodore F. Mettler, age 63, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 10:45 pm on August 26, 2010 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, Illinois. Ted was born on June 14, 1947 in Monmouth and is the son of Theodore F and Estella A Chewning Mettler. He was raised in Monmouth and attended local schools and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1965. Ted entered the Army and served in Viet Nam attaining the rank of E 5. He was married to Estelle Rose Underwood on March 28, 1969 in Monmouth, Illinois. Ted began working at Well's Pet Food in Monmouth where he learned the art of Welding. He then worked for a time at Butler Manufacturing in Galesburg, until entering service. After his return from service he worked for School District 38 as a custodian at Garfield Elementary. Ted's main job began in 1973 with Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad as a welder and grinder. He was a member of the Maintenance of Way and retired from the Panel Plant in June of 2007. He is survived by his wife Rose Mettler of Monmouth, and two children. His daughter Laura (Dirk) Hippen of Monmouth, and son Jeremiah (Aimi) Mettler of Cameron, North Carolina. Nine grandchildren also survive. He has one sister Linda Groves of Monmouth, IL and two brothers Jack L. (Pat) Mettler of New London, Iowa and Jeff A Mettler of Monmouth, IL. Numerous Nieces and Nephews also survive. He is preceded in death by his Parents.
Services: Cremation is being accorded. A memorial service will be on Thursday September 2, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Turnbull Funeral Home. No hours for visitation are being planned by the family.
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