John Monroe Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Monroe (Clinton, Iowa), who passed away on September 13, 2025, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Monroe to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John E. Monroe and Ida May Monroe of Mary's Catholic High School; and his wife Marilyn McAllister. He is survived by: his children, J. C., John Monroe (Deborah), Mary Jeanne Gerdes (Roger), Brian Monroe, Maura VanderWal (Scott) and Mark Monroe (Nancy); his grandchildren, Sean Gerdes (Alison Ryley), Michael Monroe (Ashley), Ryan Gerdes (Lama), Patrick Gerdes (Kelly), Elizabeth Monroe Weekly, Andrew Monroe (Courtney), Erin Monroe, Rose VanderWal, Molly Monroe (Bjørn), Maggie Monroe and John VanderWal; and his great grandchildren, Zachary, Hunter, Audrey and James.
