Raymond L. Monson Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Raymond L. Monson of Wilmington, Illinois, born in Gardner, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 94, on November 19, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, John Monson and Mabel Monson (Tuntland); his son Dennis; his wife Helen B. Adkins; his siblings-in-law, Russell Adkins (Lois) and Josephine Lewis (Levi); his granddaughter Heidi Gruetzmacher; and his siblings, Robert, Milton, Virginia Sanders (Dale) and Marjorie Nutt (Robert).
He is survived by : his children, Janice Monson of Wisconsin, David Monson (Pam) of Wilmington, Bruce Monson of Wilmington and Ron Monson (Carol) of Braidwood; his daughter-in-law Linda Monson of Arizona; his grandchildren, Caroline Norrington (Scott) of Diamond, David Monson Jr. of Wilmington, Sharon Monson of Wilmington, Craig Monson (Katie) of Arizona, Donald Monson of Braidwood, Lisa Smith (Nathan) of Pontiac, Matt Gruetzmacher of Braidwood and Gary Johnson of Piper City, Illinois; his sister Shirley Marable (Joe) of Tennessee; his sister-in-law Yvonne Monson of Niles; and his pet Muffin. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Ray's memory to the First United Methodist Church of Wilmington, 401 East Kahler Road, Wilmington, IL 60481.
