Lachele A. Stephenson

Lachele AnnMarie Stephenson, age 16, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at her residence on December 23, 2016 at 12:50pm. She was born on August 2, 2000 in Monmouth; and is the daughter of Mayme and Justin Blue. She was raised in Monmouth, where she attended Monmouth Schools and is currently a Sophomore at Monmouth Roseville High School. Lachele wanted to become either a Certified Nurses Assistant or be certified as a Veterinary, as she loved dogs and small animals.  She loved to listen to music, color posters, and paint her nails.  Lachele is survived by her parents, Mayme and Justin Blue of Monmouth, Illinois.  Her brother, Thomas Stephenson, and her Grandmother, Gloria Stephenson, both of Monmouth, Illinois, and her uncle, Robbie Waldorf of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  She is preceded in her death by her grandfather, Toby Stephenson and step-grandfather, Walter Blue. As were her wishes, cremation has been accorded, and a gathering of her family and friends is planned on Friday, December 30th at 11:00 am at Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, Illinois. Her family plans to be at the funeral home prior and during the hour to receive their friends.  A memorial fund is being established W.I.A.R.