Vernon G. "Vern" Brentise

Vernon G. "Vern" Brentise, age 76, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 10:38 AM on Thursday, February, 16, 2017 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Illinois. He was born on July 9, 1940 in Monmouth, Illinois, the son of Vernon D. Long and Edna M. Brentise. Vern was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School. On September 6, 1958, he married Harriet Janet Harris in Monmouth and she is surviving. Vern began employment at Wells Pet Food in Monmouth, where he worked for 14 years. He then worked at Keister's Tire Center in Monmouth and retired from there after a 28 year career. After retirement, he worked as a substitute courier for Midwest Bank in Monmouth. Vern was a longtime member of the Warren County Auxiliary Police for 17 years. He love photography and in his younger years, hunting. Vern also enjoyed pistol target shooting. Vern is survived by his wife Janet of Monmouth, IL, three daughters; Terri (Chet) Hippen of Kirkwood, IL, Jean Crowl of Galesburg, IL, and Toni (Fred) Brown of Monmouth, IL, five grandchildren; Nicole Brentise, Natalie (Jeff) Cole, Justin (Meranda) Crowl, Jamey (Jennifer) Crowl, and Stephanie Brown, seven great-grandchildren, one cousin, Rolland (Jackie) Brentise of Monmouth, IL. There are three half-sisters surviving; Betty Frink of Rock Island, IL, Marge Lubke of French Settlement, LA, and Diana Beall of Blue Springs, MO. Vern is also survived by a special family friend, Kapody Johnson. He is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Rhonda Brentise.

As were Vern's wishes, cremation is being accorded. A Gathering of Family and Friends is planned from the hours of 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth. A memorial fund is being established for the Warren County Auxiliary Police or Western Illinois Animal Rescue. For more information, or to leave a condolence, please visit www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com.