Mary A. Miller

Mary A. Miller, age 77, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 8:13 P.M. on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Seminary Manor in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born on November 11, 1939 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Wilbur and Alma (Dollinger) Quick. Mary attended schools in the Cameron area and also attended Monmouth High School. On March 3, 1957, she married William J. Miller and he preceded her in death on April 24, 2017. Mary worked at Community Memorial Hospital in Monmouth for many years as a bookkeeper in the accounting department. She later worked at the Galesburg Clinic until her retirement in 2008. Earlier in her life, she was employed at Happy Joe's and Hirsch's Department Store in Monmouth. Mary was a homemaker while her children where growing up. She enjoyed reading, gardening, going to the casinos, and attending motorcycle races with her family. Mary was a fan of the Chicago Bulls and St. Louis Cardinals. Mary is survived by two daughters; Marilyn and Nancy Miller, both of Portland, OR, two sons; Bill (Shelly) Miller Jr., of Galesburg, IL, and David Miller of Monmouth, IL. One sister, Martha Rodriguez of Cameron, IL is also surviving. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bill, and her sister Grace.

As were Mary's wishes, cremation is being accorded. A memorial service is planned for 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, Illinois. Her family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 A.M. prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Warren County Memorial Park in Monmouth. A memorial fund is being established and will be announced at a later date. For more information, or to leave a condolence, please visit www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com.