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Visitation:
Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Holy Family Catholic
Church in Lincoln 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Service:
Mass at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church
Funeral home: Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral
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Obituary
Monty Norman Elliott, 92, of
Lincoln, IL passed away peacefully on November 1,
2023 surrounded by loved ones.
He was born to the late Guy and Lenore Elliott,
October 12, 1931 in Macomb, IL, and grew up in the
nearby small town of Bardolph. After high school he
joined the Air Force and was stationed at Carswell
Air Force Base, Ft Worth, TX. During that time he
met his future wife, Emma, at a YMCA dance in Dallas
and they were married April 11, 1953. A few years
after their marriage they relocated to Bushnell, IL
so Monty could join his father in the painting and
decoratingbusiness. In 1970, he and his family moved
to Lincoln, IL where Monty took a position at Lehn &
Fink until his retirement in 1994.
Monty is survived by his four daughters: Joyce
(Matt) Madigan of Charleston, IL; Mary Jane (Rick)
Sheley of Lincoln, IL; Carolyn (Bill) Brooks of
Clark, MO; and Laura Elliott of Lincoln, IL. He is
survived by four grandchildren: Amanda (Nathan)
Steffen of Champaign, IL; Betsy (Chris) Meyer of
Bloomington, IL; Christopher (Andrea) Sheley of
Lincoln, IL; and Ryan Brooks of Wellington, CO; and
nine great-grandchildren. Monty was preceded in
death by his parents, his brother, James Elliott,
and his wife, Emma. |
Monty loved his family dearly and all
the gatherings with his children. His last year was
spent at TimberCreek Village Assisted Living in
Lincoln, IL. Although he greatly missed his home,
his humor and kindness were enjoyed by those who
tended to his needs. He and his family greatly
appreciated the kind and loving care provided by the
staff of both, Timber Creek and Gentiva Hospice.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November
11, 2023 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lincoln,
IL. Visitation will be at 9:00 a.m. followed by a
Mass at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Joseph Dondanville. The
burial service will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic
Cemetery in Lincoln, IL. In lieu of flowers, gifts
may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or
Carroll Catholic School, mailed in care of Holland
Barry & Bennett, 620 Pulaski St, Lincoln, IL 62656.
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