Derl L. Monken, age 82 of Highland, IL, died Friday, October 24, 2014, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. He was born August 25, 1932, in Highland, IL, the son of Lester Louis and Mathilda (nee Donnelly) Monken. On November 29, 1958, he married Rosemary M. Dickhaut who survives. He was a member of Teamsters Local 525-Highland, Trenton VFW Post #7983. Derl was born at Highland, and attended Highland Schools. He served with the US Army from 1952-1954. He worked in the oil fields is South Central IL, and later operated a tavern in Summerfield. In 1957 he started working at Highland Machine and Screw. He worked for almost 40 years, before retiring in 1996, as a painter. He enjoyed gardening, mowing grass, playing cards, word-find puzzles, and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include : Wife – Rose M. Monken nee Dickhaut, Highland, IL Daughter – Tyann J. (Larry) Warnecke, Highland, IL Grandchild – Amanda J. “Mandie” Schmitt, Troy, IL Grandchild – Emily E. Warnecke, Highland, IL Grandchild – Michael L. Warnecke, Highland, IL Sister – Shirley A. Trame, Highland, IL He was preceded in death by: Father – Lester Louis Monken died 1/17/1989 Mother – Mathilda —- Monken nee Donnelly died 01/14/1969 Daughter – Theresa R. Kanter died10/7/1979 at age 20 Son In-law – Robert W. Kantner died 10/7/1979 at age 21 Step Mother – Nina Pohl Monken nee Zimmerman Brother – Darwin C. “Darts” Monken died 6/10/2013 Sister – Phyllis Pearl Brooks died 4/14/2014 Brother – Don L. Monken died 8/14/1967 Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, Illinois. Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, October 30, 2014, at K.C. Hall in Highland, IL. Private interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Charity of the Donor’s Choice or To The Family.
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