Ila Jean Roseberry, 96, of Monmouth, Illinois, died at 6:01 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2026, at Timber Point Healthcare Center in Camp Point, Illinois.
Ila was born on September 1, 1929, the daughter of Robert Andrew and Elizabeth Mabel (Carlson) Venard. She married Robert Runyon Roseberry on October 23, 1948. He preceded her in death on September 6, 1991.
Ila is survived by one sister, Lorene Bush. Along with her parents and husband, Ila was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Venard and Frank Venard; and a sister, Naomi Binder.
Ila was a very active member of the Lutheran Church in Monmouth. Ila worked as an administrative assistant for Illinois Power for over 40 years. Following retirement, she volunteered for the American Red Cross and traveled extensively to aid those in need. Ila loved her nieces and nephews like they were her own children and always gave them some of the best gifts on birthdays and Christmas! She enjoyed reading romance novels and was very talented at painting landscapes, among many other things. She loved the seasons and holidays and enjoyed decorating for every occasion! Easter was one of her favorites, and she always invited all her family Easter dinner, a tradition they all cherished.
Cremation has been accorded. Memorial graveside services will be 12:00 p.m. Noon, Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Monmouth Cemetery, Monmouth, Illinois. Pastor Jamie Gallagher will officiate. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.
