In Memory Of

Born: 6/29/1948
Passed: 3/8/2021
Home Towns: Chula Vista &Temecula, California

In Loving Memory of Monty Montez, who was a 30 year Navy Veteran, successfully achieving every enlisted rank from Seaman Recruit to Master Chief Petty Officer. He accepted appointment as Chief Warrant Officer in 1985 and retired in 1995 with the rank of Chief Warrant Officer (W-4). He served in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars and after retiring he worked as an Engineering Analyst/Consultant for Space and Naval Warfare (SPAWAR) for 15 years and finally retired from Northrop Grumman in January of 2010. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Lou, his Son Scott, his ex Daughter-in-Law Vickey and 3 Grandsons Declan, Wyatt and Jacob. Monty had a great respect for Marines and was a loyal supporter of the Wounded Marine Fund. He will be missed by a multitude of friends. Rest in Peace my friend!

Sponsored By: The Wounded Marine Fund, Tweed Fox and Johnny & Geraldine Guarnes

Born: 4/1/34
Passed: 4/12/20
Home Town: Decatur, IL

In loving memory of Earl Bryant Anderson who served his country in the US Marine Corps 1958-1962. Then followed by a long service to humanity as a loving Husband, Father, Uncle, Friend and businessman. Passed April 12, 2020 with family at his side. May he rest in peace.

Sponsored By:  Candace Furgeson, Anna & Bob Furgeson, Bruce Griffin, Maxlider Brothers, Jacob Davis, City of Minonk, Vicky Stafford, Tina Mote, Julie Brown, Logan Bresnahan, Diann Major, Greg Donovan, Linda Mouser, Flanagan State Bank, Curt Oyer, Gary and Kaye Gwin, Judy Ploense, James and Belinda High, Heinold Banwart, Ltd., Cassandra Anderson, Suzanne Anderson, Cassandra Anderson, Park-Stoutamoyer & Associates, Inc., Linda Mouser, Linda & Leonard Kraudel

Sponsored By: Robin Greindl, Tamara O’Donnell, Michael Rowley, John Greindl, Hans & Jenn Greindl, Reilly & David Figenscher, Tierney & Kane Bristol

3rd Amtrac BN.
“A” CO. 1st PLT
1st Marine Division
Vietnam-Mar.’67-Nov.’68

Rick served proudly in the United States Marine Corps and was a Vietnam Veteran. Rick was admired and respected for his leadership and fearlessness in combat. He was awarded the PURPLE HEART for wounds received in action on September 14, 1967 in Vietnam, presented to him by Major General Donn J. Robertson USMC. He was also awarded other medals, decorations and commendations. The Marines Corps brotherhood was evident as Rick continued his close bonds of friendship made during his time in the USMC.