Eugene “Gene” O. Raes, 82, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. Gene was born July 30, 1941, in Orion, Il the son of Oscar O. and Margurite (Vanholderback) Raes. He was raised and educated in Little York, IL, graduating from Little York High School in 1960. Gene married Patricia McGeehon in 1961. He later Judy McVey on August 2, 1983, in Monmouth and she survives.  Following his graduation from high school Gene helped his father farm near Little York. He later was truck driver for Munson Trucking for several years before working at Agar/Wilson Foods in Monmouth for 16 years. He returned to Munson Trucking, driving for 9 years before retiring in 1995. Gene was an outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, going on the river and gardening. He enjoyed the many activities with his family, children and grandchildren. Gene was also very active at the Strom Center. Survivors include his wife, Judy Raes of Monmouth; his children, La

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