Josephine M. “Josie” Buckley, 92, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth.Josie was born on April 12, 1932, in Macomb, IL the daughter of Anthony and Teresa (Hagan) McCleary. She was raised on the family farm near Raritan, attending Barry Elementary School and later graduating from Media Weaver Academy, Media, IL Josie married Robert W. Buckley at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Monmouth, on September 14, 1957, and he passed away on September 8, 1994.Upon moving to Monmouth, Josie worked as a Secretary at the Monmouth Fruit Company, Bowman Shoe Company, Warren County YMCA and later she was the office manager first at Spoon River Mental Health and later Bridgeway, Inc. before retiring in 2010 after 28 years.Josie was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Alter and Rosary Society. She was also a member of the Monmouth American Legion Post #136 Auxiliary and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. She loved spendi

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