Monique Speer

Age 84 of Odell, Illinois and formerly of Blue Grass, Iowa passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2024 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, Illinois.

Born May 26, 1940 in Baie-des-Sables, Quebec, Canada, Monique was one of nine born to Antoine and Lucienne (Ouellet) Thibeault. Raised and educated in  La Matanie Regional County south of the St. Lawrence River it is here that Monique spent her formative years and completed her primary and secondary education.

Monique's journey brought her to the United States, where she met the love of her life, Edward James Speer, III, in Davenport, Iowa. They were joined in matrimony on June 29, 1968. The couple first made their home in Davenport, later moving to Blue Grass, Iowa, and eventually settling in Odell, Illinois, following Ed's job transfer.

In 2000, Monique proudly gained her United States citizenship, earning dual citizenship with the U.S. and Canada. She embraced her new country with pride while cherishing her Canadian roots. In addition to being dedicated to the home and finding joy in working in her yard, Monique will most be remembered as a devoted wife.

Survivors include her loving husband, Edward; siblings: Carmelle (Jean-Marie) Livisque, Rolande (Yvon) Ouellet, Nicole Poirier, Jean-Guy Thibeault, Denis (Ramone) Thibeault and Lucien Thibeault; one sister-in-law, Margaret (Dana) Curtin and many nieces and nephews.

Monique was preceded in death by her parents, and two siblings: Jeanine Thibeault and Gaston Thibeault.

Family and friends are invited to join together on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Baskerville Funeral Home, 700 East Kahler Road in Wilmington from 10:30 a.m. until time of funeral service 11:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois at 1:00 p.m.

Those wishing to attend the services virtually are welcome to join the live stream available through Monique’s memorial page beginning at 11:30 a.m. It will also be available on-demand following the service.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Monique’s memory to a charity of the donor’s choosing.

A sincere thank you is extended to Dr. Sriratana and all the caring professionals at Mid-Illinois Hematology and Oncology Associates for their care given to Monique in the past months.

Family and friends are encouraged to log onto www.BaskervilleFuneral.com to sign the guest book, upload photographs and share Monique’s memorial page online through social media.

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Homes. (815-476-2181)