Whitey Talbott

Leland "Whitey" Talbott, 73, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away at 11:40 p.m. on Friday, December 28, 2007, at the Trinity Park Terrace in Bettendorf, Iowa. He was born on February 6, 1934, in Biggsville, Illinois, to Riley and Leona Talbott. Whitey was raised in the Little York area. He moved to Monmouth in 1958 and married Doris Partington. Whitey was a Corporal serving in the United States Marine Corp first in Camp Pendelton, also in Japan and Hawaii. Whitey was a member of the First Christian Church, The Home Builders Sunday School Class, and a Deacon for many years. For a time he owned and operated his fathers business, Talbott Distributors, which specialized in farm implements. Selling cars for over forty five years gave him the opportunity to make many friends, and his success was attributed to his honesty with the customer. Whitey's career started at Thompson Motors in the 1960's and ended at Cavanaugh Motors in October of 2007. Spring was his favorite season, and he loved spending time doing yard work and gardening. Whitey's biggest enjoyment was spending time with his family and the many countless hours playing with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Doris Talbott of Monmouth, one daughter Lynne Dulin and Gary of Monmouth and one son Mark Talbott and Jeani of Galesburg, Five grandchildren; Madelyn, Riley, and Meredith Dulin, and Connor and Lauren Talbott. One sister Marilyn Talbott of Sacramento, California and one brother Dean Talbott and Bonnie of Cambridge, Illinois. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister; Evelyn Kessinger, and two brothers; Howard Talbott, and Donald Talbott Services:Cremation has been accorded. A memorial service with military honors will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, January 4, 2007, at the First Christian Church in Monmouth. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2007, at Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth, where his family will be present to receive friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the First Christian Church in Monmouth or The Ronald McDonald House. Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth is in charge of the arrangements