Sara J. Monical, age 82, of Louisville, Illinois, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 30, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

      She was born November 14, 1941, in Richland County, the daughter of Linden K. and Mabel E. (Fisher) Trail.  She was united in marriage to Edgar H. Monical Jr. on March 22, 1969, and together they shared 52 wedding anniversaries until his passing on April 6, 2021. 

      Sara was a graduate of East Richland High School and had later taken classes at Olney Central College and Eastern Illinois University.  She had worked for Weber Medical Clinic and for Dr. Donald Bunnell, and was a member of Daughters of the American Revolution.

      She is survived by her son: Joseph “J.D.” Monical (Amy) of Louisville.

      She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

      There will be no services.  Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with final expenses, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com