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Robert Monical

Apr 7th, 1938 - Dec 7th, 2022

Graveside Memorial Ceremony: 11 a.m. Monday, December 19, 2022, at Clay City Cemetery

Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery.

Please note this service is for a week from this coming Monday, on December 19.  

 

        Robert Lee Monical, age 84, of Flora, and formerly of Noble, Illinois, passed away Wednesday morning, December 7, 2022, at Flora Gardens Care Center.

        He was born April 7, 1938, in Flora, the son of Lee and Pearl (Franklin) Monical.  He was united in marriage to Noma Lents on July 27, 1960, in Sailor Springs, and together they shared 50 wedding anniversaries until her death January 22, 2011.

        Robert worked in the oil field.  He was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, doing mechanical work, watching stock car racing and demolition derbies, and spending time with family.

        He is survived by his 3 sons: Kevin Monical (Gwen Brown) of Flora, Dale (Becky) Monical of Flora, and Warren (Tammy) Monical of Waterloo, Alabama; 7 grandchildren: Crystal (Zeb) Lewis of Flora, Matthew Monical (Amanda Hostettler) of Flora, Dustin Monical of Harrisburg, Samantha Monical of Louisville, Kendra Monical of Elkmont, Alabama, Logan Monical of Clay City, and Kalin Monical of West Salem; 2 great-grandchildren: Tanner Roberts and MaKayla Monical; and several nieces and nephews.

        He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; grandson: Schyler Monical; a brother: Billy Monical; and 2 sisters: Bonnie (Dale) Blair and Gina (Tom) Harris.

        A graveside memorial ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 19, 2022, at Clay City Cemetery.  Those attending are asked to arrive directly at the cemetery.  Arrangements are by Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Memorial donations are suggested to any charity of the donor’s choice and will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com

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Rhonda Sullens

December 10th

Every time I went to my Dad at Flora Gardens,I would go see Robert.. He would find a way out to visiting room to sit with us Bobby and Frank sometimes. We had the best talks and the stories they could tell .. I peeped in on him Monday could see the difference. To the families I am very grateful I got to know your Dad and Grandpa, I am so sorry for your loss . He was a great, caring and wonderful friend. I will miss seeing you “ Pops “ Monical.. You were one of a kind … God Bless . R.I.P.

Rita Gaines

December 10th

My thoughts and prayers are with the Monical family. He was the paper man's good friend. HE will be missed.

Tawanna White

December 10th

So very sorry for your loss.. my thoughts and prayers 🙏 are with the family...

Mary Reynolds

December 10th

My condolences to the family.

Della Thomas

December 10th

Rest in peace Bob.... Sympathy to your family. .

Ginny Ashley

December 11th

My prayers are with all the family.

Paul Schneper

December 11th

So Sorry for your loss, always enjoyed visiting every time we ran into each other Prayers for the fanily!!

Angela Tibbs Elliott

December 11th

Sending prayers to the family. 🙏

Troy and Sandy Thomas

December 11th

Dale-Kevin- Warren. So sorry for the loss of your dad. Thinking of you all in the days ahead.

Jodi Schnepper

December 11th

I enjoyed taking care of Bob. He sat up with me sometimes at night and would tell me stories and made me smile a lot. R.I.P. Hugs and prayers for the family.

Brenda Hohlbauch

December 11th

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of his family.

Peggy Shroyer Leigh

December 11th

Thoughts and prayers to you all. Bob was such a kind hearted caring man.

Larry & Mary Jo Patridge

December 13th

Kevin, Dale and family, Sorry to here of your Dads passing. It reminds me of the good time’s we had at the Phillips gas station, years ago. Our prayers go out to your family.

Dale Carpenter

December 14th

So sorry for your loss, Prayers to Family

Lisa Champlin

December 19th

I got to know Bob, while working at Flora Gardens as a night time CNA. He would often not let many help him, but would smile when I came into his room. He would talk to me and, we would sit together often until he fell asleep. May his family know peace and may he RIP.

 

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