Louis Iven Wilson, Jr.
Louis Iven Wilson, Jr., of Quincy, IL, formerly of Monmouth, age 55, passed away in Blessing Hospital on Thursday, August 27, 2026. He was born on April 26, 1971, in Moline, IL, a son of Louis I. and Gail L(Harden) Wilson, Sr., Raised by his loving grandmother Vera Kilpatrick of Monmouth, Il.
Louis graduated from Monmouth High School in 1992. He lived in a group home in Monmouth and was an Achiever at Warren Achievement Center. He then moved to Quincy to a group home Garden Grove Court and was part of Transitions of Western Illinois. He also participated in Special Olympics and won many medals, which he was very proud of. Louis “Loved everyone and everyone loved Louis!” He was very active throughout his life. Louis enjoyed meeting new friends, he never knew what a stranger was and he wanted to be “in the middle of everything”. He enjoyed being outdoors, swimming with his goggles, he loved watching wrestling with John Cena, car racing, football, bowling and baseball. Karaoke was another one of his favorite activities, singing songs by Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash. Towards the end of his life, Louis was an avid Doggy Paddlers fan and got the attention of the players who loved him in return. Louis’s favorite past time was being with his family and friends. Louis could always place a smile on your face.
Louis is survived by his siblings: Charles Clark, Danny Wilson, and Evelyn (Kurt Rossiter); Aunts: Judi Anthony, Karen Cassidy, and Phylis Wilson; Nephews: Brent (Amber) Wilson- Rielle, Jada, Lincoln. Eric (Jennifer) Chewning-Elise and Elliott, and Tyler Fuhrman-Tyvin. Nieces: Tiffany Seaver-Kaiden, Keira, Paige and Thomas Dean. Deanna Rossiter-Destiny and Ivan, and Kelly (Corey) Bell- Gracie. Many cousins and friends also survive.
Louis is preceded in death by his sister-in-law Crystal “Chrissy” Wilson, his parents: Louis Wilson and Gail Mosley, his grandparents: Vera Kilpatrick and Charles Wilson and numerous Uncles, Aunts, Cousins.
Cremation rites have been accorded with no formal services planned. The family will plan a gathering at a later time. The Duker and Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Rest in peace my big lil brother
I love you little buddy. Continue to watch over us all
Dont really know what to say. We all knew that this day would come and Louie would be free and playing that harp and enjoying a nice cup of coffee with Grandma Vera in heaven. The two baseball pictures mean a lot for two reasons! He loved baseball and enjoyed watching Keegan play! I was about Keegans age in this picture and we use to play baseball everyday in the side lot where Louie would play his Harp and watch us play. All of us neighbor kids thought it was a great idea to teach him to play baseball and we worked and worked to get him to hit a baseball. It was one of the greatest days when he hit the baseball. Well Louie, enjoy that cup of coffee that hug from Grandma Vera and sing your heart out and hit a homerun in that golden stadium for me. Until we meet again. Rest easy Little Louie. Love and miss you.
Prayers for my family. Cherish the memories you have of him.
I’m so sorry for your loss. I grew up 2 blocks from Vera and I remember seeing Louis in her front yard playing and waving at everyone driving by. Louis was very lucky to be raised by Vera.
Betsy Montgomery Kreminski
Evie and Kurt sorry for your family loss prayers for you.
Louis it was a pleasure to have known you ❤️😭😭❤️
To Louie’s family, I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Louie, when he was at Warren Achievement and I worked there. When he moved to Garden Grove Court (I work for that company, now), I wondered if he was the same Louie I knew. I was walking through the building and saw him sitting at the table. I greeted him and he remembered me, from Warren Achievement. It’s been 30 years, since I worked there! I was just amazed. Again, I am sorry for your loss. Please know I am praying God covers you with His peace and comfort.
I graduated with Louie and although I haven’t seen him in many years I remember how he was such a happy person and had such a caring heart. I am so sorry for your loss.