Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Monks, Earl Frank July 12, 2020
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Ionia Sentinel Standard-Sat. July 18, 2020

Earl Monks, 67
Earl Frank Monks, 67, of Lyons, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 
2020. He was born Nov. 28, 1952, the son of Freeman and Louise (Hunt) Monks, 
Sr.. Earl enjoyed life to the fullest, always seeking adventure and traveling 
to various places. Being quite the history buff, Earl was a wealth of 
knowledge when it came to past wars, especially, WWII. Earl grew up on a farm 
and was on a tractor from a  young age, thus began his love for the outdoors 
and horseback riding. He was a talented photographer, specializing in nature 
photos and portraits of his grandchildren. He was also a wonderful sketch 
artist, making personalized cards for others for special occasions. Earl 
graduated from Portland High School and went on to Ferris State University to 
study X-ray technology and later Western Michigan University, studying health 
science. Earl was the director of radiology at St. Mary's Hospital before 
retirement. He was a very kind and gentle nature man who was loved by all who 
knew him.

Preceding Earl in death are his parents; daughter, Kari Erbentraut; first 
wife, Colleen Monks; and siblings, Freeman Monks, Jr. and Betty Lou (Lee) 
Smith. Earl is survived by his wife Annette Monks; children, Christopher 
(Kim) Monks and Stephanie (Alex) Brown; son-in-law, Brant Erbentraut; 
grandchildren, Sadie and Sam Monks, Simon and Brandsen Brown, and Alexis and 
Sophie Erbentraut; and step-children, Misia Bruski and Jesse (financee, 
Jessica Sigourney) Howell.

A private memorial service will be held at Lyons-Muir Church followed by 
interment at Keefer-Olmtead cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may 
be made t the Lyons-Muir Church in memory of Earl. Arrangements are entrusted 
to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at 
lehmanfuneralhomes.com

Ionia Shopper's Guide - Sat.July 18, 2020
MONKS
Earl Frank Monks, age 67, of Lyons, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020

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