Clarence Emanuel Deisinger, Jr. Obituary

Longtime Midwest Plastics supervisor dies at 76 in Monmouth, IL

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

Clarence Emanuel Deisinger, Jr., a 76-year-old resident of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on February 11, 2026 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth. Deisinger worked at Midwest Plastics in Galesburg for 34 years, retiring as a supervisor in 2020. He is survived by his second wife Mary, two daughters, five stepsons, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Why it matters

Deisinger's obituary highlights the life of a long-time manufacturing worker in the Midwest who enjoyed outdoor hobbies like camping, hunting, and fishing in his retirement. His story reflects the experiences of many blue-collar workers in small-town America.

The details

Clarence Emanuel Deisinger, Jr. was born on September 1, 1949 in Monmouth, the son of Ruby Margaret (Hayes) and Clarence Emanuel Deisinger, SR. He married Barbara J. Clark in 1974, but she preceded him in death in 2013. Deisinger later married Mary Lorraine (Nichols) Green in 2018. In addition to his wife Mary, Deisinger is survived by two daughters, five stepsons, numerous grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. He worked at Midwest Plastics in Galesburg for 34 years, retiring as a supervisor in 2020.

  • Deisinger was born on September 1, 1949.
  • Deisinger married Barbara J. Clark on March 7, 1974.
  • Barbara J. Clark, Deisinger's first wife, passed away on August 13, 2013.
  • Deisinger married Mary Lorraine (Nichols) Green on July 7, 2018.
  • Deisinger passed away on February 11, 2026 at the age of 76.

The players

Clarence Emanuel Deisinger, Jr.

A 76-year-old resident of Monmouth, Illinois who worked at Midwest Plastics in Galesburg for 34 years, retiring as a supervisor in 2020.

Barbara J. Clark

Deisinger's first wife, who passed away on August 13, 2013.

Mary Lorraine (Nichols) Green

Deisinger's second wife, whom he married on July 7, 2018.

Ruby Margaret (Hayes)

Deisinger's mother.

Clarence Emanuel Deisinger, SR

Deisinger's father.

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The takeaway

Deisinger's obituary highlights the life of a long-time manufacturing worker in the Midwest who enjoyed outdoor hobbies like camping, hunting, and fishing in his retirement, reflecting the experiences of many blue-collar workers in small-town America.