Kevin L. Engen, Oquawka Resident, Dies at 57

Longtime Oquawka resident passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria

Apr. 2, 2026 at 12:20am

Kevin L. Engen, a 57-year-old resident of Oquawka, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Engen was born in Monmouth, Illinois in 1968 and was raised in Gulfport and Gladstone, attending West Central High School. He is survived by his mother, Pamela Lumbeck of Oquawka, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Why it matters

Engen's passing marks the loss of a longtime member of the Oquawka community, where he was known for enjoying outdoor activities like yard work and wildlife watching. His death will be felt by his close family and friends in the small Illinois town.

The details

According to the obituary, Engen was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Kendall Engen. Cremation has been accorded and no services are planned at this time. The funeral arrangements are being handled by McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory in Monmouth, Illinois.

  • Kevin L. Engen passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
  • Engen was born on April 4, 1968 in Monmouth, Illinois.

The players

Kevin L. Engen

A 57-year-old resident of Oquawka, Illinois who passed away on March 31, 2026. He was known for enjoying outdoor activities like yard work and wildlife watching.

Pamela Lumbeck

Engen's mother, who survives him and lives in Oquawka, Illinois.

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The takeaway

Engen's death marks the loss of a longtime member of the close-knit Oquawka community, where he was known for his love of the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.