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Ralph Monical Obituary
Ralph was born Sept 2, 1934 in Rossville, IL to Walter O'Donald Monical and Ada Mary Applegate Monical and grew up in Tolono, IL with his siblings Marilena, Martha, and Virginia (Ginny). He married Alicia Macz on July 22nd, 1973 and made their home in various places including Watseka, Il. San Luis Obispo, Ca. and Tolono, Il., raising their children Doug, Steve, Selena, Brodie, and nephew Paul Arseneau.
Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Marilena Stone and Martha Curtis.. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Alicia; his children Douglas Monical, Stephan Monical (Deanna), Selena Brosnan (Kevin), Brodie (Kyoung Eun) Monical, and Laurie Green; his grandchildren Landon Craig, Ethan Monical, Tyler Monical, Ian Brosnan, Ally Monical, Katie Monical, and Jake Monical; his sister Virginia (Jerry) Easton; numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and their children.
Ralph graduated from Unity High School, where he played football and was in band. He went on to join the Army and learned computer programming. He returned home and attended the University of Illinois. Ralph sold insurance and owned a pool hall. He founded Moncal's Pizza and grew it into a corporation. He became a food engineer creating a frozen pizza line.
Ralph was a dedicated family man and willing to be a surrogate father to anyone in need. He loved the Unity Rockets, Fighting Illini, Chicago Bears, and the Chicago Cubs. Ralph was an avid reader, traveler, fine food connoisseur.
Memorials may be made in Ralph's honor to the Tolono Public Library.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Dan and Jackie Worthey
March 8, 2022
Our deepest sympathies and prayers to His family and friends. We have enjoyed His pizza's for over 50 years. Took our first born there when He opened the restaurant up in Watseka so many years ago. Still enjoy it today! Had the privilege of meeting Him years ago too. R.I. P. Ralph,
Watseka
March 7, 2022
Sorry to hear of his passing.
Kate Swan
March 4, 2022
May your memories help the deep sadness and loss. remember Ralph from our library coffee group as a respected, respectful, kind man, always with a sense of humor, always with goals. Blessings to his loved ones. Sincerely, Kate
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