She was born April 2, 1947 in Peoria to Duane and Ruby (Biddison) Buchner.
Surviving are two sons, Lee (Michelle) Tate and Troy (Michelle) Tate, both of Washington; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Marcia (Jim) Edwards of Peoria and one brother, Mike (Janice) Buchner of California.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Monica worked for many years as a beautician. She later worked as an over the road truck driver for Werner Enterprises Inc. before retiring.
She was a member of the Clementine Memorial Church in Springfield.
There will be no services at this time. Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur.
Memorial contributions may be made to Peoria County Animal Protection Service, 2600 North East Perry Ave, Peoria, Illinois, 61603
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