Ottawa, Illinois — Serving the Illinois Valley since 1946
For generations, families across the Illinois Valley have trusted Jobst Monument to honor the ones they love. Handcrafted memorials. Personalized service. A name that endures.
Begin the ConversationJobst Monument Company has been a cornerstone of Ottawa since 1946. What began as a small family workshop has grown into one of the most trusted names in the Illinois Valley — not because of size, but because of care.
Every monument we craft begins with a conversation. We listen. We learn who your loved one was. And then we work — with your family, at your pace — to create something permanent that reflects a life fully lived.
We believe a memorial should be as unique as the person it honors. That's why we offer fully custom designs, a wide selection of materials, and personal service that no national chain can match.
What we offer
The most durable memorial stone available. We work with premium granites in dozens of colors — from classic black and gray to rose, blue pearl, and beyond.
Traditional and timeless. Bronze flat markers with raised lettering and custom artwork, designed to last generations. Suitable for all cemetery types.
Portraits, Scripture, symbols, scenes from a life well-lived. Our designers work with you to create something that couldn't belong to anyone else.
Older monuments deserve care too. We restore and repair headstones across the Illinois Valley — re-lettering, cleaning, re-leveling, and more.
We handle VA applications and work with veterans' families to honor their service properly. Special designs and emblem placements available.
They were family. We offer personalized pet memorials in granite and other materials — because every life that mattered deserves to be remembered.
How we work
We start by listening. Tell us about your loved one — their life, their personality, what mattered to them.
We present options and concepts. Custom artwork, inscriptions, materials — everything chosen with your family.
Your memorial is crafted with care. We keep you informed every step of the way, from carving to finishing.
We handle all coordination with the cemetery and deliver a finished monument that honors your loved one fully.
"They made something beautiful out of the hardest moment of our lives. We're grateful beyond words."— A Family Served in Ottawa, Illinois
Reach out
There's no pressure, no timeline except yours. When you're ready to talk, we're here — and we'll walk with you through the entire process at your pace.