Tatman Village, Inc., a not-for-profit, private foundation dedicated to providing residential homes for independent living, has been providing housing for retired men and women and active seniors since 1981. Through the benevolence of Eva “Kip” Tatman and her sister, Nellie “Frank” Tatman, a trust was established to build and support a retirement community in Monticello, IL.
Eva & Nellie Tatman
Caleb Tatman, father of Eva (Kip) Tatman & Nellie (Frank) Tatman
Eva (Kip) Tatman
In April of 1981 Tatman Village opened with residents occupying approximately eighty percent of its thirty-six apartments. The Village filled the remainder of its apartments within the next nine months, added sixteen additional apartments in 1986 and continues to serve the seniors of this community. In accordance with the will, residents of Monticello Township receive first priority, Piatt County residents second priority, families with Piatt County affiliation third priority and finally, will accept residents from outlying areas.
In 2006, Tatman Village received another generous bequest from Dale and Lorene Robinson. This bequest along with the Tatman Village Trust will help support Tatman Village for many years to come.
Dale & Lorene Robinson