McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area
Barbara Jean Wallace
Oct 13, 2025
Barbara Jean Wallace, 76 of Denver, Colorado; formerly of Abingdon, IL passed away on October 13, 2025.
Barb was born on November 1, 1948, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Richard (Dick) & Marilyn Rookaird. She was raised and educated in Abingdon, Illinois.
Barb married Adrian Wallace Sr. December 20, 1975, he preceded her in death June 12, 1990.
Barb retired from Holly...
Mason M. Giddings
Nov 12, 2025
Mason M. Giddings, 19, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on October 21, 2006 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Matt and Mary Beth Giddings. Mason was raised and educated in Kirkwood and graduated from United High School in 2025. After...
John Anderson
Nov 10, 2025
John R. Anderson, 88, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at the Arcadia Care of Aledo.
John was born November 7, 1937, in Monmouth, the son of Robert and Dorothy (Bennett) Anderson. He was raised and educated in Monmouth.
John served with the Illinois Army National Guard.
John worked for Admiral in Galesburg for 35 years. Following his retirement,...
Linda F. Ellison
Nov 9, 2025
Linda F. Ellison, 72, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Betty’s Garden at Courtyard Estates of Monmouth, IL.
Linda was born on May 22, 1953, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Fay and Virginia (Johnson) Johnson. She was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1971. Linda later earned her BA...
Bonnie Jean Shamblin
Nov 8, 2025
Bonnie Jean Shamblin, 94, of Monmouth, IL, passed through Heaven's Gate at 10:28 am, Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Allure of Lake Storey with her loving family at her side.
Bonnie Jean (Howell) (Vanskike) Shamblin was born in Olena, IL on January 26,1931, the 5th child of Price Durr and Mildred Ruth (Kissick) Howell. Bonnie or Jean as she was known...
Deborah Jane Moore
Nov 7, 2025
Mrs. Deborah Jane Moore, 75, of Monmouth, IL, passed away Friday morning, November 7, 2025, at the Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.
She was born July 23, 1950, in Decorah, IA, a daughter of the late John and Barbara (Stauffer) Byrnes. She graduated from Yorkwood High School in 1968 and attended Carl Sandburg College before getting married on June 29, 1970. Deb...
Mark W. Blackman
Nov 6, 2025
Mark W. Blackman, 65, of Biggsville, IL, passed away on November 6, 2025 surrounded by his family after a 3-year battle with cancer.
He was born on January 20, 1960, to Roger Blackman Sr. and Helen Hartzell. Mark married his Yorkwood High School sweetheart, Joni (Doty) Blackman, and together they shared 45 years of marriage. He is survived by his wife...
Patricia M Taylor
Nov 1, 2025
Patricia M. Taylor, 85, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at her home.
Pat was born on April 15, 1940, in Iowa City, IA the daughter of Vernon E. and Aletha D. (Greer) Cottrell. She was raised and educated in Iowa.
She married Lawrence N. Taylor on November 10, 1980, and he passed away on July 23, 2024.
Pat...
Rose M Buckley
Oct 27, 2025
Rose M. Buckley, 63, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Monday October 27, 2025, at Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg, IL.
Rose was born October 22, 1962, in Monmouth the daughter of Robert W. and Josephine A. (McCleary) Buckley. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1981.
Rose devoted 37 years of caring for “her girls”...
Eugene Weldon
Oct 25, 2025
Eugene Weldon, 80, of Lincoln, formerly of Delong, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Born on November 7, 1944, in Gideon, Missouri. Eugene was the son of Albert and Nora (Moore) Weldon. He was raised and educated in Granite City, IL.
He married Catherine Westfall, on June 6, 1964, in Granite City, IL, and she survives.
Eugene...
Frances J. Sells
Oct 23, 2025
Frances J. Sells, 86, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.
Frances was born on November 27, 1938, in Keosauqua, Iowa, the daughter of William F. and Ina Pearl (Harness) Carruthers. She grew up in Keosauqua, where she attended local schools and graduated from Van Buren High School. Following her graduation, she pursued...
Jessika J. Dell
Oct 20, 2025
Jessika J. Dell, 20, of Alexis, IL passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL following a long and courageous fight against ALS.
Jessika was born July 22, 2005, in Silvis, IL the daughter of Patrick J. and Amy Jo (Cox) Dell. She was raised and educated in Alexis, graduating from United High School in...
John E. Axcell
Oct 20, 2025
John E. Axcell, 89, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 at his home.
John was born February 28, 1936 in Ohio Grove Township, Warren Co. IL, the son of Edward and Ava Lillian (Higginson) Axcell. He was raised and educated in Warren County, graduating from Alexis High School in 1954. Following his graduation he enlisted in the...
Ramona R. Bailey
Oct 9, 2025
Ramona R. Bailey, 92, of Oquawka, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at her home.
Ramona was born July 5, 1933 in Oquawka, IL, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Russell Manning. She was raised and educated in Oquawka and graduated from Oquawka High School.
Ramona married Loren R. “Buck” Bailey on May 29, 1954 in Oquawka and he passed...
James D. Paris
Sep 30, 2025
James D. Paris, 78, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, IL, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on June 19, 1947 in Monmouth, IL, the son of James B. and Ruby Josephine (VanTine) Paris. Jim was raised and educated in Kirkwood, graduating from Yorkwood High School in...
Jack L. Martin
Sep 30, 2025
Jack L. Martin, 78, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Jack was born December 23, 1946 in Monmouth the son of Francis “Polly” and Irene N. (Bennett) Martin. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1966.
Jack served as a Medic with the United States...
Kevin T. Anderson
Sep 29, 2025
Kevin Thomas Anderson, 66, of Terre Haute, IL, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
Kevin Anderson was born on February 12, 1959, in Peoria, IL, the son of Wallace “Wally” and Carolyn (Zipper) Anderson. He was raised and educated in East Peoria, graduating from East Peoria High School in 1977. After high school,...
Jack Pruett
Sep 28, 2025
Jack Pruett, 77, of Oquawka, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, West Burlington, IA.
He was born on August 7, 1948 in Burlington, IA, the son of Wilbur and Barbara (Delabar) Pruett. Jack was raised and educated in Oquawka and graduated from Union High School in 1966. He later graduated from Carl Sandburg...
Lois J. Lynch
Sep 27, 2025
Lois J. Lynch, 94, of Alexis, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg, IL, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 20, 1931 in Fairview, IL, the daughter of Harry A. and Mary C. (Cook) Ditmars. She was raised and educated in Knoxville, IL, graduating from Knoxville High School in...
Judith L. (Eccher) Taylor
Sep 27, 2025
Judith L. (Eccher) Taylor, 85, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Avon, Illinois to John Calvin and Sara Elizabeth (Gash) Eccher. She was the oldest of 6 children. She spent most of her childhood in Avon enjoying the small-town atmosphere, whether it was going to...
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