McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area
Carl T. Damewood
Dec 25, 2025
Carl T. Damewood, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and Marine veteran, passed away on December 25, 2025, at the age of 91, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease at his home in Lebanon, OH.
Born on October 10, 1934, in Kirkwood, IL, the oldest of 6 children born to Roy and Hazel (Ketchum) Damewood. Carl graduated from Biggsville High School...
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...
David M. Sharp
Jan 6, 2026
David M. Sharp,75, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at the Allure of Knox County, Galesburg, IL.
Dave was born December 8, 1950 in Monmouth, the only child of Kenneth R and Margaret (Lucas) Sharp. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1968 and later Monmouth College in 1973 with a...
Dorothy L. Ricketts
Jan 5, 2026
Dorothy L. Ricketts, 94, of Galesburg, IL, formerly of Little York, IL, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Hawthorne Inn of Galesburg.
She was born on March 7, 1931, in Revere, MO, the daughter of Melvin and Hazel (Killdoo) Wilson. She was raised and educated in the Revere area and proudly graduated from Revere High School. Following her...
Donna Rose Martin
Dec 31, 2025
Donna Rose Martin, 85, of Monmouth, IL, died on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Goldwater Care Center, Roseville, IL.
Donna was born on November 29, 1940 in Avon, IL the daughter of George David and Ethel Marie (Huntley) Swinger. She was raised and educated in Avon, graduating from Avon High School in 1958.
Donna married Leon Martin on August 31, 1958...
Nancy Ann Cook
Dec 31, 2025
Nancy A. Cook, 65 of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family.
Nancy was born November 23, 1960 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Robert E. and Nancy Patricia (Arthur) Adams. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1978.
Nancy worked...
Sharon Patterson
Dec 29, 2025
Sharon Patterson, 81, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.
She was born on August 22, 1944 in Monmouth, the daughter of Ed and Pauline (Young) Patterson. Sharon was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School.
Sharon dedicated many years of her professional life to the telephone company, where she...
Martha Jane Driscoll
Dec 29, 2025
Martha Jane Driscoll, 92, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Courtyard Estates, Monmouth, IL.
Martha was born February 1, 1933, in Monmouth the youngest of 9 children of Lawrence Roy and Mary Rose (Gavin) Thompson. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School.
Martha married W. Claire Driscoll on May 27, 1953, at...
Marybeth Hawk
Dec 27, 2025
Marybeth Hawk, 90, of Roseville, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on March 19, 1935 in Sandwich, IL, the daughter of David and Frances (Harper) Buland. Marybeth was raised and educated in Rollo, IL and graduated from Rollo High School in 1953. She then continued her education at...
Vern L. Reathaford
Dec 26, 2025
Vernie “Vern” L. Reathaford, 66, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL.
He was born on October 21, 1959 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Gary and Florence (Carroll) Reathaford. Vern was raised and educated in Burlington and attended Burlington High School.
Vern honorably served his country in the United States...
Thomas Joseph Holland
Dec 25, 2025
Thomas Joseph Holland,88, of Monmouth, IL, beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025 in Monmouth. Tom’s passing was comforted by his deep faith and the presence of family who will forever cherish his loving spirit, support, strength, outgoing personality, and Irish wit.
Born on September 20, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, Tom grew up in a...
Randall C. Seals
Dec 25, 2025
Randall C. Seals, 76, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Christmas, Thursday, December 25, 2025 at his home with his wife by his side, the morning after leading a beautiful candlelight Christmas Eve Service at Sugar Tree Grove Church, where he had been the beloved pastor for the last five years.
He was born on June 8, 1949 in Poplar Bluff,...
Kirk L Brockett
Dec 22, 2025
Kirk L. Brockett, 65, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at his home.
Kirk was born November 6, 1960, in Burlington, IA the son of Richard and Helena (Temple) Brockett. He was raised and educated in Aledo, IL, graduating from Aledo High School in 1978.
Kirk married Marie Cavanaugh on December 10, 2004, in Monmouth and she survives.
Kirk...
Madge "Mij" E. Douglas
Dec 20, 2025
Madge E. “Mij” Douglas, 94, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on May 6, 1931, in New Boston, IL, the daughter of William “Dutch” Arnold and Anna Mildred (Hartman) Willits. Mij was raised and educated in New Boston and graduated from New Boston High School in...
Beverly L Millar
Dec 17, 2025
Beverly L. “Bev” Millar, 76, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at her home.
Bev was born February 25, 1949, in Monmouth, the daughter of Robert W. and Margaret L. “Shorty” (Matter) Allen. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1967. She later graduated from Carl Sandburg College in 1972 with...
Ruth Lynn Gosney
Dec 14, 2025
Ruth L. Gosney, 80, of Monmouth, Il passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Monmouth.
Ruth was born June 23, 1945, in Monmouth, the daughter of Rex and Dorothy (Rittenhouse) Bivens. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School and later Carl Sandburg College with a degree in Nursing.
Ruth married Phil Gosney in Kalamazoo, MI on...
Robert Dean Anderson
Dec 13, 2025
Robert Dean Anderson, 91, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Goldwater Rehabilitation Center, Roseville, IL.
Dean was born May 28, 1934, in Monmouth, the son of Robert M. “Bob” and Dorothy (Bennett) Anderson. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School.
Dean served with the United States Army during the Korean War,...
Karen S. Crow
Dec 10, 2025
Karen S. Crow, 70, of Moline, IL, formerly of Monmouth & Galesburg, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Unity Point Health Medical Center, Rock Island, IL.
She was born on March 27, 1955 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Hubert and Marie (Hicks) Crow. Karen was raised and educated in Galesburg and graduated from Galesburg High School.
Karen proudly...
Harry "Gene" E. Johnson
Dec 6, 2025
Harry E. “Gene” Johnson, 70, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 3:21 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington, IL. Gene fought a short and difficult battle with Multiple Myeloma.
He was born on November 1, 1955 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Oscar L. Jr. and Betty Jean (Clayton) Johnson. Gene was raised and...
Charles Edward "Ed" & Marcena Ora Austin
Dec 2, 2025
Charles Edward “Ed” Austin, 82, of Alexis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 near Alexis.
Ed was born October 24, 1943 in Galesburg, IL the son of Earl and Dolly (Kennedy) Austin. He was raised and educated in Galesburg, graduating from Galesburg High School in 1961.
Ed married Marcena O. Reuter on January 23, 1965 in Galesburg and she passed...
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