McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area
Donald W. Fox
Mar 9, 2026
Donald W. Fox, also known as “Donnie”, “Don”, “DB”, “Foxy”, and “Donnie Bill”, 70, of Galesburg, IL formerly of Alexis, IL, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.
DB was born January 17, 1956, in Moline, IL the son of Charles R. and Shirley A. (McDowell) Fox. He was raised in God’s Country,...
Alis A. Chy
Mar 25, 2026
Alis Ann Chy, 82, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Allure of Lake Story, Galesburg, IL.
Alis was born on January 14, 1944, in Columbus, OH, the daughter of Alfred Ward and Mildred Watt (Bickett) Creswell. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School. She then went on to earn a bachelor’s...
Myron M. Simpson
Mar 24, 2026
Myron M. Simpson, known for his quick wit, unforgettable stories, and unmistakable auctioneer’s call, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on March 24, 2026, in Galesburg, IL, at the age of 79.
Born July 7, 1946, in Monmouth, IL, Myron was the son of Louis and Anita Simpson. He grew up in the Norwood area, attended Seaton and...
Phillip M. Porter
Mar 22, 2026
Phillip M. Porter, 85, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Monmouth, IL.
Phil was born March 5, 1941 in Madison, WI, the son of Edward L. Sr and Avis B. (Daily) Porter. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1959.
Phil married Sheryl J. Hewitt on May 20, 1960 in Monmouth,...
Jacob F Overend
Mar 20, 2026
Jacob F. Overend, 40, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at his home.
He was born on October 30, 1985 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Stephen M. and Barbara J. (Damm) Overend. Jacob was raised and educated in Peoria and Farmington and graduated from Farmington High School.
Jacob married Katrina Ramos in Bartonville, IL; together they shared...
Mark E. Miller
Mar 17, 2026
Mark E. Miller, 61, of Monmouth, IL, formerly of Lewiston, MO, passed away on March 17, 2026 at his home.
Cremation has been accorded. No visitation or services are planned at this time. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
Connie M. Connell
Mar 15, 2026
Connie M. Connell,92, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the Henderson County Retirement Center, Stronghurst, IL.
Connie was born March 26, 1933 in Monmouth, IL. the daughter of Paul A. and Martha Louise (Smith) Olson. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1951. She later attended the Bradley University Conservatory...
Allen L. Payne
Mar 12, 2026
Allen L. Payne, 62, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his home.
Allen was born July 5, 1963, in Monmouth the son of Charles and Evelyn (Price) Payne. He was raised and educated in Kirkwood and Monmouth graduating from Yorkwood High School 1981.
Allen worked for several years at Vickroy’s Furniture in Monmouth.
He enjoyed working on lawn...
Wanda M. Ryner
Mar 11, 2026
Wanda Mae (Sheets) Ryner, 81, of Gerlaw, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Legacy Estates in Monmouth.
Wanda was born January 25, 1945, in Fort Madison, IA, the daughter of Edgar and Helen (Overhulser) Sheets. She was raised and educated in Iowa, graduating from Van Buren County High School in Keosauqua, IA in 1962. She continued her education...
Jo Lynn Pearce
Mar 10, 2026
Jo Lynn Pearce, 67, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at her home.
Jo was born November 11, 1958 in Macomb, IL, the daughter of Richard L. and Betty C. (Rittenhouse) Pearce. She was raised and educated in Macomb and Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School.
Jo married Roger Thomas and later married Tom Brinton.
Jo worked as a CNA...
Dean C. Sandstrom
Mar 6, 2026
Dean C. Sandstrom, 90, of Monmouth, IL, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.
He was born on May 31, 1935 in Monmouth, IL to C.V. Clarence and Ruth E. (Themanson) Sandstrom. Dean was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1953.
Following his graduation, Dean volunteered at the local draft board and later...
Mary A. Jones
Mar 6, 2026
Mary A. Jones, 72, of Pittsfield, IL, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Memorial Hospital, Carthage, IL.
She was born on November 8, 1953 in Aledo, IL, the daughter of John Wendell and Mariella Mae (Rohr) Freed. Mary was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1971. Following high school, Mary enlisted in the...
George W. "Bill" Bogener
Mar 6, 2026
George W. “Bill” Bogener, 67, of Rio, IL, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, IL.
He was born on October 24, 1958 in Monmouth, IL, the son Virgil A. and Betty Lou (Armstrong) Bogener and John Gary Budd. Bill was raised and educated in Monmouth and Moline.
Bill married Ronadene Youngquist on February 23,...
Brian A. Morris
Mar 5, 2026
Brian A. Morris, 39, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL.
He was a beacon of love and joy whose life's journey began on May 8, 1986, in Tacoma, Washington. Although born in the Evergreen State, Brian spent most of his life in Illinois, leaving an indelible mark on the...
John "Rod" Lemon
Mar 2, 2026
John “Rod” Lemon, 84, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Rod was born on December 5, 1941, in Davenport, IA, the son of John B. and Clio (McIntire) Lemon. He was raised and educated in Aledo, graduating from Aledo High School in 1959. He later graduated from Monmouth College...
Martha J. Whiteman
Mar 1, 2026
Martha Jean Williams McClintock Whiteman, 97, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her home
Martha was born on February 25, 1929, at Swan Creek, IL, to George W. and Ruth R. (Raymond) Williams. She spent her formative years in Swan Creek, Good Hope, Bardolph, Youngstown, Prairie City, IL, before graduating as salutatorian from Prairie City High...
Cathy Sue Heidenrich
Feb 18, 2026
Cathy Sue Heidenrich, 62, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at her home.
Cathy was born on June 16, 1963 in Andalusia, IL, the daughter of Ronald Lee Swan and Marilyn Jean Van Hyning. Cathy graduated from Streator High School in 1984.
She married David Wayne Heidenrich on January 30, 1998, in Ottawa, IL, they later divorced.
Cathy worked...
Cheri L. Stanton
Feb 16, 2026
Cheri L. Stanton, 78, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at her home.
Cheri was born July 12, 1947 in Monmouth, the daughter of James G. and Mable L. (Gilbert) Fillman. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1965.
After high school, Cheri worked for Hubie Hedrick at the Sunset Restaurant and...
Gary L. White
Feb 13, 2026
Gary L. White, 82, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, IL. He was born on June 9, 1943 in Waterloo, IA, the son of Harvey and Belva White. Gary was raised in Iowa and he served with the Army Reserves for several years.
Gary married Linda Schroeder on May 23, 1981...
Rex L. McBroom
Feb 10, 2026
Rex L. McBroom, 91, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 19, 1934 in Osceola, IA, the son of Frank Ellis and Viola Pauline (Maytum) McBroom. Rex was raised and educated in Osceola and graduated from Osceola High School in 1954.
Rex married Marilyn Karine Price on November...
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