McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area
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...
Howard S. Bycroft
Dec 2, 2025
Howard S. Bycroft, 83, of Roseville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at his home in the arms of the only woman he ever loved.
Howard was born August 17, 1942, in Monmouth, IL, to Clarence and Mary (Beard) Bycroft. He was raised and educated in Roseville, where he attended Roseville High School and began developing the strong work...
Kelton M. Tingley
Nov 30, 2025
Kelton Tingley, 11, of Galesburg, IL, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL, surrounded by his loving family.
Kelton was born on April 5, 2014, in Galesburg, IL, perfectly destined for his mom, Nicole, and dad, Tyler. From the beginning, he filled the world around him with a joy and magic that were...
Jaxson Lee Engle
Nov 27, 2025
Jaxson Lee Engle, precious infant son of Douglas S. and Kellie N. (Barron) Engle, was born on September 30, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Though his time on earth was brief, Jaxson filled every moment with immeasurable love and touched the hearts of all who knew him. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his devoted family,...
Sally D. Esp
Nov 25, 2025
Sally D. Esp, 75, of Aledo, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on August 30, 1950, in Rock Island, IL, the daughter of Wallace and Martha (Vance) Lindburg. Sally was raised and educated in Viola, graduating from Winola High School in 1968. After raising her children, she returned...
Brian "Doc" D. Elliott
Nov 25, 2025
Brian D. “Doc” Elliott, 67, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg, IL.
Brian was born September 8, 1958 in Monmouth, the son of Charles W. and Dorothy (Bertram) Elliott. He was raised and educated in Roseville, graduating from Roseville High School in 1976. He later graduated with a Bachelor of...
Debra A. Gibbons
Nov 24, 2025
Debra A. (Pakula) Gibbons, 64, of Monmouth, Il passed on Monday, November 24, 2025, at her home.
Debra was born July 28, 1961, in LaSalle, IL the daughter of Richard and Sophie J. (Gardner) Pakula. She was raised and educated in Earlville, IL.
Debra married Mark Gibbons in Monmouth on July 28, 2013, and he survives.
She was a homemaker. She also worked...
Carrie Anne Pinkney
Nov 20, 2025
Carrie A. Pinkney, 44, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
She was born on April 24, 1981 in Fairfield, IA, the daughter of Allan and Cheryl (Hart) Taghon. Carrie was raised and educated in Fairfield and Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 2000.
Carrie worked for a time...
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...
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