McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area
Richard "Wayne" W. Coursey
Jun 7, 2025
Richard W. “Wayne” Coursey, 91, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, surrounded by his family in Monmouth, IL.
Wayne was born February 23, 1934, in Monmouth, the son of Harold Faye “Bud” and Irma Grace (Hendrix) Coursey. He was raised and educated in Kirkwood, graduating from Kirkwood High School in 1952.
Wayne served with the United States...
Betsy A. Akey
Jun 5, 2025
Betsy Ann Akey, 84, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her home.
Betsy was born on August 24, 1940, in Sheboygan, WI, the daughter of George Roy and Amelia Josephine (Skrube) Bacon. She was raised and educated in Sheboygan, attending Sheboygan County Teachers College, Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, IL, and Monmouth College.
On August 19, 1961,...
Christian "Chris" J. Ricco
Jun 2, 2025
Christian “Chris” Jeremiah Ricco, 47, of Galesburg, IL, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at his home.
He was born on November 1, 1977, in Galesburg, IL, the son of Judith Eccher and Augustino Ricco. Chris attended Alexis and Monmouth Public Schools, and later Carl Sandburg College where he earned a degree in automotive body repair.
Chris owned and operated Ricco’s...
Maureen "Mo" K. Kinkaid
May 28, 2025
Maureen “Mo” K. Kinkaid, 71, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Legacy Estates in Monmouth.
Mo was born on April 6, 1954, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of William Ross and Patricia Ann (Egnor) Hines. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1972. In 1973, she attended Sawyer Secretarial School...
Suzanne M. Lovdahl
May 24, 2025
Suzanne M. Lovdahl, 83, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.
She was born on July 26, 1941, in her grandmother’s home in Burlington, IA, the daughter of John C. and Doris (Lewis) Todd. She moved to Monmouth at the age of 5 and was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth...
John W. Tucker
May 7, 2025
John W. Tucker, 63, of Alexis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in rural Alexis.
John was born December 15, 1961, in Monmouth, IL, the son of James and Karen (Carlson) Tucker. He was raised and educated in North Henderson, IL, graduating from Alexis High School in 1980. He later graduated from Illinois Central College, Peoria, with a degree...
Raymond L. Mesecher
May 7, 2025
Raymond L. Mesecher III, 30, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
He was born on April 5, 1995, in Monmouth, the son of Raymond and Lynda (Ray) Mesecher. Ray was raised and educated in Monmouth and Pittsfield, IL.
Ray drove a truck for Holmes Livestock, Robert G. Thompson Trucking, DMT...
Patricia A. Simpson
May 2, 2025
Patricia A. Simpson, 80, of Oquawka, IL, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on October 21, 1944 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Richard E. and Erma Shaw. Pat was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Union High School in 1963.
Pat married Clyde W. “Rusty” Simpson on May...
Donald E. Reynolds
May 1, 2025
Donald Reynolds, 88, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, IL.
Don was born on December 10, 1936, in Burlington, IA, the son of Glen and Mable (Peterson) Reynolds. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1955.
Don served with the United States Army, stationed in...
John M. Baxter
Apr 29, 2025
John Merrill Baxter, 88, of Galesburg, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at his home.
He was born June 26, 1936 in Kirkwood, IL, the son of Charles A. and Mattie Josephine (Williamson) Baxter. John was raised and educated in Kirkwood, IL, graduating from Kirkwood High School in 1954.
John proudly served with the United States Navy and earned the...
John E. Twomey
Apr 28, 2025
John Edward Twomey was born on his family’s farm on September 10, 1923. John was the first son born to Victor and Ruth Lucile (McElroy) Twomey. He was welcomed by his sister Norma and followed by the births of his siblings, Victor, Mary Jane and Loren Patrick. At the time of his passing at 101, April 28th, 2025, he was...
Linda L. Walker
Apr 25, 2025
Linda L. Walker, 84, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at The Elms, Macomb, IL.
Linda was born on May 23, 1940, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Chester E. and Maude E. (Kissick) Parsons. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School.
On October 24, 1959, Linda married Harry W. Walker in Silvis, IL;...
Jeffery K. Gaskill
Apr 19, 2025
Jeffery K. Gaskill, 36, Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Henderson County, IL, as the result of a motor vehicle accident.
He was born on October 31, 1988, in Monmouth, the son of Regina Wilson and James R. Gaskill, Jr. Jeffery was raised and educated in Henderson County and graduated from West Central High School in 2007.
Jeffery...
Mary M. Worthington
Apr 19, 2025
Mary M. Worthington, 96, of Monmouth, formerly Roseville, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, IL.
She was born on August 5, 1928 in Macomb, IL, the daughter of Benjamin F. and Mae A. (Olson) Watt. Mary was raised and educated in McDonough County and graduated from Prairie City High School in 1945....
Melvin "Lynn" Bennett
Apr 18, 2025
Melvin “Lynn” Bennett, 74, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Allure of Lake Storey, Galesburg, IL.
He was born on April 27, 1950 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Richard D. and Martha F. (Aldridge) Bennett. Lynn was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1968.
Following High School, Lynn served in...
Tammy J. Lefort
Apr 17, 2025
Tammy J. Lefort, 61, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
She was born May 13, 1963, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Everet D. and Patricia J. (Albert) Lefort. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1981.
Tammy worked at Country Companies Insurance in Monmouth and later at Dick...
David J. Hayburn
Apr 7, 2025
David J. Hayburn, 66, of Kirkwood, IL passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at his son’s house in Abingdon, IL.
David was born on October 10, 1958, in Aledo, IL the son of Lester E. and Marie (McGough) Hayburn. He was raised in Kirkwood and graduated from Yorkwood High School.
On March 10, 1984, David married Tammy Elliott at Coldbrook Christian...
David M. Lee
Apr 6, 2025
David M. Lee, (affectionately known as MOB by his grandchildren), 83, of Monmouth, IL passed away at his home on Sunday, April 6th, 2025, surrounded by family.
David was born on March 14, 1942, in Monmouth, IL, the youngest son of James B. and Grace Leona (Meleney) Lee. He was raised and educated in the Little York area, graduating from Little...
Debra L. Wells
Apr 5, 2025
Debra L. Wells, 70, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, in Oak Lane Nursing Home in Stronghurst, IL.
Deb was born on February 10, 1955, in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Thomas J. and Betty L. (Kemper) Day. She was raised and educated in Galesburg and Abingdon, graduating from Abingdon High School in 1973.
On October 25, 1990,...
Richard S. "Rick" Levine
Apr 5, 2025
Richard S. “Rick” Levine, 74, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Genesis Medical Center in Aledo, IL.
Rick was born on September 6, 1950, in Monmouth, the son of Wendell and Shirley J. (Smith) Levine. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1968, later attending Monmouth College.
Rick served with the...
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