McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area
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...
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...
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