McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area
Donald E. Darnell
Jan 25, 2025
Donald E. Darnell, 81, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.
He was born May 2, 1943, in Macomb, IL the son of George and Eva (Stormer) Darnell. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, IL. He participated in the Agribusiness Program at Carl Sandberg College and the Commercial Bee Production Program at...
Susie E. Hickerson
Jan 14, 2025
Susie E. (Jebb) Hickerson, 84, of Alexis, IL formerly of Monmouth and Little York IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.
Susie was born August 13, 1940, in Aledo, IL the daughter of William and Dorothy (Stoner) Jebb. She was raised and educated in Aledo, graduating from Aledo High School.
Susie married Paul...
Kathleen Hope Albert
Jan 11, 2025
Kathleen Hope Albert, 74, of Waterville, KS, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away on January 11, 2025 in Kansas City, KS.
A Graveside Service will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2025 at Monmouth Cemetery, Monmouth, IL. A Celebration of Life will follow at the American Legion (1110 North 11th St., Monmouth, IL) from 4:00-6:00 p.m. McGuire & Davies Funeral...
Wesley E. Bird
Jan 9, 2025
Wesley E. Bird, 70, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at his home.
He was born August 14, 1954, in Galesburg, IL, the son of Dwight E. and Lavonna (Cooper) Bird. Wesley was raised in Monmouth, where he graduated from Monmouth High School. He then served in the United States Army, attaining the rank of Sergeant.
Wesley was...
John W Eshleman
Jan 8, 2025
Dr. John W. Eshleman, 69, of Galesburg, IL passed away at 4:35 p.m. surrounded by his beloved wife and family on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
John was born in Willows, CA on October 28, 1955, the son of Dr. Winston Hull and Naomi (Knight) Eshleman. He married Cathy Lynn Vail in Monmouth, IL on...
Wilbert S. Womack
Jan 7, 2025
Wilbert S. Womack, 70, of Biggsville, IL, passed away on January 7, 2025, at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center in Galesburg, IL.
Will was born on November 11, 1954, in Baltimore, MD, the son of Clifford and Mildred B. (Hamilton) Womack.
He was raised and educated in Baltimore, graduating from Patterson High School and later Essex Community College in Essex, MD. He...
Kathryn Marie Parker
Jan 3, 2025
Kathryn M. “Katie” Parker, 92, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on January 3, 2025 at Monmouth Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.
Katie was born on February 22, 1932 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Harry E., Sr and Clara Marie (Travis) Talley. She was raised and educated in Monmouth.
She married Marion C. Parker on August 20, 1955, they later...
Gary L. Davis
Jan 2, 2025
Gary L. Davis, 65, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on January 2, 2025 at his home.
He was born on October 25, 1959 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Clifford and Patricia (Shores) Davis. Gary was raised and educated in Avon and graduated from Avon High School. He later graduated from Carl Sandburg College with a degree in Law Enforcement.
He married...
Marjorie June Hawk
Dec 26, 2024
Marjorie June Hawk, 83, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on December 26, 2024 at Legacy Estates Nursing Home in Monmouth.
June was born on June 12, 1941 in Mt. Sterling, IL, the daughter of Lyle S. and Helen L. (Linz) Clark. She was raised and educated in Cameron, IL and graduated from Monmouth High School.
June married Victor L. Hawk on April...
Glenn Bailey
Dec 23, 2024
Glenn R. Bailey, 83, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the Monmouth Nursing Home.
Glenn was born December 11, 1941 in Monmouth, the son of Howard Raymond and Mary Margaret (Laughead) Bailey. He was raised and educated in Alexis, IL, graduating from Alexis High School in 1960. He later served his construction apprenticeship with his uncle,...
Donna McGuire
Dec 20, 2024
Donna B. McGuire, 87, of Alexis, IL, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on December 22, 1936 in rural Murrayville, IL, the daughter of Roy and Muriel (McCracken) Shull. Donna was raised and educated in Winchester, IL, graduating from Winchester High School in 1954.
Donna married Lawrence McGuire on January 16,...
Margaret M. Reitman
Dec 11, 2024
Margaret M. Reitman, 94, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 9:00 pm, Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at her home.
She was born November 26, 1930 at home in rural Little York, IL, the daughter of Ira and Ethel (Poulson) Blackman. Margaret was raised and educated in Little York, IL and graduated from Little York High School in 1948.
Margaret married William G....
Alice L. Richardson
Dec 7, 2024
Alice L. Richardson, 87, of Roseville, IL, passed away at 10:35 a.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.
She was born on September 4, 1937 in Crawford, NE, the daughter of Raymond and Erva (Wilder) Crile. Alice was raised and educated in Crawford and graduated from Crawford High School in 1955.
Alice married Robert Lee Richardson...
Danford "Dan" H. Bigger
Dec 7, 2024
Danford “Dan” H. Bigger, 61, of Gladstone, IL passed away on December 7, 2024, at his home.
Dan was born March 2, 1963, in Burlington, IA, the son of Ronald E. and Violet H. (Keaweehu) Bigger. He was raised and educated in Gladstone, graduating from Union High School with the Class of 1981.
Dan married Brenda L. Newton in Gladstone on September...
Linda M. Shimmin
Dec 5, 2024
Linda M. Shimmin, 67, of Little York, IL passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, IL.
Linda was born August 13, 1957 in Rock Island, IL, the daughter of Dale W. and Darlene M. (Myers) Barman. She was raised and educated in Little York, graduating from Yorkwood High School in 1975 and later...
Helen L. (Fandel) Vicare
Nov 24, 2024
Helen L. (Fandel) Vicare, 75, of Little Swan Lake, IL, passed away at 6:35 p.m., Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.
She was born on January 30, 1949, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Norbert and Louisa (Block) Fandel. Helen was raised and educated in rural Metamora and graduated in 1967 from the Academy of Our...
Jane Hottle
Nov 23, 2024
Jane Margaret Hottle, 66, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at her home.
She was born May 9, 1958 in Monmouth, the daughter of Bufford W. and Vivian S. (Shugart) Hottle. She lived in Lincoln, IL, and spent her growing up years at the Lincoln Development Center, LDC.
Jane enjoyed taking art classes while at the LDC and...
Jerilynn Stevenson
Nov 20, 2024
Jerilynn M. Stevenson, 82, of Alexis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at her home.
Jerilynn was born on June 1, 1942 in Beardstown, IL, the daughter of Dale and Marie (Meridith) Dooley. She was raised and educated in Oquawka, IL, graduating with the Class of 1960 from G & O High School.
Jerilynn married Jim Stevenson on April 7,...
Derek L. Patterson
Nov 11, 2024
Derek L. Patterson, 65, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024 at his home.
He was born May 10, 1959 in Monmouth, the son of James Russell, Jr. and Theresa L. Patterson. Derek was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1977. He later attended Clinton Community College.
Derek worked at Butler Manufacturing...
Juan Sierra, Sr.
Nov 11, 2024
Juan Sierra, Sr., 73, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 3:36 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on October 20, 1951 in Laguna Larga de Cortez Guanajuato, Mexico, the son of Feliciano Sierra and Leonor Nuñez. Juan was raised and educated in Mexico.
Juan married Maria Teresa Sierra on October 31,...
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