McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area
Sally McVey
Mar 28, 2025
Sally McVey, 70, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Allure of Knox County in Galesburg, IL.
She was born on March 8, 1955, in Monmouth, the daughter of Richard F. and Betty M. (Turner) McVey. Sally was raised in Monmouth and attended Warren Achievement School.
Since 1974, Sally has been involved with Warren Achievement and recently earned...
Connie L. Miller
Mar 27, 2025
Connie L. Miller, 83, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.
Connie was born December 15, 1941, in Monmouth, the daughter of Francis P. and Irene (Bennett) Martin. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1959.
She married Ronald E. Miller on June 25, 1960, at Immaculate Conception...
William H. Clark
Mar 23, 2025
William H. Clark, 89, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his home.
He was born April 20, 1935, in Hersman, Illinois, son of Lyle and Helen (Lenz) Clark. He was raised and educated in Mt. Sterling, Il and later Galesburg, IL, graduating from Galesburg High School in 1953. He later attended Carl Sandburg College and the...
Harry David Patterson
Mar 20, 2025
Harry David Patterson, 90, of Atlanta, GA returned to his Heavenly Home, with God, on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the Heritage Hospice Palliative Care in Marietta, GA. He heard our voices giving comfort and quoting God’s Words up until the time his soul was released.
Harry was born on November 28, 1934 in Monmouth, IL. He was the son of...
Timothy "Tim" L. Stokes
Mar 17, 2025
Timothy L. “Tim” Stokes, 53, of Alexis, IL passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at his home.
Tim was born on February 14, 1972, in Monmouth, IL the son of Gerald “Jake” Dean and Patty Anita (Chenault) Stokes. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1991.
Tim served with the United States Marine Corps.
He married...
Ty Michael McMullin
Mar 14, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Ty Michael McMullin announces that he passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 14th, at the age of 62 years.
He was born to Danny and Judy McMullin (Kenney) on December 8, 1962, in Galesburg, IL.
Ty married the love of his life, Victoria (Johnson), on July 22, 1989. They welcomed their...
Dale "Buck" DeFord
Mar 12, 2025
Dale “Buck” DeFord, 83, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
Buck was born August 16, 1941 in Bernadotte, IL, the son of James Jefferson and Mary (Jennings) DeFord. He was raised and educated in the Cameron area and attended Galesburg High School.
Buck married Judith Howell on August 31, 1960...
Rodney W. McCann
Mar 7, 2025
Rodney W. McCann, 56, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025.
Rod was born August 14, 1968, in Mendota, IL, the son of Jerry W. and Barbara R. (Budach) McCann. He was raised and educated in Earlville, IL.
Rod married Elizabeth M. “Beth” McMahon on February 15, 2000, in Ottawa, IL and they recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary,...
Gary M. Conway
Mar 6, 2025
Gary Morse Conway, 78, of Monmouth, IL, went Home to his Lord on March 6, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.
Born to Lyle & Frances Conway on April 25th, 1946, in Monmouth, Illinois, he grew up in Berwick, IL on the family farm. He received his degree in Aviation Technology at Southern Illinois University.
It was...
Willadene Youngquist
Mar 6, 2025
Willadene Youngquist, 91, of Monmouth, formerly of Cameron, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Monmouth Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on February 24, 1934, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Burnill and Florence (Parrish) Sprout. She was raised and educated in rural Monmouth, she attended Muddy Corners School and graduated from Monmouth High...
Steven R. Franklin
Mar 5, 2025
Steven R. “Steve” Franklin, 68, of Oquawka, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at his home.
Steve was born on February 28, 1957, in Yuma, AZ, the son of James R. and Frances M. (Dunmire) Franklin. He was raised and educated in Tucson, AZ.
Steve married Ingrid Molz on March 6, 1982, in Pueblo, CO.
He worked as a truck driver...
Dennis D. Hammitt
Mar 4, 2025
Dennis “Denny” D. Hammitt, 58, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at his home.
Denny was born on January 21, 1967, in Geneseo, IL, the son of Dennis W. and Dorothy L. (VanWinkle) Hammitt. He was raised and educated in rural Monmouth and attended Warren High School.
Denny worked at Americold in Monmouth. He enjoyed playing darts and...
Stacy A. Kidwell
Feb 27, 2025
Stacy A. Kidwell, 52, of Joy, IL, passed away on February 27, 2025, at Mercer Manor, Aledo, IL.
Stacy was born May 1, 1972, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Martin V. and Sharon (Milligan) Todd. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School.
Stacy married Barton Kidwell on June 7, 1996, and they later divorced.
She worked full-time as...
Christopher "Chris" W. Moore
Feb 25, 2025
Christopher W. Moore, 75, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.
He was born on October 27, 1949 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Glen and Marcella (Oaks) Moore. Chris was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1967.
Chris served in the Illinois National Guard for...
Mary R. Johnson
Feb 25, 2025
Mary R. Johnson, 90, of Monmouth, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
She was born October 21, 1934, in Henderson County, IL the daughter of James and Lucille (Ketchum) Damewood. She was raised and educated in Warren County, graduating from Little York High School in 1953.
Mary married Jimmy R. Johnson at the Roseville Baptist Church in Roseville, IL...
Josephine M Buckley
Feb 21, 2025
Josephine M. “Josie” Buckley, 92, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth.
Josie was born on April 12, 1932, in Macomb, IL the daughter of Anthony and Teresa (Hagan) McCleary. She was raised on the family farm near Raritan, attending Barry Elementary School and later graduating from Media Weaver Academy, Media, IL
Josie married...
Loren L. Smyers
Feb 12, 2025
Loren L. “Butch” Smyers, Jr., 86, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the LaMoine Retirement Assisted Living, Macomb, IL.
Butch was born June 13, 1938, in Galesburg, IL, the son of Loren Sr. and Evelyn F. (Sinkhorn) Smyers. He was raised and educated in Roseville and graduated from Roseville High School.
Butch served with the United States...
Elizabeth Anne Liby
Feb 7, 2025
Elizabeth Anne Liby, 79, of Monmouth, IL was called to home at 10:30 a.m. on February 7, 2025.
She was born June 29, 1945, at Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, IL the daughter of Charles Kenneth and Helen Marie (Cole) Clifford. She was raised and educated in Knoxville, IL, graduating from Knoxville High School in 1963. She was a Blue Bullet fan.
Anne married...
Thomas "Tom" E. Currier
Feb 5, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Edward Currier, age 86, formerly of Rockford, IL, passed away peacefully on February 05, 2025 at Goldwater Care, Roseville, IL.
Tom was born July 23, 1938 in Cleveland, OH. Tom was a graduate of Yale University with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. He earned his Masters from the University of Delaware and went on to graduate from George...
Charlotte Ann Swiler
Feb 4, 2025
Charlotte Ann Swiler, 76, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at her home.
Charlotte was born December 12, 1948, in Monmouth, the daughter of William and Shirley (Borman) Miller. She was raised and educated in Alexis, IL, graduating from Alexis High School in 1967. She later earned a certificate as a Dental Hygienist.
Charlotte married the love...
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