McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area
Rex A. Mettler
Jun 3, 2026
Rex A. Mettler, 71, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on August 11, 1954 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Joseph E. and Helen V. (Yager) Mettler. He was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School.
Rex proudly served in the United States Navy for...
Neil Douglas Reith
Jun 1, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce local aviator, Neil Douglas Reith, of Monmouth, IL, has flown west to clearer skies. He departed this life on June 1st, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born June 28, 1946, in Canton, Illinois, a beloved son of the late Norma (Dahl) Reith Pierce, the late Clinton Reith, and his...
Nathan Jacob Edward Switzer
Jun 1, 2026
Nathan Jacob Edward Switzer, 19, of Alexis, IL, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026 in rural Gerlaw, IL.
He was born on May 18, 2007 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Jake and Tiffany (Bellinger) Switzer. Nathan was raised and educated in Alexis and graduated from United High School in 2025. He was attending Augustana College in Rock Island, where he...
Luella M. Wilson
May 26, 2026
Luella M. Wilson, 84, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Peru, IL.
She was born on January 10, 1942, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Vernon Leroy and Lucy Mae (Shultz) Hathaway. Luella was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School.
Luella married John Wilson, and they later divorced....
John R. House, Sr.
May 23, 2026
John R. House, Sr.,83, of Roseville, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the Goldwater Care Center, Roseville, IL.
He was born August 25, 1942, the son of Dell J. and Winifred A. (Gilmore) House in Monmouth, IL. He was raised in Gerlaw, IL and graduated from Warren High School in 1960.
John served in Illinois National Guard for 8...
Nancy L. Huston
May 20, 2026
Nancy L. Huston, 78, of Roseville, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at her home.
Nancy was born November 21, 1947, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Emmerson Kenneth and Mary Margaret (Watt) Worthington. She was raised and educated in Good Hope and Roseville, graduating from Roseville High School in 1964. She later attended Carl Sandburg College, earning her Licensed...
Martin "Marty" P. Holford
May 17, 2026
Martin P. Holford, known to most as “Marty”, 66, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, IL.
Marty was born September 24, 1959, in Monmouth, IL, the son of David Martin and Doris Mae (Warner) Holford. He was raised and educated in Kirkwood, graduating from Yorkwood High School in 1977....
Lewis "Snuffy" R. Huff
May 14, 2026
Lewis R. “Snuffy” Huff, 83, of Knoxville, IL, formerly of Oquawka, IL passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg.
Lewis was born on August 22, 1942, in Burlington, IA, the son of Wendell and Viola (Duane) Huff. He was raised and educated in Oquawka, graduating from G & O High School.
Following his graduation Lewis...
Margaret Jean Wallace
May 13, 2026
Margaret Jean Wallace, 90, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.
She was born July 26, 1935, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Charles Raymond and Mildred Fern (Bullwinkle) Gillette. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School. She later attended Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg, IL.
Jean married Thomas Wayne...
Delores E. Armstrong
May 7, 2026
Delores E. Armstrong, 91, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Renaissance Care Center, Canton, IL.
Delores was born December 6, 1934, in Camden, IL the daughter of John Franklin and Sarah (Morrell) Reeder. She was raised and educated in Camden and Rushville, IL. She graduated from Rushville High School.
She married George M. Armstrong in 1954...
Robert R Marsden
May 5, 2026
Robert “Bob” Marsden died on May 5, 2026, of advanced lung cancer. He was 75 years old.
He was born in Ossining, New York to William James Marsden and Marjorie Ethel (Lacey) Marsden (both deceased). He has an older brother, William Wayne. When he was three, his family moved to St. Petersburg, Florida. His earliest memories were of trips to the...
John R. Zielkie
May 5, 2026
John R. Zielkie, 72, of Rozetta, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at his home.
John was born March 2, 1954, in Monmouth, IL, the son of Harry and Joann (Knustrom) Zielkie. He was raised and educated in the Rozetta area and graduated from Union High School in 1972.
John married his high school sweetheart, Judy Guenther, on May 19,...
Leslie I. Fahlsing
May 3, 2026
Leslie I. Fahlsing, 68, of Monmouth, IL, formerly of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her home.
Leslie was born on October 30, 1957, in Seattle, WA, the daughter of Phillip I. and Gail (Greenman) Wagner. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Hope College in Holland, MI.
She married Roger Fahlsing in LaGrange County, IN,...
Donna R. Hauge
May 1, 2026
Donna Romée Hauge (née Shapira) passed peacefully and gently in Daytona Beach, FL, on May 1, 2026, with family and partner present. She was born February 13, 1929, in International Falls, MN.
As a teacher, composer, and musician, she touched many lives, but her greatest interest and pride was in her family, whom she adored.
Donna is survived by 5 children, Leif...
Gary D. Lybarger
Apr 27, 2026
Gary D. Lybarger, 84, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL
Gary was born December 21, 1941, in Roseville, IL, the son of Louis and Maxine (Ross) Lybarger. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1960.
Gary married Elva Bickell in June 1962. He later...
Sandra "Sandi" D. Clark
Apr 22, 2026
Sandra “Sandi” Clark, 67, of Monmouth, IL, continued to walk by faith and not by sight until her passing on April 22, 2026 at her home in Monmouth.
Sandi was born on August 14, 1958 in Monmouth, the daughter of Sammy Eugene and Dolores Margaret (Hoy) Clark. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1976....
Preston D. Wallace
Apr 20, 2026
Preston D. Wallace, 44, of Moline, IL passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Monmouth, IL.
Preston was born May 23, 1981, in Monmouth, the son of George and Vivian (Brent) Wallace. He was raised and educated in Monmouth.
He married Eileen Walker on August 7, 2021, in Rock Island, IL.
Preston worked at Mid-American Glass in Davenport, IA for over 15...
Carol L. Hanson
Apr 16, 2026
Carol L. Hanson, 99, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 5, 1926 in Clinton, IA, the daughter of Leland and Ethel (Rogers) Still. Carol was raised and educated in Galesburg and graduated from Galesburg High School in 1944.
Carol married...
Carl Ewing
Apr 16, 2026
S. Carl Ewing, 89, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at the Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, IL.
He was born December 17, 1936 in Hodgenville, KY, the son of Sylvester and Ona (Johnson) Ewing. Carl was raised and educated in Galesburg and graduated from Galesburg High School in 1954.
Carl proudly served his country in the United...
Tara J Speck
Apr 14, 2026
Tara J. Speck, 68, of Monmouth, IL passed away on April 14, 2026, at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth.
Tara was born May 29, 1957, in Monmouth, the daughter of Buford and Eleanore (Quinn) Young. She was raised and educated in Monmouth where she attended Monmouth High School.
She married Richard Speck in Monmouth on July 3, 1976. He passed...
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