Obituaries

McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Dan L Ricketts

Dan L Ricketts

Apr 25, 2021

Dan Ricketts, 75, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 11:55 pm, Sunday, April 25, 2021 at his home.

Dan was born October 5, 1945 in Monmouth, Illinois the son of Norman and Maxine (Spicer) Ricketts. He was raised and educated in Monmouth.

He joined the United States Army earning the rank...

Brenda K (Sells)  Barron

Brenda K (Sells) Barron

Apr 25, 2021

Brenda K. Barron, 51, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 2:48 p.m., Sunday, April 25, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 24, 1970 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Robert E. and Linda Lou (Nesbitt) Sells.  Brenda was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth...

Gerald "Jerry" E. Marlow

Gerald "Jerry" E. Marlow

Apr 21, 2021

Gerald E. “Jerry” Marlow, 78, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 10:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the Aledo Health Care Center, Aledo, IL.

Jerry was born on February 21, 1943 in Amherst, OH, the son of Bert and Beatrice E. (Reynolds) Marlow. He was raised and educated in Amherst, OH, graduating...

Linda J. (Albert)  Barker

Linda J. (Albert) Barker

Apr 17, 2021

Linda J. Barker, 72, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:23 am, Saturday, April 17, 2021 at her home.

Linda was born May 22, 1948 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Cecil Mac and Elizabeth “Libby” Jane (Ludington) Albert.  She was raised and educated in Cameron and Monmouth.

She...

Joyce E. (Wooddell)  Kirby

Joyce E. (Wooddell) Kirby

Apr 17, 2021

Joyce E. Kirby, 71, of Monmouth, Illinois passed away at 8:40 p.m. Saturday, April 17, 2021 in her home.

Joyce was born September 7, 1949 in Canton, IL the daughter of Ross Wayne and G. Elaine (Huff) Wooddell. She was raised and educated in the Canton and Monmouth areas and graduated from Monmouth High...

Mildred "Millie" L (Hewitt)  Crookham

Mildred "Millie" L (Hewitt) Crookham

Apr 9, 2021

Mildred L. Crookham, 98, of Roseville, IL passed away at 3:00 pm, Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Roseville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Roseville, IL.

Millie was born July 20, 1922 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of William and Mary Theresa (Maney) Hewitt.  While growing up in Monmouth with her...

Thomas M. Vanwinkle

Thomas M. Vanwinkle

Apr 8, 2021

Thomas M. Vanwinkle, Jr., 73, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 2:42 p.m., Thursday, April 8, 2021 at his home.

He was born on October 9, 1947 in Pocahontas, AR, the son of Thomas, Sr. and Mary V. (Campbell) Vanwinkle.  Thomas was raised and educated in Alexis and graduated from...

Carole A. Griffee

Carole A. Griffee

Apr 7, 2021

Carole A. Griffee, 79, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 11:48 am, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

Carole was born July 17, 1941 the daughter of Lawrence and Helen (Ryner) Griffee.  She was raised, educated and lived her entire life in Monmouth.

...

Janice (Determan)  Miller

Janice (Determan) Miller

Apr 5, 2021

Janice Miller, 87, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:26 a.m., Monday, April 5, 2021 at Marigold Rehab & Health Care Center, Galesburg, IL.

She was born on August 27, 1933 in Montgomery County, MO, the daughter of Carl and Helen (Bolton) Determan.  Janice graduated from Edwardsville High School.  She later graduated from...

James "Zag" A. Magnison

James "Zag" A. Magnison

Apr 5, 2021

James A. “Zag” Magnison, 56, of Cameron, IL, passed away at 8:10 a.m., Monday, April 5, 2021 at his home.

He was born on December 25, 1964 in Galesburg, IL, the son of James A. and Lila Rae (Lindahl) Magnison.  Jimmy was raised and educated in Galesburg and graduated Galesburg High School in...

Patricia L. (Hank)  Montroy

Patricia L. (Hank) Montroy

Apr 2, 2021

Patricia L. Montroy,79, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 3:07 pm, Friday, April 2, 2021 in Columbus, OH.

Pat was born June 30. 1941 in Muscatine, IA the daughter of Chester “Chet” and Beryl (Woods) Hank.  She was raised and educated in Muscatine graduating from Muscatine High School in 1959.

Visit Obituary

Daniel R Garrett

Daniel R Garrett

Apr 1, 2021

Daniel R. Garrett, 64, of Gerlaw, IL, passed away at 8:44 p.m., Thursday, April 1, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

Daniel was born August 13, 1956 in Galesburg, IL, the son of William R. and Betty (Hainline) Garrett. He was raised and educated in the Warren School District and graduated...

Casey A. Montroy

Casey A. Montroy

Mar 31, 2021

Casey A. Montroy, 43, of Roseville, IL, left this life for an eternity with our Lord on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Casey was born on May 24, 1977 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Jim and Teresa (Briton) Montroy, Jr. He was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School....

Douglas M Kounse

Douglas M Kounse

Mar 30, 2021

Douglas M. Kounse, 63, of Avon, IL passed away at 5:43 am, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg Il

Doug was born June 12, 1957 in Peoria, IL,  the son of Dale and Sharon (McCann) Kounse, Sr.

Doug married Rosemarie Brown on December 5, 1978 and she passed away...

Michael L Boyd

Michael L Boyd

Mar 30, 2021

Michael L. Boyd, 68, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 7:52 pm, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.

Mike was born January 16, 1953 in Monmouth, Il, the son of Robert Ernest and LaRita Lou (Opp) Boyd.  He was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School.

...

Beverly A. (Stivers)  Ballard

Beverly A. (Stivers) Ballard

Mar 27, 2021

Beverly A. Ballard, 85, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:25 a.m., Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Serenity of Lake Storey, Galesburg, IL.

She was born on August 12, 1935 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of John M. and Mary E. (Lingafelter) Stivers.  Beverly was a lifelong member of the Monmouth community....

Richard Allen Barry

Richard Allen Barry

Mar 26, 2021

Richard Allen Barry, 46, of Louisville, KY, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 11:50 a.m. on March 26, 2021 at Baptist Health in Louisville, KY.

He was born June 7, 1974 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Danny Connerly and Goldie Barry. He was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from...

Donna L (Burk)  Gilbert

Donna L (Burk) Gilbert

Mar 23, 2021

Donna Lee Gilbert, 80, of Cameron, IL, passed away at 2:40 pm, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

Donna was born July 12, 1940 in McDonough County the daughter of Louis and Julia (Blansett) Burk.  She was raised in the Monmouth area and attended Monmouth High School.

...

Connie (Starkey)  Blackman

Connie (Starkey) Blackman

Mar 22, 2021

Connie Blackman, 69, of Little York, IL, passed away at 5:20 p.m., Monday, March 22, 2021 at her home.

She was born August 30, 1951 in Carthage, IL the daughter of Merle E. and Alberta B. (Cook) Starkey.  She was raised and educated in the Pittsville area and attended high school in Pittsville,...

Stanley G. Montgomery

Stanley G. Montgomery

Mar 22, 2021

Stanley G. Montgomery, 65, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 11:25 a.m., Monday, March 22, 2021 at his home.

He was born on July 27, 1955 in Lima, OH, the son of Barton L. and Hazel E. (Gillen) Montgomery.  Stan graduated from Galesburg High School in 1973.  He served in the United States...