McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area
Lynn E. Maguire
Apr 12, 2026
Lynn E. Maguire, 65, of Monmouth, IL formerly of Kildeer, IL and Piscataway, NJ passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at her home.
Lynn was born March 5, 1961, in Orange, NJ the daughter of Eugene and Virginia (Rohloff) Wolfe. She was raised and educated in Piscataway, graduating from Piscataway High School in 1979. She later earned a degree as...
Brett A. Gutkowski
Apr 7, 2026
Brett Anthony Gutkowski, 30, of Adairsville, Georgia, passed away on April 7, 2026. Born on October 25, 1995, in Phoenix, Arizona, Brett carried with him a warmth and generosity that left a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Brett graduated from Adairsville High School, where he discovered a passion for wrestling, a sport in which he not only...
Alice E. Clark
Apr 3, 2026
Alice E. Clark, 89, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth.
She was born July 6, 1936, in Monmouth, the daughter of Victor and Irene (Murphy) Cokel. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Immaculate Conception School and St. Mary Academy, Nauvoo, IL, graduating in 1954.
Alice married William H. Clark...
Kevin L. Engen
Mar 31, 2026
Kevin L. Engen, 57, of Oquawka, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
Kevin was born on April 4, 1968, in Monmouth, IL, the son of Bernard and Pamela Jean (Dixon) Engen. He was raised and educated in Gulfport and Gladstone. Attending West Central High School.
He enjoyed working in his yard, watching...
Willie Weldon, Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
Willie Weldon Jr., 61, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on March 30, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
Willie was born October 13, 1964 in Hughes, AR, the son of Willie Sr. and Willa Dean (Starnes) Weldon. He was raised and educated in Missouri and Illinois and attended Warren and Union High School.
Willie married Cherrie Hawk on September...
Lola M Rice
Mar 28, 2026
Lola M. Perdue, 89, of Davenport, IA passed away on March 28, 2026 in Oquawka, IL.
Lola was born March 14, 1937 in Iowa City, IA, the daughter of Clarence A. and Mary P. (Knight) Perdue. She was raised in Muscatine, IA and Buffalo, IA and later educated in Davenport, attending Davenport High School.
Lola married Richard Schneider and they had 3...
Dennis L. Liggett
Mar 26, 2026
Dennis L. Liggett, 56, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at his home.
Dennis was born June 21, 1969, in Monmouth, the son of Danny E. and Rozella E. (Lathrop) Liggett. He was and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1987.
Dennis married Lynette D. Allen in Monmouth on July 19, 1997, and she survives.
Dennis...
Alis A. Chy
Mar 25, 2026
Alis Ann Chy, 82, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Allure of Lake Story, Galesburg, IL.
Alis was born on January 14, 1944, in Columbus, OH, the daughter of Alfred Ward and Mildred Watt (Bickett) Creswell. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School. She then went on to earn a bachelor’s...
Myron M. Simpson
Mar 24, 2026
Myron M. Simpson, known for his quick wit, unforgettable stories, and unmistakable auctioneer’s call, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on March 24, 2026, in Galesburg, IL, at the age of 79.
Born July 7, 1946, in Monmouth, IL, Myron was the son of Louis and Anita Simpson. He grew up in the Norwood area, attended Seaton and...
Phillip M. Porter
Mar 22, 2026
Phillip M. Porter, 85, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 in Monmouth, IL.
Phil was born March 5, 1941 in Madison, WI, the son of Edward L. Sr and Avis B. (Daily) Porter. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1959.
Phil married Sheryl J. Hewitt on May 20, 1960 in Monmouth,...
Jacob F Overend
Mar 20, 2026
Jacob F. Overend, 40, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at his home.
He was born on October 30, 1985 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Stephen M. and Barbara J. (Damm) Overend. Jacob was raised and educated in Peoria and Farmington and graduated from Farmington High School.
Jacob married Katrina Ramos in Bartonville, IL; together they shared...
Mark E. Miller
Mar 17, 2026
Mark E. Miller, 61, of Monmouth, IL, formerly of Lewiston, MO, passed away on March 17, 2026 at his home.
Cremation has been accorded. No visitation or services are planned at this time. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
Connie M. Connell
Mar 15, 2026
Connie M. Connell,92, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the Henderson County Retirement Center, Stronghurst, IL.
Connie was born March 26, 1933 in Monmouth, IL. the daughter of Paul A. and Martha Louise (Smith) Olson. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1951. She later attended the Bradley University Conservatory...
Allen L. Payne
Mar 12, 2026
Allen L. Payne, 62, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his home.
Allen was born July 5, 1963, in Monmouth the son of Charles and Evelyn (Price) Payne. He was raised and educated in Kirkwood and Monmouth graduating from Yorkwood High School 1981.
Allen worked for several years at Vickroy’s Furniture in Monmouth.
He enjoyed working on lawn...
Wanda M. Ryner
Mar 11, 2026
Wanda Mae (Sheets) Ryner, 81, of Gerlaw, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Legacy Estates in Monmouth.
Wanda was born January 25, 1945, in Fort Madison, IA, the daughter of Edgar and Helen (Overhulser) Sheets. She was raised and educated in Iowa, graduating from Van Buren County High School in Keosauqua, IA in 1962. She continued her education...
Jo Lynn Pearce
Mar 10, 2026
Jo Lynn Pearce, 67, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at her home.
Jo was born November 11, 1958 in Macomb, IL, the daughter of Richard L. and Betty C. (Rittenhouse) Pearce. She was raised and educated in Macomb and Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School.
Jo married Roger Thomas and later married Tom Brinton.
Jo worked as a CNA...
Donald W. Fox
Mar 9, 2026
Donald W. Fox, also known as “Donnie”, “Don”, “DB”, “Foxy”, and “Donnie Bill”, 70, of Galesburg, IL formerly of Alexis, IL, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.
DB was born January 17, 1956, in Moline, IL the son of Charles R. and Shirley A. (McDowell) Fox. He was raised in God’s Country,...
Dean C. Sandstrom
Mar 6, 2026
Dean C. Sandstrom, 90, of Monmouth, IL, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.
He was born on May 31, 1935 in Monmouth, IL to C.V. Clarence and Ruth E. (Themanson) Sandstrom. Dean was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1953.
Following his graduation, Dean volunteered at the local draft board and later...
Mary A. Jones
Mar 6, 2026
Mary A. Jones, 72, of Pittsfield, IL, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Memorial Hospital, Carthage, IL.
She was born on November 8, 1953 in Aledo, IL, the daughter of John Wendell and Mariella Mae (Rohr) Freed. Mary was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1971. Following high school, Mary enlisted in the...
George W. "Bill" Bogener
Mar 6, 2026
George W. “Bill” Bogener, 67, of Rio, IL, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, IL.
He was born on October 24, 1958 in Monmouth, IL, the son Virgil A. and Betty Lou (Armstrong) Bogener and John Gary Budd. Bill was raised and educated in Monmouth and Moline.
Bill married Ronadene Youngquist on February 23,...
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