McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area
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...
Hillis Ann Skov
Feb 1, 2025
Hillis Ann Skov, 90, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Courtyard Estates, Monmouth.
Ann was born in Osceola, Polk County, NE on January 28, 1935, the daughter of Lester M and Florence (Hendrickson) McCormick. She got her early education at District 15 in rural Nebraska, finishing high school in Central City, NE in 1952. She attended...
Christine "Chris" F. Youngquist
Jan 30, 2025
Christine “Chris” F. Youngquist, 72, of Galesburg, IL, formerly of Cameron, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL as the result of a tragic motor vehicle accident.
She was born on May 1, 1952 in Galesburg, IL, the daughter of Edward and Maxine (Rendleman) Fritz. Chris was raised and educated in Galesburg and...
Steven H. Youngquist
Jan 30, 2025
Steven H. Youngquist,70, of Galesburg, IL, formerly of Cameron, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 as the result of a tragic motor vehicle accident.
He was born on December 7, 1954 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Ronald and Willadene (Sprout) Youngquist. Steve was raised and educated in rural Monmouth, graduating from Warren High School in 1973. He later graduated...
Jayne M. Seitz
Jan 29, 2025
Jayne M. Seitz, 67, of Oquawka, IL, passed away at 8:45 a.m., January 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family.
Jayne was born on June 11, 1957 in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Dean and Carol (Magee) Thompson. She was raised and educated in Henderson County and graduated from Union High School in 1975.
Jayne first married Roy Myers, Jr....
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....
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