McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area
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,...
Brian A. Morris
Mar 5, 2026
Brian A. Morris, 39, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL.
He was a beacon of love and joy whose life's journey began on May 8, 1986, in Tacoma, Washington. Although born in the Evergreen State, Brian spent most of his life in Illinois, leaving an indelible mark on the...
John "Rod" Lemon
Mar 2, 2026
John “Rod” Lemon, 84, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Rod was born on December 5, 1941, in Davenport, IA, the son of John B. and Clio (McIntire) Lemon. He was raised and educated in Aledo, graduating from Aledo High School in 1959. He later graduated from Monmouth College...
Martha J. Whiteman
Mar 1, 2026
Martha Jean Williams McClintock Whiteman, 97, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at her home
Martha was born on February 25, 1929, at Swan Creek, IL, to George W. and Ruth R. (Raymond) Williams. She spent her formative years in Swan Creek, Good Hope, Bardolph, Youngstown, Prairie City, IL, before graduating as salutatorian from Prairie City High...
Cathy Sue Heidenrich
Feb 18, 2026
Cathy Sue Heidenrich, 62, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at her home.
Cathy was born on June 16, 1963 in Andalusia, IL, the daughter of Ronald Lee Swan and Marilyn Jean Van Hyning. Cathy graduated from Streator High School in 1984.
She married David Wayne Heidenrich on January 30, 1998, in Ottawa, IL, they later divorced.
Cathy worked...
Cheri L. Stanton
Feb 16, 2026
Cheri L. Stanton, 78, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026 at her home.
Cheri was born July 12, 1947 in Monmouth, the daughter of James G. and Mable L. (Gilbert) Fillman. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1965.
After high school, Cheri worked for Hubie Hedrick at the Sunset Restaurant and...
Gary L. White
Feb 13, 2026
Gary L. White, 82, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Monmouth Nursing Home in Monmouth, IL. He was born on June 9, 1943 in Waterloo, IA, the son of Harvey and Belva White. Gary was raised in Iowa and he served with the Army Reserves for several years.
Gary married Linda Schroeder on May 23, 1981...
Rex L. McBroom
Feb 10, 2026
Rex L. McBroom, 91, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 19, 1934 in Osceola, IA, the son of Frank Ellis and Viola Pauline (Maytum) McBroom. Rex was raised and educated in Osceola and graduated from Osceola High School in 1954.
Rex married Marilyn Karine Price on November...
Kevin L. Wardrip, Jr.
Feb 9, 2026
Kevin L. Wardrip, Jr., 39, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at his home.
He was born on November 25, 1986 in Galveston, TX, the son of Kevin Wardrip Sr. and Ronita (Pulse) & Paul Berg. Kevin was raised and educated in Davenport, IA.
Kevin worked for many years with Asplundh Tree Service. He had a true green...
Jeffrey R. Holeman
Feb 5, 2026
Jeffrey R. Holeman, 70, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center in Galesburg, IL. He was born on February 17, 1955 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Max “Smokey” and Georgene (Means) Holeman. Jeff was raised and educated in Monmouth.
Jeff was a Union Painter for 30 years. He later worked for...
John "J.D." D. Upton
Jan 31, 2026
John D. “J.D.” Upton, 89, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL, after a brief illness with cancer.
J.D. was born March 5, 1936 in Monmouth, IL, the son of John D. Upton and Viola F. (Miller) Upton. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, and attended Monmouth High School.
JD married Mary...
Griffith "GW" W. Francis
Jan 31, 2026
Griffith William “GW” Francis, a prominent Monmouth educator, farmer and landowner, passed away peacefully to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the age of 82.
GW was born May 17, 1943, in Monmouth, IL, the son of John and Evelyn (Norman) Francis. He was raised and educated in Monmouth. He graduated from Monmouth College in 1965...
Gwendolyn L. Shaver
Jan 30, 2026
Gwendolyn L. Shaver,77, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born March 29, 1948 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Frank Allen and Mary Eola (Pedigo) Armstrong. She was raised and educated in Monmouth and attended Monmouth High School.
Gwen married Francis W. Shaver in Monmouth, IL on June...
Joseph A Angotti
Jan 25, 2026
Joseph A. “Joe” Angotti, a respected journalist, educator, father and husband, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026.
Joe was born December 14, 1938, in Gary IN, the son of Art A and Pauline (Janott) Angotti. He was raised and educated in Gary, Indiana, Joe learned the value of hard work early, helping his family at Art’s Quality Bakery. He carried...
Roger L. Teel
Jan 24, 2026
Roger L. Teel, 88, of Monmouth, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
Roger was born September 5, 1937 in Industry, IL the son of Willard F. and Zelma (Aten) Teel. He was raised and educated in Industry, graduating from Vermont High School. Following his graduation from High School Roger enlisted with the United States Air...
Robert E. Dennison
Jan 22, 2026
Robert E. Dennison, 87, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth.
Bob was born October 27, 1938 in Monmouth, the son of Orville D. and Dorothy L. (Bear) Dennison. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1956.
Bob married Shirley A. Danforth on August 26, 1960,...
Justin D. Brewer
Jan 19, 2026
Justin D. Brewer, 40, of Rockford, IL, formerly of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 7:09 a.m., Monday, January 19, 2026 at Forest City Rehab and Nursing Center, Rockford, IL.
He was born on March 27th, 1985, in Monmouth, IL, the son of Roger and Defrance “De” (Shawgo) Brewer. Justin was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School...
Stacy L. Cooper
Jan 18, 2026
Stacy L. Cooper, 55, of Biggsville, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at the Richard Owens Hospice House, Peoria, IL.
She was born on March 13, 1970 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Donald Sr. and Hattie (Brentise) Garrett. Stacy was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School.
Stacy began her career as a Certified Nursing...
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