McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area
Doak L. Davis
Jun 22, 2024
Doak Davis died on June 22, 2024, in Peoria, Illinois, surrounded by family, friends, and his partner, Melissa Vollbracht. In January 2022, Doak was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease, or ALS, and was given one year to live. Had he stayed in Bozeman, Montana, his ashes would have been spread on the western slope of the Bridger Mountains overlooking his...
Linda L. Fisher
Jun 21, 2024
Linda L. Fisher, 81 of Monmouth, IL formerly of Solon, IA passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.
Linda was born August 27, 1942, in Iowa the daughter of Wilfred and Mabel (Erickson) Novak. She was raised and educated in Marengo, Iowa, then moving to Chicago for high school years.
She married Paul Fisher in...
M. Louise Kick
Jun 20, 2024
M. Louise Kick, 93, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth.
Louise was born Sept. 17, 1930 in Clover Bend, AR. the daughter of Joseph E. and Beulah E. (Whitmire) Graham. She was raised and educated in Clover Bend.
Louise married Troy R. Kick in Egypt, AR on Oct 11, 1946.
Louise worked at...
Sallie A. Doty
Jun 19, 2024
Sallie A. Doty, 81, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away at 5:40 p.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 20, 1943 in Ft. Madison, IA, the daughter of Luis and Margarita (Enriquez) Salazar. Sallie was raised and educated in Ft. Madison and later graduated from Yorkwood High School.
Sallie married Ronald E. Doty...
James R. Briggs, Sr.
Jun 14, 2024
James R. Briggs, Sr., 83, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 5:08 p.m., Friday, June 14, 2024 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
He was born on May 9, 1941 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Bill, Sr. and Betty (Benson) Briggs. Jim was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1959.
Jim proudly served...
Ignacio Arteaga
Jun 13, 2024
Ignacio Arteaga, 69, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 9:40 a.m., Thursday, June 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 30, 1954 in Agua Zarca, Jalisco, Mexico, the son of Jose Arteaga and Maria Auxilio Rosales. He was raised and educated in Mexico and graduated from High School.
Ignacio married Josefina Castaneda on April...
Michael T. Harding
Jun 12, 2024
Michael T. Harding, 68, of Oquawka, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at his home.
Michael was born February 2, 1956, in Galesburg, IL the son of Jack and Audrey Marie (Preston) Harding. He was raised and educated in Abingdon, graduating from Abingdon High School.
Michael married Connie Erickson and later married Deb Downard on July 11, 2009, in...
Joseph W. Shafer
Jun 11, 2024
Joseph W. Shafer, 55, of Galesburg, IL, passed away at 8:15 a.m., Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at his home.
He was born on July 7, 1968 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Jodi and Mary (Hasting) Shafer. Joseph was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1987.
After high school, Joseph proudly served in the United...
Rex E McIntosh
Jun 9, 2024
Rex E. McIntosh, 62, of Monmouth, IL passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
Rex was born August 24, 1961, in Monmouth, IL the son of Gene L. and Mary (Scott) McIntosh. He was raised and educated in Warren County, graduating from Warren High School with the class of 1980.
Rex farmed his entire adult...
Barbara J. Gawthrop
Jun 7, 2024
Barbara J. Gawthrop, 89, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:34 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2024, at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL.
She was born on September 1, 1934, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Theodore M. and Anna Mae (Scott) Pullen. Barb was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1952. She later...
Rodger E Cook
Jun 4, 2024
Rodger E. Cook, 96, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Legacy Estates in Monmouth.
Rodger was born on April 24, 1928, in Monmouth, the son of Eldon M. and Gladys Loraine (McClintic) Cook. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School.
Rodger served with the United States Navy from 1950 until 1954.
Rodger married Martha...
Dean E Whiteman
May 30, 2024
Dean Edward Whiteman, known affectionately as Dino, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Dayton, Nevada at the age of 77.
Dean was born on November 21, 1946, in Monmouth, IL the son of Harold and Lillian (Potter) Whiteman. He was raised and educated in Warren County, graduating from Warren High School with the class of 1964.
Following his...
Edna N. Johnson
May 28, 2024
Edna N. Johnson,89, of Monmouth, IL, passed away Tuesday morning, May 28, 2024 at Oakview Nursing & Rehab, Burlington, IA.
She was born November 30, 1934 in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Maurice B. and Edna M. (Doyle) Lee. She was raised and educated in Little York graduating from Little York High School.
Edna married Dale A. Johnson in Monmouth on July...
John C. Toal, Sr.
May 23, 2024
John C. Toal Sr.84, of Monmouth, IL, died on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at his home.
John was born November 4, 1939 in Monmouth, IL the son of Carroll P. and Bernice Loretta (Shunick) Toal. He was a lifelong resident of Monmouth graduating from Monmouth High School in 1957 and later attending Monmouth College and Carl Sandburg College.
John married Mary Alice...
Donna R. Sheese
May 22, 2024
Donna R.J. (Talley) Sheese, 88, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Monmouth Nursing Home, Monmouth, IL.
Donna was born May 2, 1936 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Harry Sr. and Clara Marie (Travis) Talley. She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Lionel and Mabel Cooper in Monmouth. She graduated from Monmouth High School...
Elizabeth "Beth" W. Weber
May 14, 2024
Elizabeth W “Beth”. Weber, 75, of Biggsville, IL passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
She was born on June 9, 1948 in Elmira, NY, the daughter of Earl and Martha Wilcox. Elizabeth was raised and educated in Merritt Island, FL and graduated from Merritt Island High School in 1966.
On August 12, 1967,...
Lois K. Johnson
May 6, 2024
Lois K. Johnson, 68, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:15 a.m., Monday, May 6, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on October 17, 1955 in rural Avon, IL, the daughter of Marion L. and Rosie I. (Bundy) Shaver. Lois was raised and educated in Warren & Knox counties and attended Monmouth High School.
Lois married...
Terry Lee Isenberg
May 2, 2024
Terry L. Isenberg, 61, of Little York, IL passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at his home.
Terry was born July 10, 1962 in Monmouth, IL the son of Carrel and Linda L. (Filberth) Isenberg. He was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Warren High School.
Terry lived in Colorado for several years where he owned and operated...
Thomas E. Brownlee
May 1, 2024
Thomas E. Brownlee, 67, of Little York, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.
Tom was born August 10, 1956, in Monmouth, IL the son of Thomas H. and Shirley (Lewis) Brownlee. He was raised and educated in rural Little York, attending Yorkwood High School.
Tom married Carol Edwards on September 12, 1975,...
Larry L. Lain
Apr 30, 2024
Larry L. Lain, 67, of Oquawka, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his home.
Larry was born February 12, 1957 in Oregon, IL, the son of Laverne M. “Mike” and Darlene A. (Ash) Lain. He was raised and educated in Henderson County and attended Union High School.
Larry married Nancy Kulp and later married Cheryl Bundy...
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