McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area
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...
Gary D. Lybarger
Apr 27, 2026
Gary D. Lybarger, 84, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL
Gary was born December 21, 1941, in Roseville, IL, the son of Louis and Maxine (Ross) Lybarger. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1960.
Gary married Elva Bickell in June 1962. He later...
Sandra "Sandi" D. Clark
Apr 22, 2026
Sandra “Sandi” Clark, 67, of Monmouth, IL, continued to walk by faith and not by sight until her passing on April 22, 2026 at her home in Monmouth.
Sandi was born on August 14, 1958 in Monmouth, the daughter of Sammy Eugene and Dolores Margaret (Hoy) Clark. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1976....
Preston D. Wallace
Apr 20, 2026
Preston D. Wallace, 44, of Moline, IL passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Monmouth, IL.
Preston was born May 23, 1981, in Monmouth, the son of George and Vivian (Brent) Wallace. He was raised and educated in Monmouth.
He married Eileen Walker on August 7, 2021, in Rock Island, IL.
Preston worked at Mid-American Glass in Davenport, IA for over 15...
Carol L. Hanson
Apr 16, 2026
Carol L. Hanson, 99, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 5, 1926 in Clinton, IA, the daughter of Leland and Ethel (Rogers) Still. Carol was raised and educated in Galesburg and graduated from Galesburg High School in 1944.
Carol married...
Carl Ewing
Apr 16, 2026
S. Carl Ewing, 89, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at the Richard Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, IL.
He was born December 17, 1936 in Hodgenville, KY, the son of Sylvester and Ona (Johnson) Ewing. Carl was raised and educated in Galesburg and graduated from Galesburg High School in 1954.
Carl proudly served his country in the United...
Tara J Speck
Apr 14, 2026
Tara J. Speck, 68, of Monmouth, IL passed away on April 14, 2026, at OSF Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth.
Tara was born May 29, 1957, in Monmouth, the daughter of Buford and Eleanore (Quinn) Young. She was raised and educated in Monmouth where she attended Monmouth High School.
She married Richard Speck in Monmouth on July 3, 1976. He passed...
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...
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...
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