Jeffrey H McMaster

Jeffrey H. McMaster, 71, of Monmouth, IL died at 11:43 p.m. Thursday, April 23, 2015 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth.

He was born July 26, 1943 in Monmouth, The son of Harold Mansker and Martha Jane (Smith) McMaster. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1962.

Jeffrey married Jennifer Broseker in Crescent City, CA, on May 6, 2000 and she survives.

Jeffrey served with the United States Air Force for 20 years. He also was a Correctional Officer for 13 years at the Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City, CA. before moving back to Monmouth in 2002. He later owned and operated JMAC Small Engine Repair.

He loved Western movies, especially John Wayne movies. He also enjoyed woodworking and hot rods. Jeffrey was an animal lover, including his dogs Snowball and Zelda. Jeffrey was a very generous and caring person who loved his family.

Survivors include his wife; his children, Patrick McMaster and Lorrita Butler both of Yuma, CA, Tammy (Anthony) Baldree of Crescent City, CA, Guy Peres of Sacramento, CA, Erik Ferguson of Monmouth and Darren (Jessica) Ferguson of Monmouth; 10 grandchildren; 1 brother, Bill (Donna) Hallam of Monmouth; 2 nieces, Kristin Wilson and Kim Hallam.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth. Friends may call Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the funeral home where his family will present from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Cremation will take place following the services with burial at the Rock Island Nation Cemetery at a later date. A memorial fund has been established to be designated later. For more information or to leave an online condolence please visit, www.mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com