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McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Monmouth, IL area

Betty Jean (Clayton)  Johnson

Betty Jean (Clayton) Johnson

Jan 19, 2023

Betty J. Johnson, 87, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 4:40 pm, Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Legacy Estates, Monmouth, IL.

She was born May 17, 1935, in rural Warren County, IL the daughter of Harry and Gertrude (Shaver-Daniels) Clayton.  She was raised and educated in the Gerlaw area where she attended rural grade...

James J. Sayers

James J. Sayers

Jan 16, 2023

James J. Sayers, 71, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 1:42 a.m., Monday, January 16, 2023 at Roseville Rehab & Healthcare, Roseville, IL.

He was born on May 26, 1951 in Peoria, IL.

James worked at Meling’s Restaurant in Monmouth for many years as a dishwasher and assisted the...

Lloyd Douglas Legg

Lloyd Douglas Legg

Jan 14, 2023

Lloyd Douglas Legg, known as “Doug,” to family and friends, 73, of Gerlaw, IL, passed away at 10:00 am Saturday, January 14th, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family and friends.

He was born May 10th, 1949, in Pasadena, CA, to Gaylord and Helen (Rice) Legg.

After Doug’s birth, Gaylord...

Bonnie S. (Eggleston)  Fox

Bonnie S. (Eggleston) Fox

Jan 8, 2023

Bonnie S. Fox, 75, of Oquawka, IL, passed away at 11:23 a.m., Sunday, January 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 20, 1947 in Oquawka, IL, the daughter of Paul and Velma (Johnston) Eggleston.  Bonnie was raised and educated in Oquawka.

Bonnie...

Celia Hope Huston

Celia Hope Huston

Jan 4, 2023

Celia Hope Huston, stillborn daughter of Dan & Megan Huston of Rosville, IL, entered into gods care on January 4, 2023 at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.

A private family funeral service was held at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, IL.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  Memorials in...

Virginia A. (Wheetley)  Sage

Virginia A. (Wheetley) Sage

Jan 4, 2023

Virginia A. Sage, 79, of Cameron, IL, passed away at 4:49 p.m., Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL, surrounded by her family.

She was born on December 24, 1943 in Burlington, IA, the daughter of Woodrow Wheetley and Eva (Danforth) Wheetley.  She was raised and educated in...

Kitty J (Carpenter)  Wixom-Talley

Kitty J (Carpenter) Wixom-Talley

Dec 23, 2022

Kitty J. Wixom- Talley, 65, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 11:56 pm, Friday, December 23, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

Kitty was born September 11, 1957, in Richie County, West Virginia the daughter of Lloyd and Hazel (Franklin) Carpenter.  She was raised and educated in West Virginia and Bonaparte,...

Mary E. Dowell

Mary E. Dowell

Dec 18, 2022

Mary E. Dowell, 97, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:58 a.m., Sunday, December 18, 2022 at OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Monmouth, IL.

She was born on August 12, 1925 in the Rozetta Township, IL, the daughter of Harry and Florence (Goff) Alecock.  Mary was raised and educated in Rozetta.

James R. "Jim" Keeney

James R. "Jim" Keeney

Dec 14, 2022

James R. “Jim” Keeney, 85, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 9:35 pm, Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at his home.

Jim was born February 27, 1937 in St. Cloud, MN, the son of Cecil and Marie (Pozorski) Keeney.  He was raised and educated in St. Cloud, graduating from Tech High School in 1955...

Michael Shawn Gillen

Michael Shawn Gillen

Dec 12, 2022

Michael Shawn Gillen, 57, of Cameron, IL, passed away on December 12, 2022 at his home.

He was born November 22, 1965 in Larchland, IL, the son of Billy and Iris Faye (Walters) Gillen.  Shawn was raised and educated in the rural Monmouth area and graduated from Warren High School in 1984.

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Patricia A. (Lefort)  Garner

Patricia A. (Lefort) Garner

Dec 8, 2022

Patricia A. Garner, 78, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 6:25 a.m., Thursday, December 8, 2022 at her home.

She was born on August 17, 1944 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Clifford and Bessie (Schultz) Lefort.  Patricia was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1961.

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Christopher I Bowers

Christopher I Bowers

Dec 1, 2022

Christopher I. Bowers, 61, of Monmouth, IL formerly of Peoria, IL passed away at 4:40 pm, Thursday, December 1, 2022 at his home.

Chris was born June 12, 1961 in Peoria, IL the son of Marvin F. and Elaine (Gorsuch) Bowers.  He was raised and educated in Peoria and Lincoln, IL.  Chris moved to...

William Jason Cooper

William Jason Cooper

Nov 29, 2022

William Jason Cooper, 40, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 2:45 am, Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at his home.

Jason was born April 6, 1982, in Galesburg, IL the son of Marvin J. and Laura D. (Lee) Cooper. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School.

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Linda A. (Hill)  Stewart

Linda A. (Hill) Stewart

Nov 27, 2022

Linda A. Stewart, 64, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 2:37 p.m., Sunday, November 27, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

She was born on September 14, 1958 in Hillsboro, IL, the daughter of Norman and Carrie (Moxey) Hill.  Linda was raised and educated in the Monmouth...

Rose Ann Queen

Rose Ann Queen

Nov 26, 2022

Rose A. Queen, 58, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 8:55 pm, Saturday, November 26, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

Rose was born November 18, 1964, in Monmouth, IL the daughter of Frank W. and Dorothy M. (Morgan) Queen. She was raised and educated in Monmouth and Stronghurst, graduating from...

Timothy J. Allen

Timothy J. Allen

Nov 20, 2022

Timothy J. Allen, 70, of Monmouth, IL passed away peacefully at 4:10 pm, Sunday, November 20, 2022, while listening to Neil Young’s Harvest Moon at his home.

Tim was born July 10, 1952, in Burlington, IA the son of James Timothy and Gladys Louise (Thrasher) Allen.  He was raised and educated in Burlington, graduating...

Michael "Stick" L. Noel

Michael "Stick" L. Noel

Nov 19, 2022

Michael L. Noel, 71, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 1:15 a.m., Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, IL.

He was born on March 29, 1951 in Monmouth, IL, the son of Kenneth and Helen (Quinn) Noel.  Mike was raised and educated in Monmouth and graduated from Monmouth High School in...

Patricia L. (Mills)  Bresnahan

Patricia L. (Mills) Bresnahan

Nov 15, 2022

Patricia L. Bresnahan, 81, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 8:35 pm, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at her home.

Pat was born September 6, 1941 in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Harry, Jr. and Dorothy (Boyd) Mills.  She was raised and educated in the Monmouth area and graduated from Warren High School in...

Larry E Johnson

Larry E Johnson

Nov 15, 2022

Larry E. Johnson, 79, of Monmouth, IL, passed away at 7:40 am, Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at the Oak Lane Rehabilitation Center, Stronghurst, IL.

Larry was born June 24, 1943, in Monmouth, IL the son of Eldon Albert and Ruby Lucille (Swedlund) Johnson.  He was raised and educated, in Roseville,...

James R. Olson

James R. Olson

Nov 13, 2022

James R. Olson, 72, of Alexis, IL passed away at 3:17 am, Sunday, November 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

Jim was born September 5, 1950, in Monmouth, IL the son of Edward and Norma Jean (Rankin) Olson.  He was raised and educated in Alexis, graduating from...

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