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11/08/2026

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Steven F. Elliott, 74, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

Steven was born December 15, 1951 in Peoria, IL, the son of Benjamin F. and Helen Marie (Potts) Elliott. He was raised and educated in Brimfield, and attended Brimfield High School.

He married Rae Ann Strickland in Elmwood, IL on September 24, 1977 and she preceded him in death on June 17, 2013.

Steven worked in construction as a young man, later working for Smithfield Foods in Monmouth until his retirement in 2015.

He liked to work on cars and lawn mowers and tinkering in his garage. He also enjoyed building models of all kind.

Survivors include his children, Benjamin Elliott, Jr. of Monmouth and Tina (Steve) Brownlee of Alexis; his five grandchildren, Mary Jane Elliott of Macomb, IL, Beau Elliott of Washington, IL, Katerina Brownlee, Jackie Brownlee and Billie Jo Brownlee all of Alexis; three brothers-in-law and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother, both sisters and his mother and father-in-law.

Cremation has been accorded. No visitation or services are planned at this time. Memorials may be given to the Steven Elliott Memorial Fund and can be sent to the funeral home. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, IL, is in charge of the arrangements.

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11/06/2026

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Janet A. Simpson, 86, of Alexis, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.

Janet was born on September 12, 1940 in rural Gerlaw, IL the daughter of Pete and Anna Mae (Ryner) Shughart and she had two brothers and three sisters. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1958.

Janet married Richard Simpson on September 5, 1960, at the Coldbrook Christian Church and he survives.

She worked tirelessly to maintain the house, keep the books for the farm, and run the grain cart or whatever needed to be done. She was always very active in church and community activities and loved supporting Kathy and Gary’s many school, 4H, and sports activities. Janet always enjoyed all sorts of craft projects and was as handy with a band saw as she was a sewing machine.

She was a member of the Alexis United Presbyterian Church. In recent years she was a Deacon and was always the first to volunteer for any project.

Janet enjoyed traveling with Richard and spending time at their condo on Lake of the Ozarks. There is nothing she enjoyed better than having coffee with friends.

Janet cherished spending time with her family. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her great joy.

Janet is survived by her husband Richard and her daughter Kathy (Jeff) Dunn; her daughter-in-law, Gina Simpson; grandchildren Steven (Jill), Allison, Grace (Scotty), and Gretchen (Tyler) and great-grandchildren Noah, Ellen, Gus, and Lily; and many nephews and nieces.

Janet was preceded in death by her new born daughter Debra who passed in 1968 and by her son Gary who passed September 15, 2026; two brothers, Wayne Shughart and Jerry Shughart; 3 sisters, Celia Linze, Linda Heikes and Ellen Adkisson.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at the Alexis United Presbyterian Church, Alexis IL. Burial will be in Norwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 pm, Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, IL. Memorials can be made to the Norwood Cemetery or the Alexis United Presbyterian Church and can be sent to the funeral home.

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11/06/2026

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Robert D. Albert, 62, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at his home.
Robert was born October 13, 1964, in Monmouth, the son of Terry and Sharon (Strickland) Albert. He was raised and educated in several different areas, graduating from Rock Island High School in 1982.
Robert married Karen Gipson on September 29, 2013, in Monmouth, and she survives.
Robert worked as a framer for Icon Construction in St. Charles, IL, for 20 years. He later worked as a forklift operator at Americold Logistics in Monmouth.
Robert was a talented artist who expressed his creativity through his paintings. He loved fishing and was always happy to catch whatever was biting. He also enjoyed camping, especially at Delabar State Park in Oquawka. Robert had a passion for cooking and could prepare just about anything, picking up tips and tricks along the way from the restaurants where he worked. He also enjoyed landscaping and took pride in his work. An avid Chicago Bears fan, Robert especially cherished the time he spent with his family, which meant the most to him.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Gipson; his children, Josh Albert, Melinda Albert, Robert (Danny) Albert, Brittany Albert, Robbie Doss and Stephen Doss. Also surviving are several grandchildren, and two great grandchildren; his father, Terry (Donna) Albert; his siblings, Cathy (Mike) Rountree, Kimberli (Casey) Helms, Melissa Skinner, Dee (Brett) Silverio, Tracy Lufkin and Brian Lour. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
He was proceeded in death by his mom; sister, Wendy Wenjen; grandparents, Cecil and Libby Albert, and a few nieces and nephews.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials can be given to the Robert D. Albert Memorial Fund and can be sent to the funeral home. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, IL is in charge of the arrangements.

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11/06/2026

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John L. Houghton, 76, of Galesburg, IL passed away on November 2, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.

John was born June 26, 1950, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Bransby Burton Sr. and Martha Louise (Wilson) Houghton.

John served with the United State Marine Corps, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant.

John was a truck driver, retiring from Midwest Specialized Transportation.

He enjoyed fishing.

Survivors include his sister, Kathleen Boehmer of St. Louis, Mo and his brother, Bransby B. Houghton, Jr. of Galesburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Cremation has been accorded. No services are planned at this time. Memorials can be given to the John L. Houghton Memorial Fund and sent to the funeral home. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, IL, is in charge of the arrangements

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11/04/2026

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Robert W. Sundell, 88, of Abingdon, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at OSF St. Francis, Peoria, IL.

Robert was born March 22, 1938 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Carl Sundell. He was raised and educated in Galesburg and graduated from Galesburg High School in 1956.

He married Peggy Joyce Horton on December 22, 1972 in Ottawa, IL and she proceeded him in death on July 27, 2024.

He served for a time in the Army Reserves. Robert also served as the Auxiliary Sherrif’s Deputy in Knox County. He was a restaurant supply salesman for Rogers Brother and Browns Specialties for many years up until his retirement.

Robert was an avid bass fisherman, going on fishing trips to Wisconsin or Minnesota every summer and was a part of the local Bass Master’s Club. Robert loved to collect rocks and polish them to perfection. He also enjoyed playing golf and metal detecting.

Survivors include his daughter, Janice (James) Anderson of Roseville, IL; 3 grandchildren, Jennifer (Daniel) Proczko, Matthew (Jenni) Anderson and Michael Anderson. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, wife; one son, Phillip Sundell; daughter, Lona Hall; brother, Gary Sundell; and aunt, Francis Sundell.

Cremation rites have been accorded. There are no visitation or services planned at this time. Memorials may be given to the Robert Sundell Memorial Fund and can be sent to the funeral home. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, IL is in charge of the arrangements.

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10/30/2026

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Teresa E. Shunick, 69, of Rio, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at her home.

Teresa was born on April 15, 1957, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Martin Laverne and Lois Marie (Hopkins) Jackson. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1975.

Teresa married David Wayne Treadway on May 29, 1976. He proceeded her in death on January 5, 1992. She later married Lawrence "LB" Shunick on August 17, 1996, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Alexis, IL and he survives.

Teresa worked at Bridgeway, Galesburg, IL, as a bookkeeper. She then ran the Carl Sandburg College Bookstore for many years. Teresa then did insurance auditing in Davenport, IA until her retirement.

She loved all crafts, especially knitting, crocheting and puzzles. Teresa enjoyed listening to music, especially rock and roll most. She was a loyal Chicago Bears fan. Teresa loved to meet with her coffee club every week. She was an avid gardener, taking great pride in her multiple flower beds. Most of all, Teresa enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, LB Shunick; her sons, Jason, Zachary and Levi Treadway; 6 grandchildren; her siblings, Beverly Scott, Andrew Jackson and Laura Beam; and brother and sisters in law, Stephanie, Kay, John, Debbie, and Michele. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her first husband.
A gathering of family and friends will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Friday, November 6, 2026, at McGuire and Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth. A private family interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Galesburg, IL at a later date. Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and can be sent to the funeral home.

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10/30/2026

💀👻 🎃👻 Halloween is almost here!

Tomorrow night, bring the kiddos by McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory between 5:30 and 7:30 PM for some Halloween treats! 🍬🍫

We always enjoy seeing all the little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and princesses that come through!

If you’re heading to the Fire Department’s Trick-or-Treat, feel free to use our parking lot for convenient parking!

Be safe, have fun, and we hope to see you on Halloween 🎃

10/30/2026

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Pablo Fonseca, 85, of Monmouth, IL passed away October 29, 2026, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg, IL.

Pablo was born to Jose Nieves Fonseca and Dolores Montes Fonseca on November 25, 1940, in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico. He attended elementary and secondary schools in Silao and went on to attend Guanajuato University.
He married Mary Dutton in October of 1970. They celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary on October 21, 2026.

Pablo arrived in the United States from Mexico in 1969. He worked several jobs that included an orange grove in California and a potato farm in Illinois. He met Mary at The Pottery in Monmouth in 1970, and subsequently went to work for BNSF Railroad in Galesburg, retiring from the company in 2003 after 33 years. During these years he also became a United States citizen. He was an enthusiastic San Francisco 49ers fan. He also loved soccer and was on the Guanajuato University team.

He is preceded in death by his parents, two cherished brothers, Juan Fonseca and Antonio Fonseca, and two sisters who passed away in infancy, Socorro Fonseca Montes and Martha Fonseca Montes. Lastly but no less important in his life, are his beloved daughter, Lisa Warden and his granddaughter, Katy Canning.

A true patriarch, family was everything to Pablo. He is survived by his wife, Mary Fonseca, four daughters, Loly [Enrique] Gutierrez, Ana Fonseca, Terri Bynum, and Brenda [Adrian] Wallace. He is also survived by Loly’s two children, Luis and Aaron Gutierrez, Brenda’s two children, Adrian and Ava Wallace, Terri’s two children, Michael (Courtney) Canning and Pearce Bynum, and Lisa’s two children, Zachary Conard and Cody (Victoria) Severns. Additionally, Pablo is survived by his great-grandchildren, Andy Gutierrez, Melisa Gutierrez, Iris Severns and Melody Mecum.

Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 2026, at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home, Monmouth. Cremation has been accorded. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the funeral home. Memorials can be given to the Pablo Fonseca Memorial Funda and sent to the funeral home.

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10/28/2026

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Marilynn Byrnes, 85, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Knox County Nursing Home, Knoxville, IL.
Marilynn was born March 14, 1943, in Monmouth, IL, the daughter of Donald and Lillian Alvera Marie (Johnson) Maples. She was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1961.
Marilynn married Gilbert Flagg, they later divorced. She then married Greg Byrnes.
She worked at Admirals, Galesburg, IL, Giant Foods, and later Econo Foods in Monmouth. Marilynn worked at Monmouth College in the interim and was loving dubbed “The Omelet Lady”. She then lastly worked as a grocery store clerk at County Market, Monmouth until her retirement in 2018.
Marilynn thoroughly enjoyed sewing, she had a large collection of angels. She loved flowers, especially roses. Marilynn enjoyed drinking coffee with her friends, where they met every Saturday. She was longtime devoted member of the Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, IL.
Survivors include, her children, Chris Cruz (Brent Kennedy), John (Leanna) Byrnes and Lisa Svob (Sam Mackey); her grandchildren, Chad Montgomery, Tevon Maples (Kylie Swierk), Alissa (Trent) McVey, Stewart (Emma) Svob, Lydia Byrnes and John Byrnes; great grandchildren, Ethan, Lexi, CJ, Addie and Sully; and is also survived by a sister, JoAnn Dowell. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
She was proceeded in death by her parents; and daughter, Kim Flagg; brother, Donnal Maples.
Memorial services will be 3:00pm, Saturday, November 7, 2026 at McGuire and Davies Funeral Home, Monmouth, IL. Visitation will be 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the funeral home prior to the service. Interment will be at Monmouth Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Marilynn Byrnes Memorial Fund and sent to the funeral home.

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