Raymond L. Mesecher III

Share

Raymond L. Mesecher III, 30, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL. 

He was born on April 5, 1995, in Monmouth, the son of Raymond and Lynda (Ray) Mesecher. Ray was raised and educated in Monmouth and Pittsfield, IL.

Ray drove a truck for Holmes Lifestock and Carrier Services as well as several other locations. His favorite thing was driving his truck, looking cool on his stool. He cherished time spent with his nieces and nephews and especially loved fishing and riding four-wheelers with his friends.

Surviving Ray are his parents, Ray (Ruby) Mesecher of Rockport, IL and Lynda Mesecher of Galesburg, IL; his siblings, Brittany Smith of San Antinio, TX, Gregory Fentress, Brandom Fulmer, Allie Mesecher, all of Pleasant Hill, IL, Jehrid Churchill of Galesburg, Marissa Fulmer of Bolling Green, MO and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind two special friends, Jena Miller of Monmouth and Kayla Ramage of Galesburg.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents and cousin Johnny Mesecher.

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025. Visitation will be prior to the service from 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. Interment will be at Monmouth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Raymond Mesecher Memorial Fund and sent to the funeral home. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements. For more information or to leave an online condolence visit, www.mcguireanddaviesfuneralhome.com.   

Spread the word

Other Obituaries

Latest News Podcasts

Choose a Category

Continue Reading

John E. Axcell

John E. Axcell, 89, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 at his home. John was born February 28, 1936 in Ohio Grove Township, Warren Co. IL,

Carol Dean “Mimi” West

Carol Dean “Mimi” West, 91, of Abingdon, Illinois, died at Allure of Knox County, Galesburg, Illinois on October 16, 2025. Carol was born April 24, 1934 in Commerce, Georgia, the

Barbara Ann Dean

Barbara Ann Dean, 73, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at her home. She was born January 22, 1952 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the daughter of

Larry S. Sterett

Larry S. Sterett, 92, of Biggsville, IL, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the Henderson County Retirement Center, Stronghurst, IL. He was born on June

Norma Joanne Hallock

Mrs. Norma Joanne Hallock, 79, of Galesburg, Illinois died at 6:48 a.m. Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Seminary Manor Nursing Home in Galesburg.  She was born on December 6, 1945,