Obituary of Eugene "Moe" L. Maguire

Eugene L. "Moe" Maguire, 91, of Carlinville, IL, passed away Sunday evening, December 22, 2024, at Carlinville Rehab and Health Care in Carlinville, IL. Moe was born September 7, 1933, in Carlinville, IL, a son of Gerald and Martha Maguire. Moe and Betty were married April 4, 1954 in Carlinville, IL and shared 70 years together. He built the home they lived in for over 67 years. Moe was a self-employed construction worker specializing in plaster and concrete work. He loved to work his Munsterlander dogs, as hunting quail and pheasant was his passion. Moe loved the outdoors and fishing and hunting squirrels were also favorite pastime events. He loved to put in large gardens and share his crop with neighbors and friends. He was also an avid St. Louis Cardinal and Fighting Illini Fan. Moe was preceded in death by his parents, son, Jeff Maguire, brothers, Jack, Dick, Jerry Maguire and sister, Patricia Olhuin. Private family services will be held with no public visitation accorded. Burial will follow in Moore Cemetery, Carlinville. Moe is survived by his wife, Betty, daughter, Cindy Maguire, son, Greg (Sally) Maguire all of Carlinville, IL, grandson, Cody Maguire, granddaughter, Ali Maguire, two great grandchildren, sister, Carole Britenstine of Virden, IL, several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Macoupin County Animal Shelter. Please visit www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com to leave condolences or light a candle in his memory. Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes, Carlinville, IL is assisting the Maguire family with their arrangements.