Rex McBroom Obituary
Rex L. McBroom, 91, of Kirkwood, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 19, 1934 in Osceola, IA, the son of Frank Ellis and Viola Pauline (Maytum) McBroom. Rex was raised and educated in Osceola and graduated from Osceola High School in 1954.
Rex married Marilyn Karine Price on November 25, 1955 at the Old United Methodist Church in Osceola, IA; she preceded him in death on April 22, 2019.
Rex worked his entire life as a contractor building homes in the Osceola area with his wife, Marilyn. As partners in both life and work, they milked cows, raised turkeys, and tended the farm together for many years. Rex had a passion for motocross racing and enjoyed staying active through weightlifting, bowling, and golfing.
Surviving Rex is his daughter, Beth (Jim) Vollbracht of Kirkwood, IL; son, Roc (Jenny) McBroom of Osceola, IA; grandson, Frank (Amberly) McBroom of Clementon, NJ; granddaughter, Miranda "Randi" (Tyson) Rumley of Leon, IA; step-granddaughters, Angie (Jesse) Stogdill of Weldon, IA, Terri (David) Miller of Las Vegas, NV, Teresa (Larry) Weber of Surprise, AZ, Tammy (Greg) Rice of Phoenix, AZ, step-grandsons, Jimmy (Sarah) Hobbs of Lincoln, NE, Tracey (LeeAnn) Vollbracht of Cameron, IL; 8 great grandchildren; 9 great-great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Doug (Nancy) Price of Osceola, IL; sisters-in-law, Kathy Barr of Osceola, IA, Anita (Jerry) Horton of Indianola, IA numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a multitude of friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marilyn; his brothers-in-law, Richard Thomas Barr, Donald Moomey, Wayne Weeks; his sisters, Leota Moomey, Bonnie Weeks; and his mother and father-in-law’s, Lois and Paul Price
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Osceola, IA. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorials can be made to Beacon of Hope Hospice 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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