Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois
Bernadine Anna Fredericks
Jul 19, 2026
Bernadine Anna Fredericks of 216 West Partridge, Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully at age 97 at 6:32 am on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
She was born on July 6, 1929, in Metamora, IL, to Joseph and Ida (Gries) Marchand. She married Charles S. Fredericks on April 20, 1946, in Washington, IL. He passed away on April 11, 1994.
Surviving are her children,...
Joanne Mary Scrivner
Jul 18, 2026
Joanne Mary Scrivner, 91, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 10:27 pm on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.
She was born on September 23, 1934, in Peoria, IL, to Joseph R. and Mary A. (Thiel) Welte. She married Donald E. Scrivner on April 24, 1954, in Metamora, IL. He passed away on September 24, 2009.
Surviving...
Heidi Jean Hawbaker
Jul 17, 2026
Heidi Jean Hawbaker, 58, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 5:10 pm on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.
She was born on October 16, 1967, in Temple, TX, to Elmer R. and Janet M. (Michels) Hawbaker.
Surviving are her mother, Janet of Germantown Hills, IL; sister, Judy (Bill) Hartman of Naperville,...
Michael Williams
Jul 16, 2026
Michael Williams, 84, of Washington, whose life touched many, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, Illinois.
Mike was born on June 25, 1942, in Benton, Illinois, to Charles and Ethel Beaty Williams. He married Sharon Pinkham on June 14, 1969, in Benton.
Surviving are his wife of Washington, Illinois; three children: Jeff (Elyse Curtner)...
Merlin Thorndyke
Jul 15, 2026
Merlin Royce Thorndyke, 88, of Eureka, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on July 15, 2026. Born on July 11, 1938, in Kempton, Illinois, Merlin lived a life defined by service, hard work, family, and friendship.
A proud veteran, Merlin honorably served his country in both the United States Marine Corps from 1955 to 1957 and the United States Navy...
Diane D. Daugherty
Jul 12, 2026
Diane D. (Hess) Daugherty, age 92, of Metamora, IL, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
She was born on April 10, 1934, in Aurora, IL, to Everett J. and Hazel (Dahl) Hess. Diane married James C. “Jim” Daugherty on June 12, 1955, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Beardstown, IL.
Surviving are her husband, Jim of Metamora; one...
Thomas L. "Tommy" Casey
Jul 3, 2026
Thomas L. “Tommy” Casey, 19, of Metamora, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 3, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on May 15, 2007, in Peoria, IL, to Cullen L. and Deanna S. (Grebner) Casey.
Surviving are his parents, Cullen and Deanna of Metamora; sisters, Rachel Casey of Toulon, IL and Reagan Casey of Metamora; maternal grandparents, Elmer and Renee...
Ivan Oliver Jern
Jul 2, 2026
Ivan Oliver Jern, 93, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026. He was the son of Oliver and Iva (Boughton) Jern.
Ivan graduated from Oquawka High School in 1951. He entered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1953 and was honorably discharged in 1956. On November 24, 1957, he married the love of his life, Bonnie Pontzius.
Ivan graduated from Western...
Dale Eugene Bull
Jul 1, 2026
Dale Eugene Bull, 80, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 10:12 pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on January 3, 1946, in Mason City, Iowa, to Maurice M. “Peewee” and Shirley (Graney) Bull. He married Barbara A. Baker on December 19, 1967, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria, IL.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara of...
Christine E. Kuhlman
Jun 28, 2026
Christine E. Kuhlman, 52, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 1:57 am on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on December 19, 1973, in Peoria, IL to E. Jeffery “Jeff” and Sharon (Oltz) Kuhlman.
Surviving are her daughter, Luci Casey of Roanoke, IL; her mother, Sharon Kuhlman of Metamora; sister, Stephanie (David) Belvery of East Peoria, IL; brother,...
Joseph Bernard "Joe" Burns
Jun 27, 2026
Joseph Bernard “Joe” Burns, 70, of Cazenovia, IL, passed away at 11:36 pm on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
He was born on November 3, 1955, in Peoria, IL, to Bernard M. and D. Marie (Marcello) Burns. He married Michelle Bouley on June 23, 1977, in San Antonio, TX.
Surviving are his wife, Michelle of Cazenovia; children Shannon Burns of Morton, IL, Normand...
Gary List
Jun 26, 2026
He has fought the good fight, he has finished the race.
Gary Ray List, 83, met his Savior face-to-face on June 26, 2026. Born on September 14, 1942, Gary lived a life defined by dedication to his faith, kindness, humor, and an unwavering love for those he quickly made family.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Marlene F....
Michael Bessler
Jun 26, 2026
Michael J. Bessler Sr., 58, formerly of Washington, Illinois, passed away at his home in Washburn, Illinois, on Friday, June 26, 2026, with his loving wife by his side
He was born on October 24, 1967, to Stanley Leland and Loretta Ullom. After Leland's unexpected death, he was later adopted by Lawrence Bessler. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Michael...
Troy Hoogerwerf
Jun 22, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Troy W. Hoogerwerf, 58, of Washington, Illinois, who passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Troy was born in Morrison, Illinois, on February 15, 1968. He graduated from Prophetstown High School in 1986 and then played football at St. Ambrose University.
Troy earned his bachelor’s degree in...
Susan Kristler
Jun 21, 2026
Susan Diane Kristler, a true spitfire who brought fierce love and unforgettable energy to everyone she met, passed away on June 21, 2026, at the age of 66.
Sue was a force of nature who ruled her home with a sharp wit, an open heart, and a spirit that could never be broken.
She lived life on her own terms and loved...
Donna Williamson
Jun 21, 2026
Donna E. Williamson, 95, of East Peoria, Illinois, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka.
She was born on May 18, 1931, in Pekin, Illinois, to Fred and Bertha Harbbets Liescheidt. Donna married Bill Williamson at Trinity Lutheran Church in Peoria, in the parsonage, on July 14, 1950. He passed away on August...
Karen Ann Bundy
Jun 19, 2026
Karen Ann Bundy, 65, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 12:10 pm on Friday, June 19, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on August 23, 1960, in Peoria, IL, to Thomas L. and Judith A. (DeLap) Bundy.
Surviving are her sisters, Diane (Victor) Hull and Paula (Leon) Klein both of Metamora; brother, Gary (Christina) Bundy of Louisville, KY; sister-in-law, Terry (Brian)...
Phyllis Schmidt
Jun 19, 2026
Phyllis L. Schmidt, 99, of Washington, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Loft Rehabilitation of Eureka.
She was born on June 30, 1926, in Chatsworth, Illinois, the daughter of Henry and Hazel Smith Berlett. She married Henry Schmidt. He passed away in 1997. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, 4 sisters, and one...
Terri Hatzenbuhler
Jun 18, 2026
Terri Ann Hatzenbuhler, 71, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois.
Terri was born on September 21, 1954, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Glen and Jean Plummer.
Terri is survived by her loving children, Jamie (Evans) Omari of Morton, Illinois, and Brad (Melissa) Hatzenbuhler of Germantown Hills, Illinois; her cherished grandchildren, Kayli O'Steen, Taylor...
Russell J. "Bing" Grebner
Jun 18, 2026
Russell J. “Bing” Grebner, 88, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 5:13 am at Snyder Village.
He was born on April 29, 1938, in Metamora to John and Hildagard (Alig) Grebner. He married Nancy J. Gilliatt on September 5, 1959. She passed away on July 3, 2025.
Surviving are his children, Jeff (Kathy McGee) Grebner of Bloomington,...
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