Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois
Edgar Anglin
May 3, 2026
Arrangements are currently being finalized, and an obituary will be published soon to honor Edgar's life.
Rebecca Mullen
Apr 28, 2026
Rebecca Ann “Becky” Mullen, 72, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on April 28, 2026, at home with her family after a battle with cancer.
She was born on October 25, 1953, in Springfield, Illinois, to James Horvath and Elizabeth J. (LaMotte) Horvath. Becky married the love of her life, Douglas E. Mullen, on April 16, 1974, in the Manti Temple in...
Patrick Savage Jr.
Apr 27, 2026
Patrick W. Savage Jr., 62, of Washington, Illinois, sadly passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 27, 2026, to be with his Lord and Savior.
He was born on April 1, 1964, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Patrick and Kathryn R. Connors Savage. He married Tammy L. Hess on August 25, 2001, in Peoria.
Surviving family members include his loving wife...
Jean Kirk
Apr 24, 2026
Noma “Jean” Kirk, 88, of Washington, Illinois, passed away at 8:10 pm on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Mason City Area Nursing Home in Mason City, Illinois.
She was born on May 13, 1937, in Sesser, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Ruby Taylor Jones. She married Ken Kirk on June 11, 1955, in Sesser. He passed away in 2006. She...
Ronald Achterberg
Apr 23, 2026
Ronald Gale Achterberg, 92, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 8:04 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Apostolic Christian Skylines, Peoria, IL.
He was born on March 21, 1934, in Peoria, IL, to Frederick and Ruth Achterberg. He married Lilliann L. Woods on December 30, 1957, and they enjoyed 60 years of marriage until her death.
Ronald was a self-employed...
Jeraldene Duckworth
Apr 20, 2026
Jeraldene Duckworth, 96, of Pekin, Illinois, formerly of Morton, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Pekin Manor in Pekin.
He was born on July 16, 1929, in Benton, Illinois, to Herschel and Arvada Summers Duckworth. He married Elsie Duckworth on October 28, 1949. She passed away on April 24, 2021. He was also preceded in death by his...
Shirley Sadler
Apr 18, 2026
Shirley Sadler, 89, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, Illinois.
She was born on April 19, 1936, in Peoria, Illinois, to Melvin and Tina Birkett Nafziger. She married Billy R. Sadler on June 23, 1957, in Washington.
Shirley’s surviving family includes her husband, two daughters—Valerie Sadler of Washington and Victoria (Brian)...
Kristopher R. Durst
Apr 10, 2026
Kristopher R. Durst, 63, of Eureka, IL passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at his residence.
He was born on March 11, 1963, in Peoria, IL, to Ronald Q. and Carol L. (Kelly) Durst.
Surviving are his mother, Carol of Eureka, IL; sister, Kelly Durst-Lynch of Largo, FL; brother, Kyle Durst of Eureka, IL; and nieces and nephews, Kaitlyn Collin, Michael...
Daniel J. Whitby
Apr 9, 2026
Daniel J. Whitby, 50, of Metamora, IL passed away at 8:21 pm on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
He was born on April 15, 1975, in Peoria, IL, to Richard E. and Anita A. (White) Whitby Jr.
Surviving are his children, Caio (Summer Bath) Whitby of East Peoria, IL, Carmen Whitby of Normal, IL,...
Frederick E. Glueck Jr.
Apr 8, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Frederick E. Glueck Jr. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the age of 56. He was born on July 22, 1969, in Peoria, IL, the son of Fred and Diana Glueck. Freddie grew up in Metamora and attended Metamora Township High School. He was employed as a Manufacturing Engineer in Tool...
Sandra Tunnell
Apr 8, 2026
Sandra M. Tunnell, 79, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois.
She was born on April 23, 1946, in London, England, the daughter of Emil and Irene West Dimich. She married Edwin Frederick. She later married James “Jim” Tunnell on December 21, 1990, and he preceded her...
Frederick Richard Riggert
Apr 7, 2026
Frederick Richard Riggert, 82, of Metamora, Illinois passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka, Illinois.
He was born on March 17, 1944 in Peoria, Illinois to Dr. H.W. and Mae (Aders) Riggert. He married Laura A. Schirer on November 3, 1963 at the Christian Union Church in Metamora, Illinois.
Surviving...
Robert Beach
Apr 7, 2026
Robert A. "Bob" Beach, age 73, of Washington, Illinois, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, with his family by his side.
Bob was born on August 30, 1952, in Peoria, the son of the late William and Lillian Gummerson Beach. He married Kathryn E. Gaston on June 11, 2004, in Peoria, Illinois.
Survivors include his wife, Kathy; three...
John Krisman
Apr 6, 2026
John W. “Jack” Krisman, 77, of East Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Carle Health Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.
He was born on July 29, 1948, in Peoria, to the late John and Dorothy Gudaitis Krisman. He married Linda K. Faubel on November 24, 1973, in Peoria Heights, Illinois.
He is survived by his wife, Linda;...
Lois Jean Jenkins
Apr 3, 2026
Lois Jean (Alig) Jenkins, 86, of Morton, IL, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion.
She was born on November 8, 1939 in Metamora, IL, the third daughter of the late Prosper and Francis (Meismer) Alig.
She is survived by her daughters, Vicky (Ron) Mahrt, Debbie (Michael) Champion, and Rose (Frank) Pirtle; grandchildren, Nichole...
Mary Jane Muller
Apr 3, 2026
Mary Jane Muller, 89, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at The Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing in Eureka, Illinois.
She was born on May 3, 1936, in Fondulac Township, Illinois, to Lawrence and Edna Poehlman Ropp. She married George G. Muller on January 7, 1956, in Washington. He passed away on April 2, 2020, in Peoria. She...
Robert E. "Bob" Cross
Mar 30, 2026
Robert E. “Bob” Cross, 94, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at his home.
Born on December 17, 1931, in San Jose, Illinois, Bob was the son of Lyle M. Cross and Mary McCullough Cross. He married the love of his life, Helen L. Hatton, on September 15, 1953, in Havana, Illinois. She preceded him in death...
Douglas Stokes Morgan, Sr.
Mar 28, 2026
Douglas Stokes Morgan, Sr., 87, of LaSalle, IL, formerly of Colona, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Illinois Veterans Home at LaSalle.
He was born on December 17, 1938 in Detroit, MI to Elbert and Elizabeth (Locke) Morgan. He met his wife, Karen J. Glidewell, in Cocoa Beach, FL. They married on March 2, 1962 and went...
Harold Pedigo
Mar 21, 2026
Harold K. Pedigo, 96, of Metamora, Illinois, formerly of Washington, Illinois, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Snyder Village in Metamora.
He was born on October 5, 1929, in rural Knox County, Illinois, to Robert and Frances Hill Pedigo. He married Beverly Caldwell on March 30, 1950, in Creve Coeur, Illinois.
Surviving are his wife...
Frances Faye (Bavis) Nauth
Mar 17, 2026
Frances Faye (Bavis) Nauth was born at Methodist Hospital in Peoria, Ill., on Oct 30, 1936. Her parents were Charles Hammell Bavis, and Emma Margaret Silldorff. Charles left the family farm in Conroy, Iowa, to work molding iron at Peoria Malleable. Margaret, of Benson, Ill., was a nurse at Methodist when the two met.
Fran went to high school at Woodruff,...
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