Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois
Janet Sue Hoffer
Feb 13, 2026
Janet Sue Hoffer, 77, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 13, 2026, in Metamora. She was born on July 7, 1948, in Kankakee, Illinois, to Henry and Mavis (Taylor) Basinger.
Janet married Eugene B. Hoffer on October 14, 1974, in Peoria, Illinois. He preceded her in death in 2014. Together, they built a life rooted in...
Kenneth Ray "Ken" Mann
Feb 12, 2026
Kenneth Ray “Ken” Mann, 78, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 12:55 pm on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Roanoke, IL.
He was born on July 13, 1947, in Evansville, IN, to Raymond and Hilda (Collignon) Mann. He married Debbi J. Shewry in 1978 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Davenport, IA.
Surviving are his wife,...
Jo Stephen Major
Feb 12, 2026
Jo Stephen Major, age 82, of Eureka, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 after a long illness, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka.
Jo was born on April 30, 1943, in Springfield, IL, but grew up on the family farm in Eureka. He graduated from Eureka High School and received his Bachelors Degree from Southern Illinois University and...
Scott Norbom
Feb 10, 2026
Scott R. Norbom, 67, of Washington, IL, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice home in Peoria after a brief illness.
He was born on November 26, 1958, in Peoria the son of Donald Evenlyn Hudson Norbom. Surviving are his son, Sam Norbom of Washington; his brother, Gary (Mindy) Norbom of Dunlap; and one nephew,...
Keith Mishler
Feb 10, 2026
Keith M. Mishler, 81, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on June 19, 1944, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Archie and Ada Frey Mishler. He married Janice Grim on June 6, 1964, in Peoria, Illinois.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters—Connie (Jeff) Henderson of Washington, along with their children AJ (Jackie)...
Sandra Jo "Sandy" Powers
Feb 9, 2026
Sandra Jo "Sandy" Powers, born on July 27, 1941, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, surrounded by family. Sandy lived a life rooted in devotion to her family, her home, and the many people fortunate enough to be cared for by her.
At the very center of Sandy's life was her family. She shared a love story worthy of...
Larry Schupp
Feb 3, 2026
Larry A. Schupp, 82, of Washington, Illinois, passed away peacefully at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family, on February 3, 2026.
Larry was born on October 15, 1943, to Lyle and Mildred Aman Schupp in Peoria, Illinois. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved sister, Sharon Johnson.
On October 25, 1991, Larry married the...
Lieselotte "Lottie" Bell
Feb 2, 2026
Lieselotte "Lottie" M. Bell, 91, of Washington, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, February 2, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on May 25, 1934, in Germany, to Ludwig and Philomena Miller Mayinger. She married Joseph Bell on August 27, 1955, who passed away on December 13, 1990.
Surviving are one daughter, Debbie (Tim) Behm of Washington,...
James G. Ring
Feb 2, 2026
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jim Ring, co-owner of the Fields and WeaverRidge. Many may have known him as the "Greeter in the Armchair". He was a friend to many but also a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and man of God.
We are incredibly grateful for the legacy he leaves behind, the countless memories and time...
Bernerd G. Miller
Jan 31, 2026
Bernerd G. Miller, 100, of Germantown Hills, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
He was born on July 31, 1925, in Lynnville, PA, to Namann M. and Lulu (Snyder) Miller. He married Fern Earlene Walker on February 24, 1950.
Surviving are his wife, the love of his life, Fern; children, Barbara Boyd Keller of...
Kenneth Thibo
Jan 30, 2026
Kenneth R. Thibo, 94, of Washington, IL. passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Carle Health Proctor in Peoria.
He was born on February 6, 1931, in. Bay City, MI, the son of George and Isabelle Collins Thibo. He married Ruth Herwyer on September 20, 1950, in Saginaw, MI and she passed away on April 17, 2018, in Washington. He...
Marlene M. Lawless
Jan 29, 2026
Marlene Lawless, 88, of Snyder Village, Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026. She was born June 25, 1937, to Edward and Mildred Mitchell. She married Robert, “Bob” on a whirlwind trip to Mississippi on November 19, 1955. This began her passion for travel and adventure.
Throughout her career, Marlene collaborated with various tool-and-die companies. Beyond her professional...
William E. "Bill" Miller, Jr.
Jan 24, 2026
William E. “Bill” Miller, Jr., 82, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at his residence.
Bill was born on September 7, 1943, in Peoria, IL, to William and Virginia (Eads) Miller. He married Sally Coryell in Peoria on April 19, 1963.
He is survived by his wife; son, Eric (Kimberly) Miller of Congerville, IL; daughter, Christine (Mark)...
Nancy M. Koch
Jan 24, 2026
Nancy M. Koch, 75, of Cazenovia, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at her residence.
She was born on December 3, 1950, in Peoria, IL, to Arthur and Roseanne (Vegelius) Kennel. She married Duane E. “Cookie” Koch on September 10, 1970 in Metamora, IL. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2020.
Surviving are her four children, Debra Chapman of...
Betty VanSteenberg
Jan 23, 2026
Betty Lou VanSteenberg, 85, of Nixa, Missouri, and formerly of Washington, Illinois, passed away on January 23, 2026.
She was born on August 29, 1940, in Leachville, Arkansas. She married David L. Stuart Sr. on January 31, 1960.
Her loving family includes her children Lagena K. Jenkins and David (Diana) Stuart Jr. She will be missed by her three grandsons, one granddaughter,...
David K. Swords
Jan 23, 2026
David K. Swords, 64, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 11:22 am on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.
He was born on July 13, 1961 in Peoria, IL, to Kenneth D. and Mildred C. (Hemby) Swords.
Surviving are his father, Ken of Germantown Hills, IL and sister, Cathy (Gene) Fandel of Peoria, IL.
David had worked...
Kirra S. Abraham
Jan 22, 2026
Kirra S. Abraham, 8, of East Peoria, IL peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at her home.
She was born on November 29, 2017, in Peoria, IL, to Alan R. Bullock and Malyne V. Abraham.
Kirra was a presence of light, and a heart full of smiles.
Kirra was a second-grade student at Germantown Hills School District #69 in their incredible...
Gene M. Lehman
Jan 22, 2026
Eugene M. Lehman, 74, of Eureka, Illinois, peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, January 22, 2026, with his family lovingly by his side.
Gene was born on December 11, 1951, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, to Adin and Helen Meyers Lehman. He married Carol Schrock on September 15, 1979, in Eureka.
He is survived by his wife, three sons-Josh (Jenny) Lehman of...
Patrick Lennon Jones
Jan 21, 2026
Patrick Lennon Jones, 27, of Germantown Hills, IL returned to God on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
He was born on May 15, 1998 in Billings, Montana, to Frederick and Mary (Brinkman) Jones, the fourth of five children in a family bound by love and unconditional acceptance.
Patrick lived with a rare and true sense of himself and what he believed in. He...
Scott Alan Reynolds
Jan 21, 2026
Scott Alan Reynolds of Metamora, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the age of 67 years. He was born on November 19, 1958 to Ervin and Verlee (Boken) Reynolds in Peoria, IL.
He married the love of his life, Beth (Wood) Reynolds on April 30, 1983, and together they shared 42 wonderful years of marriage. Their years were...
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