Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois
David A. Coker
Aug 15, 2026
David A. Coker, 87, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 11:35 pm on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL.
He was born on July 24, 1939, in Peoria, IL, to John and Florence (DesCarpentier) Coker. He married Mary E. Riecker on September 9, 1961. She passed away on May 1, 2019.
Surviving are his children, Cynthia (Kenneth) Scalf...
Barbara A. Martin
Aug 15, 2026
Barbara A. Martin, 78, of Edwards, Illinois, passed away at 12:13 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Manor Court of Peoria.
Born July 6, 1948, in Peoria to Roland and Hollis (Render) Cantrall, she married Larry Martin. After Larry’s death in 2021, Barbara returned to the Peoria area and spent her final years in the home of her son Bill,...
Roger Lee Kirchgessner
Aug 14, 2026
Roger L. Kirchgessner, 75, of Spring Bay, IL, passed away at 8:16 pm on Friday, August 14, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on September 17, 1950, in Peoria, IL, to Clarence J. “PeeWee” and Eva Grace (Dixon) Kirchgessner. He married Gloria D. Tilstra on February 27, 1971, in Metamora, IL.
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Gloria of Spring...
Russel Emery Garey
Aug 12, 2026
Russel Emery Garey, 64, of Germantown Hills, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 1:13 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on February 7, 1962, in Peoria, Illinois, to Richard and Mary (Stine) Garey. He married Vicky S. Wiley on March 21, 1998, in Secor, Illinois.
Russ is survived by his loving wife, Vicky, of Germantown Hills; his...
Joe Robert Lowry
Aug 11, 2026
Joe Robert Lowry, 81, of Spring Bay, IL, passed away surrounded by his loving family at 1:11 pm on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Carle Health-Proctor Hospital in Peoria, IL.
He was born on April 10, 1945, in Stockton, MO, to Francis E. and Freddie J. (McGuire) Lowry. He married Bette K. Stenger, the love of his life, on October 9,...
Paul Molloy
Aug 9, 2026
Paul Bernard Molloy, 88, of Washington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, at Carle Health Proctor Hospital. He was born on July 22, 1938, in Peoria, Illinois, to Bernard and Bernadine (Dunnick) Molloy.
In 1962, he married his soulmate, Leah Alig, and they were married for 63 years before he went home to the Lord. He loved every moment...
Gene J. Fandel
Aug 8, 2026
Gene J. Fandel, 64, of Peoria, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL.
He was born on July 19, 1962, in Peoria, IL, to Bernard and Arvilla (Kiesewetter) Fandel. He married Cathy A. Strum on December 16, 1999, in Peoria, IL.
Surviving are his wife, Cathy of Peoria; step-children, Michael Fandel of Oak Lawn,...
Anna Mae Held
Aug 8, 2026
Anna Mae Held, 95, passed into the loving arms of her Savior at 11:35 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora where she had resided the past 10 months. All who knew Anna will attest to her great devotion to her family and her dedication to countless patients in her work as a nurse...
Joseph F. "Joe" Kennell
Aug 6, 2026
Joseph F. “Joe” Kennell, 90, of Metamora, IL, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
He was born to Floyd D. and Lucille H. (Metz) Kennell on May 24, 1936, in Peoria, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Bonnie Casmer, and great-grandson Levi Zimmer.
Joe grew up in Peoria, IL. He was a graduate...
Deanna Skinner
Jul 31, 2026
Deanna L. Skinner, 79, of Deltona, Florida, formerly of Metamora and Washington, passed away at AdventHealth Fish Memorial Hospital in Orange City, Florida.
Born January 21, 1947, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, she was the daughter of Robert and Doris Tucker Hays. She married Roger Skinner on June 24, 1967, in Washington, and together they shared 59 years of devoted marriage.
Deanna is...
Harland William Sluga
Jul 29, 2026
Harland William Sluga, 100, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.
He was born on June 4, 1926, in Metamora, IL, to William and Ida (Elbert) Sluga. He married Nola Irene Clouse on January 21, 1950, in Metamora.
Surviving are his wife, Irene of Metamora; son, Michael (Carla...
Karen Ann Garber
Jul 27, 2026
Karen Ann Garber, 88, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 5:15 pm on Monday, July 27, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
She was born on February 11, 1938, in Peoria, IL, to Ira R. and Mina V. (Sears) Summer. She married John J. Garber on October 27, 1956, in Washington, IL.
Surviving are her husband, John of...
Karen Sue Boyer
Jul 26, 2026
Karen Sue Boyer, 67, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 9:49 am on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on June 5, 1959, in Ottawa, IL, to Harold and Jody (Anderson) Boe. She married Donald E. Boyer on November 3, 2002, in Ottawa, IL.
Surviving are her husband, Don of Germantown Hills; daughter, Samantha (Joseph) Buckner of...
Bradley Berry
Jul 24, 2026
It is with profound sorrow that we mourn the passing of Bradley B. Berry, 76, of East Peoria, Illinois, who peacefully entered Heaven and met his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 24, 2026.
Brad was born in Peoria, Illinois, on June 18, 1950. He proudly graduated from Washington Community High School and then furthered his education by graduating from Barber...
Julia Annalee Thommen
Jul 24, 2026
Julia Annalee Thommen, 97, of Washington, IL, formerly of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at 12:07 am on Friday, July 24, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.
She was born on June 2, 1929, in Greene Township, IL, to George T. and Myrtle E. (Johnson) Letsinger. She married Roy Milton Thommen on July 16, 1949, in...
Denise L. Reyes
Jul 22, 2026
Denise L. Reyes, 62, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 7:43 am on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Carle Bromenn Medical Center in Normal, IL.
She was born on November 9, 1963, in Harbor City, CA, to Alan and Laurie (Finch) Arton. She married Elige “EJ” Tunis on December 27, 2005, in Las Vegas, NV.
Surviving are her husband, EJ of Metamora;...
Larry Lee Lutes
Jul 22, 2026
Larry Lee Lutes, 85, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 10:17 pm on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
He was born on May 22, 1941, in Peoria, IL, to Coy and Dorothy (Rhodes) Lutes. He married Janice Mae Wohlers on December 16, 1973 at the Creve Coeur Christian Church.
Surviving are his wife, Janice...
James "Jim" Bishop
Jul 20, 2026
James Paul “Jim” Bishop, born August 21, 1940, to Paul and Bernice Bishop in Sterling, Illinois, passed away on July 20, 2026. Jim grew up in Rock Falls, Illinois with his brother and best friend Dennis Denny” where he graduated from Riverdale Grade School(“Riverdale will Shine Tonight”) and Rock Falls High School. He went on to attend the University of...
Stanley Diebel
Jul 19, 2026
CUSTER – Stanley "Stan" L. Diebel, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Monument Health in Rapid City.
Stan was born on December 15, 1947, in Washington, Illinois, to Edward and Arta June (Dixon) Diebel. On June 19, 1977, he married the love of his life, Judith Melvin, and together they built a life centered on family, faithfulness,...
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,...
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