William S. “Bill” Harms, 71, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 3:12 am on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. He was born on April 23, 1951, in Peoria, IL, to William K. and Dolores C. (Fandel) Harms. He married Carmen I. Elliott on April 23, 1990 in Eureka, IL. Surviving are his wife, Carmen of Metamora; children, Darla (Armando) Oropeza of Helena, Montana, Heather Hanson Bell of Germantown Hills, IL, Kristophier Harms of West Peoria,...

Elmina “Minie” Shearer, 71, of Dunlap, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Grand View Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in Peoria. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Mason White Funeral Home in Washington. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at Mt. Hawley Cemetery in Peoria. Minie was born on July 31, 1950, in New Orleans, LA, a daughter of Donald and Geraldine (Reeks) Rauhaus. She...

Bobby Green, 76, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on June 21, 2022. He entered this world on July 25, 1945, in Murphysboro, IL, born to Elia and Anna Mae (Carpenter) Green. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Green; 3 daughters, Christie Dunham, Michelle Leysaht, and Victoria Smith; 2 Son in laws Robert Leysaht and Mark Smith; 6 Grandchildren, Kayla Dunham, Konnor Dunham, Kolton Leysaht, Madison Leysaht, Braylan Smith and Cameron Smith; 1 Granddaughter in...

Roger Cunningham, age 81, died suddenly at home on Tuesday evening, June 21, 2022, with his beloved wife Shirley at his side. Roger was born on December 4, 1940, in Chicago, and grew up in Galesburg, IL. In 1966 he married Shirley Koelling, and they resided for most of their married life in the Peoria area. Roger is survived by his wife, by his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Ruth and Paul De Bruine, by four nieces and eight grandnieces and grandnephews, and by numerous cousins. Roger was...

William S. Burnett, age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 20, 2022, with his children by his side.   He was born Friday, November 14, 1930, in Thompsonville, IL, to Wallace and Lula Burnett. He married Ruth B. Grant on January 29, 1950. She preceded him in death on Friday, August 21, 2020, after 72 years of marriage.   He is survived by his twin daughters Sharon (Jack) Nelson and Karen (Doug) Oberlander, both of Peoria, and son W. Thomas (Priscilla Wright)...

Joseph E. Foster, 99, of Eureka, IL, passed away at 4:15 am Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka. He was born on September 10, 1922, in Toluca, IL, the son of William and Pauline Vallazza Foster. He married Mary K. Negley on June 26, 1948, and she passed away on June 22, 2010, in Peoria. Three sisters, Theresa Herd, Katherine Marshall, and Pauline Fleming, all preceded him in death. Surviving are one son Steven (Aleshia) Foster of Washington; two daughters...

Eric Charles Huser, 49, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 3:34 pm on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Carle Bromenn Medical Center in Normal, IL. He was born on December 27, 1972, in Peoria, IL, to Kenneth “Kenny” and Virginia “Ginny” (Schneider) Huser. He married Amanda S. Craig on May 21, 2005, in Toluca, IL. Surviving are his wife, Amanda of Metamora; daughter, Chesnie Huser, and son, Briar Huser, both at home; siblings, Doug Huser and Scott (Janet) Huser, both of...

Terry L. Johnson, 71, of East Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully at 7:27 am, Thursday, June 9, 2022, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.   He was born on Wednesday, March 7, 1951, in Gary, IN the son of the late James and Anita Brogdon Johnson.  He married Michelle S. Bernovich on September 29, 2012, in Florida.   Surviving are his wife, three sons, Brian Johnson of St. Anne, IL; Matt (Sha’Kirra) and Adam Johnson, both of Peoria.  Also surviving...

Thomas R. Cotton, 70, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 9:25 am on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at his residence. He was born on November 22, 1951, in Rock Island, IL, to Elmer and Bernice (Meismer) Cotton. He married Paula K. Snow on May 12, 1972 in Lewistown, IL. She passed away on September 19, 2021. Surviving are his daughters, Roben (Mick) Cotton and Stephanie (Bradley) Haney both of Metamora; grandchildren, Dustin Cotton, Collin Haney, Nikolas Haney, and Ashley Hart; and sister, Beth...

Larry Allen Sweet, 64, of Lexington, IL passed away at 11:07 pm on Friday, June 10, 2022 at the OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria with family members by his side. Larry was born in Peoria, IL on July 20, 1957. He was the son of the late Jean and Donald Sweet Sr. Larry had a lifelong connection with water. He grew up in Springbay, IL fishing, boating, and swimming in the Illinois River. Fishing remained one of his interests throughout his life and was a passion that he passed on to his...