Jerry W. Rebholz, 79, of Metamora, IL passed away at 8:59 am on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at his residence. He was born on December 20, 1943, in Peoria, IL, to John W. and Lettitia (Gale) Rebholz, Jr. He married Carol S. Bong on October 17, 1988 in St. Louis, MO. She passed away on October 1, 2022. Surviving are his children, Jerry (Nancy) Rebholz, Jr. of Germantown Hills, IL, Jeff (Toni) Rebholz of Pekin, and John (Heather) Rebholz of San Antonio, TX; step-children, Carrie (Harvey) Wright...

Harold Curtis LeRoy, 95, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 10:59 pm on Friday, September 29, 2023, at his residence. He was born on September 17, 1928, in Peoria, IL, to Herbert A. and Dorothy E. (Lottman) LeRoy. He married Carol K. Keys on April 29, 1950 in Peoria, IL. She passed away on April 14, 2019. Surviving are his three children, Lori (Ray) Wyssmann of Oklahoma City, OK, Lisa (Gordon) Karmenzind of Peoria, IL, and Curtis (Ninette) LeRoy of Peoria, IL; his three grandsons whom he...

Lillian C. Grebner, 100, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Cedarhurst of Washington. She was born on October 7, 1922 to Albert and Mary (Kiesewetter) Adams. She married Arnold Grebner on October 14, 1950 at St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church. He passed away on September 26, 2013. Lillian is survived by her three daughters, Donna (Steve) Deatherage of East Peoria, IL, Joan Curry of Pontiac, IL, and Tina (Matt) Mueller of Springfield, IL;...

Carol Zimmerman Ives, 70, of Lakeway, TX formerly of Washington, IL passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, following a short illness. Carol was born November 30, 1952, in Peoria, IL to Clarence and Lois Zimmerman, and raised in Washington.  She married Mark E. Ives on August 1, 1976, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Washington. She is preceded in death by her husband and survived by her children, son, David Ives (US Army retired) of Austin, TX; daughter Katherine Ives of...

Leroy “Lee” George Noel June 30, 1934 to September 26, 2023 Lee went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2023. He passed peacefully surrounded by family, love and prayer after a short illness. Lee was born on a farm in rural Woodford County Illinois to Herman and Elizabeth Noel on June 30, 1934. He attended a two-room country school through 8th grade and graduated from Metamora High School. He earned a BS in Business from Illinois State University in 1956. Following his...

Don C. “Moose” Remley, 83, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 2:10 pm on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 11, 1940, in Cazenovia Township, IL, to George and Bernice (Shaw) Remley. He married Marjorie D. Haycraft on October 6, 1958 in Lacon, IL. Surviving are his wife, Marj of Metamora; children, Rodney Remley of Metamora, Don C. Remley, Jr. of Newburg, OR, and Pat (Monte) Winkler of Washburn, IL; grandchildren, Brandon (Danielle) Winkler of Lacon,...

Donald "Mitch" Mitchell, Sr., 82, of Washington, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his residence with family by his side. Mitch was born on March 14, 1941, in Peoria, the son of the late Everett and Beth Mitchell. He married Linda S. Wilson in Morris, IL, on March 31, 1962. Surviving is his wife of Washington; three children: Donald (Ronni) Mitchell Jr. of Owensboro, KY, David (Trisha) Mitchell of Washington, IL, and Melissa (Michael) Koch of East Peoria,...

Paul S. Phillips, 86, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at The Lutheran Home in Peoria. He was born on April 13, 1937, in Peoria, IL, to Glenn H. and Ressa L. (Hackett) Phillips. He married Ruth A. Satterfield on May 7, 1961 in Peoria, IL. Surviving are his wife, Ruth of Peoria; son, Steven (Rosa) Phillips of West Palm Beach, FL; daughter, Annette (Mike) Lacey of Hudson, OH; grandchildren, Rosa Ortega, Stephany Ortega, Michael Lacey, Jacob Lacey, Samuel...

Mary L. Colgan, 71, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 3:30 am on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at her residence. She was born on July 20, 1952, in Peoria, IL, to Mearl B. and Mary F. (Dobbs) Baker. Surviving are her sister, Darlene (Chuck) McDaniel of Germantown Hills and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Mearl B. Baker, Jr. Mary was a waitress and a member of Christian Union Church in Metamora, IL. She enjoyed gardening, house plants,...

Carol S. Hacker, 90, of Washington, passed away at 6:00 pm Friday, September 22, 2023, at the Apostolic Christian Home-Roanoke with family by her side. She was born on April 10, 1933, in Eureka, IL, the daughter of Carl and Susie Thrailkill. Carol had a life marked by dedication, hard work, and a love for the simple pleasures in life. Surviving are two sons, Nick Hacker and Steve Hacker, both of Washington: three grandchildren, Nick Hacker, Susan (Larry) Gray, and Skye (Cory) Stahl, all of...