Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois
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...
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,...
Joanne Mary Scrivner
Jul 18, 2026
Joanne Mary Scrivner, 91, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 10:27 pm on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.
She was born on September 23, 1934, in Peoria, IL, to Joseph R. and Mary A. (Thiel) Welte. She married Donald E. Scrivner on April 24, 1954, in Metamora, IL. He passed away on September 24, 2009.
Surviving...
Heidi Jean Hawbaker
Jul 17, 2026
Heidi Jean Hawbaker, 58, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 5:10 pm on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.
She was born on October 16, 1967, in Temple, TX, to Elmer R. and Janet M. (Michels) Hawbaker.
Surviving are her mother, Janet of Germantown Hills, IL; sister, Judy (Bill) Hartman of Naperville,...
Michael Williams
Jul 16, 2026
Michael Williams, 84, of Washington, whose life touched many, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, Illinois.
Mike was born on June 25, 1942, in Benton, Illinois, to Charles and Ethel Beaty Williams. He married Sharon Pinkham on June 14, 1969, in Benton.
Surviving are his wife of Washington, Illinois; three children: Jeff (Elyse Curtner)...
Merlin Thorndyke
Jul 15, 2026
Merlin Royce Thorndyke, 88, of Eureka, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on July 15, 2026. Born on July 11, 1938, in Kempton, Illinois, Merlin lived a life defined by service, hard work, family, and friendship.
A proud veteran, Merlin honorably served his country in both the United States Marine Corps from 1955 to 1957 and the United States Navy...
Diane D. Daugherty
Jul 12, 2026
Diane D. (Hess) Daugherty, age 92, of Metamora, IL, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
She was born on April 10, 1934, in Aurora, IL, to Everett J. and Hazel (Dahl) Hess. Diane married James C. “Jim” Daugherty on June 12, 1955, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Beardstown, IL.
Surviving are her husband, Jim of Metamora; one...
Timothy "Tim" Mickna
Jul 10, 2026
Timothy Mickna, 59, passed away on July 10, 2026. He was born December 31, 1966, in Peoria, Illinois to his parents, Raymond and Elizabeth (Kelly) Mickna, who preceded him in death.
Timothy attended St. Patrick's Grade School and Washington Community High School. In his younger years he enjoyed playing basketball. He dabbled in several careers over his life, though computer science...
Lido Firmand
Jul 9, 2026
Lido Firmand, of Washington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born on May 5, 1938, in Peoria, Illinois, to Luigi "Frank" and Arcolina (Morrone) Firmand, whose family name was originally Fittipaldi before being changed following the family's immigration from Italy, Lido lived a life defined by hard work, integrity, generosity, and an unwavering devotion...
Thomas L. "Tommy" Casey
Jul 3, 2026
Thomas L. “Tommy” Casey, 19, of Metamora, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 3, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on May 15, 2007, in Peoria, IL, to Cullen L. and Deanna S. (Grebner) Casey.
Surviving are his parents, Cullen and Deanna of Metamora; sisters, Rachel Casey of Toulon, IL and Reagan Casey of Metamora; maternal grandparents, Elmer and Renee...
Ivan Oliver Jern
Jul 2, 2026
Ivan Oliver Jern, 93, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026. He was the son of Oliver and Iva (Boughton) Jern.
Ivan graduated from Oquawka High School in 1951. He entered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1953 and was honorably discharged in 1956. On November 24, 1957, he married the love of his life, Bonnie Pontzius.
Ivan graduated from Western...
Dale Eugene Bull
Jul 1, 2026
Dale Eugene Bull, 80, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 10:12 pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on January 3, 1946, in Mason City, Iowa, to Maurice M. “Peewee” and Shirley (Graney) Bull. He married Barbara A. Baker on December 19, 1967, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Peoria, IL.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara of...
Christine E. Kuhlman
Jun 28, 2026
Christine E. Kuhlman, 52, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 1:57 am on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on December 19, 1973, in Peoria, IL to E. Jeffery “Jeff” and Sharon (Oltz) Kuhlman.
Surviving are her daughter, Luci Casey of Roanoke, IL; her mother, Sharon Kuhlman of Metamora; sister, Stephanie (David) Belvery of East Peoria, IL; brother,...
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