Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois
Shirley Olsen
Oct 29, 2026
Shirley E. Pudik Olsen, age 103, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois.
She was born August 19, 1923, in Washington, Illinois, the daughter of John and Volsey Williams Norris. She married Casmer Pudik on June 20, 1942. Together, they had 10 children. Later in life, she married...
Robert Alt Jr.
Oct 25, 2026
Robert M. Alt Jr., 68, of Morton, Illinois, formerly of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois.
He was born on May 18, 1958, in Peoria, the son of Robert and Donna Goodlick Alt Sr. He married Tamara Donahoe on October 5, 1985, in Washington.
Surviving are his wife...
Nola Irene Sluga
Oct 24, 2026
Nola Irene Sluga, 98, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.
She was born on October 16, 1928, in Minier, IL, to Finnie G. and Gladys E. (Cruse) Clouse. They preceded her in death. She married Harland W. Sluga on January 21, 1950, in Metamora. He passed away on July 29,...
Richard Dale Schertz
Oct 22, 2026
Richard Dale Schertz, 92, of Metamora, IL, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at his residence with his family by his side.
He was born on May 24, 1934, in Peoria, IL, to Lloyd D. and Clara (Zehr) Schertz. He married Marilyn L. Guth on June 27, 1954, in Washburn, IL. She passed away on April 24,...
Lora Lea Hawk
Oct 21, 2026
Lora Lea Hawk, 93, of Metamora, IL, beloved wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, after a short stay under the care of OSF Hospice, at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL.
She was born on March 26, 1933, in Sterling, IL, to Clarence and Viola (Immel) Wolf. She married John Robert Hawk on June 1,...
Shawn Allen Doerr
Oct 20, 2026
Shawn Allen Doerr, 52, of Metamora, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on October 30, 1973, to Robert C. and Donna K. (Borton) Doerr III. He made his home with his significant other, April Robinson.
Surviving are his significant other, April of Metamora; children, Ethan Robinson, Eva Robinson, Bryson Doerr, and Gage Doerr...
Shirley Ann Herren
Oct 15, 2026
Shirley Ann Herren, 81, of Deer Creek, IL passed away at 2:15 pm on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.
She was born on March 14, 1945, in Peoria, IL, to Howard and Josephine (Seeley) Wagner. She married Roger A. Herren on May 2, 1965, in Metamora, IL.
She is survived by her...
Harriet Jean (May) Alkire
Oct 12, 2026
Harriet Jean Alkire, 86, of Cazenovia, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2026, with her devoted husband of 64 years, Monte, by her side.
She was born on May 25, 1940, in Detroit, MI, to Herman P. and Ruby H. (Love) May. She married Monte C. Alkire on December 30, 1961, in Orchard Lake, MI.
She is survived by her...
Mary Tunnell
Oct 11, 2026
Mary F. Tunnell, 77, of Washington, Illinois, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 11, 2026, following a battle with cancer.
She was born on February 24, 1949, in Washington, to Howard and Beulah Broeg Tunnell.
She is survived by her brother, John (Marjory) Tunnell of Oswego, Illinois, and two nieces, Jill (Buck) Thomas of Champaign, Illinois, and Jennifer (Bill) Welsh...
LeRoy Miller
Oct 10, 2026
LeRoy Alvin Miller, passed away on October 10, 2026, at the Marigold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Galesburg, Illinois.
Roy was born on December 8, 1932, to Walter and Dorothy Hondrick Miller. He married Joanie Lowman on June 24, 1962. She passed away on October 6, 2017.
Roy was an avid patriot and served his country for nine years as a...
Jo Ann Krumholz
Oct 9, 2026
Jo Ann Krumholz, 89, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.
She was born on July 17, 1937, in Peoria, IL, to Joseph and Lucille V. (Gilles) Nauman. She married Daniel H. “Jr.” Krumholz on June 10, 1961, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Brimfield, IL. He...
Ronald Poehlman
Oct 4, 2026
Ronald Lee Poehlman Sr., 78, of Washington, Illinois, passed away early Sunday morning, October 4, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born on October 13, 1947, in Washington, to Nathan and Anna Schmitt Poehlman. He married Linda L. Medlin on June 25, 1970, in Sunnyland, Illinois.
He is lovingly survived by his wife, his daughter Angela Poehlman of...
Janet Esda Winkler
Oct 2, 2026
Janet Esda Winkler of Metamora, Illinois, ascended to heaven at the age of 89 on October 2, 2026. Janet was cared for and surrounded by her devoted children and grandchildren before she peacefully passed in her home, overlooking the Illinois river from her picture window with a photograph of her beloved husband at her bedside.
Janet is reunited in heaven with...
Marion Louise Lewis
Oct 1, 2026
Marion Louise Lewis, 91, of Metamora, IL, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.
She was born on September 10, 1935, in Dwight, IL, to John and Clara (Burkhart) Halterman. She was married 69 years to H. Kenwood "Ken" Lewis Jr. following a ceremony on June 22, 1957,...
Christopher "CJ" Salm
Sep 30, 2026
Christopher “CJ” Salm, 38, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on September 30, 2026.
CJ loved working out, riding motorcycles, playing games, and spending time with his family. More than anything, he was a father, son, brother, and uncle who was deeply loved by those around him.
CJ never had much of a filter and never pretended to be someone he wasn’t. He...
LaDonna Ernst
Sep 28, 2026
LaDonna R. Ernst, 77, of Washington, Illinois, passed away at her home on Monday, September 28, 2026.
She was born on December 4, 1948, in Lemmon, South Dakota, the daughter of the late Raymond and Eileen Scott Paranto. She married James Ernst on June 9, 1967, in Eureka, Illinois.
Surviving are her husband and their three daughters, Yvonne Ernst and Cheryl (Michael)...
Margaret "Peggy" Zobrist
Sep 28, 2026
Margaret "Peggy" (Owens) Brown Zobrist
August 9, 1949 - September 28, 2026
A giant hug from one of her grandchildren. An Illini victory. A stylish outfit put together just right. A niece or nephew to cheer for. A family finding the right home.
These were some of the things that lit up Margaret Louise "Peggy" (Owens) Brown Zobrist. She built a full and...
Beverly Pedigo
Sep 28, 2026
Beverly E. Pedigo, 95, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Snyder Village in Metamora, Illinois.
She was born on June 7, 1931, in Decatur, Illinois, to Donald and Mildred Biggers Caldwell. She married Harold Pedigo 75 years ago on March 30, 1950, in Creve Coeur, Illinois. Harold passed away on March 21, 2026. She was also...
Barbara J. Ehley
Sep 27, 2026
Barbara J. Ehley, 72, of North Pekin, IL, passed away at 9:58 pm on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on February 12, 1954, in Milwaukee, WI, to Charlie and Muriel (Kenney) Pelant.
Surviving are her children, Matthew Ehley of North Pekin, IL, Christopher (Jackie) Ehley of Chicago, IL, and Max Ehley of Germantown Hills, IL; grandchildren, Braylinn...
Rosemary E. Christ
Sep 26, 2026
Rosemary E. Christ, 79, of Lowpoint, IL, passed away at 4:52 pm on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on April 19, 1947, in Washington, IL, to Edmund J. and Anna J. (Nauman) Grebner. She married Larry J. Christ on September 13, 1965, in Metamora, IL.
Surviving are her husband, Larry of Lowpoint, IL; two daughters, Lisa (Timothy)...
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