Nov 1, 2025

John C. Graham, 79, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 7:24 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on May 10, 1946, in Dubuque, IA, to Joseph G. and Harriett (Schiltz) Graham. He married Sharon K. Fink on June 19, 1971, in Las Vegas, NV.

Surviving are his wife, Sharon of Metamora, IL; children, Mike (Stacey) Graham...

Oct 25, 2025

Donna J. LaCroix, 79, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 11:30 pm on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at her residence.

She was born on April 8, 1946, in Chicago, IL, the first child to Theodore and Marguerite (Breit) Meinhold.  She was later followed by the birth of her three sisters.

Donna attended St. Hilary's...

Oct 24, 2025

Carolyn Rose Anderson, 88, of Washington, IL passed away peacefully to her eternal home in heaven on October 24, 2025, after a long and fulfilling life.

Carolyn was born on August 20, 1937, in Houston, Texas to Clarence and Katherine Zipper and was so thankful to be raised in a loving home with her two sisters Barbara...

Oct 24, 2025

Nathanael H. Mooningham, Sr. 88, of Washington, IL, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on Friday, March 12, 1937, in Elvins, MO, the son of Everett C. and Gladys I. Howard Mooningham. He married Carolyn J. Lee on October 2, 1982.

Surviving are...

Oct 23, 2025

Gail A. Brown, 74, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 9:00 pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on February 27, 1951, in Akron, OH, to Horace "Smith" and Betty J. (Relic) Todd.  She married Charles L. "Charlie" Brown on August 14, 1971, in Barberton, OH.

Surviving is her...

Oct 21, 2025

Lois E. Scherr, 83 of Washington passed away on October 21, 2025 in Suffolk, Virginia after relocating there in 2023.

Lois was born on July 27, 1942, in Rensselaer, IN, the daughter of Rose Ann (Tesch) Hodel and Reuben Frederick Hodel.

She married George M. Scherr on December 27, 1964, in Chenoa, IL. He passed...

Oct 17, 2025

Jessica L. Smick, 33, of Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 17, 2025, at her residence in Pekin.

She was born on September 11, 1992, in Peoria the daughter of Calvin and Angela Peacock Smick.

Surviving are her father Calvin Smick of Pekin her mother Angela (Jim) Bullard of Washington, IL, her four sisters...

Oct 16, 2025

Elizabeth I. "Betty" Smith, 92, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 12:30 am on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on December 17, 1932, in Peoria, IL, to Louis B. and Laura M. (Wernsman) Gries.  She married Marvin E. Smith on June 11, 1955 in Metamora, IL. ...

Oct 16, 2025

Donald H. Worrick Jr., 76, of Washington, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on June 29, 1949, in Peoria, the son of Donald H. and Margaret E. Knickerbocker Worrick. He married Sharon Bishop in July of 1976.

Surviving are his children, Robert (Bonnie) Worrick of Glasford, IL,...

Oct 15, 2025

Charles Edward "Ed" Watt, Jr., 83, of Sterling, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away at 11:15 pm on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Allure of Sterling in Sterling, IL.

He was born on May 31, 1942, in Lamoni, IA, to Charles E. Watt, Sr. and N. Eunice (Dickerson) Watt. He married Shirley Bailey on August 18,...

Oct 10, 2025

Virginia Sary, 95, of Peoria Heights, IL, passed away at 4:12 pm on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Goldwater Care Peoria Heights.

She was born on December 22, 1929, in Montgomery, AL, to James K. and Elise (Harwell) Ralston.  She married Michael Sary in May, 1956.  He passed away on September 15, 2002.

Surviving...

Oct 9, 2025

Terry Lynn Larrabee (1954–2025)

Terry, 70, passed away on October 9th, 2025. He was born November 5, 1954 to William Robert & Linda Lee Larrabee in Marion, Illinois. Terry was a management IT Specialist at Caterpillar, Inc. and served at Kennel Lake Sportsman's Club as executive director and treasurer. Terry received his Bachelor and Master degrees in...

Oct 3, 2025

Gary Lee Garber, age 85, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife and family.  He lived a life devoted to serving Christ.

Born on June 5, 1940, in Peoria, Illinois, to John and Freeda (Baker) Garber, Gary spent his entire life in Metamora.  He married Sherry (Davis) Garber...

Oct 1, 2025

Murllene M. Kramer, 87, of Chillicothe, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away at 5:25 pm on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the Arc at Chillicothe.

She was born on December 23, 1937, in Berlin, OK, to John Robert and Rosella (Valentine) Moorhead. She moved with her family to Elk City, OK. Murllene graduated from Elk City...

Sep 29, 2025

Paul S. Wolven, 72, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 2:14 pm on Monday, September 29, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on June 9, 1953, in Indianapolis, IN, to John Edward and Juanita (Wise) Wolven.

Surviving are his two sons, Weston (Heidi) Wolven of Johnston, IA and Wyatt (Melissa) Wolven of Germantown Hills,...

Sep 27, 2025

Sharon Marie Steider, 85, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 5:25 am at Goldwater Care in Bloomington, IL with her children by her side.  Sharon was born on August 16, 1940 in Peoria, Illinois, to Leroy and Dorothy (Chinuge) Hamlin. She married Robert "Bob" Steider on November 28, 1960 in Peoria, Illinois.

Sharon was...

Sep 25, 2025

Leslie Keith Aeschleman, 73, of Lowpoint, IL, passed away at 9:45 pm on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on April 23, 1952, in Peoria, IL, to Wesley A. and Mae O. (Huffman) Aeschleman.  He married Nancy J. Blades on September 2, 1972 in Roanoke, IL.

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Sep 25, 2025

Walter Duane Heller, 93, of Washington IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday September 25, 2025 at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL.

Walter was born on February 11, 1932, in Warren MN, the eldest son of David Heller and Vivian (Nicholls) Heller. The family later moved to Aurora IL, where Walter married his high-school sweetheart, Marilyn Brown....

Sep 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of Susanne Elizabeth Howell on September 24, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. Susanne was born on July 27, 1942, to parents Gertrude and William Hausam.

She is remembered and loved by her family: her husband John O. Howell, and her three children: Deborah Kalke and her...

Sep 23, 2025

Wyvonna "Bonnie" J. (White) Wilson, 96 of Washington, Illinois died peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 6:48 P.M.  She was born on July 3, 1929, in Greene County, Indiana to the late Veral and Elva White. She married Claude E. "Bud" Wilson in Greene County, Indiana on November 1, 1950. Her beloved husband, Claude died October 5, 1987....