Jan 18, 2025

Christina M. "Sis" Johnson, 43, of Bellevue, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital surrounded by family and close friends.

She is survived by her brother, Nick (Becci) Johnson of Metamora, IL, five children, Stephanie of Peoria, Hailey (Paul) of Bartonville, Makayla, Mason, and Emily all of Peoria, an aunt (whom was...

Jan 18, 2025

Charles Ivan Thomas of Washington, Illinois, died peacefully at home on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Charlie, as he was lovingly called, was born on September 13, 1936, in Peoria, Illinois, to Alfred and Anna Thomas. He was raised in Peoria until the family moved to Washington.

Charlie grew up to become a United States Army Veteran, a...

Jan 16, 2025

Michael F. Dollinger, 64, of Metamora, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at his home. Mike was born on March 5, 1960 in Streator, IL, to Leroy and Grace (Thompson) Dollinger.

He was raised and grew up on a farm in Toluca, IL and graduated from Metamora Township High School. He worked in retail...

Jan 15, 2025

Janet Sue Clark, 76, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 9:05 pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on July 18, 1948, in Streator, IL, to Orville R. and Hilda M. (Folkers) Strayer. She married Raymond E. "Ray" Clark on July 31, 1966 in Toluca, IL. He passed away on March 1,...

Jan 15, 2025

Donald M. Russell, 87, of Washington, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the ARC in Chillicothe, IL.

Don was born on November 8, 1937, in Peoria, the son of Howard and Julia Russell. He married Patricia Alton on July 20, 1955, in Peoria. Don graduated as a tool and die maker from the Caterpillar...

Jan 6, 2025

Norman L. Hendrickson, 87, of Washington, IL passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria.

He was born on July 13, 1937, in Hillard, MO, the son of George and Ina Turner Hendrickson. He married Clara M. Jenkins on June 16, 1962, in Poplar Bluff, MO.

Surviving are his wife,...

Jan 6, 2025

Lynn Eugene Elbert, 84, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1:03 am at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora, IL.  Lynn was born on December 14, 1940 in Peoria, IL, to Herman and Gertrude (Eichhorn) Elbert and married Sharon Lee Hill on September 10, 1966. Lynn was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon,...

Jan 1, 2025

Steven L. "Steve" Johnson was born on July 26, 1944 to Howard W. and Burletta L. (Wold) Johnson in Leland, IL. He grabbed life in both hands and squeezed as much out of his time here on Earth as he could. He grew up on a farm and learned the value of hard work at an early age. He...

Dec 30, 2024

David R. Wernsman, 69, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 2:04 am on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

He was born on March 23, 1955, in Fort Knox, KY, to Robert A. and Charlene M. (Wagner) Wernsman. He married Gayle M. Ramoley on December 26, 1981 in Germantown Hills, IL....

Dec 29, 2024

It is with heavy heart that we announce the unexpected and untimely passing of Roy A. Bustillos, 23, of El Paso, IL, who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at his residence.

He was born on June 12, 2001 to Abraham and Gloria (Munguia) Bustillos. He married Brittney R. Duffy on December 14, 2022 in...

Dec 27, 2024

Bobby Neal Roe, 74, of Washington, IL, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Bobby was born on July 6, 1950, in Henderson, TN. He was a graduate of Washington Community High School. Surviving are his daughters, Sarah Moore and Andrea Miller; son, Cody Roe; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers, Mike...

Dec 25, 2024

Bonnie (Steinhauer) Sonnemaker, a dedicated nurse, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Bonnie was born on January 13, 1939, to Burnell and Fern (Halstead) Steinhauer of Easton, IL and attended Easton High School before graduating from Burnham City Nursing School in Champaign, IL in June 1960. Bonnie married Richard (Sonny) Harvey Sonnemaker on September 3, 1961, at United...

Dec 24, 2024

Mary E. Mitzelfelt, 83, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 11:08 pm on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at her home, with her family by her side.

She was born on July 20, 1941, in Woodford County, IL, to Clarence and Josephine (Krumholz) Grebner. She married Clarence B. "Sonny" Mitzelfelt on June 22, 1963, at St. Mary of...

Dec 22, 2024

William Eugene Shea, 80, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

He was born on July 19, 1944, in Peoria, IL, to Russell Shea and Minnie (Coon) Shea.

Surviving are three siblings: Patrick (Ellie) Shea of Torrance, CA, Nicholas (Susan) Shea of Naples, FL, and...

Dec 20, 2024

Donna G. McIntyre, 84, of Washington, IL, peacefully passed away at 11:05 AM on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Loft of East Peoria.

Born on July 7, 1940, in Jacksonville, IL, she was the beloved daughter of Allan and Gertrude Wilson Fairfield. On July 8, 1983, she celebrated her marriage to David McIntyre in Eureka, a...

Dec 17, 2024

Lorraine Thelma Durst, 81, of Cazenovia, IL, passed away at 10:52 am on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke in Roanoke, IL.

She was born on August 20, 1943, in Streator, IL, to Ford H. and Melba J. (Keedy) Petersen. She married Larry W. Durst on January 5, 1963. He passed away...

Dec 16, 2024

Bertil C. Nordhielm, 95, of Washington, IL, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the home of his daughter Pati.

He was born in Chicago on December 22, 1928, the son of Arthur and Vendla Carlson Nordhielm. He married Joyce Sprague on February 11, 1951. She died on October 10, 2008. He was also preceded in...

Dec 11, 2024

Betty L. Strickler, 92, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 11:15 pm on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

She was born on October 8, 1932, in Peoria, IL, to Adolf and Helena Anna Sophia (Bontjes) Klawitter. She married Merle J. Strickler on January 21, 1967 in Peoria, IL. He passed away...

Dec 6, 2024

Paul E. Giles, 84, of Washington, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Carle Health Proctor in Peoria, IL.

He was born on September 28, 1940, in Peoria, the son of Richard and Edith Towne Giles. Paul married the love of his life, Kay McIntyre, on February 7, 1959, in East Peoria, IL. She passed away...

Dec 6, 2024

Paul Anthony Wernsman, 66, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 6, 2024 at his residence.

He was born on July 21, 1958, in Peoria, IL, to Robert A. and Charlene Marie (Wagner) Wernsman.

Surviving are his children, Jason Wernsman, Brooke Harvey, and Nicholas Wernsman; grandchildren, Taylor Wernsman, Cain Wernsman, Jake Wernsman,...