Jan 9, 2018

SOUTH BEND–MISHAWAKA - Alice Jean Alleman, 92, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Alice was born on January 8, 1926, the daughter of Edward J. and Elizabeth W. Hagan. She married Wilbur R. Alleman of Fayette, Ohio on September 18, 1948 at St. Patrick's Church in Peoria, IL. He passed away in 1999.

Surviving are her...

Jan 9, 2018

Charlotte L. Skinner, 78, of Metamora, IL passed away at 12:43 pm on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on December 1, 1939 in Ipava, IL to Clarence and Marjorie (Duquenne) Riggin. She married David L. Skinner on July 3, 1959 in Canton, IL. He survives.

Also surviving...

Jan 9, 2018

William (Bill) Roy Rassi, 64, of East Peoria died at 7:34 PM on Tuesday January 9, 2018 at Rosewood Care Center of East Peoria, IL.

He was born on February 4, 1953 in Peoria, IL, to Roy and Mary D Veirhout Kenagy McClallen Rassi. He married Jane A. Darnell on October 15, 1977 whom he later divorced...

Jan 9, 2018

Michael Charles Metz, 87, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at 8:38 am on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 in the emergency room at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria, IL. He was born on June 16, 1930 in Altus, Arkansas to Carl and Elizabeth (Wiederkehr) Metz. He married Mary Vivian Marie Quin on July 29, 1950 at St. Mary's Cathedral...

Jan 6, 2018

John William Bennett, 71, of Morton, IL formerly of Hopedale, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Saturday, January 6, 2018, at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on June 18, 1946 in Pekin, IL to John and Mary Bennett. He married Carolyn Buck on May 9, 1970. He is survived...

Jan 4, 2018

Asa G. "Gene" Kizer, 86, of Metamora, IL passed away at 1:56 pm on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was born on December 29, 1931 in Belton, Missouri to Asa Gus and Arta Mayanna (Kline) Kizer. He married Doris Wood on June 26, 1954 in Lacon, IL. She survives.

Jan 2, 2018

Ronald Lynn Anderson, 64, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at 7:00 am on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at his home. He was born on April 23, 1953 to Clarence L. and Geneva (Williamson) Anderson in Peoria, IL. He married Jeanette Virgil on March 5, 1983 in Tazewell County.

Surviving is his wife; one son, Caleb L....

Jan 2, 2018

WASHINGTON-Patricia C. Kent, 76, of Washington passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at Washington Christian Village.

She was born 12/20/1941 in Peoria, daughter of the late John and Bertha Harn Southey. She married James Kent on March 12, 1960 in Peoria.

Surviving are her husband, two daughters Brenda (Dan) Carroll of Washington and Vicki (Greg)...

Jan 2, 2018

Esther J. Schaidle, 98, of Metamora, IL passed away at 6:55 pm on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria surrounded by her family. She was born on October 28, 1919 in Partridge Township, Woodford County, IL to Albert and Mary (Kiesewetter) Adams. She married Ernest A. Schaidle on May 2, 1942 at St. Mary of...

Jan 2, 2018

Joan R. Summer, 85, of Washington passed away peacefully at 3:50pm, Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at her little yellow house.

She was born June 2, 1932 in Metamora, IL daughter of George and Rachel Bucher Hodel. She married Robert L. Summer on July 25, 1954 in Washington and he passed away on September 11, 2001. Also preceding...

Dec 30, 2017

WASHINGTON-Verna C. Smith, 72, of Washington passed away at 7:35pm, Saturday, December 30, 2017, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, surrounded by her family and a smile on her face as she met Jesus.

She was born on November 25, 1945 in Peoria daughter of Arthur and Edna Doty Reeb. She married Vernon C. Smith on February...

Dec 29, 2017

Marcella I. Bastian, 94, of Metamora, IL passed away at 4:32 pm on Friday, December 29, 2017 at Advocate Eureka Hospital, Eureka, IL. She was born on October 25, 1923 in Worth Township, IL to Peter and Elizabeth (Roth) Dubois. She married Walter J. Bastian on September 30, 1950 in Calumet City, IL. He passed away on March 11,...

Dec 29, 2017

Margaret E. Pitman, 67, of Washington, passed away at 8:50pm, Friday, December 29, 2017 at Unity Point Health Proctor in Peoria.

She was born on November 3, 1950 in Croydon, PA daughter of David and Wilma Merkle Pitman.

Surviving are three sisters Joan (Terry) Earl of Taveres, FL; Dorothy (Dick) Jarvis Leesbrug, FL and Bobbi...

Dec 27, 2017

Margaret G. Parish, 83, of Washington passed away at 3:06pm, Wednesday, December 27, 2017, at her residence.

She was born on January 11, 1934, in White Hall, AR, daughter of Ottie and Evelyn (Clampit) Stark. She married John W. Parish on March 17, 1952 in Meridian, MS. He passed away on August 23, 2005. She was also...

Dec 25, 2017

Wallace J. "Wally" King, 91, of Washington, IL passed away Monday, December 25, 2017, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

Wally was born on May 15, 1926, in Washington, IL, son of the late John and Mary Ganzhorn King. He married Evelyn "Evey" Brecklin on August 13, 1950 in Washington and she passed...

Dec 23, 2017

Charlotte May Gilmer, 86, of East Peoria, IL, formerly of Morton, IL passed away at 7:20 pm on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Rosewood Care Center in East Peoria, IL. She was born on May 24, 1931 in Mt. Healthy, OH to Charles and Beulah May (Flora) Harris. She married James Emmett Gilmer on February 12, 1949 in Peoria,...

Dec 22, 2017

Donald "Don" Lee Moore, 79, of East Peoria formally of Morton, passed away December 22, 2017 surrounded by family in McAllen, Texas.

He was born March 5, 1938 in Havana, Illinois, to Frank and Bertha Belle Edlin Moore.

He is survived by his two sons, Joel (wife Susan) and Daniel; his granddaughter Morgan Moore; two...

Dec 22, 2017

Victoria Schneible Pratt, 89, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Akron, OH, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL. Born on July 7, 1928 in Rome, New York, she was the daughter of Paul M. and Loretta (Boehnlein) Schneible. She married Stewart L. Pratt on March 16, 1968. He preceded her in death in...

Dec 21, 2017

Dorothy R. Riley, 96, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Roanoke, IL passed away on Thursday morning, December 21, 2017, at Snyder Village Health Center. She was born on March 12, 1921 in Heyworth, IL, to Emile "Doc" and Eva (LaBarre) Rutledge. She married Roy E. Riley on June 29, 1947 in Heyworth, IL. He passed away on September 23,...

Dec 20, 2017

Betty Elaine Gilmore, 92, of Metamora, IL passed away at 2:31 am on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Snyder Village in Metamora. She was born on June 20, 1925 in Washburn, IL to Roy and Martha (Webber) Metcalf. After her mother died when Betty was 5 years old, she made her home with her mother's sister, Emma and Coon...