Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois

James Tunnell

James Tunnell

Nov 13, 2017

James Howard Tunnell, 72, of Washington passed away Monday, November 13, 2017, at Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke.

He was born May 30, 1945, in Washington, IL to the late Howard and Beulah Broeg Tunnell. He married Sandra M. Frederick on December 21, 1990.

Surviving are his wife, daughters, Jennifer (Bill) Welsh and Jill (Buck)...

Tod W Crandall

Tod W Crandall

Nov 11, 2017

Tod W. Crandall, 67, of Morton, passed away at 8:30pm Saturday, November 11, 2017, at his residence with his wife and his dog Lola by his side.

He was born on September 20, 1950 in Eaton Rapids, MI, son of the late Douglas and Leona Crandall. He married Susan P. Gard on March 4, 1988 in Westminster,...

Bobby D. Larrison

Bobby D. Larrison

Nov 10, 2017

Bobby Larrison, 87, of Sunnyland, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born July 9, 1930, in Johnson County, Illinois to Emmit and Lela Osman Larrison. On June 20, 1954 he married Betty Millis in Anna, Illinois.

Bobby is survived by his wife; their children Kenny Larrison...

Ralph L. Halteman

Ralph L. Halteman

Nov 9, 2017

Ralph L. Halteman, 84, of El Paso, IL went to be with the Lord at 10:43 pm on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria. He was born on May 29, 1933 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania to Joseph S. and Katie A. (Landis) Halteman. He married Tillie Burkholder on May 25, 1959 at North Spirit Lake,...

Paul Meeks Sr

Paul Meeks Sr

Nov 8, 2017

Paul J. Meeks Sr., 83, of Washington passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at his residence.

He was born February 4, 1934, in Lewistown, IL son of Leslie and Erma Feaster Meeks. Paul married Beverly Mazon on September 15, 1956 in San Diego, CA. She passed away on August 27, 2004. One son Paul Jr. 7 brothers...

Carol Jean Lott

Carol Jean Lott

Nov 7, 2017

Carol Jean Lott, 80, of Washington, passed away with her family by her side, on November 7, 2017 after suffering a stroke on October 14th, 2017. The family is comforted knowing that Carol is now in the presence of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ.

Carol was born May 6, 1937, in Champaign, IL to Delmar and Ruth...

Allen Wayne Rassi

Allen Wayne Rassi

Nov 6, 2017

Allen Wayne Rassi, 63, of Paxton, IL passed away at 9:05 pm on Monday, November 6, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 5, 1954 in Peoria, IL to Wayne and JoAnn (Johnson) Rassi. He married Rosalie Miller on May 2, 1981 in Metamora, IL.

Surviving are his wife of Paxton; son Jason (Elizabeth) Rassi;...

Roland E. Walwer

Roland E. Walwer

Nov 2, 2017

Roland E. "Wally" Walwer, 88, of Washington passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born on September 1, 1929, in Crescent City, IL, son of Jake and Laura Krumwiede Walwer. He married Phyllis A. Tisdale on July 30, 1950 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Peoria and she...

John D. Cole

John D. Cole

Oct 29, 2017

John D. Cole passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 29, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria IL at the age of 92.

John is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children, Doug (Linda) Cole of East Peoria, Dave (Kathy) Cole of Germantown Hills, and Richard (Alice) Cole of Washington. He is preceded in...

Marie Emma Protrowski (Petrosky)

Marie Emma Protrowski (Petrosky)

Oct 29, 2017

Marie Emma Protrowski, 93, of Metamora, IL passed away at 10:12 am on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria. She was born on January 16, 1924 in Goodfield, IL to William E. and Emma M. (Moser) Reeser. She married Charles J. Protrowski on March 10, 1946 in Eureka, IL. He passed away on February 3,...

Larry G. Zobrist

Larry G. Zobrist

Oct 27, 2017

Larry G. Zobrist, 76, of Washington, IL passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at home with his family by his side.

He was born on January 12, 1941 in Normal, IL to the late Harold C. and Maurine A. (Moser) Zobrist. He married Peggy (Owens) Brown on January 4, 1980. She survives.

Surviving are...

Kieley Joann Blakesley

Kieley Joann Blakesley

Oct 25, 2017

Kieley JoAnn Blakesley, 7, of Metamora, IL passed away at 8:38 pm on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on March 25, 2010 in Peoria, IL to Steven N. Blakesley and Margaret "Maggie" Ulrich.

Surviving are her father Steven of Pekin; mother Maggie of Metamora; brothers Kason Ulrich...

Henry "Sonny" Bennett

Henry "Sonny" Bennett

Oct 23, 2017

Henry R "Sonny" Bennett of East Peoria, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at his home.

He was born March 25, 1939 in Peoria to James and Kathrine Dew Bennett, he married Margaret Bennett May 6, 1972 and she survives. Also surviving are his son Tony Bennett and daughter Stacie Bennett both of East Peoria. His parents,...

Frank J. Hobbs

Frank J. Hobbs

Oct 23, 2017

Frank J. Hobbs, 68, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 9:54pm, Monday October 23, 2017, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 11, 1949 in Peoria, son of Cleo and Mildred Hicks Hobbs. He married Jean Myers on May 23, 1969 in Peoria.

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Lloyd J. Pennington

Lloyd J. Pennington

Oct 21, 2017

Lloyd J. Pennington, 85, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 10:00 pm on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria. He was born on January 19, 1932 in Franklin County, AL to Clancy and Evie (Jackson) Pennington. He married Betty S. Perry on August 1, 1950 in Fulton, MS. She passed away on May 7,...

Frederick "Fritz" Hoffman

Frederick "Fritz" Hoffman

Oct 10, 2017

Frederick Kenneth "Fritz" Hoffman, 82, of Buffalo, MO formerly of Washington, IL. died on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at his residence.

Fritz was born December 25, 1934, in Peoria, IL son of Edwin and Luella (Fieselman) Hoffman. He married Charlotte (Keyster) Hoffman on February 19, 1961. He is survived by wife Charlotte and one daughter Cyndy Hoffman...

Stan Budzinski

Stan Budzinski

Oct 7, 2017

Stan Budzinski, 64, of Peoria, Illinois entered peacefully into eternal life on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.

Stan was born July 25, 1953 to Leonard and Bernice (Bill) Budzinski in Peoria. He married Karen Levine on July 10, 1976. Stan is survived by his wife...

Wilbur Lee Overholt

Wilbur Lee Overholt

Oct 7, 2017

Wilbur Lee Overholt, 82, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at 2:03 pm on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on March 25, 1935 in Huntington, IN to Glen S. and Sarah M. (Chew) Overholt. He married Linda Sue Marchand on November 3, 1975 in Peoria, IL. She survives.

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Joanie M Miller

Joanie M Miller

Oct 6, 2017

Joanie M. Miller, 75, of Washington, passed away on October 6, 2017 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born on November 11, 1941 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Carl and Cecil McIntyre Lowman. She married Leroy Miller on June 24, 1962 in Peoria, IL. Joanie and Roy were happily married for...

Donna Elaine Lambert

Donna Elaine Lambert

Oct 2, 2017

Donna Elaine Lambert, 67, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 2:28 pm on Monday, October 2, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on July 15, 1950 in Grand Tower, IL to William and Louise (Gates) Robertson. She married Raymond W. Lambert on January 5, 1972 in Peoria. He survives.

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