Dec 6, 2024

Joan E. (Schmidt) Springer, 92, of Eureka, IL, passed away at 8:50 am on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Snyder Village Health Care in Metamora, IL.

Joan was born on June 15, 1932, in East Peoria, IL, to Elmer and Myrtle Schmidt. She married Vernon E. Springer on February 13, 1948 in Davenport, IA. He passed away...

Dec 2, 2024

Clifford Owen Boswell, 77, of East Peoria, IL, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born to Ralph Owen and Bernice (Belliston) Boswell on May 3, 1947, in Nephi, UT. He was married to Patsy Peoples.

Clifford is survived by his wife, one son, Jason...

Dec 1, 2024

David E. Evans, 83, of Washington, IL passed away at 8:14 pm Sunday, December 1, 2024, at his residence with family by his side.

He was born on September 26, 1941, in Peoria the son of Marion and Ethel Spring Evans. He first married Lynne Coulter. In 1982, he met Cheryl Lynn Harshman, and they were married...

Nov 30, 2024

Edna E. Bailey Wernsman, 96, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 8:33 pm on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora, IL.

She was born on May 7, 1928, in Mackinaw, IL, to Norman C. and Iris L. (Kearney) Winkler. She married James R. Bailey, Jr. in 1948. She later married Benno...

Nov 28, 2024

Stanley J. Bocian, 83, of Eureka, IL, formerly of Washington, IL, passed away at 1:15 am on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka.

He was born on December 17, 1940, in Peoria, IL, to Joseph and Mildred (Coaster) Bocian. He married Brenda J. Toler on September 1, 1963 in Peoria, IL. She...

Nov 27, 2024

Joseph V. Lynn, 91, of Washington, IL, passed away at 11:01 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on July 20, 1933, in Oakford, IL the son of the late Samuel and Alberta Reitzel Lynn. He married Valerie Hayden on June 27, 1954, in Oakford, IL, and she passed away on September...

Nov 26, 2024

Shirlee R. Williams, 99, of Peoria, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Lutheran Hillside Village. Born in Peoria on May 29, 1925, the daughter of Bernard and Mildred Van Ausdall Demmin, she married Darrell R. Williams on August 19, 1945. He died June 19, 1988. Also preceding her in death were her parents, a sister, Dorothy J. McEvoy,...

Nov 23, 2024

Robert Charles "Bob" Schierer, 95, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

He was born on August 24, 1929, in Eureka, IL, to Benjamin Michael and Gay Muriel (Stivers) Schierer.  He married Alice Mae Seckler of Metamora, IL on July 19, 1952 at St. Mary's Church in...

Nov 23, 2024

Mary Ann Primm, 76, of Washington, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on September 20, 1948, in El Paso, IL, to Cecil R. and Leona E. (Campbell) Scott. She married Larry W. Primm on April 5, 1980. He passed away on February 19, 2019.

Surviving are...

Nov 20, 2024

Rebecca L. Rhodes, 71, of Metamora, IL, peacefully passed away at 3:09 PM on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 10, 1952, in Peoria, she was the cherished daughter of Everlyn Eades.

She leaves behind her son, Brent (Michelle Thompson) Rohman of Germantown Hills, IL, and...

Nov 17, 2024

Stephen "Steve" Michael Summer, 61, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family in the early hours of Sunday, November 17, 2024.

Steve is survived by his mother Marcia Summer, his wife, Becky, his children Shelby (Shayne) Pluto, Spencer Summer (Fiance' Megan West) sister Jodi Summer, as well as his loyal canine companion, Ruby Lynn "Punkin"...

Nov 12, 2024

Michel M. Hohenbery, 52, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 3:08 pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on September 10, 1972, in Davenport, IA, to Clifford and Gayle (Daniel) Cirillo. She married Mark A. Hohenbery on December 28, 1997 in Las Vegas, NV.

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Nov 9, 2024

Benjamin John Beer, 77, of Varna, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at his residence while surrounded with loved ones.

He was born on September 18, 1947, in Peoria, IL, to Benjamin H. and Jane (Lewis) Beer. He married Emily F. Schumacher on May 7, 1966, in Eureka, IL.

Emily survives along...

Nov 8, 2024

Gloria (McDonald) McNett, a devoted educator, volunteer, and community leader, peacefully passed away on November 8, 2024, just days before her 93rd birthday, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

Gloria was born to Earl and Blythe (Boydston) McDonald on November 16, 1931, in Knox County,...

Nov 8, 2024

Kenneth E. Harris, 75, of Washington passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on July 13, 1949, in Huntingdon, TN the son of Floyd and Sue Williams Harris.  He married Donna Cargill on July 27, 1968, in Washington.

Surviving are his wife, two sons Greg Harris of Peoria and...

Nov 6, 2024

Grace S. Ward, 88, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 6:09 pm on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

She was born on January 20, 1936, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to Walter D. and Elizabeth (Moore) Scott. She married Robert S. Ward on July 3, 1959 in Stoneboro, PA. He passed away on...

Nov 6, 2024

Judith A. Wind, 81, of Pontiac, IL formerly of Washington, IL, passed away at 11:32 AM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at OSF St. James Hospital in Pontiac, IL.

She was born on August 29, 1943, in Peoria, IL, to Walter and Anna Watkins Wind.

Judith is survived by her sister, Joan (Larry) Brown of...

Nov 6, 2024

Robert C. Lane, 83, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 6:42 pm on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on July 28, 1941, in Peoria, IL, to Charles R. and Margaret (Luncsford) Lane. He married Carol Sue Knoll on September 1, 1976 in Peoria. She passed...

Nov 3, 2024

Margaret "Ann" Roberts, 87, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Roanoke, IL. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry Roberts. On October 12, 1937, she was born in Union County Kentucky, a daughter of Clyde and Iva Berry. She married Larry Roberts on December 27,1959, in...

Nov 2, 2024

Elmer Robert "Bob" Hawbaker, of Germantown Hills, IL, formerly of West Point, IA, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his residence.

Bob was born on December 17, 1936, in Fort Madison, IA, to Elmer E. and Ann M. (Schroeder) Hawbaker. He married Janet M. Michels on February 11, 1961, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in...