Feb 2, 2025

Jared M. Ward, 49, of Metamora, IL passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL, due to an ice fishing accident.

He was born on November 16, 1975, in Peoria, IL, to William O. and Yvonne M. (DeBlois) Ward, Sr. He married Kristen M. Denham on August 27,...

Feb 2, 2025

Aaron B. Fletcher, 49, of Peoria, IL, passed away at his residence surrounded by his loving family in the early hours on Sunday, February 2, 2025, soon before a vibrant sunrise warmed the fields of the Illinois River Valley that he called home.

He was born on December 4, 1975, in Peoria, IL, to Gordon Lee and...

Jan 31, 2025

Joe Edgar Hutton, 83, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 11:33 am on Friday, January 31, 2025, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke in Roanoke, IL.

He was born on July 15, 1941 in Charleston, IL to Leo L. and Mabel O. (Stout) Hutton. He married Linda L. Taylor on September 30, 1961 in Biloxi,...

Jan 29, 2025

Alice J. "June" Swords, 90, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 10:57 am on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

She was born on June 20, 1934, in McLeansboro, IL, to Odie and Anna (Gray) Munsell. She married Robert Strum on October 21, 1960 and he passed away on September 25,...

Jan 26, 2025

Lu-Ann Frederick, 88, of Washington, IL passed away at 11:24pm, on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Washington Senior Living.

She was born on March 22, 1936, in Oak Park, IL the daughter of Frank and Edna Beghtel Vlk. She married Loren Eugene "Gene" Jeter, Jr. on November 26, 1955. After his passing on November 19, 1969, she...

Jan 25, 2025

William Bryan Shelander, age 83, of Washington, Illinois passed away peacefully January 25th, 2025. He was born August 14th, 1941 in Peoria, IL to Thomas Jones and Mary Helen Rinkenberger. He married Ila Cheryl Schwenk on January 12th 1963, and together they had three children Keith, Beth, and William.

Bill is survived by his wife Cheryl, daughter...

Jan 23, 2025

James C. Cannon "J.C." passed away peacefully with family at his side on Thursday, January 23, 2025.  He was born at home in Rapatee, Illinois on September 8, 1938, and had his first story to tell- coming in at thirteen pounds and being carried around town in a turkey roaster for all to see.  From then on J.C. was...

Jan 21, 2025

Dan A. McCullough, 77, of Roanoke, IL passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Carle Bromenn Medical Center in Normal, IL.

He was born to Fred and Mary Meister McCullough on December 20, 1947 in Washington, IL. He grew up at his family's ancestral farm west of Metamora, IL.

He attended St Mary's Catholic...

Jan 20, 2025

James William Hauter, 92, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 8:17 pm on Monday, January 20, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on May 7, 1932, in Peoria, IL, to Benjamin and Dorothea M. (Peck) Hauter. He married Shirley E. Burnett on April 17, 1955 in Cambridge, IL. She passed away on February 14, 2014.

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...