Mar 21, 2025

Patricia Ann Brown, 74, of Metamora, IL, passed away Friday morning, March 21, 2025, at her home.

She was born on June 15, 1950, in David City, NE, to Thomas L. and Betty M. (Martin) Birkel. She married Kerwin R. Brown on September 17, 1971 in Denver, CO.

Surviving are her husband, Kerwin of Metamora;...

Mar 16, 2025

Colleen Marie (Gaetz) VonBehren, 63, of Metamora, IL, went home to Jesus on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 8:55 pm at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on October 28, 1961, in Peoria, IL, to Dale H. "Jack" and Doyne D. (Jones) Gaetz.

Colleen is survived by her...

Mar 15, 2025

Leon Arthur Lange, 78, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at his home surrounded by family after fighting a courageous but short battle with cancer.

He was born on January 4, 1947, in Jefferson City, MO, to Victor and Gladys (Mittelhauser) Lange. He married Judith A. "Judy" Woltzen on July 8, 1972 in...

Mar 13, 2025

Sunnyland/Washington, Illinois resident and local legend, Jimmie "Cowboy Jim" Neal Logan passed away on March 13, 2025 at Proctor Hospital in Peoria, Illinois. He was born on April 15, 1938, in Henderson, TN to Edd and Iva Logan.

He married Jan Jenkins on May 2, 1992. He is survived by his sister Wanda Olson of Billings, MT,...

Mar 13, 2025

Elaine K. Hicks, 78, of Washington, IL, passed away at 10:28 am on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at her residence with her family by her side.

She was born on September 30, 1946, in Washington, the daughter of Carl and Mildred McGinnis List. She married Richard "Doug" Hicks on December 13, 1969, in Washington Surviving are her...

Mar 10, 2025

Brenda J. Brush, 80, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 6:41 pm on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

She was born on April 13, 1944, in Kirksville, MO, to Reed and Helen (Redding) Riley. She married James R. "Jim" Brush on July 25, 1961 in Fulton County, AR. He passed...

Mar 10, 2025

Carol A. Blye, 93, of Washington, IL, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka, IL.

She was born on December 22, 1931, in Eureka, IL, the daughter of Herbert and Margaret Kuecks Keil. She married Charles M. Blye in Washington, IL, on June 1, 1952. He passed away on June...

Mar 9, 2025

Kathy Jane (Grove) Keller, age 82, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Born on July 6, 1942, in Canton, Illinois, she was the daughter of Cecil and Gertie Grove of Bryant, Illinois. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Michael J. Keller, stepson Michael Bruce Keller (Debbie) of New Windsor, Illinois,...

Mar 7, 2025

Terry J. Rose, Washington, Illinois, 78, passed quietly and surrounded by family at his home on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Terry, who was known to many as Rose, was raised with his sister Nancy in the countryside of Washington, IL, by George and Mildred Rose. It was a quiet life, and he enjoyed raising the animals and...

Mar 6, 2025

Mark Alan Purcell, age 67, of Sedona, AZ, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, due to a glioblastoma diagnosis in September 2024.  His final days were spent surrounded by his loving family at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.  Mark handled his diagnosis with acceptance, grace and peace.

Mark was born on...

Mar 5, 2025

Patrick Michael Adlington, 57, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 12:53 am on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at the Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus in Rochester, MN. He passed during an organ transplant operation, pursued with hope for a healthier future.

Born on March 16, 1967, in Peoria, IL, Patrick was the son of John and Mary...

Mar 4, 2025

Collins M. Bruer, 77, deeply loved husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather (also affectionately known as our badass), passed away after a long battle with glioblastoma on March 4, 2025, surrounded by his bride of 56 years, Jana, and his loving family. He was born on June 12, 1947, in Peoria, IL, to Bill and Marge Bruer and was a...

Mar 3, 2025

Charles Wilbur "Chuck" Wiechmann, 91, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 8:31 am on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Carle Health-Proctor Hospital in Peoria, IL.

He was born on June 24, 1933, in Pontiac, IL, to Ebe M. and Freda L. (Northcutt) Wiechmann. He married Phyllis Marie Zehr on March 29, 1953 in Flanagan, IL. She...

Mar 2, 2025

Logan Heath Deyo Ramsey, 23, of Westmont, IL, formerly of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2025, in Woodridge, IL.

He was born on April 2, 2001, in Peoria, IL, to Brian and Margo Ramsey. Logan grew up in Germantown Hills and attended Metamora Township High School, where he built lasting friendships and developed his strong sense...

Mar 2, 2025

Curtis Fauth, 82, beloved Father, Spouse, Son, Brother, Father-in-law, Grandfather, and stepfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

He entered this world on September 19, 1942, in Peoria, IL, born to Carl and Dorothy Kuntz Fauth.

He is survived by his son Douglas Fauth (Kathy), daughter Lynne Prather (Dean),...

Feb 28, 2025

Joann Rae DeCroix, 90, of Germantown Hills, IL, formerly of Springfield, IL, passed away at 7:25 am on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

She was born on September 5, 1934, in Springfield, IL, to Floyd Raymond Jackson and Marie (Handley) Campbell. She married Victor Joseph DeCroix on May 29, 1952 in...

Feb 24, 2025

Judith Joy "Judy" Bernitt, 84, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 11:50 pm.

She was born on February 27, 1940, in Kewanee, IL, to George and Helen (Trent) Craig. She married her loving husband, Thomas John Bernitt, on June 13, 1959, in Kewanee, IL. He passed away...

Feb 23, 2025

Katherine A. "Kathy" Tomlinson, 70, of Lowpoint, IL, passed away at 1:19 am on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born on March 24, 1954, in Peoria, the daughter of Lloyd and Helen Hittle Sherman. She married Robert Tomlinson Sr. in Spring Bay, IL, on June 8,...

Feb 22, 2025

In Loving Memory of Gloria Potts

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Gloria Potts who left this world at the age of 93, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and warmth. She was a mother, a sister, a grandmother, a great-grandmother, and a dear friend to so many.

Feb 22, 2025

Raymond L. Pintar, 69, of Washington, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on July 23, 1955, in Peoria, the son of the late Raymond R. and Mary A. Krulac Pintar. Surviving are one daughter, Brittny (Joshua) Alltop, of Morton, IL, and one son, Christopher...