Dec 25, 2024

Bonnie (Steinhauer) Sonnemaker, a dedicated nurse, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. Bonnie was born on January 13, 1939, to Burnell and Fern (Halstead) Steinhauer of Easton, IL and attended Easton High School before graduating from Burnham City Nursing School in Champaign, IL in June 1960. Bonnie married Richard (Sonny) Harvey Sonnemaker on September 3, 1961, at United...

Dec 24, 2024

Mary E. Mitzelfelt, 83, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 11:08 pm on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at her home, with her family by her side.

She was born on July 20, 1941, in Woodford County, IL, to Clarence and Josephine (Krumholz) Grebner. She married Clarence B. "Sonny" Mitzelfelt on June 22, 1963, at St. Mary of...

Dec 22, 2024

William Eugene Shea, 80, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

He was born on July 19, 1944, in Peoria, IL, to Russell Shea and Minnie (Coon) Shea.

Surviving are three siblings: Patrick (Ellie) Shea of Torrance, CA, Nicholas (Susan) Shea of Naples, FL, and...

Dec 20, 2024

Donna G. McIntyre, 84, of Washington, IL, peacefully passed away at 11:05 AM on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the Loft of East Peoria.

Born on July 7, 1940, in Jacksonville, IL, she was the beloved daughter of Allan and Gertrude Wilson Fairfield. On July 8, 1983, she celebrated her marriage to David McIntyre in Eureka, a...

Dec 17, 2024

Lorraine Thelma Durst, 81, of Cazenovia, IL, passed away at 10:52 am on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke in Roanoke, IL.

She was born on August 20, 1943, in Streator, IL, to Ford H. and Melba J. (Keedy) Petersen. She married Larry W. Durst on January 5, 1963. He passed away...

Dec 16, 2024

Bertil C. Nordhielm, 95, of Washington, IL, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the home of his daughter Pati.

He was born in Chicago on December 22, 1928, the son of Arthur and Vendla Carlson Nordhielm. He married Joyce Sprague on February 11, 1951. She died on October 10, 2008. He was also preceded in...

Dec 11, 2024

Betty L. Strickler, 92, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 11:15 pm on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

She was born on October 8, 1932, in Peoria, IL, to Adolf and Helena Anna Sophia (Bontjes) Klawitter. She married Merle J. Strickler on January 21, 1967 in Peoria, IL. He passed away...

Dec 6, 2024

Paul E. Giles, 84, of Washington, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Carle Health Proctor in Peoria, IL.

He was born on September 28, 1940, in Peoria, the son of Richard and Edith Towne Giles. Paul married the love of his life, Kay McIntyre, on February 7, 1959, in East Peoria, IL. She passed away...

Dec 6, 2024

Paul Anthony Wernsman, 66, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 6, 2024 at his residence.

He was born on July 21, 1958, in Peoria, IL, to Robert A. and Charlene Marie (Wagner) Wernsman.

Surviving are his children, Jason Wernsman, Brooke Harvey, and Nicholas Wernsman; grandchildren, Taylor Wernsman, Cain Wernsman, Jake Wernsman,...

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"...