Nov 2, 2024

Alice M. Griffin, 95, of Washington, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Lacon Rehab and Nursing. Alice was born in Clinton, IL on June 15, 1929, a daughter of Walter and Lavena (Campbell) Trobaugh. She married Willis Griffin on February 18, 1951, in Washington. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her...

Nov 1, 2024

Helen Yvonne Rich, 89, of Washington, IL, passed away peacefully at 9:20 AM on Friday, November 1, 2024, at her home, surrounded by loving family.

Born on June 15, 1935, in Washington to Samuel and Mildred Grove Hellweg,  She married Richard "Dick" Rich on January 25, 1958, in Washington, a partnership that lasted until his passing on...

Oct 31, 2024

James Thomas Shuda, 74, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 12:58 pm on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at his residence.

James was born on August 20, 1950, in Peoria, IL, son of Anthony C. Shuda, Jr. and Dorothy Barnett Shuda. He married Betty Call on June 6, 1970 in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are his wife,...

Oct 27, 2024

Guenn Lou (Johnson) Elbert, 93, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 9:32 pm on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on September 15, 1931, in Galesburg, IL, to Almer T. and Leota Mae (Lutz) Johnson. She married Roland "Rocky" Elbert on March 22, 1952, at St....

Oct 25, 2024

Garland Eugene Pires, 93, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Jacksonville, IL and Canton, IL, died at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora on Friday, October 25, 2024.

He was born November 29, 1930 in Jacksonville, IL to Ernest and Gladys (Cox) Pires and married Barbara Wilson on November 6, 1955 in Canton, IL. She preceded him in...

Oct 23, 2024

Ralph M. Timm, 83, of Metamora, passed away on Oct. 23, 2024 at OSF Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born Dec. 3, 1940 in Ewing, Nebraska, to Harold I. and Mildred A. Timm. He married Pamela S. Miller in East Peoria, Illinois, on Nov. 24, 1966 in East Peoria, Illinois.

Surviving are his wife...

Oct 23, 2024

Karen L. Springer, 78, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 6:02 pm on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

She was born on October 22, 1946, in Peoria, IL, to Stanley and Dorothy (Heck) Bienemann. She married Eugene J. "Gene" Springer on April 8, 1967 in Metamora.

Surviving are her...

Oct 21, 2024

Margaret S. Schertz, 103, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Henry, IL, passed away at 11:11 am on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

She was born on March 31, 1921, in Eureka, IL, to Ellis S. and Clara L. (Smith) Sharp. She married Deryl L. Schertz on January 7, 1945 in Eureka....

Oct 19, 2024

Vernon Gene Wood, 79, of Lowpoint, IL, passed away unexpectedly at 11:00 pm on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at his residence.

He was born on October 16, 1945, in Peoria, IL to Donald and Irene E. (Melz) Wood. He married Carol A. Schieber on November 25, 1967.

Surviving are his wife, Carol of Lowpoint; two...

Oct 18, 2024

We are saddened to share the news of Dean Skinner's death. He transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home on October 18, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton, IL. He was surrounded by his loving family. Dean H. Skinner was born on June 11, 1936, in Chicago, IL, the oldest of four sons to Earle...

Oct 18, 2024

Delores M. Kirkwood, 91, of Washington, IL, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Loft Rehabilitation Center in East Peoria, IL.

She was born on August 20, 1933, in Peoria, the daughter of Menno and Lela Burden Schwarzentraub.

Surviving are two sons David (Mary Jean) Kirkwood of Aubrey, TX, and Steven Kirkwood of...

Oct 14, 2024

Dr. Emily Czapek, MD

Beloved Fervent Animal Enthusiast, Hematologist, and Groundbreaking Researcher

Emily E. Czapek, M.D., was born on December 1, 1942, and passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Euterpe and Emil Czapek who, with three doctorate degrees between them, instilled in...

Oct 10, 2024

Jean A. Herrick, 70, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 7:57 am on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

She was born on June 3, 1954, in Peoria, IL, to James F. and Doris Mae (Reeser) Riley. She married Thomas W. Herrick on October 25, 1975 in Roanoke, IL.

Surviving...

Oct 6, 2024

Michael R. Wolf, 77, of Spring Bay, IL, passed away at 1:23 am on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on June 14, 1947, in Peoria, IL, to Richard D. and Jennie C. (Browning) Wolf. He married Kathy J. Knight on December 23, 1967, in Bayview Gardens, IL.

Surviving are his...

Oct 5, 2024

Vanda Duncan, 86, of East Peoria, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at The Loft in Eureka. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria. Pastor Rick Brisbin, from Faith Church in Washington, will officiate. Vanda was born on October 22, 1937, in Peoria, a daughter of...

Oct 4, 2024

Philip L. Theobald, 83, a respected sports journalist and cherished community member, passed away surrounded by love and family on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born on January 3, 1941, in Galesburg, IL, the son of Philip C. and Marilee Ayres Theobald. He married Sandra Lind...

Oct 4, 2024

Phillip R. Grogg, 79, of Washington, IL, a man of honor, dedication, and unwavering commitment to his family, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family at O.S.F. St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on July 4, 1945, in Centralia, IL, the son of Floyd and Hazel Arning...

Oct 2, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Henry Matthews, 91, died from COVID-19 on October 2, 2024.

Larry was born January 17, 1933, in Chicago, to Henry and Barbara (Seifert) Matthews. He graduated from the Fournier Institute (1950) and Loyola University with honors in English literature (1954). He served in the U.S. Army (1955-57).

He taught sixth grade at St....

Oct 2, 2024

Wilbert H. "Boobie" Marchand, Jr., 80, passed away at 4:18 am on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at his residence.

He was born on April 16, 1944, in Metamora, IL, to Wilbert J. and Viola J. (Fredrichs) Marchand. He married Rosalee Potter on October 17, 1964, in Eureka, IL.

Surviving are his wife, Rosalee of Metamora;...

Sep 26, 2024

Charles Albert "Charlie" Cluskey, 87, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 12:22 pm on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his three sons.

He was born on December 27, 1936, in Brimfield, IL, to Wilbur and Dorothy (Stenger) Cluskey. He married Marie Ellen Fehl on April 30, 1960, in Peoria, IL. She passed...