Feb 22, 2025

John C. Welk, 95, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 1:13 am on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Washington Senior Living in Washington, IL.

He was born on August 5, 1929, in Peoria, IL, to John T. and Theo G. (Gray) Welk. He married Darlene M. Hill on June 29, 1963 in Peoria, IL. She passed...

Feb 21, 2025

On Friday, February 21, 2025, Jim woke up and stated, "I'm going to die today--but first I'm going to work a half a day." As always, Jim kept to his word.

James Anthony "Jim" Stickelmaier, 86, of Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at 11:25 am on Friday, February, 21, 2025 at OSF St....

Feb 16, 2025

Sally R. Leon, 82, of Washington, IL, passed away at 8:30 am on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on November 12, 1942, in Clinton, IA, the daughter of Vernon and Lucille Hinrichsen Smith. She married Larry Leon Sr. in Clinton, IA, on August 31, 1963. He passed away on June 13, 2017....

Feb 15, 2025

Virginia R. Withers, 90, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 6:10 pm on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 29, 1934, in Peoria, IL, to Carl and Maxine (Spalding) Huser. She married William J. Withers on May 2, 1959 in Peoria. He passed...

Feb 14, 2025

Frances Louise Garber, 95, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Spring Bay, IL, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

She was born on May 5, 1929, in Peoria, IL, to Christopher B. and Louise C. (Rhode) Wagner. She married Oliver E. "Junior" Garber on July 17, 1948 in Peoria, IL....

Feb 13, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of DeAngela D. "Angie" Kimbro, who departed this earth on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the age of 51, following a brave battle with cancer.

Angie, of Metamora, IL, was born on March 23, 1973, in Pekin, IL to Carolyn Fenner (Martin) and Charles Foote. Angie was...

Feb 13, 2025

Catherine Helen Smith, 85, of Washington, went to be with her beloved husband, Robert D. Smith, in heaven on Wednesday, February 13, 2025, the day before Valentine's Day and two days before their 68th wedding anniversary. She passed away at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born Catherine Taylor on September 25, 1939, in Pontiac,...

Feb 12, 2025

Dawn Laurel (Magerkurth) Daebelliehn, 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria, IL, after an extended illness.

Born on August 20, 1942, in Geneseo, IL, Dawn grew up on her family's farm in the countryside of Geneseo. She shared her childhood with her beloved siblings, Lynne (Magerkurth) Johnson (late Lee...

Feb 10, 2025

Sandra L. Norbits, 74, of East Peoria, IL passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on March 28, 1950, in Litchfield, IL the daughter of Oscar and Norma Wegener Dalton.  She married Donald W. Norbits on October 13, 2006, in Peoria. She and Don...

Feb 10, 2025

Jeanette M. McCloskey, 78, of Washington, IL, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Lacon Rehab and Nursing in Lacon, IL.

She was born on February 25, 1946, in West Frankfort, IL, the daughter of Andrew and Anna Butkovich Rumler.

Surviving are two daughters, Mindy (Kevin) Spahn of Washington, IL, and Kim (Brian) DePasse...

Feb 8, 2025

Ernest G. "Ernie" Greer, 84, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at 2:41 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on April 1,1940 in East Prairie, MO to Orvel E. and Josie L. (Ray) Greer. He married his loving wife of 59 years, Mary H. Staab,...

Feb 8, 2025

Judith C. Weaver, 82, of Washington, IL passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Pekin Manor in Pekin, IL.

She was born on April 15, 1942, in Sullivan, IL, the daughter of Herbert and Lela Sampson Rogers. She married David Weaver on June 16, 1963, in Washington.

Surviving are two sons, Scott Weaver and...

Feb 5, 2025

James S. Plemmons, 71, of East Peoria, IL passed away surrounded by his loving family at 11:33 am on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at his residence.

He was born on October 18, 1953 in Peoria, IL to James H. and Catherine (Dycus) Plemmons. He married Debbie R. Sweet on April 19, 1975 in East Peoria, IL.

Feb 5, 2025

Alan Howerter, 72, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, in Washington, Illinois at his residence. Born on December 13, 1952, in Avon, Illinois, Alan lived a life marked by dedication to family, community, and craftsmanship. He married Susan Elaine Asbury on June 7, 1975, in Washington. This year would have marked 50 years of a wonderful marriage, one...

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...