Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois
J. Thomas Caldwell
Nov 26, 2015
WASHINGTON... Jesse T. "Tom" Caldwell, 76, of Washington, passed away at 8:55 p.m., Thursday, November 26, 2015 at UnityPoint Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. Tom was born on October 5, 1939 in Crawfordsville, IN to George and Marie Waldon Caldwell. He married Roberta Boales on March 30, 2003 in Arizona where they met. Roberta survives. Also surviving are his...
Anna M. Zimmerman
Nov 24, 2015
Anna M. Zimmerman age 105 of Metamora, Il, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2015, with her family at her side. Anna was born in the quiet farming community of Metamora on July 25, 1910, seven years before the United States entered World War I, to Andrew and Catherine (Waldschmidt) Ehringer. St. Mary's Grade School and Metamora High School...
Sheila Jo (Dye) Woolworth
Nov 24, 2015
Sheila Jo (Dye) Woolworth, 67, of California passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. She was born on November 14, 1948 in Stoutsville, Missouri to Harold J. and Martha L. (Greening) Dye and grew up in Spring Bay, IL. She is survived by two sons Jared Woolworth of San Diego, CA and Steven Woolworth of Encinitas, CA; sister Nancy...
Scott Brian Sauder, Sr
Nov 23, 2015
Scott Brian Sauder, Sr., 54, formerly of Washington, passed away Monday, November 23, 2015 in Peoria. Scott was born on December 25, 1960 and later adopted by Gerald and Audrey (Carter) Sauder. He was formally married to Linda Brandle of Morton from 1980-2004. She survives. Also surviving are his son, Scott Sauder, Jr. of Morton; daughter, Nicole and Michael...
Joshua Dean Schertz
Nov 21, 2015
Joshua Dean Schertz age 36 of Fishers, Indiana formerly of Metamora passed away at 9:12pm Saturday Nov. 21, 2015 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born Feb. 13, 1979 in Peoria, Illinois to Richard D. and Carol (Noel) Schertz. He married Sylvia Lau on Aug. 12, 2005 in Palatine, Illinois. Surviving is his wife Sylvia (Lau)...
Lynne Nanette Hafley
Nov 18, 2015
Lynne Nanette (Smith) Hafley of Peoria, IL died Thursday, November 18, 2015 at Methodist Hospital, Peoria, IL after a long illness. Born October 21, 1958 in Oak Park, IL, Lynne was the daughter of Oliver David Smith, DDS (deceased) of Peoria, and Nanette Fay (Thrift) Hammond of Pensacola, FL. She was the sister of elder brother David Daniel Smith...
Jimmy "Snapper" Knapp
Nov 18, 2015
Jimmy D. "Snapper" Knapp, 74, of rural Metamora passed away at 11:33 am on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in the emergency room of OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on February 12, 1941 in Woodward, OK, the son of YuVonne O. and Mescal A. (Huen) Knapp. He married Janice F. Carrico on November 26, 1966...
Lawrence E. Kenyon
Nov 16, 2015
Lawrence E. Kenyon, 84, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at 3:45 pm on Monday, November 16, 2015 at his residence. He was born on September 7, 1931 in Woodford County, IL to Clarence and Elsie (Call) Kenyon. He married Geraldine Durst on November 15, 1952 in Springfield, IL. She survives. Also surviving are his children Cindy (David) Nuest...
Carolyn Ann Purple
Nov 11, 2015
Carolyn Ann (Raker) Purple, 71, of Spring Bay, IL passed away at 1:51 pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at her son's home. She was surrounded by all of her family and went Home from this world with much love. Carolyn was born on July 27,1944 to Claire "Ted" and Mildred Young. She was adopted into the loving home...
Donald F. Wyzlic, Sr
Nov 10, 2015
Donald F. Wyzlic, Sr., 88, of Spring Bay passed away at 4:45 pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Unity Point Health-Proctor in Peoria. He was born on July 28, 1927 in Peoria the son of Joseph and Martha Wyzlic. He married Rosemary Martin on May 24, 1974 in Las Vegas, NV. Surviving are his wife of Spring Bay;...
Terry L. Klein
Nov 6, 2015
WASHINGTON... Terry L. Klein, 68, of Washington, passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria at 12:26 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2015. Terry was born August 6, 1947 in Peoria to Wesley (Wes) and Dolores Noll Klein. Terry and Joyce Rich married in Peoria, September 7, 1999. His wife Joyce survives but Terry will always be in...
John J. Carrington
Nov 6, 2015
John J. Carrington, 75, of West Peoria, IL passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015 at 8:35 am at Heddington Oaks in West Peoria. He was born on April 7, 1940 in Peoria, IL to Clyde and Alice (Thrall) Carrington. Surviving are nieces and nephews Clyde R. Robison, Jr. of Morton, Grant (Catheryne) Robison of Blountville, TN, Shane (Tammie)...
Almarie Moss
Nov 5, 2015
WASHINGTON... Almarie Moss, 88, formerly of Washington, passed away early Thursday, November 5, 2015 at her home in Athens, Alabama. Almarie was born on November 10, 1926 in Athens to C.W. "Charlie" and Bertha (Brackeen) Peek. She married Grady Lee Moss in Athens on March 10, 1946. Grady passed away on October 20, 1995 in Peoria. Among those surviving...
Dorothy "Dottie" Goetz
Nov 1, 2015
Dorothy "Dottie" Goetz, age 87, of Metamora passed away late morning Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Snyder Village in Metamora. Dorothy was born August 15, 1928 the daughter of Paul and Elsie Hunteman Wullenwaber. She married Walter E. Goetz on September 3, 1950 at the Second Presbyterian Church in Bloomington. He preceded her in death on January 15, 2005....
Martin John Stromberger
Nov 1, 2015
Martin John Stromberger, 85, of Metamora died on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. He was born on September 7, 1930 in Eureka, IL to Martin H. and Loretta (Blumenshine) Stromberger. He was married on June 1, 1952 to the love of his life, Joyce M. Hoover, for a wonderful 63 years. He leaves his...
Arthur M. "Art" Bernius
Oct 29, 2015
Arthur Merrill Bernius, 83, of Metamora, IL passed away at 4:45 pm on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at his residence. He was born on September 30, 1932 in Peoria, IL to Arthur M. and Lillian D. (LaConte) Bernius, Sr. He married Nancy Smith on December 1, 1957 in Princeville, IL. She survives. Also surviving are children Greg Bernius of...
Harold "Doug" Riggert
Oct 29, 2015
Harold "Doug" Riggert, 72, of Metamora, IL passed away at 10:40 am on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at his residence. He was born on March 14, 1943 in Peoria, IL to Hans W. and Mae (Aders) Riggert. He married Judith K. Komnick on April 28, 1968 in Peoria, IL. She survives. Also surviving are his two daughters Jill (Brian)...
Paulette B. Bockler
Oct 28, 2015
Paulette B. Bockler, 68, of Peoria passed away on Wednesday evening, October 28, 2015 in the arms of her loving husband. Paulette was born on August 27, 1947 in Peoria, IL to Paul G. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Weiss) Griebel. She married Don W. Bockler on July 26, 1969 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Peoria. He survives. Also surviving are...
Mary Louise Meismer
Oct 28, 2015
Mary Louise Meismer, 90, of Metamora, IL passed away at 11:49 am on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. She was born on March 22, 1925 in Pontiac, IL to Berley C. and Eva (Runyon) Dodson. She married Lambert A. Meismer on June 17, 1950 in Pontiac, IL and resided in Metamora since 1950....
Lillian J. Call
Oct 27, 2015
WASHINGTON…Lillian J. "Billie" Call, 90, formerly of Low Point, passed away at her home at 3:05 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Lillian was born on April 14, 1925 in Metamora to Joseph and Margaret (Schaiper) Kirchgessner. She married James Harold "Jim" Call in Eureka on June 19,1943. Jim preceded her in death on May 26, 2009 in Low Point. Among...
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