Nov 12, 2024

Michel M. Hohenbery, 52, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 3:08 pm on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on September 10, 1972, in Davenport, IA, to Clifford and Gayle (Daniel) Cirillo. She married Mark A. Hohenbery on December 28, 1997 in Las Vegas, NV.

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Nov 9, 2024

Benjamin John Beer, 77, of Varna, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at his residence while surrounded with loved ones.

He was born on September 18, 1947, in Peoria, IL, to Benjamin H. and Jane (Lewis) Beer. He married Emily F. Schumacher on May 7, 1966, in Eureka, IL.

Emily survives along...

Nov 8, 2024

Gloria (McDonald) McNett, a devoted educator, volunteer, and community leader, peacefully passed away on November 8, 2024, just days before her 93rd birthday, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

Gloria was born to Earl and Blythe (Boydston) McDonald on November 16, 1931, in Knox County,...

Nov 8, 2024

Kenneth E. Harris, 75, of Washington passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on July 13, 1949, in Huntingdon, TN the son of Floyd and Sue Williams Harris.  He married Donna Cargill on July 27, 1968, in Washington.

Surviving are his wife, two sons Greg Harris of Peoria and...

Nov 6, 2024

Grace S. Ward, 88, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 6:09 pm on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

She was born on January 20, 1936, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to Walter D. and Elizabeth (Moore) Scott. She married Robert S. Ward on July 3, 1959 in Stoneboro, PA. He passed away on...

Nov 6, 2024

Judith A. Wind, 81, of Pontiac, IL formerly of Washington, IL, passed away at 11:32 AM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at OSF St. James Hospital in Pontiac, IL.

She was born on August 29, 1943, in Peoria, IL, to Walter and Anna Watkins Wind.

Judith is survived by her sister, Joan (Larry) Brown of...

Nov 6, 2024

Robert C. Lane, 83, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 6:42 pm on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on July 28, 1941, in Peoria, IL, to Charles R. and Margaret (Luncsford) Lane. He married Carol Sue Knoll on September 1, 1976 in Peoria. She passed...

Nov 3, 2024

Margaret "Ann" Roberts, 87, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Roanoke, IL. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry Roberts. On October 12, 1937, she was born in Union County Kentucky, a daughter of Clyde and Iva Berry. She married Larry Roberts on December 27,1959, in...

Nov 2, 2024

Elmer Robert "Bob" Hawbaker, of Germantown Hills, IL, formerly of West Point, IA, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his residence.

Bob was born on December 17, 1936, in Fort Madison, IA, to Elmer E. and Ann M. (Schroeder) Hawbaker. He married Janet M. Michels on February 11, 1961, at St. Peter's Catholic Church in...

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...