Sep 26, 2024

Herman E. Davis, 84, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 6:25 am on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on November 3, 1939, in Thomasville, MO to Jessa and Juanita (Pate) Davis. He married Audry Jean Chapai on November 12, 1960 in Peoria, IL. She passed...

Sep 24, 2024

Velta U. Taylor, 78, of Washington, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on August 10, 1946, in Kennett, MO, the daughter of Lester and Bertha Brand Mitchell. She married Charles W. Taylor Sr. on August 17, 1971. Surviving are her husband; children, Angela Taylor of Creve Coeur,...

Sep 19, 2024

Jacob "Jake" T. Christner, 86, of Roanoke, IL, passed away at 5:15 pm on Thursday, September 19,2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke.

He was born September 20, 1937, in Shelbyville, IL, to Joe D. and Emma (Eigsti) Christner. He married Nora Jane Hostetler on May 20, 1964, in Roanoke, IL. She passed away on November...

Sep 16, 2024

Revah M. (Atkins) McAllister, 96, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 1:10 pm on Monday, September 16, 2024 at her home at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL.

She was born July 31, 1928, to Frank and Ermel (Lance) Atkins near Fillmore, Missouri.  She was preceded in death by her sisters Hazel, Thelma, Helen Dorene, and brother...

Sep 13, 2024

Barbara A. Carlisle, age 88, of Washington, IL, passed away on Friday, September 13th, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL, surrounded by family.

She was born January 20th, 1936, in Pickaway County, OH, to Lawrence T. and Margaret E. (Jinks) Brigner. She married Wayne H. Carlisle in 1963 in Watseka, IL. He preceded her...

Sep 12, 2024

Thelma Marie Adams, 82, of Metamora, IL passed away at 1:56 am on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on January 23, 1942, in Worth Township, IL, to Lawrence and Margaret (Reising) Adams.

Surviving are her caregiver, Geri (Rick) Hammer of Germantown Hills; their children,...

Sep 11, 2024

Rosemarie Reilly, 86, of Washington, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home-Eureka.

She was born on January 4, 1938, in Roanoke, the daughter of Robert and Ida Monge. She married James A. Reilly on June 30, 1957. He passed away on March 23, 2019. One son, Jimmy, and one grandson, Adam...

Sep 9, 2024

Rocky C. Shelton, 65, of Washington passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at OSF St.Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on August 26, 1959, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of J.C. Shelton and Audrey J. Hutchcraft Shelton.

Rocky is survived by his son, Kevin C. Shelton; his daughter-in-law, Bethany M. Graham; his...

Sep 7, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Carol Laible. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 7, 2024

Bonnie L. Allen, 73, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 7, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of care, education, and service.

She was born on September 6, 1951, in West Plains, MO, the daughter of the late Mearle and Modie L. Friend Evans. She married Timothy P. Allen on August 6, 1972, in...

Sep 6, 2024

Zella Barbara Knoblauch, age 70, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Lowpoint, IL, passed away at 7:28 pm on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

She was born on August 20, 1954, in Peoria, IL, to Gerald N. and Barbara Ann (Clark) Knoblauch.

Surviving are her siblings, Connie Knoblauch of Metamora,...

Sep 6, 2024

Joan DeFord, 81, of Metamora went into the arms of her savior at her residence on Friday, September 6, 2024.  She was greeted in heaven by her husband, Willie, and daughter, Penny, who had passed away two weeks before Joan.

Joan was born February 24, 1943 in Peoria to Herman and Gertrude (Eichorn) Elbert.  She was the...

Sep 3, 2024

Richard Allen Sinn, 84, of Eureka, IL, passed away at 8:10 am on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on August 23, 1940, in Peoria, IL, to William F. and Evelina P. (Klein) Sinn, Sr. He married Norma J. Gold on June 27, 1969, in...

Sep 2, 2024

Douglas R. Springer, 78, of Peoria, formerly of Washington, IL, passed away at 9:45 am on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Apostolic Christian Skyline in Peoria.

Services are scheduled for 11 am on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington. Visitation will be from 10 am until his time of service, also at the...

Sep 2, 2024

Cheryl L. Lucas, 73, of Washington, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at the Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing in Eureka, IL.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A time to celebrate her life will be 11 am on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Washington. Pastor Dick Hanson will officiate. The family will...

Aug 26, 2024

Gary L. Beschorner, 83, of Washington, IL passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, surrounded by his family at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on September 22, 1940, in Washburn, IL the son of John and Dorothy Retter Beschorner. He married Karen (Kaye) Genseal on July 1, 1984, in Washington.

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Aug 26, 2024

George E. Hicks, 80, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 4:59 am on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on April 20, 1944, in Pontiac, MI, to Glen and Hilda (Clancy) Hicks (both deceased). He married Joanne Hoerr on July 21, 1978 in Peoria,...

Aug 25, 2024

Deborah J. Blunier, 57, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at her residence.

Deborah was born on September 17, 1967, in Houston, TX, the daughter of Ronald and Ella (Wright) McCaffety. She married Edward Blunier on March 17, 1998. He preceded her death on September 24, 2023, in Peoria.

She is survived...

Aug 23, 2024

Patricia H. Naffziger, 81, of Washington, IL, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home-Roanoke.

She was born on October 17, 1942, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Milton and Peg Hardy Kamp. She married Keith T. Naffziger in Washington on May 20, 1961; he passed away on July 9, 2006. Two sisters,...

Aug 18, 2024

Wilson E. Seymour, 80, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 12:45 pm on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on February 12, 1944, in Jacksonville, IL, to Milford and Opal E. (Lovell) Seymour. He married Marge E. Zilm on May 10, 1964 in Lacon, IL. She passed...