Aug 16, 2024

Carolyn F. Kresin, 84, of Germantown Hills, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Carolyn was born on March 24, 1940, a daughter of Walter and Dorothy (Koncher) Burk. They preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Walter "Bud" Burk, Virginia Reich, and infant...

Aug 13, 2024

Lee Ann Morgan, 97, of Eureka, IL, formerly of Cazenovia, IL, passed away at 6:50 am on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at her daughter Phyllis' home.

She was born on April 28, 1927, in Park Hill, OK, to Hershall O. and Bessie (Bosswell) Lewis. She married Fred E. Morgan on April 11, 1946 in West Plains, MO....

Aug 13, 2024

Steven Ray Aberle, 56, of Washington passed away at 8:20pm on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on May 16, 1968, in Peoria the son of Vernon John II and Glenda (Dully) Aberle. His father preceded him in death. Steve leaves behind his loving mother, Glenda Aberle, and his sister,...

Aug 11, 2024

Betty Lou (Thomas) Roso, 85, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Waukesha, WI, passed away peacefully at 5:20 am on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on March 19, 1939, in Havana, IL, to William A. and Julia M. "Mabel" (Yeater) Thomas. She moved to Rhinelander, WI when she was young.

She...

Aug 9, 2024

Jerry M. Corbett, aged 62, of East Peoria, IL, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at 11:05 pm. He was born in Chicago on August 14, 1961, born to Edward and Sylvia (von Meeteren) Corbett.

He leaves behind his loving mother and is survived by his three caring sisters: Joanne Corbett, Jan (Randy Kiefner) Corbett...

Aug 9, 2024

Marilyn S. Gee, 84, of East Peoria, IL, died on August 09, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on February 26, 1940, to Maurice and Maxine Minor in Peoria. Marilyn married Thomas J. Rodgers on October 22, 1966, and he preceded her in death on November 22, 1996. She later married James E. Gee on November...

Aug 9, 2024

Kathleen Rose Koch, 77, of Roanoke, IL, passed away at 11:45 pm on Friday, August 9, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on December 28, 1946, in Washington, IL, to Matthew A. and Gladys M. (Jenkins) Cinkovich. She married Marvin Ray Koch on March 19, 1965 in Roanoke, IL....

Aug 9, 2024

George Richard Johnson, 69, of Washington, IL passed away on August 9, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on June 22, 1955, in Peoria the son of the late Reavis and Audrey Pfeiffer Johnson.  He married Elizabeth DuPage.  She passed away on January 31, 2020.

Surviving are his children Joshua (Trisha) Johnson of Washington,...

Aug 7, 2024

LaDonna Bobbitt, 84, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 2:45 am on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at her residence with her family by her side.

She was born on November 30, 1939, in Mayfield, KY, the daughter of Chester and Metomah Rohrer Saxon. She married Charles A. Bobbitt in Marion, AR, on September 30, 1977.

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Aug 2, 2024

Thomas Patrick "Pat" Webb, 76, of Washington, IL, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on November 25, 1947, in Washington, the son of Floyd and Jewell Dick Webb. He married Christine A. Bradle on June 18, 1967, in Washington.

Surviving are his wife,...

Aug 2, 2024

Jennifer H. Adams, 58, of Eureka, IL, passed away at 10:45 pm on Friday, August 2, 2024, at her residence due to a house fire.

She was born on November 20, 1965, in Kankakee, IL, to Sam E. and Myrtle (Borger) Mezo. She married Steve L. Adams on December 31, 2004.

Surviving are her husband,...

Aug 2, 2024

Edwin Jeffery "Jeff" Kuhlman, 84, of Metamora, IL passed away at 12:00 noon on Friday, August 2, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on June 23, 1940, in Chicago, IL, to Edwin J. and Marie E. (Moninger) Kuhlman. He was baptized on July 14, 1940 in Chicago and confirmed on May 13, 1951 in Springfield, IL....

Jul 31, 2024

Vincent Adam Melaik, 61, of Deer Creek, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 8:06 am at his cousin's residence.

He was born on January 4, 1963 in Chicago, IL, to Dr. Lawrence L. and Freda V. (Sides) Melaik.

Adam dedicated his life to helping others, embodying a spirit of compassion and...

Jul 29, 2024

Esther Frances Hildebrand Crandall passed away peacefully July 29, 2024, at the home of her daughter in Washington, IL with family at her bedside. Esther was born on July 8, 1927, to Maud Kelly Hildebrand and Carroll DeWitt Hildebrand in Greencastle, IN.

Esther's mother taught her piano, and at the age of 10 Esther began traveling to...

Jul 23, 2024

Elga S. Ullrich, 89, of East Peoria, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away at 3:25 am on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

She was born on June 19, 1935, in Steinwiesen, Germany, to Albin and Hilda (Beierkuhnlein) Mitzenheim. She married Francis R. "Frank" Ullrich, Jr. on October 8, 1955 in...

Jul 22, 2024

S. Louise DuBois, 90, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 7:40 am on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

She was born on September 11, 1933, in Bloomington, IL, to James and Mary (Friedrich) Quinn. She married Francis W. DuBois on January 17, 1953 in East Peoria, IL. He passed away on...

Jul 20, 2024

Ruth Ellen Beneventi, 88, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 1:53 am on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

She was born on February 10, 1936, in Mulberry Grove, IL, to Charles and Hannah (McIntyre) Schneider. She married Jerome F. "Jerry" Beneventi on January 19, 1957 at First Methodist Church in Peoria,...

Jul 14, 2024

Shirlie A. Stark, 96, of Washington, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Reflections Memory Care in Washington, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on October 13, 1927, in Fresno, CA, the daughter of William and Julia Espinosa Franklin.

Two sons, David (Debra) Stark of Washington and Terry Stark, survive. Five...

Jul 12, 2024

Mark A. Doublin, age 70, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on April 14, 1954, in Puxico, MO, to Herman and Dorothy Christine Doublin. He married Donna Whaley on March 21, 1992, in Columbia Station, OH.

Surviving...

Jul 8, 2024

Allen P. Abel, 64, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Washington Senior Living in Washington, IL.

He was born on August 17, 1959, in Peoria, IL, to Hugh and Barbara (Grebner) Abel. He is survived by his brother, Stanley Abel of Metamora, his uncle, James (Karen) Grebner of Romeoville, IL, his aunts,...