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...

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,...