Jul 6, 2024

Randy Howard Hayes, 71, of Groveland, IL, passed away at 6:15 pm on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on November 14, 1952, in Peoria, the son of Earl and Colon Williams Hayes. He married Marilyn Murphy on January 18, 1972, in Kansas City, MO.

Surviving are his...

Jul 4, 2024

Raymond "Ray" L. Fauber, 92, of Bartonville passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL

Ray was born on a farm in Spring Bay, IL on May 28, 1932, to Orville and Anna (Vaubel) Fauber and was the youngest of nine children. He was preceded by his lovely wife of 69...

Jul 1, 2024

Sharon Lou (Brewer) Peterson, 86, graduated to glory in heaven at 9:25 pm Monday, July 1, 2024.

Sharon was born August 29, 1937, to Wilbur Cecil and Frances Harlene (Jennings) Brewer in Rodman, Iowa. She was raised in Peoria, one of four children. Sharon graduated from Woodruff High School in 1956 and went to Brown's Business School,...

Jun 25, 2024

Michael Peter Goldsmith, 66, of Morton, IL, passed away at 4:37 am on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

He was born on May 21, 1958, in Peoria, IL, to Frank R. and Wanda L. (Ridings) Goldsmith.

Surviving are his son, Jason Goldsmith of Cedar Rapids, IA; daughter, Alicia Goldsmith...

Jun 20, 2024

Juanita Ann (Phinney Elbert) Schierer, 88, of Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully at 10:05 am on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on January 27, 1936, in Peoria, IL, to Harry D. and Jennie Anna (Guppy) Phinney. Her early years were spent in Peoria. As she...

Jun 8, 2024

Laurence T. Wagner, 75, of Washington, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on March 10, 1949, in Peoria, the son of Nicholas and Phyllis Gravenor Wagner.

Surviving are one son, Brandon (Kara) Wagner of Colorado Springs, CO, and three grandchildren, Kaitryn,...

Jun 7, 2024

John Edward Foster, 81, of Minonk, IL, died Friday evening, June 7, 2024, at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

He was born on August 6, 1942, in Peoria, IL, the only child of the late Emory "Jack" Foster and Reta (Crank) Foster. He attended Metamora schools and served six years in the Illinois National Guard.

Jun 7, 2024

Jacqueline "Jackie" Berniece Kinsinger, 93, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, as a resident of Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria for the last 2 ½ years. She was a lifelong resident of Washington, IL.

Jackie was born on July 31, 1930, in Peoria to Clifford and Gladys Roehm of Washington. She married Lyle Pfeffinger on March...

Jun 4, 2024

Kristina M. Huber, 85, of Washington, IL, passed away at 6:25 pm Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL.

She was born on March 7, 1939, in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Gustaf and Ann Scheib Ostrom. She married James Huber on November 14, 1959, in Abbottsville, PA. He passed away on May 19,...

May 30, 2024

Allan E. "Al" Smallwood, 68, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 8:35 pm on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on March 17, 1956, in Gibson City, IL, to Phillip K. and Lois A. (Kaiser) Smallwood.

Surviving are his son, Dustin (MariEllen) Cook...

May 28, 2024

Richard A. "Dick" Steider, 82, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on January 20, 1942, in Peoria, IL, to Ivan D. and Alma E. (Ross) Steider.

Surviving are his three sons, Alan (Michelle) Steider of Cambridge, IL, Michael (Maria)...

May 26, 2024

Patricia H. Marliere, nee McLaughlin, formerly of Woodridge, IL, and recently a 26-year resident of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

Patricia, 68, was born on October 12, 1955, in Malden, MA and moved with her family to the suburbs of Chicago in 1959. She graduated...

May 24, 2024

Randy L. Pilgrim, 72, of Washington, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Washington Senior Living.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Mason White Funeral Home in Washington. Cremation rites will follow the visitation.

Randy was born on April 11, 1952, in Peoria, a son...

May 22, 2024

Zora Marie Gibson, 92, formerly of Washington, IL passed away at Cumberland Pointe Health Center in W. Lafayette, IN. on Wednesday May, 22, 2024.

She was born on September 5, 1931 in Granite City, IL the daughter of James and Julia Detvoy Stein. She married Olin Gibson of St. James, MO on February 24, 1952 in St....

May 21, 2024

Roy L. Alexander, age 76, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Born on February 26, 1948, in Boonville, MO, he was the son of James Frank and Mary Ruth (Haley) Alexander.

Roy was united in marriage to Patricia M. Schaer on May...

May 21, 2024

Debra J. "Debbie" White, 65, of Wyoming, IL, passed away surrounded by her loving family at 10:42 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at her residence.

Debbie was born on December 16, 1958, in Carbondale, IL, to Harold and Betty (Murphy) Marshall. She married Colin F. White on March 19, 1977 in East Peoria, IL.

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May 21, 2024

Kelly J. Cooley, 66, of Washington, IL, passed away at 10:10 am, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, surrounded by her loving family.

Kelly was born on April 4, 1958, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Donald and Janet Redman Borton. She married Fred Cooley on January 19, 2001, in Washington....

May 17, 2024

Gail Iris Morger, 91, of East Peoria passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at her residence.

Gail was born on June 7, 1932, in East Peoria, IL to Ray and Jessie Hill Sharp. She married Melvin R. Morger on February 8, 1954. They were married for 66 years before his passing on February 22, 2020. She...

May 14, 2024

Patricia Marie Cook, 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Snyder Village Health Center, in Metamora Illinois, her home for the past three years.  Pat, or Patty,  as she was known to friends and family, was born on July 2, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Clara (Kolanowski) Trzcinski.  She was preceded in death by her...

May 6, 2024

Mildred L. Jenkins, 100, of Washington, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home-Roanoke.

She was born on October 18, 1923, in Gravois Mills, MO, the daughter of William and Carrie Hedrick Martschinsky. She married Ralph F. Jenkins in Piggott, Ark., on January 20, 1951. He passed away on October 14, 2010. One...