Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois

Dennis Downing

Dennis Downing

Jun 19, 2011

He was born on June 21, 1949 in Peoria the son of Darwin and Ruth Ann Guadagna Downing. He married Ella Mae Hrabak on June 20, 1988 in Peoria. Surviving are his wife, one son Joseph William Downing of Sparland, and one daughter Karen Senders of Kewanee, three grand children, Jasmine, Damion and Rylee as well as one sister...

Norma L. Fandel

Norma L. Fandel

Jun 17, 2011

Surviving are her children; Marguerite (Dan) Gove of Suzhou, China, Wanda (Alan) Schoch of E. Peoria, Ninette (Tim) Robbins of Libertyville, IL, and Doug (Kim) Fandel of E. Peoria. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and sisters Barb Knoblauch and Jayne (Don) Knoblauch both of Metamora. She was preceded in death by one grandson Ellis Robbins and one...

Donald Frank

Donald Frank

Jun 12, 2011

Sunday, June 12, 2011 at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. Don was born on August 15, 1916 in Washington to Wendell and Eva Ruth Frank. He married Betty Brunnenmeyer in Washington on October 5, 1941. Betty passed away on March 7, 2002 in Peoria. Among those surviving are two grandsons, Troy (Angela) Frank of Washington and Todd Frank,of East...

Douglas Norman

Douglas Norman

Jun 12, 2011

Doug was born the eldest child of Frances and G. Douglas Norman on October 1, 1941 in Moline, IL. He was a graduate of Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School and Alleman Catholic High School. Doug attended St. Ambrose College, Davenport, IA, and graduated with honors from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana with a bachelorA

Maxine Dingledine

Maxine Dingledine

Jun 8, 2011

Maxine was born on August 27, 1928 in Mt. Sterling, Illinois to Ira and Mary Josephine Potter Keith. She married Wayne A

Velma M. ( Poignant ) Briner

Velma M. ( Poignant ) Briner

Jun 7, 2011

Surviving are her children; Eugene (Mary Lynn) Poignant of Low Point, IL, Lois Danhof of Lacon, Il, Esther (Darrell) Ely of Lacon, IL, Betsy (Nolan) Gerry of Brimfield, IL, and a step daughter Delight (Mike) Massey of Florida. 15 grandchildren, and 35 great grandchildren. Velma is also survived by sisters; Bernadine Janssen, Mildred (Art) Gieseking, Mary (Chuck) Schraub all...

Kathryn Jackson

Kathryn Jackson

May 27, 2011

She was born on May 8, 1936 the daughter of Wesley K. and Margaret Garbett Metz. Surviving are her children Kaylinda (Gary) Tipsword of Washington, IL; Raymond E. (Janet) Jackson of Chillicothe, MO; and Pamela (Glenn) Howland of Lexington Park, MD. Six grandchildren as well as 3 great grandchildren further survive her. She was preceded in death by her...

Glenda R. Rediger

Glenda R. Rediger

May 26, 2011

Glenda was born on April 16, 1928 in Aurora, Nebraska to Glenn and Ruth Reichardt Gundy. Glenda married Joseph A

Raphael A. "Ray" Ruder

Raphael A. "Ray" Ruder

May 21, 2011

Proud father of seven children; Sr. Beth Marie Ruder, Daughter of Charity of East St. Louis, IL, Michael Ruder of Groveland, IL, Ivan Ruder of New Orleans, LA, Patrick (Deborah) Ruder of Groveland, IL, Brian (Missey) Ruder of Green Valley, IL, Matthew (Beth) Ruder of Pekin, IL, and 12 grandchildren. Ray is also survived by brothers; Roger (Janet) Ruder...

Nathan H. Scharp

Nathan H. Scharp

May 16, 2011

Mr. Scharp was born on May 24, 1914, in Washington, IL, the son of Emma Thielbar Scharp. He graduated from Washington High School in 1932. He was a member of the Panthers football team for 1929-1931 and was a special honoree at the 75th anniversary celebration. On May 25, 1935, he married Alice Margaret Smith in Eureka. They were...

Lelia Rogers

Lelia Rogers

May 14, 2011

Lelia was born on January 31, 1922 in Bruce, Illinois to Fred and Nellie Sharp Sampson. She married William A

Ellen M. Schroeder

Ellen M. Schroeder

May 8, 2011

Surviving are her children Stephen Schroeder of Brisbane, Australia, Gregg (Lindsey) Schroeder of Mesa, AZ, and Jill Schroeder of Atlanta, GA. She is also survived by two sisters, Judy Stachewicz of Henry, Il and Jan Corbett of Ontario WI. She was preceded in death by her parents. Ellen graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1970 receiving her bachelorA

Virginia Roemer

Virginia Roemer

May 6, 2011

She was born on September 17, 1916 in Aurora, Illinois the daughter of Harry and Anna Moline. She married Donald W. Roemer on March 4, 1950 in Henry, Illinois. He passed away on April 16, 2007 in Peoria. Her stepson Roger also preceded her in death on October 12, 2009 in Minier, as well as one brother and three...

Gerald Toft

Gerald Toft

May 4, 2011

Jerry was born on October 5, 1935 in Peoria to Arthur and Dorothy Rusk Toft. Among those surviving are two sons, Jerry and his wife, Shannon, who was GeraldA

Robert Buckley

Robert Buckley

May 3, 2011

He was born on April 26, 1940 in Chicago to Robert and Laura Szykowny Buckley. Survivors include his life partner of 30 years, Janet Czech; one son, William Robert (Margaret) Buckley of Oak Forest; a daughter, Teresa Buckley of Orland Park; JanetA

Gary Barry

Gary Barry

May 3, 2011

Gary was born on March 24, 1942 in Peoria to Albert and Helen Wright Barry. He married Patsy Ong who preceded him in death in California. Among those surviving are two brothers, Ron (Sandy) Barry and Rick Barry, both of Washington; four loving nieces and nephew, Todd Barry, Kim Wade, Elizabeth Heider and Emily Barry. He had been an...

Mary Sharon (Ioerger Kiesewetter) Gentry

Mary Sharon (Ioerger Kiesewetter) Gentry

May 2, 2011

Mary Sharon is survived by seven beautiful gifts from God; Diane (Steve) Smith, David (Rhonda) Kiesewetter, Donna (Bret) Wernsman, James (Shelley) Kiesewetter, Timothy (Ranee) Kiesewetter, and Patrick (Erin) Kiesewetter all of Metamora, and Brenda (Todd) Smith of E. Peoria. She also enjoyed being a step mother to Annette (Mark) Bailey of Washington, Tim (Niomi) Gentry of Delavan, Scott Gentry...

Patricia "Pat" Christ

Patricia "Pat" Christ

Apr 30, 2011

Pat was born on January 29, 1929 in Washington to John and Edith Miller Scheerer. She married Richard E. Christ in Washington on February 4, 1945. He passed away in Washington on December 14, 1998. Among those surviving are two sons, Larry (Rosemary) Christ of Lowpoint and Lee (Mary) Christ of Washington; two daughters, Lynn (Robert) Whitaker of Metamora...

Reba R. Harper

Reba R. Harper

Apr 28, 2011

Surviving are her daughters Debra Jo Evelsizer of Milwaukee WI, and Kelly S. Thompson of Washington, Il and one son Robert E. Kroll of Milwaukee WI; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Also surviving are sisters Eula J. Harrell of Low Point, Il and Phyllis Ann Jolliff of Metamora; brothers Len, Dwain, Eddie Jolliff all of Missouri, Stanley Joliff...

Robert Craddick

Robert Craddick

Apr 28, 2011

Rob was born in Peoria to Lillian and Del Craddick on December 3, 1938. He married Sandra Baird in Tremont on December 14, 1963. She survives. He is also survived by a son, David (Shannon) and daughter Dana (Jerry) King, both of East Peoria; a sister, Sharon (Ken) Scheeler of Chillicothe; sister-in-law, Jan Craddick of Tremont and six grandchildren,...