Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois

Chancie Munson

Chancie Munson

Nov 12, 2010

He was born on September 30, 1925 in Ft. Madison, IA the son of Artie and Zelma Farr Munson. He married Ella Mae Harding on February 13, 1944 in Peoria. She passed away on April 21st 1985 in Peoria. He was also preceded in death by 1 sister and 2 brothers. Surviving is one son Jerry (Virginia) Munson of...

Mary Ramoley

Mary Ramoley

Nov 12, 2010

She was born on January 26, 1944 in Roanoke, the daughter of Sam and Lena Beoletto Sassio. She married Roger Ramoley January 13, 1962 in Roanoke. He passed away on January 20, 1995 in Peoria. She was also preceded in death by one granddaughter. Surviving are four children Gayle (David) Wernsman of Germantown, Hills, Roger Ramoley of Germantown Hills,...

Vernon I. Strubhar, Jr

Vernon I. Strubhar, Jr

Nov 11, 2010

Vern was born on January 22, 1927 in Washington to Vernon I. and Ruth Sommer Strubhar, Sr. He married Jackie Martig in Peoria on June 30, 1951. Jackie survives. Also surviving are two sons, Peter (Susan) Strubhar of Amherst, Virginia and Andrew (Lisa) Strubhar of Washington; two sisters, Mildred Strubhar and Joan Heiple, both of Peoria; 11 grandchildren and...

John E. Hanson 82

John E. Hanson 82

Nov 11, 2010

John was born on Sept. 21, 1928, in Peoria Il, to Ferd and Ella (Doty) Hanson.He married Dorothy C. Craig Feb. 24, 1952 in Peoria. John leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Dorothy of Metamora; three children, Linda S. (Jim) Gilmore, John J, (Lauire) Hanson, Steve C. (Robin) Hanson. Seven grandchildren and five great grand children. His...

Roger L. Kunkel 77

Roger L. Kunkel 77

Nov 10, 2010

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Debbie Opper

Debbie Opper

Nov 5, 2010

Debbie was born on September 11, 1955 in Peoria to Lloyd and Dorothy Cook Opper. Among those family members surviving are her father, Lloyd (Doris) Opper of Tuscon, Arizona; one daughter, Emily Opper, at home; two brothers, David (Mary) Opper of Baytown, Texas and Douglas Opper of Washington; two step brothers, Vaughn Elgass and Steve Bastedo and one step...

Bernadine H. Fauber

Bernadine H. Fauber

Oct 30, 2010

She was born on Dec 11, 1917 in a farmhouse in Metamora where Snyder Village sits today, the daughter of Joseph Amanda (Winkler) Durst. She married Carl E. Fauber on July 25, 1934 in Peoria. He passed away on April 3, 1997. Surviving is one son Kenneth (Sharlene) Fauber of Metamora two daughters Joan (Richard) Garber of Peoria and...

Janet M. Wind

Janet M. Wind

Oct 30, 2010

Janet was born on May 18, 1941 in Peoria to Vernon and Eileen Ackerman Smith. She married Don Wind in Washington on October 15, 1960. Don survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Dawn (Dan) Blunier of Groveland and Jill (Mark) Phares of Romeoville; one sister, Elaine (Ron) Row of Washington; two brothers, Vernon C. (Verna) Smith and Lonnie (Janice)...

Barbara May Shoff

Barbara May Shoff

Oct 28, 2010

Surviving are two sons Michael (Susan) Shoff of Metamora, and Clifford (Cynthia) Shoff of Peoria Heights. Grandchildren; Ryan (Marci) Shoff, Scott (Erica) Shoff, Erin (Nicholas) Miller, Lauren (Fiance Richard Dean Nickell) Shoff and Kyle Shoff. Great grand children; Katherine and Benjamin Shoff, Brent and Emma Miller, and Mason Shoff. Barbara was preceded in death by her sister Jean Hoerr,...

Conard E. Leighty 85

Conard E. Leighty 85

Oct 21, 2010

Surviving are one son Robert (Karen) Leighty of Germantown Hills, and one daughter Kristina Burton of Spring Bay. Grandchildren; Monica (Steve Ahrens) Camper of Metamora whom Conard help raise; Scott (Jessica Hughes) Peterson of Peoria Heights, Heidi (Tony) Kamp of E. Peoria, Joanne (Rob VanDyke) Leighty of Hanna City, and Jennifer (Robert) Horsthemke of Washington. Conard is also survived...

Catherine V. Boehl 87

Catherine V. Boehl 87

Oct 19, 2010

She was born on Dec 28, 1922 in Peoria the daughter of Joseph and Rose Alwan Farris. She married Oscar J. Boehl on July 5, 1947 in Peoria. He passed away on July 3, 2001. Two brothers Fred Farris and Peter Farris and two sisters Frieda Peters and Mary LaHood also preceded her in death. Surviving are her seven...

Ralph Jenkins

Ralph Jenkins

Oct 14, 2010

Ralph was born on October 21, 1921 in Morgan County, Missouri to Frank and Martha Ann Waisner Jenkins. He married Mildred Martschinsky in Piggott, Arkansas on January 20, 1951. Mildred survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Cynthia Jenkins of LaSalle, Debora Walker of Washington and Barbara (Don A

Dorothy Snead

Dorothy Snead

Oct 13, 2010

Dorothy was born on February 26, 1914 in Cazanovia Township in Woodford County to Herman and Dora Schlimmer Schone. She married Lyle A

Margie A. Wilson 82

Margie A. Wilson 82

Oct 13, 2010

Surviving are three daughters; Linda (Gary) Dannenberg of Germantown Hills, IL; Louise (Rich) Doty of San Diego, CA; and Laure (John) Thomson of Cottonwood, AZ. Grandchildren; Amy (Ryan) Ott, Laura (Chris) Toland, Chris (Jen) Doty, Mark (Janelle) Doty, Brad (Roseanna) Doty, Matt (Jen) Doty and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters....

John S. Glidewell 62

John S. Glidewell 62

Oct 11, 2010

He was born February 9, 1948 in Morris, Illinois to William S. and Denise (Gosson) Glidewell. Surviving are one sister Marcia (Lindsey) Scott, and one brother Michael (Kristine) Glidewell both of Lake Wales, Florida. Also surviving are three nephews, one niece, and 15 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. John served as a Corporal...

Marjorie "Marge" Smith

Marjorie "Marge" Smith

Oct 9, 2010

Marge was born on June 18, 1924 in Mansfield, Ohio to Felix and Hulda Imhoff Witschi. She married William A

Leland R. Cross

Leland R. Cross

Oct 6, 2010

He was born on September 15, 1922 in Peoria, the son of James Harvey and Frieda Marie (Sipp) Cross. He graduated from Washington High School and attended the University of Illinois where he studied engineering and played trumpet in the Marching Illini. In 1941 Lee enlisted in the Army Air Corps as an aviation cadet, subsequently transferring to the...

Modie L. Evans

Modie L. Evans

Oct 3, 2010

Modie was born on August 31, 1931 in Thornfield, Missouri to Harrison and Iva Lawson Friend. She married Mearle S. Evans on August 2, 1950 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Mearle died in Washington on March 5, 2005. Among those surviving is one son, Sam (Pam) Evans of Tinley Park; two daughters, Bonnie (Tim) Allen of Germantown Hills and Rose...

William E. "Bill" Brunk

William E. "Bill" Brunk

Oct 2, 2010

Bill was born on July 18, 1931 in Barberton, Ohio to Alan W. and Martha Mae Smith Brunk. He married H. Charlene Arrenholtz in the fall of 1966 in Bartonville. She died in Washington in May, 1975. Bill later married Jo Ann Henrich on October 15, 1982 in Bartonville. Jo Ann survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Mary Michelle...

Sharon Woods

Sharon Woods

Oct 2, 2010

She was born on November 25, 1944 in Peoria, the daughter of Clarence and Eleanor Haley Call. She married Frederick C. Clore in 1961 he passed away in 1987. She later married Eugene L. Woods in 1995. He passed away in 2004. She was also preceded in death by 2 infant brothers and one son-n-law Mike DeMent. Surviving are...