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,...

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)...