Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois

Rickey G. "Tire" Bailey 54

Rickey G. "Tire" Bailey 54

Aug 6, 2010

Surviving are one sister Sharon (Larry) Purcell of E. Peoria, one brother John (Lori Windows) Engstrom of Princeton, and his aunt Lois Simon of Princeton. Nieces and nephews; Tara (Mick) Veloso, Jana Purcell, Renda (Bob) Mineham, and Steve and Mike Engstrom. Rickey was a welder and enjoyed everything about nature. He was a avid bird watcher and enjoyed flowers,...

Larry Metternich

Larry Metternich

Jul 21, 2010

Larry was born on April 14, 1938 in Moline, Illinois to Victor and Fern McCollom Metternich. He married Mary Ann Ripper Kibler on June 6, 1980 in Pekin. Mary Ann survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Gwen (Eric) Wilson of Galesburg; three sons, Bob Metternich of Tremont, Donnie (Kelly) Metternich of East Peoria and Scott (Anita) Metternich of Washington;...

William "Bill" Alexander

William "Bill" Alexander

Jul 20, 2010

Bill was born on June 28, 1943 in Indianapolis to William and Joann Horine Alexander, Sr. In 1963 he married Diedra Ingle in Tuscola, Illinois and was married for 32 years, she survives. Among those surviving are two daughters, Tami (Rick) Mason of Washington and Robin (Tim) Simpson of Benson; one son, William Alexander, III of Washington; three sisters,...

Maryann Davis

Maryann Davis

Jul 20, 2010

Maryann was born on October 9, 1926 in Danville to Leslie and Cecile Johnson Kirkpatrick. She married George Davis, Jr. in Muncie, Illinois on November 19, 1944. He passed away in 1995. Among those surviving are two daughters, Linda Davis of Fairmount, IL and Patricia (Michael) Supp of Urbana, IL; three sons, Michael Davis of Ft. Worth, TX, William...

Andrew B. "Drew" Hess 43

Andrew B. "Drew" Hess 43

Jul 18, 2010

Leaving behind to cherish DrewA

Isabel Meismer

Isabel Meismer

Jul 15, 2010

She was born on Nov. 12, 1912 in Metamora to August and Elizabeth Seipel Michael. She married Harry R. Meismer on May 5, 1949 at St. MaryA

Glenn A. Ball 94

Glenn A. Ball 94

Jul 12, 2010

He was born May 10, 1916 in Peoria to George L. and Harriett (Armstrong) Ball. He married Harriett Schroder June 29, 1939 in Peoria. She died July 25, 1994. Glenn then married Erline Wernle March 25, 1995 in Metamora. She survives. Surviving is one son David (Judy) Ball of Fort Wayne IN, two daughters Irene (Dale) Stout of E....

Charles "Chuck" Felker

Charles "Chuck" Felker

Jul 12, 2010

Chuck was born on June 8, 1923 in Washington to John and Minnie King Felker. He married Vera Burnham on July 11, 1942 in Palmyra, Missouri. Vera passed away on October 23, 2005 in Magnolia. Among those surviving is one daughter, Pamela ""Pam"" (Cal) Kaufman of Lacon; two grandsons, Joseph (Jackie) Soto of Congerville and Mike Kaufman of Danvers...

Mike Ford

Mike Ford

Jul 10, 2010

Mike was born on July 6, 1950 in Peoria to Eugene and Joanne Grant Ford. He married Betty Waughop in Washington on August 24, 1974. Betty survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Katie Marie (Donald) Devoe of Washington; his three loving grandchildren, Izabella Ford and Hannah and Zachory Devoe; one sister, Pam Lawless of Washington; one brother, Randy (Sharon)...

Emily D. Long 79

Emily D. Long 79

Jul 5, 2010

Surviving is one daughter Dianne Durbin of Metamora; Three grandsons David Long of Peoria, Jason Long of Germantown Hills, and Patrick Nauman of Metamora. Three great grandsons, and one great granddaughter. She is also survived by one sister Dolores (Warren) Teuber of Hayward WI, and one brother Charles Manteufel of Kerby OR. She was preceded in death by one...

David Swigart

David Swigart

Jul 5, 2010

David was born in Monmouth, Illinois on October 26, 1950, to Theodore E. and Dorothy (Verkler) Swigart. He married Nancy Addler on December 3, 1977 in Washington, Illinois. David is survived by his wife, Nancy; sons, Bruce, Jeffrey (Kara), Philip; brother, James (Debra) Swigart; sisters, Judy (Larry) Denzel, Jan (Tom) Davis, Diane (Dave) Eastman. Other family members include John...

Rose Johnson

Rose Johnson

Jul 5, 2010

She was born on May 23, 1930 the daughter of Abraham and Sylvia Yablansky Rothband. She married Richard Young on May 16, 1953 in Peoria. He passed away on June 16, 1995 in Peoria. She later married Steven Johnson March 4, 1996 in Peoria. Surviving is her husband of Peoria. Also surviving are two daughters Martha A

Peter Lambie

Peter Lambie

Jul 1, 2010

He was born April 1, 1925 in Bartonville Il. to John and Jean (Kerr) Lambie. He married Florence H. Hill Sept. 6,1947 in Shorewood Il. She passed away June 28, 2008. Surviving are his children Peter A. (Sheila) Lambie Jr. of Bartonville, Rob S. (Cindy) Lambie of Germantown Hills, and Jeanie (Phillip) Krumholz of Mapleton, Il. Grandchildren; Chaille (Ed)...

Sarah E. Burt 16

Sarah E. Burt 16

Jun 29, 2010

She was born July 17, 1993 in Hoffman Estates Illinois, to Randy A. and Lisa A. (Hanner) Burt. Surviving are her parents of Germantown Hills, one brother Joel and one sister Hannah Burt of Germantown Hills. Her grandparents are Howard and Ruth Burt of Monroe MI, and Marvin Hanner of Jackson MI. She is also survived by her boy...

Betty H. Lindenfelser 84

Betty H. Lindenfelser 84

Jun 25, 2010

Betty is survived by one daughter, Mary Annette (Arthur) Jenke of Germantown Hills; one sister, Nettie Sherman of Peoria; one beloved grandson, Christopher Jenke of Bloomington, Il; one stepson Donald Lindenfelser of Kentucky; one daughter-in-law, Lynn Lindenfelser of Michigan and four granddaughters and one grandson. She was preceded in death by one stepson, C. Thomas Lindenfelser II of Michigan....

Harriett E. Tolan 87

Harriett E. Tolan 87

Jun 24, 2010

Surviving are her children; Linda (Tim) Everett, and Sharon (John) Ulrich both of Peoria, Bud Trent of Fairbault MN, and Bob Trent of E. Peoria. 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 8 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother Harry P. Volk Jr. Harriett was a Homemaker. Services will be at 10:00am Tuesday June 29,...

Kenneth Worner

Kenneth Worner

Jun 24, 2010

Ken was born on September 23, 1924 in Green Valley, IL to Ernest and Elva Weimer Worner and married Betty Belsly in Kansas City, Kansas in 1946. Survivors include his wife and four children, Janet Worner of Morton, IL, Nancy (Larry) Garlisch of Forest City, Timothy (Karen) Worner and Sharon (Daniel) Seckler of Metamora: one sister, Juanita (Clinton) Beuscher...

Betty Jane Winn 87

Betty Jane Winn 87

Jun 24, 2010

Surviving are her children; Donna (Larry) Woltzen of Metamora, Jane (James) Hahn of Waukesha WI, James (Minna) Winn of Sycamore, and Dale Winn of Metamora. Six grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. She also survived by one brother Harry (Dorothy) Sanders of Plainsville Il. She was preceded in death by one sister and two brothers. Betty was a homemaker and...

Kay Foster

Kay Foster

Jun 22, 2010

Kay was born on May 4, 1923 in LaHarpe, Ilinois to Harold and Mamie Shutwell Negley. She married Joseph E. Foster on June 26, 1948. Joe survives. Also surviving is one son, Steven (Aleshia) Foster of Washington; two daughters, Mary Jo (Dennis) Musick of Secor and Pauline Pierson of Morton; two sisters, Clara (Kenneth) Sallee of Hamilton, Illinois and...

Cheryl Chiedo

Cheryl Chiedo

Jun 21, 2010

Cheryl was born on February 3, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri to Warren and Dorothy Jameson Nichols. She married Joseph Chiedo in Warrenton, Missouri on April 15, 1996. Joe survives. Also surviving is her mother, Dorothy Nichols of St. Louis; two sons, Joseph Brian Chiedo of Dallas, Texas and Jeffery W. Chiedo; one daughter MaryBeth (Dr. Jason) Hoover of...