Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois
Jean C. Sweet 71
Jun 18, 2010
Surviving are her children Debbie (James) Plemmons of E. Peoria, Larry A. Sweet of Kappa Il, Donald D. Sweet Jr. of Spring Bay Il, Gary W. (Susan) Sweet of Washington, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Brothers and Sisters; Jerry (Judy) Marfell of Fairfield Texas, Joyce Blakley of Cornell Il, Dennis (Mary Jane) Marfell of Washington, Virginia Boyland of...
Eustacia Kibbons
Jun 13, 2010
She was born on November 17, 1918 in Kampsville, IL the daughter of Arthur and Mary Etta Foiles Ruyle. She married Ralph H. Kibbons on November 26, 1944 in Carrollton, IL. He passed away on Aug 28, 1996. She was also preceded in death by one brother Orland Ruyle. She is survived by her son Raymond (Judy) Kibbons of...
Sharon Derry
Jun 12, 2010
Sharon was born on October 25, 1941 in Washington to Clarence and Isabel Kennel Slonneger. She married Edward Derry in Washington on January 25, 1963. Ed survives. Also surviving is one brother, Charles (Leri) Slonneger of Washington; one sister, Shirley (Dan) Curley of Washington and several nieces and nephews. Sharon had served for 11 years as the secretary for...
Martha M. Bockler 92
Jun 9, 2010
Surviving are her children Don (Paulette) Bockler of Peoria, Roy E. (Debbie) Bockler of Pekin, and Beverly McNeeley of Peoria. Grandchildren; Danielle Bockler of Peoria, Steve (Cara) Bockler of Indianapolis IN, Michael and Nick Bockler both of Charlotte NC, and Jennifer McNeeley Norman and Dr. Michele (Brandon) Beekman both of Chicago. One sister Evelyn Gibb and a niece Jalaine...
Anton "Andy" Volk
Jun 3, 2010
He was born on May 10, 1926 in Wendelin, Illinois to Anton C. and Catherine Keuntsler Volk. Andy married Dorothy Kapper in Olney, Illinois on September 25, 1954. Dorothy survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Karen Jatkowski of Fisher, Indiana and Phyllis (Michael) Austin of Morton; one son, Kenneth (Monica) Volk of Tremont; one daughter-in-law, Sandra Volk of Lees...
Len Attkisson
Jun 3, 2010
Len was born on October 16, 1923 in Louisville, Kentucky to Guy and Maude Dorney Attkisson. He married Bobbye Beasley on January 30, 1971 in Birmingham, Alabama. Len was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis Gann Attkisson. Also surviving are two sons, Randall (Sherry) Attkisson of Stanford, KY and Kenneth Attkisson of Ft. Myers, FL; two daughters,...
David Reilly
May 31, 2010
Dave was born on February 26, 1933 in Washington to Walter and June Gray Reilly. He married Sujean Smith on December 26, 1965 in Canton. Sujean survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Jodi Reilly of Clermont, Florida; two brothers, Jim (Rosemarie) Reilly and Michael (Roxann) Reilly, both of Washington and his faithful companion, Max the A
Jessie Nafziger
May 29, 2010
Jessie was born on December 4, 1915 in Oelwein, Iowa to Joseph and Alice Maier Gottschalk. She married Orval Nafziger in Minier on June 7, 1941. Orval survives. Also surviving are two daughters, JoAnne (Gary) Cruson of Nampa, Idaho and Norma (Bill) Foster of Eagle, Idaho; three grandchildren, Jennifer Mecham, Kimberly Conklin and Megan Foster and four loving great...
Willard D. Winkler 72
May 26, 2010
Surviving are his children Scott (Judy) Winkler of Metamora, Jim Winkler of Houston Texas, Tom Winkler and Laura (Robert) Bermes both of Metamora. Also surviving are his grandchildren Andrea and Maria Winkler, Kristen (Kyle) Burton, Matthew and Jennifer Winkler, Amanda and Alex Winkler, and Michael and Meaghan Prather, and great grandchildren Kyson and Kallie Burton. He was preceded in...
Vernon H. Reinholtz 87
May 21, 2010
Surviving is one daughter Frances E. (Richard C.) Schofield of Peoria. Grandchildren David Schofield of Peoria, Julie Schofield of Chillicothe, and great grandchildren Lindsay, Joshua, and Austen Manley. One sister Carol Robbins of Peoria. Preceded in death by one grandson James Schofield and one brother Wayne Pollock. Vernon served in the Army Tank Corps during WWII, and was in...
Joyce M. (Welsh) Miller 70
May 17, 2010
Surviving are her children Rikki (Bill) Gray, Tammy Rayner both of Germantown Hills, Richard E. (Pam) Welsh II of Peoria, Jeffery Welsh of Low Point, Jeremy (Wendy) Welsh, Tyler (Kandace) Welsh both of Peoria, and Jay (Heather) Miller of Metamora. Daughter in law Ellen Keplinger of Peoria Heights, 24 grandchildren and 21 great grand children. Joyce is also survived...
Sally Page
May 16, 2010
Sally was born on Sept. 3, 1917 in Hillview, Illinois to Oland and LaVena Hunnicutt Heskett. She married Charles T. Page in Hillview on April 16, 1938. Charles passed away on Aug. 20, 1997 in Peoria. Among those surviving are two sons, Roger (Rachel) Page of Castle Rock, Colorado and Randy (Nancy) Page of Naples, Florida; one daughter-in-law, Becky...
Leroy Meismer
May 16, 2010
He was born on Dec. 28, 1920 in Metamora the son of Henry and Elizabeth Sheppard Meismer. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters. He was a WWII US Army Veteran serving in the 33rd Division. He was a recipient of a purple heart. LeRoy was self employed owning...
Robert E. Zimmerman Sr. 78
May 8, 2010
Surviving are his children Vickie (Kenny) Hall of Peoria, Robert (Marti) Zimmerman Jr. of Germantown Hills, and Sandy (John) Henry of Bartonville. Grandchildren: Patricia Tortat, Shelly (Sergio) Contreras, Bobby (Sethany) Zimmerman, Charlie Zimmerman, Stacey Zimmerman, Chris Henry, and eight great grandchildren. Bob is also survived by 2 sisters Mary Brownfield of E. Peoria, and Donna (Brian) Newell of Canton...
Delores "Deedee" Smith-76
May 7, 2010
She was born on Sept 2 1933 in Farmington the daughter of Jonathon L. and Elsie M. (Colvin) Phillips. She married Eldrick E. Smith, on Sept 19, 1953 in Peoria. He passed away on July 16, 1989. She was also preceded in death by one Son Ronald and one infant brother. Surviving are her children Eldrick A
Jeannette Malin
May 4, 2010
She was born Oct. 20, 1919 to William and Ruth (Heller) Berkey in Canton Il. She married Chet Dennis Oct. 10, 1942. He died Oct. 25, 1989. She then married Harry Malin of Low Point June 19, 2004. He survives. Surviving are her children Beth (Richard) Rosenbush of Metamora, Harry (Pat) Dennis of Mobile Alabama, and Carolyn (Jim) Megginson...
Marian Parker
May 2, 2010
Surviving are children Jane Montressor, Aurora, CO, Thomas H. Parker, Oceanside, CA and grandchild Jen Janousek, Seattle, WA. Also surviving: sister Grace Cooper, York, PA, sisters-in-law Mildred Steimle and Faith Steimle, Kewanee, IL and Joyce Williams, Monterey, CA, numerous nieces and nephews and special friends Kay and Bob Vogel and Elaine Breitbarth of Metamora, and Greta Fryxell of CA....
Milton J. Cler 80
Apr 28, 2010
Milton J. Cler age 80 of Edwards, Illinois passed away at 3:05am Wednesday April 28, 2010 at Proctor Hospital in Peoria. He was born Nov. 22, 1929 in Metamora to John and Arvilla (Marchand) Cler. He married Barbara Brown Oct. 7, 1958 in Peoria. She survives. Surviving are his children John (Nancy) Cler of Bradford Il, and Roberta (Owen)...
Norman Martin
Apr 27, 2010
Norman was born on January 15, 1922 in Banner, Illinois to Leonard and Eva Ditmar Martin. He married Emma White on September 27, 1942 in Palmyra, Missouri. After 61 wonderful years of marriage, Emma died on March 18, 2004. Among those surviving are three daughters, Marsha (Arnold) Fandel of Toluca, Norma (Steve) Hamm of Scheller, Illinois and Gina Wheeler...
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