Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois
Nell Mcdonald
Dec 28, 2010
She was born on September 29, 1909 in Connersville, IN the daughter of Frank and Ada Bell Hull. She married Louis R. McDonald on August 10, 1935 in Morton. He passed away on May 23, 1997 in Metamora. She was also preceded in death by one son James in 1956, one grandson, two brothers and one sister. She is...
Lois "Bonnie" Corbett
Dec 28, 2010
Bonnie was born in Bernie, Missouri on May 1, 1944 to Emerson and Dolly Berry. She married Jeff Corbett on November 12, 1963 in Petal, Mississippi. Jeff survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Elita Kayyaly of Washington and Rhonda (Dan) Bachman of Metamora; two granddaughters, Olivia Al-Kayyaly and Laura Bachman; two sisters, Gatha (Dale) Kennedy of Gideon, MO. And...
Anny A. White 61
Dec 26, 2010
Surviving is one daughter Cheryl (Rodney) Nordstrom of Peoria, Il. One granddaughter Jolie Nordstrom of Indianapolis IN. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Alba Crum. Anny worked as a accountant last working for Bard Optical. She loved hobbies such as quilting, and arts and crafts. She and Roland enjoyed motorcycling and traveling. Services will...
Mildred M. Strubhar
Dec 26, 2010
Mildred was born in Washington, Illinois on April 20, 1919 to Vernon I. and Ruth A. Strubhar. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Donald and Vernon, and one sister, Shirley. She is survived by one sister, Joan Heiple of Peoria, sister-in-law and dear friend from childhood, Charlene Strubhar and sister-in law, Jackie Strubhar of Washington,...
Betty Blumenshine Gerber
Dec 25, 2010
Betty was born in Peoria on August 12, 1925, the only child of Lester and Helen Blumenshine. She married Clifford (Jake) Gerber on October 16, 1948 in Washington. He preceded her in death on October 6, 1999 in Washington. Survivors include her cousin, Mary Margaret (Jack) Tilley of Park Ridge, and many nieces and nephews. Betty also leaves a...
Rose Harper Blackford
Dec 24, 2010
Rose was born on December 28, 1954 in Peoria to Albert and Lucille Bishop Harper. Among those surviving are her mother of Washington; one daughter, Angela Blackford of East Peoria; two sons, Doug (Ashley) Blackford of Washington and Greg (Amy) Blackford of Bartonville; six grandchildren, Dakota Beard and Blake, Taylor, Brody, Carter and Evan Blackford; four sisters, Claudette Foster...
Sidney L. Frost
Dec 14, 2010
Sidney was born on March 6, 1932 in Brinkley, Arkansas to Chester and Myrtle Varner Frost. He married Katie Inez Larque in Arkansas in April, 1952. Katie died on February 5, 1992 in Peoria. Among those surviving are three sons, Dennis (Vicki) Frost of Chillicothe, Robert (Bonnie) Frost of Goodfield and Daniel (JoAnn) Frost of Washington; four daughters, Debra...
Sylvia J. Hrabak 75
Dec 13, 2010
She was born September 12, 1935 in Spring Bay, IL to Elmer and Helen (Daxenbichler) Urban. She married Donald L. Hrabak August 24, 1957 at Spring Bay United Methodist Church. He survives. Also surviving are her three daughters, Ella Mae (Dennis) Downing, of Sparland, Kim(Chris) Greer of Spring Bay, Kathy(Rick) Hutchison of East Peoria; two sisters Delores Grapevine of...
Erline Wernle Ball
Dec 7, 2010
She was born on February 17, 1924 in Vandalia the daughter of Charles and Ruth Huffcut DeVall. She married Gerald Wernle on Dec 24th, 1941 in St. Charles, Mo. He passed away on May 8, 1993 in Peoria. She then married Glen Ball on March 25th, 1995 in Metamora. He passed away on July 12th 2010 in Metamora. She...
Vernon R. Lindsay Sr. 76
Dec 6, 2010
He was born on Nov 7th 1934 in Clinton, IA the son of Floyd Lyle and Laura Theresa Stringham Lindsay. He married Shirley Jean Glass on Nov. 8th 1959 at his parents home in Peoria, Illinois Surviving is his wife Shirley of 51 years, two daughters Mrs. Alex (Rebecca) Jones of Metamora, and Laura Lindsay of Florida. One son...
Tran Thi Muoi 98
Dec 3, 2010
She is survived by one son De (Beba) Nguyen of Peoria. Seven grandchildren Duc My Nguyen, Khai Thuy Nguyen, Oanh Nguyen, Tung Thao Nguyen, Yen Loi Tran, Loan Phong Tran, and Phuong Indri Nguyen. She is also survived by 15 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 3 sons, one daughter, 2 brothers...
Dorothy J. "Dodie" Peschong 82
Dec 2, 2010
Surviving are two sons John (Deborah) Peschong of Metamora, and Joseph (Samantha) Peschong of Germantown Hills. Three grandsons Evan, Matthew, and Andrew Peschong. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Nancy Wilson in 1999. Dorothy graduated from high school in 1946, she then graduated from nurses training in 1951 as a RN from the Hospital...
Jerry Wernsman
Dec 1, 2010
Jerry was born on February 25, 1943 in Greenville, IL the daughter of Gerald and Erline (DeVall) Wernle. She married Omer E. Wernsman on November 10, 1962 at St. MaryA
Linda S. Miller 63
Nov 26, 2010
Surviving are her children Keith Miller, Lysa (Mark) Scheirer, Brandon Miller, and Shannon Miller all of Metamora. Grandchildren; Jordan, Shelby, Nathan, Taylor, Jodie, and Ramona. Also surviving are two sisters Mary Aliece (Randy) Damron of Kickapoo, Il and Tracie (Barry) Combs of Travelers Rest, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents. Linda was a homemaker and...
Laura E. Small
Nov 24, 2010
Laura was born on October 31, 1917 in Worth Township to Peter and Elizabeth Fandel Wernsman. She married James C. Small on November 30, 1939 at St. PatrickA
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
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
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
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...
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