Linda M. (Schroeder) Gauwitz

Apr 2, 2024

Linda M. Gauwitz, 73, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 12:45 pm on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Washington Senior Living in Washington, IL.

She was born on November 15, 1950, in Jacksonville, IL, to Edwin and Dorothy (Seeman) Schroeder. She married Leslie William "Bill" Gauwitz on April 20, 1974 in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are...

Ethan Warren

Apr 1, 2024

Ethan C. Warren, 20, of Normal, IL, formerly of Washington, IL, passed away unexpectedly, at his residence, on Monday, April 1, 2024. He was born on January 7, 2004, in Peoria, the son of Seth Warren and Melissa Bandeko.

Surviving are his father, Seth (Silvia) Warren of Washington; his mother, Melissa (Brian) Bandeko of New Orleans, LA;...

Clarice A. (Modendricker) Tiller

Mar 31, 2024

Clarice A Tiller, 90, of Washington, IL passed away at 5:15 am on March 31, 2024, at Accolade Healthcare and Rehabilitation of Peoria.

She was born on March 21, 1934, in Groveland Twp, IL, the daughter of James and Verna Dunbar Modendricker. She married Earl Tiller on April 12, 1952, in Peoria. He passed away on February...

Michelle "Shelly" Marie (Blumenshine) Joiner

Mar 30, 2024

Michelle "Shelly" Marie Joiner, 61, of Washburn, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Her final hours were blessed, surrounded by her family and loved ones at home.

She was born on August 31, 1962, in Peoria, IL, to Adam M. and Hazel M. (Meyer) Blumenshine.

She is survived by her close friend, Kenny...

Ralph Anthony Kunkel

Mar 23, 2024

Ralph A. Kunkel, 80, of Metamora, IL passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at his residence.

Cremation rites have been accorded and no services will be held.  Burial of Ashes will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, IL at a later date.

Mary Lou (Schmutz) Meis

Mar 22, 2024

Mary Lou Meis, 87, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Snyder Village in Metamora.

She was born on December 19, 1936, in Delavan, IL, the daughter of John and Edna Christensen Schmutz. She married the love of her life, Robert Meis, in 1958 at St. Mark's Catholic Church in Peoria.

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James D. Reed

Mar 18, 2024

James D. Reed, 86, of Washington, IL, formerly of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 3:35 pm on Monday, March 18, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on May 8, 1937, in Springfield, IL, to James M. and Alta L. (Rouland) Reed. He married Ann M. Allison on December...

Wayne Schaffner

Mar 18, 2024

Darrell W. Schaffner, affectionately known as "Wayne" 75, of East Peoria, IL, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Washington Senior Living in Washington, IL.

Wayne was born on June 6, 1948, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Verne and Jean Watson Schaffner. He married Dianne Caldwell in Chillicothe, IL, on November 1, 1997.

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Sally Ann (Ward) Thomas

Mar 17, 2024

Sally Ann (Ward) Thomas, 82, of Germantown Hills, IL, was escorted home by her Savior Jesus Christ at 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her family and her incredible hospice nurse.

She was born on June 16, 1941, in Peoria, IL, the third of five children, to Clarence Lee and Lillie...

Leonard Raymond Ulrich

Mar 12, 2024

Leonard Raymond Ulrich, 86, of Metamora, IL, passed away at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 10:04 pm.

Leonard was born on August 18, 1937, in Shelbyville, IL, to Elmer and Lydia (Hostetler) Ulrich. He was united in marriage to Donna Lou Martin on November 27, 1958. She passed away on...

John I Allshouse

Mar 11, 2024

John I. Allshouse, 89, of Washington, IL passed away at 6:30 am on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Apostolic Christian Restmoor in Morton, IL.

He was born on August 6, 1934, in Brookville, PA, the son of Francis and Martha Stewart Allshouse. He married Barbara J. Imhoff on October 14, 1967, in Metamora.

Surviving are...

Edith Marie (Schaer) Hoffer

Mar 7, 2024

Edith Marie Hoffer, 94, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 2:58 am on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

She was born on April 22, 1929, in Peoria, IL, to Rudolph and Louise (Behrens) Schaer. She married Donald Raymond Hoffer on June 12, 1948, in Peoria, IL. He passed away on...

Earl Crawford

Mar 7, 2024

Earl B. Crawford, 91, of Washington, IL passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

He was born on May 23, 1932, in Nevada, MO, a son of Hanson and Lula (Hambert) Crawford. He married Shirley Yates on March 20, 1953, in Corinth, MS. She preceded him in death on October 9, 2015, in Metamora....

Judy M. (Mercer) Luke

Mar 5, 2024

Judy M. Luke, 80, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 7:43 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on June 17, 1943, in Nebo, KY, to Everett and Vonnie (Stobaugh) Mercer. She married Robert C. "Chuck" Luke on June 28, 1959 in East Peoria, IL....

Dorothy B. Jenkins

Mar 5, 2024

Dorothy B. Jenkins, 89, of Washington, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

She was born on November 8, 1934, in Fisk, MO, a daughter of Joe and Vella (Lockley) Spurlock.

Dorothy grew up in Missouri, where she met the love of her life, Bob Jenkins. He preceded her in death on June 18, 2017....

Ricky "Rick" Dean Veatch

Mar 5, 2024

Ricky "Rick" Dean Veatch, 72, of Roanoke, IL, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Rick was born on April 20, 1951, in Peoria, IL, to Lester G. and Mabelle L. (Bally) Veatch and grew up in rural Roanoke.

He was a 1969 graduate of Roanoke-Benson High School. After high school, Rick...

Robert "Bob" Fink

Mar 3, 2024

Robert E. "Bob" Fink, 91, of Washington, IL, passed away at 12:23 pm Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Carle Health Methodist, surrounded by the family he adored.

He was born on February 24, 1933, in Peoria, the son of James E. and Ethel C. Anderson Fink. He married Micheline Brajon on December 31, 1955, and she passed...

Ralph "Super Ralph" Jones Sr.

Mar 2, 2024

Ralph Paul "Super Ralph" Jones Sr., 88, of Peoria, IL, formerly of Morton, IL passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Manor Court in Peoria with family by his side.

He was born on March 5, 1935, in Peoria, the son of Paul Jones and Veda Rose.  He married Nellie Gallagher in Arkansas on November 30, 1951,...

Jack Chavis

Mar 1, 2024

Jack R. Chavis, 85, of Chillicothe, IL passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.  Jack was born on January 9, 1939, in Knoxville, TN the son of Luther and Dollie Braden Chavis.  He married Bonnie Weaver of Washington, IL.

Surviving are his wife Bonnie of rural Chillicothe, four children...

Dean A. Smith

Feb 24, 2024

Dean A. Smith, 86, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 3:30 am on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora, IL.

He was born on March 31, 1937, in Deland, IL, to Clarence G. and Anora (Lubers) Smith. He married Patricia Sprague on November 27, 1959.

Surviving are two sons,...