Feb 24, 2024

Belinda "Be" Stedman, 71, of Peoria, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Peoria. Belinda was born on January 12, 1953, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, a daughter of Robert and Dortha (Frey) Stedman. Her father preceded her in death. She is survived by her mother of Peoria; siblings, Deena (Brad)...

Feb 24, 2024

Pete Auston Rogers, 64, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 9:10 pm on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

He was born on November 30, 1959, in Aurora, IL, to Charles W. and Wanda (Cheeseman) Rogers.

Surviving are his partner of eight years, Tracie Martin of Germantown Hills, IL;...

Feb 21, 2024

Imogene Irene Larson (née Crane), 109, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 4:12 pm on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora, IL.

She was born in Filson, Illinois on November 27, 1914 to Frank and Cora Crane. Her husband, Roy Larson, of fifty five years, preceded her in death along with their...

Feb 19, 2024

Phillip W. Dawson, 83, of Germantown Hills passed away Monday February 19, 2024 at OSF Richard L Owens Hospice Home. He was born January 1, 1941, in Peoria, IL to Harry J., Sr. & Olga Dawson. Parents and two brothers, Harry J., Jr. & Gary Dawson and half-sister Dorothy Brady/Barnhart all preceded him in death. Phil married Janice Wilson...

Feb 18, 2024

Arthur J. Kiesewetter, 89, of rural Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 10:40 pm.

Art was born on October 30, 1934 in rural Metamora, IL to Frank and Catherine (Adams) Kiesewetter. He married Dolores "Dee" Zant on December 30, 1961 at St. Boniface Church in Peoria,...

Feb 18, 2024

Richard Irvin "DJ" Booth Jr., 32, of Pekin, IL, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, February 18, 2024.

DJ Was born on May 1, 1991, in Peoria.  He was adopted by his grandparents, Richard I. and Pamela Booth Whited.

Surviving are his adopted mother, Pam, of Creve Coeur; his biological mother, Wendy Mackey,...

Feb 17, 2024

Shirley M. Broyles, 87, of Peoria, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria.

She was born on June 17, 1936, in Peoria, a daughter of John and Amanda (Crook) Ernst. She married Robert Broyles on December 24, 1955. They were married for 50 years. He preceded her in death on January...

Feb 17, 2024

William M. Molendi, 79, of Washington passed away at 6:00 pm on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at his residence.

He was born to Marino P. and Margaret R. (Miklik) Molendi, on April 26, 1944, in Waukegan, Illinois. He married Nancy E. Hodge on December 5, 1964, in Spring Bay, Illinois.

Surviving are his children, Steven...

Feb 16, 2024

Colleen J. Martin, 70, of Delavan IL, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at 10:27 pm at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on February 16, 1954, in Omer, Michigan to Delmar and Ruth (Swartzentruber) Kauffman. She married Ronald W. Martin on July 24, 1976. He passed away on August 10,...

Feb 16, 2024

Emma Jean Bachman, 91, of Peoria, IL, formerly of Washington, IL, passed away at 6:50 am on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Grandview Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Peoria surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 10, 1932, in Washington. She was the daughter of Roy and Vivian Israel Gocker. She married Verland D. Bachman...

Feb 14, 2024

Ann Philomena Burns, 92, of Washington, formerly of St. Louis, MO passed away at 3:30 pm on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka.

She was born on April 23, 1931, in Litchfield, IL the daughter of Michael and Nanna McEvoy Burns. Surviving are her nieces and nephews Marcella Curley of Washington, IL, Michael...

Feb 14, 2024

Irene H. Baker, 99, of Washington, passed away at 12:25 pm on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Apostolic Christian Skyline in Peoria.

She was born on February 11, 1925, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Thomas and Anna Datisman McGinnis. She married Vincent J. Baker on September 14, 1946, in Dubuque. He passed away on October 30,...

Feb 13, 2024

Sharon Kay Wilson, 84, of Peoria, formerly of Washington, passed away at 2:12 am on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on July 28, 1939, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Kreag Garnett Sandberg and Edna Lucille Sandberg. She married Larry Rhodell Wilson on October 17, 1959, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Larry passed away...

Feb 11, 2024

Jessie E. "Dunker" Morgan Jr, 66, of Washington, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the home of his son Jessie III, surrounded by his family. Jessie was born on December 6, 1957, in Peoria, IL, the son of Raymond Calvert and Irene Manker Morgan. He married Susan Wallace and later married Susan Lukehart.

His...

Feb 10, 2024

Gerald E. "Jerry" Bundy Sr, 75, of Roanoke, passed away at his residence on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

He was born on September 16, 1948, in La Harpe, IL, a son of Roy and Virgie (Collins) Bundy. They preceded him in death, along with a grandson, Ronald Bundy Jr, and his siblings, Thomas, Glenda, Jim, Nyla, and...

Feb 10, 2024

Richard Lee Leitner, 83, of Bay View Gardens, IL passed away at his home on February 10, 2024, surrounded by his family. Richard was born January 23, 1941, in Pekin, IL, to the late Richard H. and Margaret (Zahner) Leitner. He married Janet Schaer in Lewistown, IL, on July 2, 1959.

His wife survives him; their children...

Feb 8, 2024

Carla Ann Doty, 75, of Metamora, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Her final hours on Earth were blessed as she was surrounded by her family and loved ones who literally sang her into God's eternal presence in true Doty & Belsly style!

She was born March 2, 1948, in Peoria, IL, to Joseph L. &...

Feb 5, 2024

Joanne Hofford (nee George), age 94, passed into eternal life on February 5, 2024. Jo was born October 7, 1929, in Oil City, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of F. Edward and Elizabeth George of York, PA. Jo had one sibling, Barbara (Bobbye) Jones, who predeceased her. Jo and Donald E Hofford were married at St Mathews Lutheran Church...

Feb 1, 2024

Joyce D. Klein, 81, of Washington, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Funeral services will be at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Mason White Funeral Home in Washington. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral...

Feb 1, 2024

Louise R. Wells, 88, of Metamora, IL, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on November 1, 1935, in Peoria, IL, to Harry and Ella (Keyser) Noack. She married Joe Alvin Wells on June 21, 1958 in Peoria, IL, and they...