Jerry O. Taylor

Apr 16, 2024

Jerry O. Taylor, 78, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. He was born on May 17, 1945, in Cadiz, KY, to Jagoe and Ruby (McBride) Taylor.

Surviving are his wife, Anna "Ann" of Germantown Hills; son, Greg (Katie) Taylor of El...

Robert D. Smith

Apr 16, 2024

Robert D. Smith, 87, of Washington, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Bob was born on February 9, 1937, in Metamora, IL a son of Ralph and Blanche (Boyer) Smith. He married Catherine Taylor on February 16, 1957, in Peoria. She survives.

He is also survived by...

Annette Elizabeth (Michael) Meismer

Apr 13, 2024

Annette E. Meismer, 103, of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria.

She was born in Metamora, Illinois on November 19, 1920 to August and Elizabeth (Seiple) Michael. She is survived by four of her children, Sharon (Jerry) Robinson of Bella Vista, AK, Ken Meismer of Longmont, CO,...

Robert "Bob" John Schick

Apr 10, 2024

Robert J. "Bob" Schick, 84, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 2:20 pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his residence at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora, IL.

He was born on April 27, 1939, in Gridley, KS, to John and Matilda "Tillie" (Huber) Schick. He married Marilyn Sue Adams on May 4, 1963 in Kendallville,...

Shirley Ann (Ficht) Barrow

Apr 9, 2024

Shirley Ann Barrow, 88, of Metamora, IL passed away at 7:30 am on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at her residence.

She was born on October 18, 1935, in Eureka, IL, to Tillman and Velda (Schumacher) Ficht. She married Christie L. Barrow on July 1, 1956 in Washburn, IL.

Surviving are her husband, Christie of Metamora;...

Larry Paul Jones

Apr 7, 2024

Larry Paul Jones, 86, of Morton, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away at 4:09 am on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on October 15, 1937 in Havana Illinois to John R. and Ferne (Shirley) Jones. He married Coleen Joyce Broers on October 19, 1958 in Metamora, IL. She passed away on...

Ann Elizabeth (Radebaugh) Grampp

Apr 6, 2024

Ann Elizabeth Grampp, 77, of rural East Peoria, IL passed away at 5:25 pm on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Snyder Village Nursing Home in Metamora, IL.  She was born on November 2, 1946 to Virgil F. and Dorothy A. (Butler) Radebaugh of El Paso, IL.  She was a graduate of El Paso High School - Class of 1964. ...

Donna K. (Rentsch) Barrett

Apr 6, 2024

Donna K. Barrett, 82, of Washington, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away at 8:12 am on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

She was born on August 27, 1941, in Washington, IL, to Walter H. and Ella E. (Mundinger) Rentsch. She married Larry G. Barrett, Sr. on June 23, 1961 in...

Sherry L. (Swearingen) Cannon

Apr 6, 2024

Sherry L. Cannon, 78, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 12:46 pm on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

She was born on December 24, 1945, in Peoria, IL, to William "Red" and Phyllis (Bill) Swearingen. She married James "JC" Cannon on July 16, 1983.

Surviving are her husband, JC,...

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...