Feb 1, 2024

Janet L. Couch, 76, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 1:22 am on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on October 8, 1947, in Peoria, IL, to Charles E. and Mildred C. (Paluska) Huprich.

Surviving are her son, Charles "Chuck" Couch of Metamora, IL;...

Jan 30, 2024

L. Keith Hicks, 88, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 6:26 am on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL.

He was born on August 14, 1935, in Mayfield, KY, to Dane and Wanda (Hutchison) Hicks. He married Jill Y. Rees on September 5, 1959 in Peoria Heights, IL. His beautiful bride, Jill,...

Jan 26, 2024

David L. Smith, 84, of Brimfield, IL, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, January 26, 2024. He was born on September 9, 1939, in Peoria, IL, to Charles and Mary (Kleppe) Smith. He married Barbara C. Polonus on September 19, 1959, at St. Marks Catholic Church in Peoria. She preceded him in death on March 27, 2023,...

Jan 25, 2024

Anthony David "Tony" Clement, 54, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 3:54 pm on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on February 2, 1969, in Peoria, IL, to John A. and Dorothy E. (Diebold) Clement.

Surviving are his parents, John and Dorothy of Metamora; sisters,...

Jan 24, 2024

Harold Burton Redenius, 89, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 10:00 pm on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke in Roanoke, IL.

He was born on December 3, 1934, in Pattonsburg, IL, to Carl W. and Emma A. (Harber) Redenius. He married Rita Ann Marchand on August 10, 1957 in Metamora,...

Jan 23, 2024

Eldon L. Lofquist, 75, passed away at 7:39 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at Briarcliff Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Bend, IN. He was born on March 8, 1948, to Byron and Gladys Lofquist. Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law Gwendolyn and Lloyd Roberts of Southern Illinois, and 2 nieces and their families. He was preceded in death...

Jan 23, 2024

Francis R. "Frank" Ullrich, Jr., 88, of East Peoria, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away at 11:37 pm on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on August 18, 1935, in Chicago, IL, to Francis R. and Elizabeth M. (Bull) Ullrich, Sr. He married Elga S. Mitzenheim on October 8, 1955 in Chicago,...

Jan 23, 2024

Bonnie L. Riker, 76, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 12:24 am on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

She was born on February 8, 1947, in Mount Clemens, MI to Octavio D. and Bernis L. (Gillespie) Riker.

She is survived by her three daughters, Wendy Russell of Stockton, CA, Holly Eitenmiller of Las Vegas, NV,...

Jan 22, 2024

Gordon Carlyle Crossman, 85, of Washington, IL, passed away at 11:56 AM on Monday, January 22, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on June 13, 1938, in Peoria. Gordon was the son of Benjamin and Beulah DuVall Crossman. He married Evelyn Sweeney on March 21, 1959, in East Peoria....

Jan 20, 2024

Lawrence Dean "Larry" Strantz, 87, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2024. Born on April 15, 1936, to Chester Lester Strantz and Marguerite Elliott Strantz, he was the younger brother of Chester "Chet" Strantz. On July 5, 1975, he married the love of his life, Wilma Hunzicker, and together they enjoyed 48 years of marriage.

Larry was...

Jan 20, 2024

Tara L. (Atherton) Peterson, 47, of Spring Bay, IL, passed away at 5:00 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on May 25, 1976, in Peoria, IL, to Ralph O. and Tammy B. (Robertson) Atherton. She married Ritchie L. Peterson in July 23, 2005. He passed away on January 6, 2022.

Jan 20, 2024

Benjamin E. Kennell, 96, of Washburn, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 8:55 pm on the same farm in which he was born.

Ben was born June 22, 1927, in Washburn, IL, to Solomon and Lena (Zoss) Kennell. He was united in marriage to Edith Pearl Hostetler on August 17, 1950. They enjoyed 73...

Jan 18, 2024

Lloyd A. Varble, 79, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 3:52 on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on December 25, 1944, in Carrollton, IL, to Elan and Pearl (Edie) Varble. He married Brenda "Gail" Woody in 1968 in Pittsfield, IL. She passed away on August...

Jan 17, 2024

Glenwood Lee Bohlander, 71, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on November 14, 1952 in Peoria, IL, to Glenwood J. and Elizabeth C. (Green) Bohlander.

Glenwood worked and then retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company.

Cremation rites have been accorded. No...

Jan 17, 2024

Elaine Peterson, 94, of Washington, IL, passed away from this life into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Phyllis Elaine was born on October 18, 1929, in Blandinsville, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Alvin, her parents, Norman Fenton and Jessie Ruberts, and her sister Pauline Ramsay....

Jan 16, 2024

Sandra L. Driskell, 69, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 12:48 am on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

She was born on May 1, 1954, in Rosiclare, IL, to Milton C. and Floy L. (Bouchez) McGowen. She married Gary D. Driskell on June 3, 1972 in Dexter, MO.

Surviving...

Jan 16, 2024

Karen L. Rebbec, 63, of Mapleton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Karen was born on December 13, 1960, in Peoria, the daughter of the late John and Ketra (Gilbert) Schefelbein. She married Brent Rebbec on May 6, 1989, at Arcadia Presbyterian Church in Peoria. He survives. She...

Jan 15, 2024

Donald Wesley Moore, 91, of Peoria, IL formerly of Washington, IL, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at the Loft in Eureka, IL. Don was born on November 29, 1932, in Chicago. He was the son of Frank and Gladys Blumenshine Moore; his family eventually moved to Washington in his younger years.

Surviving is one nephew,...

Jan 15, 2024

William H. "Bill" Schweickert, 81, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 7:46 pm on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Carle Health Proctor Hospital in Peoria, IL.

He was born on May 27, 1942 in Spring Valley, IL, the son of Paul and Marion (Weatherall) Schweickert. He was the fifth of six sons and admired all of...

Jan 15, 2024

Dorothy J. Cole passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 15, 2024, at the age of 96 at Lutheran Hillside Village,  in Peoria, IL.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Doug of East Peoria, Dave (Kathy) of Germantown Hills, Richard (Alice) of Washington, and her sister Lucille Probyn of Smoot, WY. Her husband John, brother Gale...