Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois
Gary Crotts
Feb 21, 2026
Gary Don Crotts, 69, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the Richards L. Owen Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois.
He was born on April 25, 1956, to Edward and Vivian Johnston Crotts. He was preceded in death by both parents, his brothers, Keith and Dale, and an infant sister, Peggy. His sister, Julie Rogers, survives.
Gary graduated...
Lewis Ronald Bell
Feb 20, 2026
Lewis Ronald Bell, 87, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Snyder Village Health Center. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Trudy; three children, Tim (Kori) Bell of Valparaiso, IN, Barb (Tim) Mowers of Preble, NY, and Deb (John) Huffman of Belgrade, MT; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by...
Hugh Patterson
Feb 19, 2026
Hugh A. Patterson, 91, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Snyder Village in Metamora, Illinois.
He was born on October 16, 1934, in Henderson, Tennessee, the son of Osceola and Effie Garner Patterson. He married Betty Fisher Williams on March 9, 1974, in Washington.
Surviving are his wife, Betty, two stepsons, Brad (Deb) Williams and Bruce Williams,...
Ricky Taylor
Feb 19, 2026
Ricky Wade Taylor, 48, of Creve Coeur, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at OSF Divine Mercy Continuing Care Hospital in Peoria, Illinois.
He was born on September 26, 1977, in Peoria, the son of Charles and Velta Mitchell Taylor. He was preceded in death by his mother.
Surviving are Monica Diver, with whom he lived with for the past...
Donald "Don" Chovan
Feb 16, 2026
Donald Samuel “Don” Chovan, 84, of Metamora, Illinois, entered into eternal life with our good and loving God, peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, February 16, 2026, in Metamora.
He was born on March 13, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Samuel & Hermine (Kramer) Chovan. In 1952, they moved to the Upper Peninsula and made their home in Bessemer, Michigan. Henceforth,...
Jimmie Lee Kendall
Feb 15, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce Jimmie Lee Kendall, 76, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at home on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
He was born on August 9, 1949, in Lompoc, California to Burton Lee Kendall and Betty Eugene Jolley, who later married Lyle Frank Behm, his step-father. Jimmie married Becky Sue Bishel on May 5, 1984.
He was preceded in death...
Milton John "Milt" Dempsey, Jr.
Feb 15, 2026
Milton “Milt” Dempsey, 78, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at home.
Milt was born on November 4, 1947, in Chicago, IL, the son of Milton John and Jane (Brown) Dempsey. He moved with his family, which included his older sister, Pamela, and younger brother, Fred, to Michigan City, IN in the early 1950’s. Milt graduated in...
David Rousey
Feb 13, 2026
David L. Rousey, 80, a lifelong resident of Funks Grove, Illinois, joined his heavenly family on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Charter Senior Living in Washington, Illinois.
He was born on July 31, 1945, in Peoria, the son of Vernon and Elizabeth Pfohman Rousey.
Surviving family members include two sisters: Carol Sue Spring of Washington, Illinois and Bessie A. Swearingen of Peoria...
John A. "Jack" Call
Feb 13, 2026
John A. “Jack” Call, 94, of Metamora, IL, passed away at Snyder Village Nursing Home on Friday, February 13, 2026 in the excellent care of Snyder Village staff and Vitas Hospice staff.
He was born on February 11, 1932, in Evanston, IL, to John M. and Violet (Ehrhardt) Call. In 1936 the family moved to Partridge Township, IL where he attended...
Janet Sue Hoffer
Feb 13, 2026
Janet Sue Hoffer, 77, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 13, 2026, in Metamora. She was born on July 7, 1948, in Kankakee, Illinois, to Henry and Mavis (Taylor) Basinger.
Janet married Eugene B. Hoffer on October 14, 1974, in Peoria, Illinois. He preceded her in death in 2014. Together, they built a life rooted in...
Kenneth Ray "Ken" Mann
Feb 12, 2026
Kenneth Ray “Ken” Mann, 78, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 12:55 pm on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Roanoke, IL.
He was born on July 13, 1947, in Evansville, IN, to Raymond and Hilda (Collignon) Mann. He married Debbi J. Shewry in 1978 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Davenport, IA.
Surviving are his wife,...
Jo Stephen Major
Feb 12, 2026
Jo Stephen Major, age 82, of Eureka, IL, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026 after a long illness, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka.
Jo was born on April 30, 1943, in Springfield, IL, but grew up on the family farm in Eureka. He graduated from Eureka High School and received his Bachelors Degree from Southern Illinois University and...
Scott Norbom
Feb 10, 2026
Scott R. Norbom, 67, of Washington, IL, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice home in Peoria after a brief illness.
He was born on November 26, 1958, in Peoria the son of Donald Evenlyn Hudson Norbom. Surviving are his son, Sam Norbom of Washington; his brother, Gary (Mindy) Norbom of Dunlap; and one nephew,...
Keith Mishler
Feb 10, 2026
Keith M. Mishler, 81, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on June 19, 1944, in Rensselaer, Indiana, to Archie and Ada Frey Mishler. He married Janice Grim on June 6, 1964, in Peoria, Illinois.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters—Connie (Jeff) Henderson of Washington, along with their children AJ (Jackie)...
Sandra Jo "Sandy" Powers
Feb 9, 2026
Sandra Jo "Sandy" Powers, born on July 27, 1941, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, surrounded by family. Sandy lived a life rooted in devotion to her family, her home, and the many people fortunate enough to be cared for by her.
At the very center of Sandy's life was her family. She shared a love story worthy of...
Larry Schupp
Feb 3, 2026
Larry A. Schupp, 82, of Washington, Illinois, passed away peacefully at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family, on February 3, 2026.
Larry was born on October 15, 1943, to Lyle and Mildred Aman Schupp in Peoria, Illinois. Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved sister, Sharon Johnson.
On October 25, 1991, Larry married the...
Lieselotte "Lottie" Bell
Feb 2, 2026
Lieselotte "Lottie" M. Bell, 91, of Washington, Illinois, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Monday, February 2, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on May 25, 1934, in Germany, to Ludwig and Philomena Miller Mayinger. She married Joseph Bell on August 27, 1955, who passed away on December 13, 1990.
Surviving are one daughter, Debbie (Tim) Behm of Washington,...
James G. Ring
Feb 2, 2026
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jim Ring, co-owner of the Fields and WeaverRidge. Many may have known him as the "Greeter in the Armchair". He was a friend to many but also a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and man of God.
We are incredibly grateful for the legacy he leaves behind, the countless memories and time...
Bernerd G. Miller
Jan 31, 2026
Bernerd G. Miller, 100, of Germantown Hills, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
He was born on July 31, 1925, in Lynnville, PA, to Namann M. and Lulu (Snyder) Miller. He married Fern Earlene Walker on February 24, 1950.
Surviving are his wife, the love of his life, Fern; children, Barbara Boyd Keller of...
Kenneth Thibo
Jan 30, 2026
Kenneth R. Thibo, 94, of Washington, IL. passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Carle Health Proctor in Peoria.
He was born on February 6, 1931, in. Bay City, MI, the son of George and Isabelle Collins Thibo. He married Ruth Herwyer on September 20, 1950, in Saginaw, MI and she passed away on April 17, 2018, in Washington. He...
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