Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois

Jerry Scott Haven

Jerry Scott Haven

Jan 4, 2026

Jerry S. Haven, 88, of Washington, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away at 9:31 am on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

He was born on June 10, 1937, in Peoria, IL, to Herman F. and Alice L. (Scott) Haven. He met his wife-to-be in early 1960 and married her, Rebecca “Becky” Weppler, on November...

Raymond K. McDermaid

Raymond K. McDermaid

Jan 4, 2026

Raymond K. McDermaid, 69, of Lacon, IL, passed away at 5:42 am on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on May 10, 1956 in Drayton, ND. His parents are Raymond T. and Alice (Streitmatter) DuBois.

Surviving are his mother, Alice of Lacon, IL; siblings, Tina DuBois of Lacon, Therese DuBois of Metamora,...

Cinda Sue Glaub

Cinda Sue Glaub

Jan 3, 2026

Cinda S. Glaub, 67, of Washington, Illinois passed away at 9:00 PM Saturday, January 3, 2026, at her residence with her family by her side.

She was born on March 3, 1958, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Phillip and Augustine (Mayhue) Bradshaw. She married Keith W Glaub on April 5, 1974, in Washburn, Illinois. She and Keith were married for...

Peter Micca Jr.

Peter Micca Jr.

Jan 3, 2026

Peter Micca went to be with his Lord on January 3, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, Illinois. It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Pete, age 93, of Eureka. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, who are grateful to have witnessed him live a long and full life.

Pete...

Erica L. Carson

Erica L. Carson

Jan 1, 2026

Erica Lynne Carson, 37, of Washington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at her residence.

She was born on June 24, 1988, in Peoria, the daughter of Dean and Janice Baker Hruby.

Surviving are her two daughters, Madison Carson and Harper Koziol, along with her parents from Washington. She also leaves behind her brother, Christopher (Stephanie) Hruby of Oro...

Susan Lee Hale

Susan Lee Hale

Dec 30, 2025

Susan Lee Hale, 73, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at her residence, after a brief illness.

She was born on August 14, 1952, in Eldorado, IL, to Joseph R. and Phyllis (Miner) Hale. She married Ted H. Kalley on April 8, 1995, in Metamora, Illinois.

Surviving is her sister, Sally Hale of Atlanta, GA; step-children, Ron (Geni)...

Marion "Jack" Gresham

Marion "Jack" Gresham

Dec 26, 2025

Marion Burgess “Jack” Gresham, 82, of Washington, Illinois, passed away at 8:37 pm on Friday, December 26, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 16, 1943, in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Crofton and Mary Lee Douglas Gresham. He married Margene Pratt on November 12, 1966, in Eureka, Illinois.

Surviving...

Sheila K. Martin

Sheila K. Martin

Dec 22, 2025

Sheila K. Martin, 79, of Washburn, IL, passed away at 4:49 am on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

She was born on June 30, 1946, in Creve Coeur, IL, to John and Zelma (Buchanan) Drenth. She married Charles L. Martin on July 25, 1970.

Surviving are her loving husband and caregiver, Charles of Washburn; daughter, Pam...

Kevin M. Alig

Kevin M. Alig

Dec 22, 2025

Kevin M. Alig, 61, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 11:50 pm on Monday, December 22, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle of cancer, battling cancer twice.

He was born on January 17, 1964, in Peoria, IL, to Theodore M. “Ted” and Marilyn C. (Grebner) Alig. He married Tonya R. Driscoll on September 12,...

Karen D. Fyke

Karen D. Fyke

Dec 20, 2025

Karen D. Fyke, 87, of Eureka, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her residence. She was born on August 18, 1938, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Elanore Hammond Ludwig. She married James L. Fyke on June 6, 1959. He preceded her in death on November 19, 2013. She was also preceded in death...

Cecilia Ann "Cece" Walacavage

Cecilia Ann "Cece" Walacavage

Dec 19, 2025

Cecilia Ann “Cece” Walacavage, 69, of East Peoria, IL, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL. She was born on May 22, 1956, in Peoria, IL, to Adolph and Cecilia (Alex) Walacavage.

Surviving are her siblings, Teresa Robbins of East Peoria and Joe (Karen) Walacavage of Ypsilanti, Michigan; and three nieces and one nephew,...

David E. Mills

David E. Mills

Dec 18, 2025

David E. Mills, 88, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 6:44 pm on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora. David was surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on January 1, 1937, in Normal, Illinois, to Ralph and Marjorie (Martin) Mills. He married Sandra J. “Sandy” Smith on February 8,...

Benjamin "Ben" Boles

Benjamin "Ben" Boles

Dec 17, 2025

Ben Boles passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family.

Ben was born in Sullivan, Indiana, to Bill and Arley Hillebrand Boles. 

His love of his life, Lou, survives him; his sons, Jerry (Debby) Boles and Michael (Sheila) Boles; his daughter, Amy (Craig) Cranford; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. His sister, Sara Dawn (Dan) Detraz, and his...

Janet Smith

Janet Smith

Dec 16, 2025

Janet L. Smith, 91, of Pekin, Illinois, formerly of Washington, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Hallmark House Nursing Center in Pekin.

She was born on December 10, 1934, in Sikeston, Missouri, the daughter of William and Cathryn Greenley Campbell. She married Donald Smith on April 5, 1953, and he passed away on July 18, 2012. One brother,...

Harlan C. Zobrist

Harlan C. Zobrist

Dec 15, 2025

Harlan C. Zobrist, 82, of Metamora, IL passed away at 6:05 am on Monday, December 15, 2025 at the Villas of Hollybrook Memory Care Unit in Washington, IL.

He was born on August 6, 1943 to Harold and Maurine (Moser) Zobrist in Peoria, IL. Harlan was always a hard worker, but upon graduating Metamora High School, he fully began his career...

Janis McCarten

Janis McCarten

Dec 15, 2025

Janis June McCarten, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

Born in Chicago, Janis carried with her the values of warmth, kindness, and quiet strength that touched everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her children, Linda (Jerry) Storer, Michael McCarten (Karen), Patrick McCarten and Peter McCarten. Her...

Charlotte L. Foley

Charlotte L. Foley

Dec 13, 2025

Charlotte L. Foley (Lehmann) passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Richard Owen Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois.

Charlotte was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 4, 1938, to Edward and Annie Lehmann.

She was preceded in death by her eldest son, Gregory McGuire; her son-in-law, Rick Hale; and her siblings Margaret Lehmann, Francis Yerby, Edna Falibene, Helen Lehmann,...

Cynthia "Cindy" Terrell

Cynthia "Cindy" Terrell

Dec 13, 2025

Cynthia M. “Cindy” Terrell, 70, of Bartonville, IL, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL. surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born on June 1, 1955, in Peoria, the daughter of the late Ronald and Barbara Phillips Heaton. She married Randy Terrell on February 22, 1975, in Peoria.

Surviving are her...

Marion Cleo Buchanan

Marion Cleo Buchanan

Dec 12, 2025

Marion Cleo Buchanan, 84, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Morton, IL, passed away at 1:18 pm on Friday, December 12, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on June 29, 1941, in Lowpoint, IL, to Cleo and Laura (Grebner) Buchanan. He married Suzanne M. Sabetti in 1988 in Galesburg, IL.

Surviving is his wife, Suzanne of...

Norma L. Gangloff

Norma L. Gangloff

Dec 9, 2025

Norma L. Gangloff, 93, of West Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, December 09, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.

Norma was born on June 4, 1932, to Charles and Tina C. (Rickena) Stahl. She married William J. “Bill” Gangloff on June 28, 1952 at St. John’s Catholic Church. They had been married for over 70 years...