Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois
Theodore Compton Sr.
Mar 17, 2026
Theodore "Ted" R. Compton Sr., 86, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was blessed to have his family at his side at the time of his death before God received him into His Kingdom.
He was born on October 12, 1939, in Peoria, the son of Howard...
Phyllis Aschenbrenner
Mar 17, 2026
Phyllis Aschenbrenner, 88, of Washington, Illinois, passed away at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at Apostolic Christian Restmoor in Morton, Illinois.
She was born on August 14, 1937, in Deer Creek, Illinois, to Elmer and Marie Braker Knapp. She married Gerald Aschenbrenner on January 29, 2000, in Peoria, Illinois. Jerry passed away in 2021. She was also preceded in...
Phyllis Jean Ellis
Mar 13, 2026
Phyllis Jean Ellis, 90, of Eureka, IL, passed away at 7:08 am on Friday, March 13, 2026 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka, IL.
She was born on August 6, 1935, in Murphysboro, IL, to Kenneth and Margaina (Fisher) Gale. She married Reynold Joe Ellis on October 23, 1954 in Ava, IL. He passed away on February 8, 2015.
Surviving are...
Lulu Belle Boles
Mar 12, 2026
Lou Boles passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. Lou was born in Ramsey, Illinois, to Matthew and Lottie Meyerholz Trueblood.
She longed to be reunited with her beloved husband, Ben Boles, who preceded her in death in December 2025.
Lou is survived by her sons, Jerry (Debby) Boles and Michael (Sheila) Boles; her daughter Amy (Craig)...
Wayne Pruss
Mar 12, 2026
Wayne "Duke" Pruss, 74, of Pekin, Illinois, passed away on March 12, 2026, in Chicago at Northwestern Memorial Hospital surrounded by the love of family and friends.
He was born on July 25, 1951, in Peoria, Illinois, to Melvin Pruss and Mary Ann (Faubel) Hyten. He married the love of his life, Bettye R. Hulick, on September 5, 1970. She preceded...
Lowell E. Buttrum
Mar 12, 2026
Lowell E. Buttrum, 83, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 10:37 pm on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on December 6, 1942, in Perks, IL, to Walter E. and Mary (Price) Buttrum.
Surviving are his children, Brian (Darlene) Buttrum of Big Rock, TN, Daryl Buttrum of East Peoria, IL, and Duane Buttrum of Galesburg, IL; grandchildren,...
Mark Evans
Mar 9, 2026
Mark A. Evans, 65, from East Peoria, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 9, 2026, due to a house fire at his home.
He was born on August 18, 1960, in Peoria, the son of Alan and Bobette Evans.
He is survived by his mother from Washington, Illinois, his brother Matthew of Canton, Illinois, and a loving circle of aunts, uncles, and...
Paulette May Thompson
Mar 9, 2026
Paulette May Thompson, 81, of Eureka, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away at 10:42 am on Monday, March 9, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
She was born on May 26, 1944, in Peoria, IL, to Wilbert J. “Hank” and Agatha M. (Reising) Grebner. She married Bruce E. Thompson on August 7, 1965 in Peoria, IL....
Leslie Williams
Mar 8, 2026
Leslie H. Williams, 86 of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois, surrounded by his family following a brief illness.
He was born on June 25, 1939, in Tiptonville, Tennessee, to James and Theodocius Grissom Williams. He married Carol Clark on February 20, 1960, in Peoria.
Surviving family members include...
Nancy Gardner
Mar 7, 2026
Nancy L. Gardner, 89, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
She was born on August 2, 1936, in Peoria, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Bessie Matier Tennyson. She married Paul S. Gardner on August 25, 1951, in Burlington, IA, and he passed away on November 7, 2021.
Survivors include...
Jeremiah Daniel Johnson
Mar 6, 2026
Jeremiah Daniel Johnson, 26, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026.
He was born on March 30, 1999, in Spring Valley, Illinois, to Tim and Wendy Johnson of Dalzell, IL.
Jeremiah was a much loved and cherished son, brother, and uncle. He loved being outdoors in nature and spending time with family.
He is survived by his mother, Wendy Johnson; his father, Tim...
Lucille Elizabeth Chamberlain
Mar 6, 2026
Lucille Elizabeth Chamberlain, 91, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 11:20 pm on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora. She was born on December 22, 1934 in Lacon, IL to Richard and Margaret A. (Mejesky) Sharick. She married Norman L. Chamberlain on June 21, 1952 in Varna, IL.
Surviving are her children, Marcie Craig of Metamora...
Caroline Helen Firlit
Mar 5, 2026
Caroline Helen Firlit (Zawadski), 88, of Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. Born on August 22, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, she dedicated her life to prayer, her family, caring for others and was an Avon lady for decades! She volunteered at the VA in Phoenix, AZ...
Mary Eckhart
Mar 4, 2026
Mary J. Eckhart, 103, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Snyder Village in Metamora, Illinois, after a brief illness.
She was born on July 24, 1922, in Quincy, Illinois, to Julius and Emily Neuer Hapke. She married Robert Eckhart on November 11, 1954, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Washington. He passed away on May 26,...
Russell Flexer
Mar 3, 2026
Russell Flexer, 57, beloved Husband, Son, Father, and Papa, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He entered this world on January 11, 1969, in Trenton, MI, the son of Ronald and Sylvia Flexer.
In October of 2003, he met his person, the love of his life Christine. Together, they created a blended family that will...
Robert Curtis
Mar 3, 2026
Robert R. “Bobby” Curtis, Jr. 81, of Washington, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on September 2, 1944, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Robert R. and Alice Littleton Curtis Sr. He married Linda Hathcock on September 18, 1992, in Washington.
Surviving family members include his wife, their children Leslie (Dave Arnold) Auman...
Scott Myers
Mar 3, 2026
Scott Myers, 57, of East Peoria, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2026, surrounded by all of his loved ones.
Scott was born on July 11, 1969, to the late Earl Myers and Mary Myers (Kincade).
He is survived by his siblings, Chris Myers and Tanya; his life partner, Tammy Lowe of East Peoria; his children, Amber Williams (Brandon),...
June Eileen Ahrens
Mar 1, 2026
June E. Ahrens, 91, of Eureka, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka.
June Eileen Ioerger was born on June 4, 1934, in Metamora, IL, the daughter of Walter and Ruby (Fletcher) Ioerger. She attended Metamora schools before graduating in 1952. After high...
Sheryl L. Hovey
Feb 27, 2026
Sheryl L. Hovey, 68, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 2:06 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at OSF HealthCare Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Sheryl was born on December 22, 1957, in San Antonio, TX, to Robert and Nola (Finney) Strickler. Her upbringing in a military household instilled in her a strong and enduring sense of patriotism that became...
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...
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