Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois
Richard Seth
Nov 18, 2025
Richard "Rich" Seth, born March 27, 1940, in Kharagpur, West Bengal, India, passed away on November 18, 2025, surrounded by his family. The son of Walter and Eileen (Gasper) Seth, Rich's life journey carried him across continents and into the hearts of all who knew him.
Rich immigrated to the United States on April 13, 1954, a milestone that shaped the...
Scott Bernius
Nov 18, 2025
Scott Bernius, 54, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 9:00 pm on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
He was born on June 7, 1971, in Pampa, TX, to Robert D. and Mary L. (McClaugherty) Bernius. He married Beverly J. Leavitt on June 16, 2024 in Amarillo, TX.
Surviving are his wife, Beverly of Metamora;...
Ralph Stanley Matheny
Nov 9, 2025
Ralph (Stan) Matheny, 67, of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Born on March 19, 1958 in Camden, TN, Stan was a devoted husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose kindness and generosity touched everyone who knew him. He was known for his big bear hugs, warm smile, gentle spirit, and unwavering love for...
Wilbur Barry
Nov 8, 2025
Wilbur L. Barry, 88, of Washington, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born on April 11, 1937, in Hartsburg, IL, to Leo and Marie Hummels Barry. He married Karen Waughop on August 8, 1982, in Peoria; she passed away on March 26, 2001, in Washington. Wilbur was also preceded...
Thurman W. Bernius, Jr.
Nov 6, 2025
Thurman W. Bernius, Jr., 98, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at his home.
He was born on July 27, 1927, in Muskegon, MI, to Thurman W. and Adrian (Van Maastricht) Bernius, Sr. He married Jean West on February 7, 1947, in Lacon, IL. She passed away on April 27, 1982.
Surviving are his children, Jan Vicary of...
John Christopher Keys
Nov 4, 2025
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of John Christopher Keys, age 25, of Elizabethtown, Indiana, who left us on November 4, 2025. Born on May 19, 2000, in Winfield, Illinois, John was raised in Wheaton, Illinois. He graduated from Wheaton Warrenville South High School in May 2018 and went on to get a...
Vivian M. Lehmann
Nov 4, 2025
Vivian M. Lehmann, 77, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 6:27 pm on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
She was born on July 21, 1948, in Peoria, IL, to Daroll M. and Alice M. (Kennedy) Wise. She married Charles A. Lehmann on June 7, 1969. He passed away in June, 2019. She then...
Matthew S. Gasser
Nov 3, 2025
Matthew S. Gasser, 54, of Washington passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, at OSF St. Francis medical Center in Peoria. He was born on June 23, 1971, in Peoria the son of Stephen and Marta Welliver Gasser.
Surviving are two daughters Amanda (Kenneth) Smith of blue Springs, Mo, and Katie Gasser of Washington. Also surviving are three grand children, Emma,...
John C. Graham
Nov 1, 2025
John C. Graham, 79, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 7:24 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on May 10, 1946, in Dubuque, IA, to Joseph G. and Harriett (Schiltz) Graham. He married Sharon K. Fink on June 19, 1971, in Las Vegas, NV.
Surviving are his wife, Sharon of Metamora, IL; children, Mike (Stacey) Graham...
Margaret "Faye" Loree
Oct 30, 2025
Margaret "Faye" Loree, 88, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Born on August 26, 1937, in Townsley, Missouri to Jewel Carr Rice and JR Rice. Faye dedicated her life to creating a warm and nurturing home for her husband of 43 years, Howard, and their three children.
Faye’s greatest joy came from spending time with her...
Donna J. (Meinhold) Lacroix
Oct 25, 2025
Donna J. LaCroix, 79, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 11:30 pm on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at her residence.
She was born on April 8, 1946, in Chicago, IL, the first child to Theodore and Marguerite (Breit) Meinhold. She was later followed by the birth of her three sisters.
Donna attended St. Hilary's...
Carolyn Anderson
Oct 24, 2025
Carolyn Rose Anderson, 88, of Washington, IL passed away peacefully to her eternal home in heaven on October 24, 2025, after a long and fulfilling life.
Carolyn was born on August 20, 1937, in Houston, Texas to Clarence and Katherine Zipper and was so thankful to be raised in a loving home with her two sisters Barbara...
Nathanael Mooningham
Oct 24, 2025
Nathanael H. Mooningham, Sr. 88, of Washington, IL, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born on Friday, March 12, 1937, in Elvins, MO, the son of Everett C. and Gladys I. Howard Mooningham. He married Carolyn J. Lee on October 2, 1982.
Surviving are...
Gail A. Brown
Oct 23, 2025
Gail A. Brown, 74, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 9:00 pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on February 27, 1951, in Akron, OH, to Horace "Smith" and Betty J. (Relic) Todd. She married Charles L. "Charlie" Brown on August 14, 1971, in Barberton, OH.
Surviving is her...
Lois Scherr
Oct 21, 2025
Lois E. Scherr, 83 of Washington passed away on October 21, 2025 in Suffolk, Virginia after relocating there in 2023.
Lois was born on July 27, 1942, in Rensselaer, IN, the daughter of Rose Ann (Tesch) Hodel and Reuben Frederick Hodel.
She married George M. Scherr on December 27, 1964, in Chenoa, IL. He passed...
Jessica Smick
Oct 17, 2025
Jessica L. Smick, 33, of Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 17, 2025, at her residence in Pekin.
She was born on September 11, 1992, in Peoria the daughter of Calvin and Angela Peacock Smick.
Surviving are her father Calvin Smick of Pekin her mother Angela (Jim) Bullard of Washington, IL, her four sisters...
Elizabeth "Betty" I. (Gries) Smith
Oct 16, 2025
Elizabeth I. "Betty" Smith, 92, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 12:30 am on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
She was born on December 17, 1932, in Peoria, IL, to Louis B. and Laura M. (Wernsman) Gries. She married Marvin E. Smith on June 11, 1955 in Metamora, IL. ...
Donald "Donnie" Worrick
Oct 16, 2025
Donald H. Worrick Jr., 76, of Washington, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on June 29, 1949, in Peoria, the son of Donald H. and Margaret E. Knickerbocker Worrick. He married Sharon Bishop in July of 1976.
Surviving are his children, Robert (Bonnie) Worrick of Glasford, IL,...
Charles "Ed" Edward Watt, Jr.
Oct 15, 2025
Charles Edward "Ed" Watt, Jr., 83, of Sterling, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away at 11:15 pm on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Allure of Sterling in Sterling, IL.
He was born on May 31, 1942, in Lamoni, IA, to Charles E. Watt, Sr. and N. Eunice (Dickerson) Watt. He married Shirley Bailey on August 18,...
Virginia (Ralston) Sary
Oct 10, 2025
Virginia Sary, 95, of Peoria Heights, IL, passed away at 4:12 pm on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the Goldwater Care Peoria Heights.
She was born on December 22, 1929, in Montgomery, AL, to James K. and Elise (Harwell) Ralston. She married Michael Sary in May, 1956. He passed away on September 15, 2002.
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