Jan 15, 2024

Lucille A. Lotz, 88, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at her residence at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL. She was born on December 19, 1935 to Everett and Gladys (Hess) Chalus. She married Merle Stanley Lotz on September 29, 1957 in Ottawa, IL. He passed away on January 30, 2019.

Lucille is...

Jan 15, 2024

Orajean M. "Jean" Haedicke, 96, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 4:00 am on Monday, January 15, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on October 27, 1927, in Peoria, IL, to Isaac and Gertrude (Lamm) Burdette. She married Arthur W. "Bud" Haedicke on September 19, 1947 in Peoria, IL. He passed away on January 30,...

Jan 14, 2024

Julia Ann Wireman of Washington, IL, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born to August and Ann Arnoldy in Yuba City, CA. Her husband, James, preceded her in death, as did her sister, Rosemary Hull of Chico, CA.

Surviving are two...

Jan 12, 2024

Mark Edward Cremeens, age 57, of Metamora, IL passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, January 12, 2024.

Mark was born on October 18, 1966 in Peoria, Illinois to Donald J. and Jean E. (Barth) Cremeens.

Mark graduated from Metamora Township High School and pursued a career in the...

Jan 9, 2024

Lowell A. Durst, Sr., 80, of East Peoria, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away at 8:29 am on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Accolade Health Care of East Peoria.

He was born on September 4, 1943, in East Peoria, IL, to Harlan H. and Thelma (Haedicke) Durst.

Surviving are his son, Lowell (Nicole) Durst,...

Jan 9, 2024

William R. "Bill" Flanagan, 81, passed away at Arc at Chillicothe, IL at 12:20 AM on January 4, 2024. He was born on October 26, 1942, in Peoria, IL to Ronald and Isabella (Baxter) Flanagan.

Surviving are two brothers, Jack (Bea) of Lincoln, Nebraska and Tom (Susie) of Peoria. Also surviving are 2 nephews, Patrick (Sarah) Flanagan...

Jan 7, 2024

Warren R. Robertson, 81, of Washington, IL, since 1992, passed away at home on January 7, 2024. He formerly called Sterling, IL, Waukegan, IL: Libertyville, IL, and Bloomington, IL home.

He was born on March 30, 1942, in Steubenville, OH, to Warren J and Roberta (Murphy) Robertson.  He married Joan M. Harmon in Antioch, IL, on July...

Jan 5, 2024

Kathleen A. Watkins, 67, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 2:10 pm on Friday, January 5, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on June 24, 1956 in Peoria, IL, to William M. and Nancy A. (Smith) Crandell. She married Bernard J. "Bernie" Watkins on August 26, 1978, in Metamora,...

Jan 5, 2024

Donna Lou Ulrich, 84, of Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 11:11 pm.

Donna was born on April 18, 1939, in Hopedale, IL, to Orva and Verna (Kennell) Martin. She was united in marriage to Leonard Ulrich on November 27, 1958. They had recently celebrated 65 years of marriage....

Jan 4, 2024

Sharron J. "Jo" Henderson, 85, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 6:25 PM on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on September 24, 1938, in Fithian, IL, the daughter of Clifford and Agatha Meade Thomason. She married Wayne L. Henderson in West Peoria, IL on December 21,...

Jan 4, 2024

Mandy Sue Shuda, 48, of Metamora, IL passed away at 7:30 am on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on March 27, 1975 in Peoria, IL.  She married James A. Shuda on May 3, 2002 in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are her husband, James...

Jan 3, 2024

Linda Lee Cole, 76, of East Peoria, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024, at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 10, 1947, in Peoria, Illinois. She graduated from Bushnell Prairie City High School, in 1965, and worked as a Veterinarian Assistant in Macomb, Illinois and Sears in Peoria, until her...

Dec 29, 2023

John Niemeyer, 72, of Bartonville, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria, IL with family by his side. John was born November 28, 1951, in Chicago, IL, and was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Lorraine Niemeyer.

John's enduring love story began when he married his soulmate, Roseann Way, on...

Dec 29, 2023

Gary U. Van Cleave, 84, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023.

He was born on November 21, 1939, in Spring Valley, IL, to Warren and Frances (Ulrich) Van Cleave. He married Barbara A. Kappler on June 13, 1964 in Peoria, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are two...

Dec 28, 2023

Darlene F. Klein, 94, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 4:36 am on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Born in rural Mendota, IL to August and Ella (Schmidt) Klein, on May 17, 1929, she was the second-to-last of 60 grandchildren of the Peter Schmidt family.

She graduated from Mendota...

Dec 28, 2023

Wilma Joann Hunzicker Strantz, 85, a lifelong resident of Washington, IL, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023, with her husband and family by her side. Born at home on January 10, 1938, to Joseph and Clara (Hartter) Hunzicker, she was the oldest of four children raised on the family's farm just south of Washington. On July 5, 1975,...

Dec 26, 2023

Roger C. Tramel, 77, of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully at 11:50 PM Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on March 5, 1946, in Pontiac, IL, the son of Carl Tramel and Vera Kaiser Tramel. He married his beloved wife, Lynn Rigley, on March 2, 1968, in Peoria. Surviving are his wife...

Dec 23, 2023

In Loving Memory of Dante Nikko Puletapuai Parks

April 16, 2005 – December 23, 2023

On Saturday, December 23, 2023, our world dimmed as we said farewell to a true gentle giant and a compassionate soul whose immense heart continues to bring people together even as he embarks on his spiritual journey.

Dante...

Dec 22, 2023

Mary Florence Poignant, 71, of Washington, IL, passed away at 7:00 pm on Friday, December 22, 2023, at The Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing in Eureka, IL.

She was born on August 4, 1952, in Springfield, IL, to Rev. Bertram and Thelma (Darrall) Betteridge. She married Randy L. Poignant on August 22, 1987 in Spring Bay, IL.

Dec 19, 2023

Phillip Lee "Bud" Weinstein, 89, of Metamora, IL passed away at 12:00 am on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on February 22, 1934, in Washington, IL, to Phillip Lee and Agnes Menerva (Thewlis) Weinstein. He married Joanne Trokur on September 14, 1957 in Peoria, IL. She passed away on July 6, 2016....