Feb 14, 2024

Irene H. Baker, 99, of Washington, passed away at 12:25 pm on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Apostolic Christian Skyline in Peoria.

She was born on February 11, 1925, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Thomas and Anna Datisman McGinnis. She married Vincent J. Baker on September 14, 1946, in Dubuque. He passed away on October 30,...

Feb 13, 2024

Sharon Kay Wilson, 84, of Peoria, formerly of Washington, passed away at 2:12 am on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on July 28, 1939, in Terre Haute, Indiana, to Kreag Garnett Sandberg and Edna Lucille Sandberg. She married Larry Rhodell Wilson on October 17, 1959, in Terre Haute, Indiana. Larry passed away...

Feb 11, 2024

Jessie E. "Dunker" Morgan Jr, 66, of Washington, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the home of his son Jessie III, surrounded by his family. Jessie was born on December 6, 1957, in Peoria, IL, the son of Raymond Calvert and Irene Manker Morgan. He married Susan Wallace and later married Susan Lukehart.

His...

Feb 10, 2024

Gerald E. "Jerry" Bundy Sr, 75, of Roanoke, passed away at his residence on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

He was born on September 16, 1948, in La Harpe, IL, a son of Roy and Virgie (Collins) Bundy. They preceded him in death, along with a grandson, Ronald Bundy Jr, and his siblings, Thomas, Glenda, Jim, Nyla, and...

Feb 10, 2024

Richard Lee Leitner, 83, of Bay View Gardens, IL passed away at his home on February 10, 2024, surrounded by his family. Richard was born January 23, 1941, in Pekin, IL, to the late Richard H. and Margaret (Zahner) Leitner. He married Janet Schaer in Lewistown, IL, on July 2, 1959.

His wife survives him; their children...

Feb 8, 2024

Carla Ann Doty, 75, of Metamora, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024. Her final hours on Earth were blessed as she was surrounded by her family and loved ones who literally sang her into God's eternal presence in true Doty & Belsly style!

She was born March 2, 1948, in Peoria, IL, to Joseph L. &...

Feb 5, 2024

Joanne Hofford (nee George), age 94, passed into eternal life on February 5, 2024. Jo was born October 7, 1929, in Oil City, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of F. Edward and Elizabeth George of York, PA. Jo had one sibling, Barbara (Bobbye) Jones, who predeceased her. Jo and Donald E Hofford were married at St Mathews Lutheran Church...

Feb 1, 2024

Joyce D. Klein, 81, of Washington, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Funeral services will be at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Mason White Funeral Home in Washington. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral...

Feb 1, 2024

Louise R. Wells, 88, of Metamora, IL, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on November 1, 1935, in Peoria, IL, to Harry and Ella (Keyser) Noack. She married Joe Alvin Wells on June 21, 1958 in Peoria, IL, and they...

Feb 1, 2024

Janet L. Couch, 76, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 1:22 am on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on October 8, 1947, in Peoria, IL, to Charles E. and Mildred C. (Paluska) Huprich.

Surviving are her son, Charles "Chuck" Couch of Metamora, IL;...

Jan 30, 2024

L. Keith Hicks, 88, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 6:26 am on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL.

He was born on August 14, 1935, in Mayfield, KY, to Dane and Wanda (Hutchison) Hicks. He married Jill Y. Rees on September 5, 1959 in Peoria Heights, IL. His beautiful bride, Jill,...

Jan 26, 2024

David L. Smith, 84, of Brimfield, IL, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, January 26, 2024. He was born on September 9, 1939, in Peoria, IL, to Charles and Mary (Kleppe) Smith. He married Barbara C. Polonus on September 19, 1959, at St. Marks Catholic Church in Peoria. She preceded him in death on March 27, 2023,...

Jan 25, 2024

Anthony David "Tony" Clement, 54, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 3:54 pm on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on February 2, 1969, in Peoria, IL, to John A. and Dorothy E. (Diebold) Clement.

Surviving are his parents, John and Dorothy of Metamora; sisters,...

Jan 24, 2024

Harold Burton Redenius, 89, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 10:00 pm on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke in Roanoke, IL.

He was born on December 3, 1934, in Pattonsburg, IL, to Carl W. and Emma A. (Harber) Redenius. He married Rita Ann Marchand on August 10, 1957 in Metamora,...

Jan 23, 2024

Eldon L. Lofquist, 75, passed away at 7:39 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at Briarcliff Health and Rehabilitation Center, South Bend, IN. He was born on March 8, 1948, to Byron and Gladys Lofquist. Survivors include his sister and brother-in-law Gwendolyn and Lloyd Roberts of Southern Illinois, and 2 nieces and their families. He was preceded in death...

Jan 23, 2024

Francis R. "Frank" Ullrich, Jr., 88, of East Peoria, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away at 11:37 pm on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on August 18, 1935, in Chicago, IL, to Francis R. and Elizabeth M. (Bull) Ullrich, Sr. He married Elga S. Mitzenheim on October 8, 1955 in Chicago,...

Jan 23, 2024

Bonnie L. Riker, 76, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 12:24 am on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.

She was born on February 8, 1947, in Mount Clemens, MI to Octavio D. and Bernis L. (Gillespie) Riker.

She is survived by her three daughters, Wendy Russell of Stockton, CA, Holly Eitenmiller of Las Vegas, NV,...

Jan 22, 2024

Gordon Carlyle Crossman, 85, of Washington, IL, passed away at 11:56 AM on Monday, January 22, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on June 13, 1938, in Peoria. Gordon was the son of Benjamin and Beulah DuVall Crossman. He married Evelyn Sweeney on March 21, 1959, in East Peoria....

Jan 20, 2024

Lawrence Dean "Larry" Strantz, 87, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2024. Born on April 15, 1936, to Chester Lester Strantz and Marguerite Elliott Strantz, he was the younger brother of Chester "Chet" Strantz. On July 5, 1975, he married the love of his life, Wilma Hunzicker, and together they enjoyed 48 years of marriage.

Larry was...

Jan 20, 2024

Tara L. (Atherton) Peterson, 47, of Spring Bay, IL, passed away at 5:00 pm on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at her residence.

She was born on May 25, 1976, in Peoria, IL, to Ralph O. and Tammy B. (Robertson) Atherton. She married Ritchie L. Peterson in July 23, 2005. He passed away on January 6, 2022.