Jan 20, 2024

Benjamin E. Kennell, 96, of Washburn, IL, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 8:55 pm on the same farm in which he was born.

Ben was born June 22, 1927, in Washburn, IL, to Solomon and Lena (Zoss) Kennell. He was united in marriage to Edith Pearl Hostetler on August 17, 1950. They enjoyed 73...

Jan 18, 2024

Lloyd A. Varble, 79, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 3:52 on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on December 25, 1944, in Carrollton, IL, to Elan and Pearl (Edie) Varble. He married Brenda "Gail" Woody in 1968 in Pittsfield, IL. She passed away on August...

Jan 17, 2024

Glenwood Lee Bohlander, 71, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on November 14, 1952 in Peoria, IL, to Glenwood J. and Elizabeth C. (Green) Bohlander.

Glenwood worked and then retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company.

Cremation rites have been accorded. No...

Jan 17, 2024

Elaine Peterson, 94, of Washington, IL, passed away from this life into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Phyllis Elaine was born on October 18, 1929, in Blandinsville, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Alvin, her parents, Norman Fenton and Jessie Ruberts, and her sister Pauline Ramsay....

Jan 16, 2024

Sandra L. Driskell, 69, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 12:48 am on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, IL.

She was born on May 1, 1954, in Rosiclare, IL, to Milton C. and Floy L. (Bouchez) McGowen. She married Gary D. Driskell on June 3, 1972 in Dexter, MO.

Surviving...

Jan 16, 2024

Karen L. Rebbec, 63, of Mapleton, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Karen was born on December 13, 1960, in Peoria, the daughter of the late John and Ketra (Gilbert) Schefelbein. She married Brent Rebbec on May 6, 1989, at Arcadia Presbyterian Church in Peoria. He survives. She...

Jan 15, 2024

Donald Wesley Moore, 91, of Peoria, IL formerly of Washington, IL, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at the Loft in Eureka, IL. Don was born on November 29, 1932, in Chicago. He was the son of Frank and Gladys Blumenshine Moore; his family eventually moved to Washington in his younger years.

Surviving is one nephew,...

Jan 15, 2024

William H. "Bill" Schweickert, 81, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 7:46 pm on Monday, January 15, 2024 at Carle Health Proctor Hospital in Peoria, IL.

He was born on May 27, 1942 in Spring Valley, IL, the son of Paul and Marion (Weatherall) Schweickert. He was the fifth of six sons and admired all of...

Jan 15, 2024

Dorothy J. Cole passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 15, 2024, at the age of 96 at Lutheran Hillside Village,  in Peoria, IL.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Doug of East Peoria, Dave (Kathy) of Germantown Hills, Richard (Alice) of Washington, and her sister Lucille Probyn of Smoot, WY. Her husband John, brother Gale...

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...