Nov 15, 2023

Sandra J. "Sandy" Mills, 84, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 9:30 pm on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora, IL.

She was born on February 12, 1939, in Lincoln, IL, to Claire and Hazel (Koester) Smith. She married David E. Mills on February 8, 1957 in...

Nov 11, 2023

Mildred F. "Suzie" Seckler, 83, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 10:02 pm on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

She was born on September 22, 1940, in Peoria, IL, to Francis and Mary Mildred (Colvin) Adams. She married Dennis E. "Denny" Seckler on June 22, 1963 in Washington, IL. He passed...

Nov 10, 2023

Diana L. Lemon, 78, of Washington, IL, formerly of Deer Creek, IL, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on December 29, 1944, in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of Tilman and Edna M. Bratten Dennis. She married Eugene Bube, and she later married Lyman L....

Nov 10, 2023

Paul D. Griffith, 57, of Washburn, IL, passed away at 1:37 am on Friday, November 10, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Metamora, IL.

He was born on June 19, 1966, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Vertis D. and Janet L. (Denham) Griffith.

Surviving are his children, Kala Griffith and Kory Griffith both...

Nov 8, 2023

Danny Ray Wakeland, 69, of Peoria, IL, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his home.

He was born on September 5, 1954, in Aledo, IL, to Joseph and Wilma (Kaufman) Wakeland. He was raised in New Boston, IL with his four siblings. He married the love of his life, Karen Ryan, on June 29, 1974,...

Nov 8, 2023

Jose Martinez, 41, of Peoria, IL a beloved father, son, and brother, passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on December 3, 1981, in Elgin, IL, the son of Jose Martinez and Reta Crew.

Surviving are his sons, Derek and Ryen Martinez, both of Washington, and...

Nov 7, 2023

Mark Kenneth Casey, 58, of Washburn, IL, formerly of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away peacefully, in his wife's arms, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL, after a long, hard fought battle with cancer.

He was born on September 22, 1965, in Peoria, IL, to Robert M. and Patricia A....

Nov 7, 2023

Donald Lee Simmons, 94, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Moline, IL, passed away at 9:09 am on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on February 7, 1929, in Davenport, IA, to Leo and Mabel (Coats) Simmons. He married Margaret Johnson in Cordova, IL on July 25, 1953....

Nov 6, 2023

Joseph Lee Rogers Sr., 95, of Peoria, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at his granddaughter's house, surrounded by his family. A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, November 13, 2023, at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Pastor Joey Watt will officiate the service. Military honors will be provided by the United States Army...

Nov 5, 2023

Claudia Belsly, 72, of Kansas City, MO, ended her long journey with Alzheimer's disease on Sunday, November 5, 2023.

Claudia was born on Thanksgiving Day on November 23, 1950 to Glenn "Lefty" and Dorothy (Benda) Sarhage in St. Louis, MO.

Claudia was a 1968 graduate of McCluer High School. She earned a degree in Physical...

Nov 2, 2023

Nellie K. "Nel" Schertz, 99, of Metamora, IL passed away 9:48 am on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Carle Health-Proctor in Peoria, IL.

She was born on April 10, 1924 to Henry and Katie (Kennel) Reeb in Lowpoint, IL. She married Donald D. Schertz on April 28, 1946 and they were married for 64 years. He passed...

Oct 31, 2023

Terry L. Ogg, 68, of Morton, IL, passed away at 4:45 pm on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on December 22, 1954, in Odell, IL, to Harold and Mary (Miller) Ogg.

Surviving are his life partner, Linda Wilkinson of Morton; brothers, John...

Oct 29, 2023

Steve Alan Kallay, 65, of Washington, IL formerly of Crown Point, IN died on Sunday October 29, 2023 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria , IL. He was born on July 17, 1958 Hammond, IN.

Steve, a fun loving and hardworking, son, father, papa and friend. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Kallay,...

Oct 27, 2023

Loretta L. "Lorry" Knobloch, 64, of Eureka, IL, passed away at 12:57 am on Friday, October 27, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on November 8, 1958, in Peoria, IL, to Malcolm and Dorothy (Short) Bartlett. She married Donald Knobloch on October 26, 2000 in Eureka, IL.

Surviving...

Oct 26, 2023

Robyn Kay (Robb) Shrum, 71, of Brimfield, formerly of Washington, IL and St. Ann, MO, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 26, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born January 20, 1952, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of the late Jack and Betty Robb. She attended Pattonville School District and Southeast Missouri...

Oct 25, 2023

Bruce H. Edwards, 69, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 8:40 am on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on October 5, 1954, in Fort Wayne, IN, to Arnold and Elvera (Wehking) Edwards. He married Vicky L. Smith on April 30, 2001 in Eureka, IL.

Surviving are his wife, Vicky of...

Oct 24, 2023

Quang Minh Nguyen, 76, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 12:54 pm on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Born on April 15, 1947, in Saigon, Vietnam, he was the cherished son of Nguyen Hoai Duc and Tran Thi De. He uprooted his life, immigrating to the United States in 1979....

Oct 22, 2023

Marjorie D. "Marj" Remley, 83, of Metamora, IL passed away at 8:15 pm on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka.

She was born on October 3, 1940, in Grayson County, Kentucky, to William and Wilma (Hodge) Haycraft. She married Don C. Remley on October 6, 1958 in Lacon, IL. He passed away...

Oct 19, 2023

Robert Hall Colgin, 35, of Peoria, IL, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, in his home. Born June 22, 1988, he was the son of Annette Colgin Arrington. He married his beautiful wife, Ashley Deuble, on February 22, 2022, in their home in Peoria, IL.

Robert was taken suddenly from us due to an aortic dissection. His...

Oct 19, 2023

Dixie J. Kauffman, 63, of Eureka, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away at 10:27 am on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Washington Senior Living in Washington, IL.

She was born on February 7, 1960, in Peoria, IL, to Frederick A. and Mary P. (Rohman) McCullough. She married James L. Kauffman on May 25, 1984, in Peoria,...