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....

Dec 17, 2023

Paul J. Pieroni, 104, of Peoria, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Paul was born on March 5, 1919, in Muncie, IN, a son of Faust and Sarah (Smith) Pieroni. He married Willaneta Armstrong on March 17, 1950, in Chicago, IL. She preceded him in death on...

Dec 15, 2023

Lola M Dickey, 90, of Washington, IL, formerly of Eureka, IL, passed away at 6:31 pm on Friday, December 15, 2023, at her home. She was born on September 11, 1933, in Hittle Township, Tazewell County, IL, to Eli and Fannie (Sutter) Litwiller. She married Robert W. Dickey in Hopedale on June 5, 1955, and he preceded her in...

Dec 12, 2023

Oda S. "Sue" Schertz, 69, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 11:13 pm on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL with family by her side.

She was born on February 6, 1954 in Pekin, IL, to Jeff and Katherine (Bloomer) Owens. She married Charles H. Schertz on May...

Dec 12, 2023

Rachel A. Johnston, 39, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 3:11 am on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on November 9, 1984, in Peoria, IL, to Arthur E. and Sandra J. (Hungerford) Johnston.

Surviving are her son, Davian of Creve Coeur, IL; daughter,...

Dec 9, 2023

James E. Witt, 81, of Bartonville, IL, passed away at 3:29 am on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on February 10, 1942, in Peoria. He was the son of the late James E. and Margaret E. Von Hollenbeck Witt. He married Joyce L. Hines in Redland, MD, on March...

Dec 4, 2023

Joyce E. Knickerbocker, 82, of Metamora, IL passed away at 5:48 pm Monday, December 4, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria with her family by her side. She was born on July 9, 1941, in Peoria, IL. She was the daughter of Charles and Ethel Fardon Bayer. She married Gerald L. Knickerbocker Sr. in Washington, IL...

Dec 3, 2023

Larry A. Swartzbaugh, 81, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Ellsworth, IL, passed away at 12:30 pm on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora, IL.

Larry was born on April 5, 1942, in Macomb, IL, to Howard and Dorothy (Chatterton) Swartzbaugh. He married Doris Bloschynsky on February 20, 1965, in Bloomington, IL, and...

Nov 30, 2023

Dolores S. Rainey, 91, of Bay View Gardens, Illinois, passed away peacefully at Lacon Rehab and Nursing in Lacon, Illinois on November 30, 2023.

Dolores was born September 20, 1932, to Carlton and Mary Alice Case Robinson in Blair, Nebraska.  She moved to Peoria, Illinois where she met and married Paul Rainey on September 18, 1954, in...

Nov 28, 2023

On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Janice Lee Staley, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away at age 82. An avid reader, Janice earned a bachelor's degree in education at Eureka College where she met her husband of 61 years. She loved her career as an elementary school teacher and taught in district 140 for over 20 years....

Nov 27, 2023

Jason D. Hexamer, 51, of Washington, IL, passed away at his residence on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born on October 18, 1972, in Peoria. He is the son of Robert and Jeanette Wurster Hexamer.

Surviving are his parents, two brothers, David (Amy) Hexamer and Scott Hexamer, all of Washington, and one sister, Michelle (Scott) Whitby...

Nov 26, 2023

Rosanne Eimers, 59, of Morton, IL passed away at 12:45 AM on Sunday November 26, 2023 at Carle Health Proctor in Peoria, IL. She was born on May 23, 1964, in Detroit, MI the daughter of Joseph and Evelyn Gascho Naso.

Surviving is her daughter Misty Schaiberger of Washington, IL; four grandchildren and one brother Joseph Naso...