Oct 19, 2023

Ray Lafayette Stokes, 79, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away due to complications from a heart attack and pneumonia at 5:41 pm on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Carle Health-Methodist in Peoria, IL.

He was born on February 9, 1944, in Peoria, IL, to Ray J. and Margaret (Johnson) Stokes. He married Deborah Jones on July 4,...

Oct 15, 2023

Mary Lou Guth, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka, IL. Born on June 26, 1931, in East Peoria, Mary was the cherished daughter of Perry and Jenny Wallace Arnold. She married Ronald C. Guth on October 7, 1951, at Bethany...

Oct 12, 2023

Herbert William "Herb" Raaf, Jr., 64, of Lowpoint, IL, passed away at 7:15 pm on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on September 27, 1959, in Princeton, IL, to Herbert W. and Grace M. (Cox) Raaf, Sr.

Surviving are his siblings, David (Nancy) Raaf of Coralville, IA, Debra (Daniel) Salefski of...

Oct 8, 2023

William John Crisler, 81, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at 11:43 am on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at the Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing in Eureka, IL.

He was born on December 4, 1941, in Peoria, IL, to William H. and Alice E. (LaKemper) Crisler. He married Shiela L. Bevard on August 3, 1963, in East Peoria,...

Oct 7, 2023

Joe Alvin Wells, 88, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 7, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was born on October 6, 1935 in Hamletsburg, Illinois, the son of Bertrand P. and Edith M. (Lillie) Wells. He married Louise Noack on June 21, 1958 in Peoria, and they enjoyed over...

Oct 7, 2023

Kathy Sue (Ewing) Snider, 79, of Washington, IL passed away at 6:04 AM on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Carle Health Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.  She was born on May 31, 1944, in Paris, IL to Clifton and Verla (Bedwell) Ewing.

She is survived by her husband, Theodore Snider. Children: Ted Snider (Linda); Kimberly Havens (Richard);...

Oct 5, 2023

Richard Dean Peabody, 80, of Washburn, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 5, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 27, 1942, in Peoria, IL, the son of Lloyd and Thelma (Scott) Peabody. He married Juanita "Nita" Banta on March 10, 1963 in Washburn, and they enjoyed over 60 years...

Oct 1, 2023

Dona Lea Parks, 93, of Metamora, IL passed away at 11:01 am on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at her residence at Snyder Village in Metamora.

She was born on June 12, 1930, in Moweaqua, IL, to Cletus B. and Josephine (Stiner) Bays. She married Clarence D. Parks on August 13, 1950 in Washington, IL. He passed away...

Oct 1, 2023

Jerry W. Rebholz, 79, of Metamora, IL passed away at 8:59 am on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on December 20, 1943, in Peoria, IL, to John W. and Lettitia (Gale) Rebholz, Jr. He married Carol S. Bong on October 17, 1988 in St. Louis, MO. She passed away on October 1,...

Sep 29, 2023

Connie R. Eckhoff, 78, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 5:52 am on Friday, September 29, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on October 21, 1944 in Columbus, IN to Esther Lewis. She married Allen "Al" Eckhoff on June 23, 1985.

Surviving are her husband, Al of Metamora;...

Sep 29, 2023

Harold Curtis LeRoy, 95, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 10:59 pm on Friday, September 29, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on September 17, 1928, in Peoria, IL, to Herbert A. and Dorothy E. (Lottman) LeRoy. He married Carol K. Keys on April 29, 1950 in Peoria, IL. She passed away on April 14, 2019....

Sep 28, 2023

Lillian C. Grebner, 100, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Cedarhurst of Washington.

She was born on October 7, 1922 to Albert and Mary (Kiesewetter) Adams. She married Arnold Grebner on October 14, 1950 at St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church. He passed away on September 26, 2013.

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Sep 26, 2023

Doris M. Miller, 94, of Washington, IL passed away at 2:00 AM on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL.

She was born on May 9, 1929, in Malden, MA the daughter of David and Anna Hall Witte.  She married Herman A. Miller on December 10, 1950, and he passed away on May 24,...

Sep 26, 2023

Carol Zimmerman Ives, 70, of Lakeway, TX formerly of Washington, IL passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, following a short illness. Carol was born November 30, 1952, in Peoria, IL to Clarence and Lois Zimmerman, and raised in Washington.  She married Mark E. Ives on August 1, 1976, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Washington.

She is...

Sep 26, 2023

Don C. "Moose" Remley, 83, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 2:10 pm on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at his home.

He was born on September 11, 1940, in Cazenovia Township, IL, to George and Bernice (Shaw) Remley. He married Marjorie D. Haycraft on October 6, 1958 in Lacon, IL.

Surviving are his wife, Marj...

Sep 26, 2023

Leroy "Lee" George Noel

June 30, 1934 to September 26, 2023

Lee went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2023. He passed peacefully surrounded by family, love and prayer after a short illness.

Lee was born on a farm in rural Woodford County Illinois to Herman and Elizabeth Noel on June...

Sep 24, 2023

Donald "Mitch" Mitchell, Sr., 82, of Washington, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at his residence with family by his side. Mitch was born on March 14, 1941, in Peoria, the son of the late Everett and Beth Mitchell. He married Linda S. Wilson in Morris, IL, on March 31, 1962.

Surviving is...

Sep 23, 2023

Paul S. Phillips, 86, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at The Lutheran Home in Peoria.

He was born on April 13, 1937, in Peoria, IL, to Glenn H. and Ressa L. (Hackett) Phillips. He married Ruth A. Satterfield on May 7, 1961 in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are...

Sep 23, 2023

Mary L. Colgan, 71, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 3:30 am on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on July 20, 1952, in Peoria, IL, to Mearl B. and Mary F. (Dobbs) Baker.

Surviving are her sister, Darlene (Chuck) McDaniel of Germantown Hills and several nieces and nephews. She...

Sep 22, 2023

Linda (Casper) Woolard, 73, of Washington, IL, passed away in her home on Friday, September 22, 2023, surrounded by family members. She was born on July 24, 1950, to Elsa (Hasty) and LaVerne Casper.

She is preceded in death by both of her parents, her infant son Joshua, granddaughter Destiny, four brothers, Steve, Chuck, Roger, and Gary,...