Nov 24, 2023

Dylan Reed Fauber, 26, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 2:31 pm on Friday, November 24, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on September 23, 1997, in Peoria, IL, to Chip and Angie (Whitney) Fauber.

Surviving are his mother, Angie Fauber of West Des Moines, IA; grandparents, ...

Nov 24, 2023

Donald D. Knoblauch, 92, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Lowpoint, IL, passed into eternal life on Friday, November 24, 2023, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on June 15, 1931, in Lowpoint, IL, to Ben and Mary (Meismer) Knoblauch. Don graduated from Lowpoint High School in 1949. He joined...

Nov 24, 2023

Dorothy M. Turner, 85, of Peoria, passed away at 11:45 pm Friday, November 24, 2023, at her residence. She was born on May 8, 1938, in Peoria. She is the daughter of Dewey and Neva Willis Chaney.

She married Billie F. Reffett in Peoria on December 30, 1956, and he passed away on June 20, 1991.

Nov 21, 2023

James D. "Jim" Ryan, 78, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 3:52 pm on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on September 5, 1945, in Hannibal, MO, to Cecil P. and Anna (Cox) Ryan. He married Carol "Susie" Strappe on September 11, 1965 in Elmwood, IL.

Nov 21, 2023

Stanley Scott Hildebrand, 79, of Metamora, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Carle Bromenn Medical Center in Normal, IL.

He was born on February 6, 1944, in Pana, IL, to Ernest and Margaret O. (Scott) Hildebrand. He married Mary E. Nickell on July 22, 1967 in Decatur, IL.

Surviving are his...

Nov 20, 2023

Mark R. Nicholson, 68, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 7:50 am on Monday, November 20, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on October 31, 1955, in Sioux City, IA, to Robert N. and Lois I. (Nielsen) Nicholson. He married Lyla J. Kamp on August 22, 1976, in Spring Bay,...

Nov 19, 2023

Phyllis K. Sheets, 84, of Washington, IL, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL She was born on April 29, 1939, in Ullin, IL the daughter of John and Virgie Kessler Miller.  She married Paul Sheets on October 1, 1960, in Peoria, IL.  He passed away on April 9, 2020....

Nov 18, 2023

Deborah R. Holzhauer, 67, of Washington, IL a beloved mother, nana, and sister, passed away at 9:19 am on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at OSF Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born on September 28, 1956, in Peoria, IL, to Russell and Norma (Gibson) Williams.

Surviving are her children, two daughters, Nicole (Matthew) Buck of Hartford,...

Nov 16, 2023

Anthony Joseph "Tony" Krumholz, 91, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 2:00 am on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at his residence at Country Comfort Retirement Homes in Elmwood, IL.

He was born on December 3, 1931, in Eureka, IL, to Dan and Marie (Michael) Krumholz, Sr. He married Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Svymbersky on September 28, 1957 in...

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...