Aug 12, 2023

James "Jim" E. Gibson, 63, of Washington, IL passed away at 3:50 pm on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center after a courageous battle with various health challenges.

Jim was born on March 31, 1960, in Lansing, MI to Gerald and Peggy Gibson, they survive.

Jim married his beloved wife, Cynthia...

Aug 12, 2023

Gail Christine King-Hartter, 95, of Washington, IL, died at 6:22 a.m., Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka, IL.

She was born May 13, 1928, in Chicago, IL, to Henry R. and Gerda M. Nelson. Gail was baptized at The Evangelical Lutheran Saron Church on Shakespeare Avenue and Richmond Street, Chicago, IL, on June...

Aug 11, 2023

Ralph Allan Pool, 84, of Washington, IL, passed away at 5:47 pm on Friday, August 11, 2023, at his residence with his family by his side.

He was born on August 18, 1938, in Peoria, the son of Alfred and Viola Guth Pool. He married Susan van Dyck in Washington, IL, in 1965. He later married Marie...

Aug 8, 2023

Paula J. Steffen, 67, of Lowpoint, IL, passed away at 12:54 am on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

She was born on June 14, 1956, in Peoria, IL, to Paul and Barbara Joann (Temple) Haywood.

Surviving are her two sons, Nicholas (Bobbi) Chambers of Tulsa, OK and Dylan Steffen...

Aug 6, 2023

Tony L. McCollum, 78, of Washington, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on December 13, 1944, in Panama City, FL, the son of Claude and Gussie Wilkins McCollum.

Surviving are three children Gary (Kelly) McCollum of Morton, IL, Keith (Carmen) McCollum of...

Aug 2, 2023

Daniel Charles Witt, 63, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 6:38 pm, Wednesday, August 2, 2023, in the emergency room of OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on August 21, 1959, in Peoria, the son of Daniel and Phyllis Bell Witt.

Surviving are his three children Daniel (Ashley) Witt of Milan,...

Jul 30, 2023

Connita Rose "Connie" Westerfield, 82, of Creve Coeur, IL, formerly of Washburn, IL, passed away at 3:53 am on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at her residence.

She was born on November 8, 1940, in Mount Erie, IL, to Reuben and Fern (Marks) Whirrell. She married Samuel L. Westerfield on November 7, 1968 in Lowpoint, IL. He passed...

Jul 25, 2023

Robert G. "Bob" Lawless, 87, of Snyder Village in Metamora, formerly of Washington, IL passed away at 3:21 AM on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on September 3, 1935, in Russell Springs, KY the son of Forrest and Ruby Turner Lawless. He met the love...

Jul 25, 2023

David W. Stambaugh, 69, of Washington, IL a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at 10:43 PM on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Born on April 23, 1954, in Terre Haute, IN, the son of the late Gerald and Emajean Dyball Stambaugh.

David was a...

Jul 24, 2023

William J. "Willy" Grebner, 80, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 7:15 am on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on May 8, 1943, in Peoria, IL, to Edmund and Anna (Nauman) Grebner. He married Mary Jo Welte on August 1, 1970 at St. Mary's...

Jul 21, 2023

Jeffrey C. Kamp, Sr., 79, of Saint Cloud, FL, formerly of Spring Bay, IL, passed away at 2:04 pm on Friday, July 21, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on September 30, 1943, in Peoria, IL, to Walter and Alma (Baugh) Kamp.

Surviving are his children, Jody (John) White and Jeffrey Kamp, Jr. both...

Jul 21, 2023

Jason Eric Gangloff, 50, of Washington, IL, passed away at 9:36 am on Friday, July 21, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on January 11, 1973, in Peoria, IL, to James A. and Joanne K. (Garber) Gangloff.

Surviving are his three children, Delaney Gangloff of Washington, IL, and Darien Gangloff and Landon Gangloff both...

Jul 20, 2023

Albert C. "Al" Wilson, 95, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 4:46 pm on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

He was born on June 26, 1928, in Keokuk, IA, to Orville C. and Norma I. (Hasley) Wilson. He married Arbutus Stauffer on March 16, 1951 at Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria,...

Jul 20, 2023

Richard F. Zoss, 96, of Washburn, IL, passed away at 11:47 am on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Carle Health-Methodist in Peoria, IL.

He was born on June 24, 1927, in Washburn, IL, to Elmer and Mary (Reber) Zoss. He married Nellie M. Kennell on December 21, 1954 in Roanoke, IL. She passed away on December 8,...

Jul 18, 2023

Virginia Lee Denham, 78, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 10:05 pm on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

She was born on May 15, 1945, in LaHarpe, IL, to Charles W. and Iva L. (Icenogle) Gilmore. She married Kenneth R. Denham on March 27, 1971 in Bartonville, IL. He passed away...

Jul 18, 2023

Franklin James "Frank" Jones, Sr., 74, of Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully at 8:05 pm on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at his home with family by his side.

He was born on August 31, 1948, in Beebe, Arkansas, to Lester D. and Thelma C. (Cochran) Jones. He married Pamela J. Platt on January 7, 1972 in Peoria,...

Jul 17, 2023

Virginia C. "Ginnie" Brown, 99, of Metamora, IL passed away at 5:58 am on Monday, July 17, 2023 at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

She was born on December 9, 1923, in West Frankfort, IL, to Robert and Inez (Hufford) Webb. She married Haskell M. Brown on February 1, 1942 in Peoria, IL. He passed away...

Jul 13, 2023

Marian L. (Griffin) Meinert, 85, a long-time resident of rural East Peoria, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Snyder Village retirement community in Metamora, IL.

Marian was born on August 28, 1937, in Peoria, IL. She was the daughter of Clifton and Bethel (Rosa) Griffin. She married Mel Meinert on August 11, 1956. He...

Jul 12, 2023

Wilbur L. "Bill" Sommer, 93, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Proctor Hospital, surrounded by family.

He was born on August 18, 1929, in Peoria, IL, a son of Albert and Elma (Bachman) Sommer. He married Marcia J. Houston in September, 1951. He then married Ralynne E. Bridges on August 31, 1982....

Jul 7, 2023

Richard Ray Bales, 89, of East Peoria, IL passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Snyder Village Nursing Home in Metamora, IL.

He was born on July 21, 1933, in East Saint Louis, IL, to Russell and Belle (Borland) Bales. He and Marylee Fey were married on June 9, 1997.

Surviving are his wife,...