Jul 6, 2023

On July 6, 2023, Rodney Alan Lorenz (77) died peacefully at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL, after living valiantly with colon cancer for the past year. He was born on August 12, 1945, in Decatur, Illinois, to Natalia ("Dolly" Jobs) and Ralph Lorenz.

Rod lived a full life. It would be easy...

Jun 30, 2023

Ronald Riley McHenry, 57, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 5:46 pm on Friday, June 30, 2023, at his residence after a courageous 7-year battle with ALS/Lou Gehrigs disease.

He was born on February 11, 1966, in Peoria, IL, to Robert C. "Bob" and Ruth A. (Rassi) McHenry. He married Jennifer J. Adami on May 5,...

Jun 29, 2023

Kenneth E. Miller, 91, of Washington, IL, a man of profound wisdom, kindness, and generosity, passed away peacefully at his residence in Washington, IL, on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Born on November 10, 1931, in Burlington, IA, he lived a life filled with love, innovation, and service.

He married Pat Craven on July 19, 1955, in Middletown,...

Jun 26, 2023

Steven D. Lambert, 73, of Peoria, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at his residence, surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be at 6 p.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Mason White Funeral Home in Washington. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. prior to the service. Cremation rites will be accorded following the...

Jun 25, 2023

Joseph Andrew Kelley, known affectionately as Joe, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023, at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria, IL. Born on Christmas Day in 1950, Joe was a lifelong resident of Washington, a city he loved and called home.

Joe was a loving husband to Maribeth S. Buck, whom he married on June 4, 1977,...

Jun 24, 2023

Rebecca J. "Becky" Page-Schultz, 84, of Washington, IL passed away at 3:59 pm on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria, IL, surrounded by family.

She was born on March 10, 1939, in Peoria the daughter of Benjamin F. and Jennie S. Hendrickson Miller. Becky was a 1957 Graduate of Woodruff High School. She...

Jun 21, 2023

Hannah M. Fleener, 97, of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully at 10:48 am on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. She was a loving, funny, and selfless woman who dedicated her life to her family and passions.

Hannah was born on June 28, 1925, in Peoria, the daughter of Willard and Beatrice...

Jun 20, 2023

Linda L. Dyer, 80, of Washington, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Born on October 3, 1942, in Canton, IL, the daughter of the late Paul G. and Mary L. Taylor Linda

Linda is survived by her son, John Kinsinger of Washington, and her daughter, Beth (Carl)...

Jun 19, 2023

Anthony T. Doyle, 66, of Washington, IL passed away at 3:55 AM on Monday, June 19, 2023 at Carle Helath Methodist in Peoria, IL.

He was born on June 6, 1957 in Peoria, IL the son of James and Helen Perry Doyle.

Surviving are one son Jacob Doyle and one daughter Tiffany Doyle both of...

Jun 19, 2023

Gene Ann (Roth) Wayner, 92, of Washington, died peacefully at home at 11:45 a.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023. Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday June 24 at Calvary Community (Mennonite) Church in Washington, the Rev. Clayton Tinervin officiating. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens, Pekin. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday night at Mason-White...

Jun 18, 2023

Brian Keith Knoblauch, 52, of Spring Bay, IL, passed away at 11:20 pm on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on July 22, 1970, in Peoria, IL, to Donald D. and Jayne C. (Clark) Knoblauch. He married Kandy J. Wolf on July 22, 2000 in Bayview Gardens, IL.

Surviving are his...

Jun 14, 2023

David Giersch, 64, beloved Father, Son, Grandfather, and Father-in-law, was called to his eternal resting place on June 14, 2023. He entered this world on September 28, 1958, in Peoria, IL, born to David and Patricia (Putts) Giersch.

He is survived by his daughter Erin Matheson (Geoff Matheson); grandsons Blake and Charlie Matheson all of Australia; Shannon...

Jun 14, 2023

Alexandra Rose Maxheimer, 43, of Secor, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at her mother's home, surrounded by her family. A Memorial Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington. Alexandra was born on July 4, 1979, in Peoria, a daughter of Norman and Kathryn (Eldridge) Maxheimer....

Jun 12, 2023

Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Dove, 61 of Low Point, IL, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023 at her home.

Becky was born on November 16, 1961 in Peoria, IL, to William and Georgia (Bryant) Moser. She married Willie Dove on December 29, 1986.

Surviving are her husband, Willie of Low Point; daughter, Tiffany (Roger) Tomlinson...

Jun 12, 2023

James "Beetle" Bailey, 82, of East Peoria, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on June 12, 2023 at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, with his wife at his side. He was born on February 18, 1941, in Peoria, IL. He was raised by his mother, Mary Francis (Marquis) Bailey and his stepfather, Fred Bailey.

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Jun 12, 2023

Walter "Dusty" Lockhart, 80, of East Peoria, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL, a loving, kind, and funny man, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, in Peoria, IL. He was born in Peoria on January 13, 1943, the son of Walter S. and Darlene M. Huff Lockhart.  He married Eleanor Dunlap on June 30, 1984, in Peoria.

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Jun 11, 2023

Sharon Yvonne Stuffing, 75, of Peoria Heights, IL, a loving, creative, and adventurous woman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born in Poplar Bluff, MO, on April 11, 1948, the daughter of Harrell and Bernice Johnson Bridges.

Sharon is survived by her devoted husband,...

Jun 10, 2023

Barbara A. Crank, 83, of Bartonville, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. She was born on December 6, 1939, in Peoria, IL. Daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Hartwig) Lafeber. She married Richard A. Crank, Sr., on October 24, 1959 in Peoria.

Surviving are her daughters, Debbie (Bill) Schurr of Ft. Myers, FL, Molly (Tim) Schultz...

Jun 9, 2023

Loren D. Zimmerman, 87, of Metamora, IL passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Snyder Village in Metamora after a long battle with Frontotemporal Dementia.

Loren was born on November 19, 1935 in Peoria, IL to parents Anna and Levi Zimmerman and was raised in Metamora.

He was a 1953...

Jun 6, 2023

Jerriann Rosenak, 82, of Washington, IL formerly of Ottawa, IL passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023, in her home with her family by her side.

She was born on February 23, 1941, in in Ottawa the daughter of Jeremiah and Eileen Neidetcher. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Rosenak, two sisters Sandra Harbeck...