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,...

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...