Mar 11, 2023

Marlo K. Presbrey, 75, of Washington, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Washington. Visitation will be from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Mason-White Funeral Home in...

Mar 11, 2023

Larry L. Maxson, 82, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 4:35 am, Saturday, March 11, 2023, at his home where he loved to be.

He was born on September 22, 1940, in Canton, IL, to Lowell and Bernadine (Sheets) Maxson. He married Donna Wiese on April 22, 1982, in Nashville, TN.

Surviving are his...

Mar 9, 2023

Richard Joseph "Dick" Alig, 79, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 8:38 pm on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on November 18, 1943, in Washington, IL, to Gilbert Alois and Florence Clara (Schierer) Alig. He married Evaline E. "Ev" Green on February 1, 1964 in Metamora,...

Mar 7, 2023

David F. Cheek, 82, of Metamora, IL passed away at 9:15 am on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Snyder Village in Metamora.

He was born on January 19, 1941, in Peoria, IL, to Frederick LeRoy and Mary Alice (Pullium) Cheek, Sr. He married Helen M. Jenkins on December 22, 1963 in Delavan, IL.

Surviving are...

Mar 5, 2023

Charles Noland Pierceall, 89, of Washington, Il, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 5, 2023.

Noland, and his twin, were the 8th and 9th of 12 children born to Carl and Martha Pierceall in Fancy Farm, Ky, on November 24, 1933.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years,...

Mar 5, 2023

Clinton Harvey Blumenshine, 78, of Eureka, IL, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Loft Rehabilitation Center in Eureka, IL.

He was born January 26, 1945, in Washington, IL, the son of Harvey and Mary (Stormer) Blumenshine. He was a 1963 graduate of Eureka High School, and he attended SIU-Carbondale and graduated in 1968.

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Mar 3, 2023

Betty Joyce (Bannister) Welch, 82, of Peoria, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023 in Peoria. Betty was born on January 22, 1941, to the late Theodore and Myrtle Brown Bannister in Memphis, TN.

She graduated from Woodruff High School in Peoria in 1958. Betty married Donald Eugene Welch on June 30, 1957.

She is...

Mar 2, 2023

Saydeh Alwan, 95, of Peoria, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023 peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Saydeh was born to Youssef and Mariam Lahood Romanus on July 18, 1927 in Itoo, Lebanon. She married Gerges Antonios Alwan in May of 1944. He proceeds her in death, along with her parents, 10 brothers, and 3...

Feb 25, 2023

Lester John Roth, 98, of Washington, IL passed away at 4:45 pm on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the OSF Richard L Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on May 30, 1924, in Tremont, IL, to William O. and Emma (Pflederer) Roth.  He married Sara Purdy on January 18, 1948, in Pekin, IL.

Feb 21, 2023

Mary Ann Auer is not just lost on another adventure; she is Home. Heaven gained a fantastic, loyal, and passionate wife and mother on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Mary Ann was born on May 28, 1956, at Highland Hospital, in Highland, IL, to Gilbert O. and Vera E. (Meikamp) Gusewelle.

A musician, mountaineer, and former member of...

Feb 18, 2023

Royce Eric Butler, 49, of Morton, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on August 2, 1973 in Joliet, IL, the son of Michael and Barbara (Heiberger) Butler.

Surviving are two sons, Dominic (Janelle) Butler of West Jordan, Utah and Cameron Butler of Mackinaw, IL; one brother,...

Feb 17, 2023

Mary Joan Stone, 78, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 12:15 pm, on Friday, February 17, 2023, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on October 7, 1944, in Mendota, Illinois, to Lloyd and Irene (Klein) Cotton.  She married Dwight V. Stone in May, 1967.

Surviving are...

Feb 17, 2023

Sandra Lou Friederich, 76, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 7:40 pm on Friday, February 17, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on March 1, 1946, in Peoria, IL, to Charles and Jennie (Davis) Skaggs. She married Richard Friederich on March 9, 1968 in Peoria.

Surviving are her husband, Richard of Germantown Hills;...

Feb 17, 2023

Maureen Louise Hennig, 89, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 12:41 pm on Friday, February 17, 2023, at River Crossing of East Peoria in East Peoria, IL.

She was born on April 29, 1933, in Peoria, IL, to James W. and Mildred D. (Plegge) Bailey. She married Joseph J. Hennig on October 22, 1955 in Peoria, IL....

Feb 15, 2023

Margaret Ellen Brewer, 72, of Pontiac, IL, passed away at 3:27 AM on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Washington Senior Living in Washington, IL.

She was born on August 29, 1950, in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of Ronan F. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Buchholz) O'Neill

Margaret is survived by her daughter Robin Kay (Anthony Billquest) Brewer...

Feb 14, 2023

Donna Jeanne Schifeling, 91, of Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home at 9:51 AM on February 14, 2023. Donna was born to Russell and Ollie (Bragg) Amsler on May 8, 1931. She married George "Babe" Schifeling on November 1, 1952. He died on October 4, 2021. Her parents and one sister Jackie Righter...

Feb 13, 2023

William J. "Bill" Gangloff, 91, of West Peoria, earned his wings on February 13, 2023, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois. He was born to Vincent J. and Margaret E. (Kelch) Gangloff on November 11, 1931, in Peoria, Illinois.

Bill graduated from Manual Training High School in 1950. While in high school,...

Feb 13, 2023

Ronald L. Cooling, 79, of East Peoria, IL, formerly of Lowpoint, IL, passed away at 2:21 pm on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on April 17, 1943, in Chicago, IL, to Robert and Dorothy (Dodgers) Cooling. He married Donna Jean Johannsen on July 13, 1963...

Feb 11, 2023

Darlene M. Welk, 88, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 9:15 pm on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Washington Senior Village in Washington, IL.

She was born on March 30, 1934, in Bellflower, IL, to Henry W. and Ethel M. (Johnson) Hill. She married John C. Welk on June 29, 1963 in Peoria, IL.

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Feb 11, 2023

Daily Bell Wilson, 81, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 12:51 am on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on February 9, 1942, in East Prairie, Missouri, to Orville and Josie (Ray) Greer. She married Gail V. Wilson on January 27, 1962 in Peoria, IL. He passed away on December 18, 2012....