Oct 9, 2025

Terry Lynn Larrabee (1954–2025)

Terry, 70, passed away on October 9th, 2025. He was born November 5, 1954 to William Robert & Linda Lee Larrabee in Marion, Illinois. Terry was a management IT Specialist at Caterpillar, Inc. and served at Kennel Lake Sportsman's Club as executive director and treasurer. Terry received his Bachelor and Master degrees in...

Oct 3, 2025

Gary Lee Garber, age 85, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 3, 2025, surrounded by his beloved wife and family.  He lived a life devoted to serving Christ.

Born on June 5, 1940, in Peoria, Illinois, to John and Freeda (Baker) Garber, Gary spent his entire life in Metamora.  He married Sherry (Davis) Garber...

Oct 1, 2025

Murllene M. Kramer, 87, of Chillicothe, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away at 5:25 pm on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the Arc at Chillicothe.

She was born on December 23, 1937, in Berlin, OK, to John Robert and Rosella (Valentine) Moorhead. She moved with her family to Elk City, OK. Murllene graduated from Elk City...

Sep 29, 2025

Paul S. Wolven, 72, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 2:14 pm on Monday, September 29, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on June 9, 1953, in Indianapolis, IN, to John Edward and Juanita (Wise) Wolven.

Surviving are his two sons, Weston (Heidi) Wolven of Johnston, IA and Wyatt (Melissa) Wolven of Germantown Hills,...

Sep 27, 2025

Sharon Marie Steider, 85, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 5:25 am at Goldwater Care in Bloomington, IL with her children by her side.  Sharon was born on August 16, 1940 in Peoria, Illinois, to Leroy and Dorothy (Chinuge) Hamlin. She married Robert "Bob" Steider on November 28, 1960 in Peoria, Illinois.

Sharon was...

Sep 25, 2025

Leslie Keith Aeschleman, 73, of Lowpoint, IL, passed away at 9:45 pm on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on April 23, 1952, in Peoria, IL, to Wesley A. and Mae O. (Huffman) Aeschleman.  He married Nancy J. Blades on September 2, 1972 in Roanoke, IL.

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Sep 25, 2025

Walter Duane Heller, 93, of Washington IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday September 25, 2025 at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL.

Walter was born on February 11, 1932, in Warren MN, the eldest son of David Heller and Vivian (Nicholls) Heller. The family later moved to Aurora IL, where Walter married his high-school sweetheart, Marilyn Brown....

Sep 24, 2025

It is with profound sadness to announce the passing of Susanne Elizabeth Howell on September 24, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. Susanne was born on July 27, 1942, to parents Gertrude and William Hausam.

She is remembered and loved by her family: her husband John O. Howell, and her three children: Deborah Kalke and her...

Sep 23, 2025

Wyvonna "Bonnie" J. (White) Wilson, 96 of Washington, Illinois died peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 6:48 P.M.  She was born on July 3, 1929, in Greene County, Indiana to the late Veral and Elva White. She married Claude E. "Bud" Wilson in Greene County, Indiana on November 1, 1950. Her beloved husband, Claude died October 5, 1987....

Sep 22, 2025

Henry McCann, 85, joined his loved ones in Heaven on Monday, September 22, 2025.

Born May 12, 1940, in Peoria, Illinois, to Francis and Virginia (Mammen) McCann. Henry grew up with a love for family, hard work, and all things mechanical.

He married the love of his life, Marilyn Andell, on December 27, 1958, at...

Sep 22, 2025

Bernice A. Scheirer, 90, of Metamora, IL passed away at 7:47 am on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Carle Health-Proctor Hospital in Peoria, IL.

She was born on November 30, 1934, in Metamora, IL, to Clarence and Josephine (Krumholz) Grebner.  She married Milton J. Scheirer, Sr. on July 6, 1957 in Metamora, IL.  He passed away on...

Sep 20, 2025

Christine Ann Hohenbery, 75, of Washington, IL, passed away at 12:35 pm on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by family and friends.

She was born on February 25, 1950 in Peoria, IL.  She married Wayne E. Hohenbery on June 28, 1969 in Creve Coeur, IL.

Surviving are her husband, Wayne of Washington;...

Sep 19, 2025

Paul Edward Gerken, 90, of Washington, IL, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, with his loving family by his side.

He was born on December 28, 1934, in Washington the son of Theodore and Irene (Wehner) Gerken. He married Shirley Turvill on September 1, 1957, in Washington, IL.

Surviving are his wife, one son,...

Sep 13, 2025

Keith David Kennell, 64, of Lowpoint, IL took his last breath on earth and his first breath in heaven at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 13, 2025.  Surrounded by his wife and family, he passed away from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Keith was born on October 2, 1960, in Peoria, IL to Robert L. and...

Sep 9, 2025

Sue M. Sweeney, 86, of Washington, IL, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, just a day shy of her 87th birthday.

Born on September 10, 1938, in Akron, OH, she was the beloved daughter of Hubert A. and Arlene G. Bischoff Sutherland. She married Jerry Sweeney on September 10, 1960, a bond that lasted until...

Sep 7, 2025

John C. Schmidt, 82, of Washington, Illinois peacefully passed away in his sleep at his home in Washington, IL on September 7, 2025. Born on May 1, 1943, in Peoria, IL, he was the beloved son of Florentina J. (Schoning) Schmidt and Clifford X. Schmidt.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Paula (Doty) Schmidt;...

Sep 5, 2025

Sharon Roseann Stomberg, 83, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025 at The Loft of East Peoria, IL.

She was born on July 22, 1942, in Streator, IL, to George and Florence (Hilyer) Moss.  She married Arvid "Art" Stomberg on February 1, 1964.

Sharon was a loving, caring mother devoted...

Sep 4, 2025

LaVonne Marlene "Bonnie" Strieder, 83, of Metamora, IL, passed peacefully into eternal life on Thursday, September 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on November 20, 1941, to George Hutt and Rose E. (Mariner) Hutt, Bonnie was later blessed with the care of her stepmother, June Hutt. On July 15, 1961, she married the...

Sep 3, 2025

Gwendolyn R. Garber, 82, of Lowpoint, IL, passed away at 6:45 pm on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

She was born on September 1, 1943, in Peoria, IL, to Leonard V. and Blanche P. (Kemp) Miller.  She married LeRoy F. Garber on July 21, 1962 in Metamora, IL.

Surviving...

Sep 1, 2025

Lisa A. South, 64, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on December 9, 1960, in Peoria, IL, to Jack and Marilyn (Driggs) South.

Surviving are her three sons, William "Bill" Beard, Jr. of Germantown Hills, IL, Michael Beard of Monee, IL, and Randall Quinn...