Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois
Gary Duchien
May 6, 2026
Gary F. Duchien, aged 76, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2026, at Goldwater Care Center in Peoria.
He was born on January 6, 1950, in Peoria to James and Geraldine Lohmar Duchien.
Surviving are his twin brother Terry from Washington, along with cousins Janet (Michael) Flynn and Jill Hinnen, both of East Peoria, John Duchien of Austin, TX,...
Leland Kenneth Neff
May 6, 2026
Leland K. Neff, age 99 ½, departed this earth on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, to be with his best friend and wife, Wanda, and their youngest son, Gale.
He is survived by Gale’s wife Erin, their two children, son Trevor and daughter Shawna Graddy, her husband Marchello, and their children Brenna and Brayden great-grandchildren. Also, his eldest son David L. Neff...
Max Tessier
May 6, 2026
Max Tessier, 102, of Washington, Illinois, passed away at 2:39 am on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Apostolic Christian Home-Roanoke, surrounded by his family.He was born on June 6, 1923, in Berwick, Illinois, the son of Ezra and Grace Stevenson Tessier. He married Belva Combs on January 9, 1943, in London Mills. Belva passed away on June 9, 2016....
M. Trent Luster
May 5, 2026
M. Trent Luster, 59, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 10:44 am on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
He was born on January 7, 1967, in Pekin, IL, to Fred M. and Martha R. (Foster) Luster. He married Melissa Wurster on May 24, 2000 in Eureka, IL. She passed away on September 3,...
Carol Upts
May 4, 2026
Carol Jean Upts (Harms), 85, of Washington, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Carol was born on August 11, 1940, to Ernest and Edna Harms (Barth).
Her family owned and farmed land. Carol was married to Ronald George Upts on November 23, 1958. They continued farming and raised their two children. He...
John Thomas "Tom" Lopeman
May 4, 2026
John Thomas “Tom” Lopeman, 74, of rural East Peoria, IL, sadly passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 in the arms of his wife, surrounded by his children. A man of faith and conviction, Tom fought his terminal cancer diagnosis with dignity and true grit.
Tom was born on November 29, 1951, in Peoria, IL, the loyal and loving son of...
Edgar Anglin
May 3, 2026
Edgar A. Anglin, 90, of rural Metamora, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Ed was born on January 13, 1936, in Bourbon, Indiana, the son of Marshall and Margaret Rose Anglin. He married Linda Tannert on November 22, 1961, in Tucson, Arizona.
Surviving are his wife; three sons—George (Jennifer) Anglin, Paul (Elizabeth) Anglin,...
Louis D. Dean
May 1, 2026
Louis D. (“Louie”) (“Pete”) Dean, 98, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora, IL.
He was born on February 19, 1928, in Seatonville, IL, to Clyde and Malissa (McCauley) Dean. He married Kathleen E. Rohman on August 5, 1950 in Peoria, IL. She passed away on February 18, 2017.
Surviving are his...
Richard Theodore Popelar
May 1, 2026
Richard Theodore Frank Popelar, 96, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away in the early hours of Friday, May 1, 2026, at Snyder Village, where he had resided for the past 13 years.
Richard was born on July 23, 1929, in Staunton, Illinois, to Frank and Norma Sophia (Sievers) Popelar, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his...
Rebecca Mullen
Apr 28, 2026
Rebecca Ann “Becky” Mullen, 72, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on April 28, 2026, at home with her family after a battle with cancer.
She was born on October 25, 1953, in Springfield, Illinois, to James Horvath and Elizabeth J. (LaMotte) Horvath. Becky married the love of her life, Douglas E. Mullen, on April 16, 1974, in the Manti Temple in...
Patrick Savage Jr.
Apr 27, 2026
Patrick W. Savage Jr., 62, of Washington, Illinois, sadly passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 27, 2026, to be with his Lord and Savior.
He was born on April 1, 1964, in St. Louis, MO, the son of Patrick and Kathryn R. Connors Savage. He married Tammy L. Hess on August 25, 2001, in Peoria.
Surviving family members include his loving wife...
Jean Kirk
Apr 24, 2026
Noma “Jean” Kirk, 88, of Washington, Illinois, passed away at 8:10 pm on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Mason City Area Nursing Home in Mason City, Illinois.
She was born on May 13, 1937, in Sesser, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Ruby Taylor Jones. She married Ken Kirk on June 11, 1955, in Sesser. He passed away in 2006. She...
Ronald Achterberg
Apr 23, 2026
Ronald Gale Achterberg, 92, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 8:04 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Apostolic Christian Skylines, Peoria, IL.
He was born on March 21, 1934, in Peoria, IL, to Frederick and Ruth Achterberg. He married Lilliann L. Woods on December 30, 1957, and they enjoyed 60 years of marriage until her death.
Ronald was a self-employed...
Jeraldene Duckworth
Apr 20, 2026
Jeraldene Duckworth, 96, of Pekin, Illinois, formerly of Morton, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Pekin Manor in Pekin.
He was born on July 16, 1929, in Benton, Illinois, to Herschel and Arvada Summers Duckworth. He married Elsie Duckworth on October 28, 1949. She passed away on April 24, 2021. He was also preceded in death by his...
Shirley Sadler
Apr 18, 2026
Shirley Sadler, 89, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, Illinois.
She was born on April 19, 1936, in Peoria, Illinois, to Melvin and Tina Birkett Nafziger. She married Billy R. Sadler on June 23, 1957, in Washington.
Shirley’s surviving family includes her husband, two daughters—Valerie Sadler of Washington and Victoria (Brian)...
Kristopher R. Durst
Apr 10, 2026
Kristopher R. Durst, 63, of Eureka, IL passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at his residence.
He was born on March 11, 1963, in Peoria, IL, to Ronald Q. and Carol L. (Kelly) Durst.
Surviving are his mother, Carol of Eureka, IL; sister, Kelly Durst-Lynch of Largo, FL; brother, Kyle Durst of Eureka, IL; and nieces and nephews, Kaitlyn Collin, Michael...
Daniel J. Whitby
Apr 9, 2026
Daniel J. Whitby, 50, of Metamora, IL passed away at 8:21 pm on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
He was born on April 15, 1975, in Peoria, IL, to Richard E. and Anita A. (White) Whitby Jr.
Surviving are his children, Caio (Summer Bath) Whitby of East Peoria, IL, Carmen Whitby of Normal, IL,...
Frederick E. Glueck Jr.
Apr 8, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Frederick E. Glueck Jr. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the age of 56. He was born on July 22, 1969, in Peoria, IL, the son of Fred and Diana Glueck. Freddie grew up in Metamora and attended Metamora Township High School. He was employed as a Manufacturing Engineer in Tool...
Sandra Tunnell
Apr 8, 2026
Sandra M. Tunnell, 79, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois.
She was born on April 23, 1946, in London, England, the daughter of Emil and Irene West Dimich. She married Edwin Frederick. She later married James “Jim” Tunnell on December 21, 1990, and he preceded her...
Frederick Richard Riggert
Apr 7, 2026
Frederick Richard Riggert, 82, of Metamora, Illinois passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka, Illinois.
He was born on March 17, 1944 in Peoria, Illinois to Dr. H.W. and Mae (Aders) Riggert. He married Laura A. Schirer on November 3, 1963 at the Christian Union Church in Metamora, Illinois.
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