Feb 8, 2023

Elizabeth (Liz) A. King (nee: Baum) 93, of Peoria, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Lutheran Hillside Village. Elizabeth was born on March 19, 1929, in Decatur, a daughter of Charles and Alta Marie (Flowers) Patterson. She married Gerald (Jerry) Baum on October 2, 1949 in Decatur, Illinois. He preceded her in death on November 21, 2001...

Feb 7, 2023

Debra Davis, 68, passed away peacefully at her home in Metamora, IL on the morning of Tuesday, February 7, 2023. She fought through a long battle with cancer to welcome grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and complete her travels through all 50 states.

Debra was born May 26, 1954, in Spring Valley, Illinois. She was a graduate of Washington Community...

Feb 6, 2023

Cheryl Ann Ingham, 75, of Washington, IL, passed peacefully into eternal glory on February 6, 2023, after her courageous battle with metastatic lung cancer. Cheryl passed away at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Cheryl was born September 14, 1947 to Oliver and Violet Tasa in Sisseton, SD. She married former husband Howard Ingham in 1974...

Feb 2, 2023

Gregory Dean "Greg" Hendryx, 57, of Baraboo, WI, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away at 4:15 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Wisconsin Health Services in Wisconsin Dells, WI, after a short battle with advanced cancer.

He was born on June 28, 1965, in Peoria, IL, to Edgar "Gene" and Eleanor Mae (Kindig) Hendryx.

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Feb 1, 2023

Gary Gene Wooley, 88, of East Peoria, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his winter home in Sun Lakes, AZ. He was born in Moultrie County, Illinois on October 11, 1934 to Bernard and Lorena (Cowell) Wooley.

Gary graduated from Mt. Zion High School, Class of 1952 before enlisting with the United States Army during...

Jan 31, 2023

Nancy Louise Cooke, 74, formerly of Washington, Il died on January 31, 2023, at The Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing in Eureka, Il. Nancy was born December 15, 1948, in Harrisburg, Il to James 'Clarence' and Wilma Sittig. Nancy attended Saint Francis School of Nursing earning her LPN degree. Nancy married Gary E. Cooke on March 11, 1978. He preceded...

Jan 30, 2023

Danny Gene Jenkins, 75, of Washington, IL, passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at 7:30 am at his residence. Danny was born October 16, 1947, in Broseley, MO, to Hubert and Lucille (Clark) Jenkins. Danny married Christine Vaughn of Washington, Il, on September 11, 1966.

Surviving are his wife, along with their daughters, Amy (Steve) Kemper and...

Jan 29, 2023

Joseph M. "Joe" Miller, 100, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL.

He was born on November 7, 1922, in Worth Township, IL, to John and Frances (Theobald) Miller. He married Mary L. Wernsman on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1948, at St. Mary of Lourdes...

Jan 29, 2023

Joyce Ann Aberle, 84, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Washington Senior Living. She was born on October 22, 1938, in Arcola, a daughter of Forest Lavern and Sara Lucille (Sanderson) Foreman. She married Harold "Gene" Aberle on July 15, 1956. He survives. Joyce is also survived by her children, daughter, Terri (Aberle) Moore, son,...

Jan 28, 2023

Michael L. Brecklin, 69, of Peoria, IL passed away at 12:41pm January 28, 2023, at his residence. He was born on November 14, 1953 in Peoria the son of the late Gerald and Marcia Fisher Brecklin.

Surviving are one brother Greg Brecklin of San Diego, CA and many cousins.

Mike was the editor for Shooting...

Jan 26, 2023

Crystal Marie Wettstein, 28, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 12:05 am on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on May 8, 1994, in El Paso, TX, to Andrew C. and Cathy C. (Kell) Mathis.

Surviving are her daughter, Cairah Wettstein and son, Colter Wettstein...

Jan 26, 2023

Jenny Emma Jo Kiesewetter, 96, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 3:05 pm on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka in Eureka, IL.

She was born on April 26, 1926, in Lostant, IL, to Sylvan and Ethel M. (Triplett) Snyder. She married Harold W. Kiesewetter on April 15, 1950 at St. John's...

Jan 26, 2023

Richard W. "Sonny" Collins, Jr. passed away on January 26, 2023, at his home in East Peoria, IL at the age of 78.

He was born on February 9, 1944, in Peoria, IL, to Richard W. Sr. and Marguerite E. (Jones) Collins. He married Kathy Isenberg on July 12, 1980 in Deer Creek, IL.

Surviving...

Jan 23, 2023

Polly Fuller, wife, daughter, sister, teacher, and pretty much the best human ever, passed away peacefully on January 23rd, 2023, after a long battle with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. Polly is survived by her husband, Thomas, and her children, Annie, and Grady. Polly's loving parents, Tim, and Judy Sponsler helped care for her during her long illness...

Jan 22, 2023

Brian G. Wheeler, 60, of Germantown Hills, IL went to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 22, 2023, surrounded by family at his home. Brian had been battling Glioblastoma brain cancer for the past three years. He fought like a true warrior.

He was born on December 28, 1962, in Canton, IL, to Donald and Karen (Latimer)...

Jan 17, 2023

Dorothy A. Finch, 89, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 1:55 pm on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 23, 1933, in Farina, IL, to Alex and Olivia (Roedl) Stock. She married Gordon J. Finch on September 15, 1956 in Kinmundy, IL. He passed away on February...

Jan 16, 2023

Marguerite Marie (Fandel) Gove, 64, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 5:00 am January 16, 2023, at home after a long battle with cancer. She was born March 13, 1958 in Peoria to Paul E. and Norma L. (Clark) Fandel. They and her nephew, Ellis Robbins, preceded her in death. She married Daniel S. "Dan" Gove on June 13,...

Jan 11, 2023

Dennis Earl Schmidt, 79, of Lowpoint, IL, passed away at 7:20 pm on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, IL.

He was born on May 15, 1943, in Milwaukee, WI, to Irwin E. and Charlotte (Kajawski) Schmidt. He married Karen Winters on December 6, 1980 in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are...

Jan 9, 2023

Mary "Joyce" Shane, 88, of West Peoria, IL passed away at 10:29 PM on Monday, January 9, 2023, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on May 31, 1934 in Bradford, IL to Doyle and Margaret (Hannon) Johnston. She married Gary A. Shane on May 16, 1959. He preceded her...

Jan 9, 2023

He was born on July 24, 1944, in Peoria, IL, the son of William and June Parr. He married Christy Salmon on November 3, 1971, in Peoria, IL.

Richard is survived in legacy by his wife, Christy of Benson; one son, Jon (Kim) Salmon of Metamora; three daughters, Carrie (The late Jeff) Nelson of Washington, Katie (Byron)...