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....

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...