Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois

Barbara A. (Bair)  Sasso

Barbara A. (Bair) Sasso

Dec 19, 2022

Barbara A. Sasso, 85, of Metamora, IL passed away at 5:43 am on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Snyder Village in Metamora.

She was born on December 28, 1936, in Decatur, IL, to Cecil Lynn and Elizabeth (Green) Bair. She married George M. Sasso on November 10, 1956 in Germany. He passed away on October 1, 1991....

Carol A. Reinholtz

Carol A. Reinholtz

Dec 18, 2022

Carol A. Reinholtz, 83, of Washington, IL, passed away at 10:20 PM on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at her home at Snyder Village Assisted Living in Metamora, IL.

She was born on May 16, 1939, in Peoria, the daughter of the late Clarence and Marie Wenger Reinholtz.

Surviving are one sister Arlene Crumrine, one nephew...

Linda I. (Ware)  Heitzman

Linda I. (Ware) Heitzman

Dec 18, 2022

Linda I. Heitzman, 79, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 7:05 am on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL.

She was born on August 27, 1943, in Lincoln, IL, to James E. and Hester (Hubner) Ware. She married Bruce L. Heitzman on August 27, 1961 in Atlanta, IL.

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Jack Crotty

Jack Crotty

Dec 16, 2022

Jack D. Crotty, 85, of Morton, IL passed away at 11:36 PM on Friday, December 16, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on September 14, 1937 in Peoria the son of Edward and Mabel Anderson Crotty. He married Jill M. Grace on June 9, 1973 in Peoria.

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Kelli A. (Hammond)  Noble

Kelli A. (Hammond) Noble

Dec 16, 2022

Kelli A. Noble, 59, of Washburn, IL, passed away at 12:18AM on Friday, December 16, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on February 25, 1963, in Bloomington, IL, to Bernard J. and Marion (Struensee) Hammond. She graduated from Bloomington High School in 1981. She then attended U of I Champaign...

Charlene Carpentier

Charlene Carpentier

Dec 16, 2022

Charlene Moore Carpentier, 79, of Washington, IL, passed away peacefully at 2:43 AM on Friday, December 16, 2022, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born on October 13, 1943, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of James and Dorothy Moore.

Four daughters survive her; Tracy Bourassa of East Peoria, IL, Teresa (Tim) Dusch,...

Robert Wayne Harper

Robert Wayne Harper

Dec 16, 2022

Robert Wayne Harper (Lt. Colonel, USAF, ret.), 79 years old, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Peoria, surrounded by his family.

He was born June 27, 1943 in Monticello, IL, son of Robert and Pearl (Dyson) Harper.  He married Cheryl "Sherrie" Eaton on June 11, 1966 in...

Audry Jean (Chapai)  Davis

Audry Jean (Chapai) Davis

Dec 16, 2022

Audry Jean Davis, 79, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 5:25 pm on Friday, December 16, 2022 at OSF Healthcare Transitional Care Hospital in Peoria, IL.

She was born on February 27, 1943, in Peoria, IL, to Leo and Rehamia Jane (Hines) Chapai.  She married Herman E. Davis on November 12, 1960 in Peoria.

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Shirley Hulting

Shirley Hulting

Dec 16, 2022

Shirley J. Hulting, 85, formerly of Washington, IL, passed away peacefully at 9:10 pm, Friday, December 16, 2022, in Normal, IL.

Her funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Crossroads United Methodist Church, Washington, the Pastor Bruce Rushing officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 am to 10:45 am prior to the...

Tammy Austin

Tammy Austin

Dec 15, 2022

Tammy Sue Austin, 63, of Washington IL passed away at her home on Thursday December 15, 2022. Tammy was born in Peoria, IL on July 29, 1959 to Joseph Henry Wynn & Margaret Wynn (Brinkley). She graduated from East Peoria High School. She was an avid pool player, loved spending time with her family, camping, and playing slots.

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Barbara L. (Grebner)  Abel

Barbara L. (Grebner) Abel

Dec 13, 2022

Barbara L. Abel, 89, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 6:25 pm on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 in memory care at Accolade Health Care of Peoria in Peoria, IL.

She was born on October 29, 1933, in Metamora, IL, to Edmund and Anna (Nauman) Grebner. She married Hugh E. Abel on September 12, 1953 in Metamora, IL....

Earl F. Stotler

Earl F. Stotler

Dec 10, 2022

Earl F. Stotler, 89, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 10:26 am on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on November 25, 1933, in Chillicothe, IL, to Earl E. and Charlotte L. (Loser) Stotler. He married Carina C. Alig on June 19, 1954 in Metamora, IL. She...

Miriam Gamble

Miriam Gamble

Dec 7, 2022

Miriam M. Gamble, 99, of Washington, IL passed away at 2:55 AM, Wednesday, December 7, 2022 ,at the Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Eureka, IL. She was born on July 20, 1923, in Rowena, SD the daughter of J. Donald and Louise Statler.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family inurnment will be at Oakwood...

Ronald "Ron" L. Call

Ronald "Ron" L. Call

Dec 7, 2022

Ronald L. "Ron" Call, 80, of Spring Bay, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL, surrounded by his loving family. Ron had bravely fought a three year battle with ALS and was an inspiration to all he encountered.

Ron was born on December 28,...

Rachel C. Gross

Rachel C. Gross

Dec 4, 2022

Rachel C. Gross, 53, of Washington, IL, passed away unexpectedly in the emergency room of OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria at 1:56 am on Sunday, December 4, 2022, due to a Pulmonary Embolism.

She was born on October 26, 1969, in Peoria, the daughter of David and Cadance "Cate" McKinney Gross.

Surviving are...

Charles Henry Wiese

Charles Henry Wiese

Dec 2, 2022

Charles Henry Wiese, 70, of Eureka, IL, formerly of Washington, IL, passed away at 1:04 pm on Friday, December 2, 2022, at his residence. He was born on November 11, 1952, in Bryan, TX, to John and Helen (Chaney) Wiese.

Surviving are his daughter, Melisa (Toney) McGhee of Little Rock, AR; three grandchildren, Cheyanne Shotkoski, Levi Slater,...

Terry R. Wilkerson

Terry R. Wilkerson

Dec 2, 2022

Terry R. Wilkerson, 76, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 11:43 pm on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on July 25, 1946, in Pekin, IL, to Harry and Marcella (Wright) Wilkerson. He married Lynn Frericks on December 27, 2003, in Las Vegas, NV.

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Mary L. (Van Gundy)  Hickman

Mary L. (Van Gundy) Hickman

Dec 1, 2022

Mary L. Hickman, 85, of Bloomington, IL formerly of East Peoria, IL passed away at 8:08 AM on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born on February 15, 1937, in Sullivan, IL, the daughter of the late Dewey and Pauline Randol Van Gundy. She married Clarence A. Hickman...

Sharon Halstead

Sharon Halstead

Nov 29, 2022

Sharon Kay Halstead, 72, of Washington, IL, passed away at 8:28 PM on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on November 11, 1950, in Peoria, the daughter of the late Leroy and Betty Neltner Humes. She married Wayne Halstead, and he passed away on October 15, 2001.

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Robert D. Wolfram

Robert D. Wolfram

Nov 29, 2022

In the early evening of Tuesday, November 29, 2022, Robert D Wolfram passed away at the age of 86. Robert was born on September 11, 1936, to Robert and Dorothy (Hawley) Wolfram. He attended Spalding Academy and enlisted in the Army on December 3, 1957, serving his country until November 21, 1963.  He then worked at Caterpillar, until he...