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)...

Jan 8, 2023

Susan A. Winkler, 79, of Bloomington, IL, passed away at 5:45 pm on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL.

She was born on September 4, 1943, in Peoria, IL, to Wilbur and Helen (Moore) Winkler.

Surviving are her siblings, Sharon Fogle of Normal, IL, Harold "Doc" (Dianna) Winkler...

Jan 8, 2023

Brenda J. Bocian, 77, of Washington, IL, passed away at 6:05 am on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke in Roanoke, IL.

She was born on September 1, 1945, in Anna, IL, to Claude and Bertha (Newberry) Toler. She married Stanley J. Bocian on September 1, 1963 in Peoria, IL.

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Jan 4, 2023

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Elbert Prather, or as we all knew him Lee. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 4, 2023 after a long battle with dementia and just a few days after celebrating his 87th birthday.

Lee was a beloved husband and best friend to Karen Ganz...

Jan 4, 2023

Melvin (Mel) L. Blunier, 94, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at his home with his wife by his side. He had battled Alzheimer's for the past 11 years.

He was born on January 22, 1928, in Peoria Heights, Il. to Fred and Della Ives Blunier.

Mel is survived by his...

Jan 4, 2023

Ronald F. Wernsman, 83, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 4:32 am on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on February 14, 1939, in Metamora, IL, to Omer H. and Henrietta E. (True) Wernsman. He married Ina R. Covington on August 1, 1959 in Metamora.

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Jan 3, 2023

Harry Gene Hodges, 81, of Mapleton, IL passed at 11:12 PM on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Pekin Hospital in Pekin, IL.

He was born on September 19, 1941, in Seminole, TX the son of Hillary and Erma (Cox) Hodges. He married Donna Mae Norton in 1962. He later married Crystal L. Schiefeling on January 24, 1986...

Jan 1, 2023

On Sunday, January 1, 2023, Shirley Jean Rosenbaum, loving wife and mother of two, passed away at the age of 95 at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL.

Shirley was born on December 28, 1927, in Peoria, IL, the second-born child to Harold Rhea and Rose Catherine (Waldbeesser) Sperry. Shirley had been a graduate of Woodruff High School,...

Dec 31, 2022

Charlene Marjorie Strubhar, 102, of Washington, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Washington Senior Living in Washington, IL.

She was born on March 29, 1920, in Clinton, IL, the daughter of John F. and Esther M. Andrews Hammond. She married W. Donald Strubhar on September 2, 1938, in Washington. He passed away in June...

Dec 31, 2022

John Bernard Heinz, 86, passed away on December 31, 2022 at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born July 15, 1936, in Peoria, IL to Bernard and Amelia (Volz) Heinz. He was united in marriage to Helen McClanahan on August 13, 1960 in Metamora, IL, where they became lifelong residents and...

Dec 29, 2022

Richard "Dick" William Powers, Jr., 82, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Snyder Village in Metamora surrounded by his wife and family.

Born on March 6, 1940, in Peoria, IL, to his loving parents Richard W. and Dorothy (Trenton) Powers, Sr., his greatest achievement was marrying the love of...

Dec 27, 2022

Shirley M. Murphy, 86, of Peoria, IL passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at her residence.

She was born on March 12, 1936 in Peoria the daughter of Leo J. and Sarah B. Newberry Frakes. She married Bill Murphy Sr. on August 28, 1954 in Peoria, he passed away on January 21, 1984. She later married...