Oct 28, 2022

Samuel B. Wagner, 83, of Washington, IL, went to be with the Lord at 9:52 pm, Friday, October 28, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born on March 3, 1939, in Dallas, TX, the son of Glenn and Lucretia Bond Wagner. He married Marlene K. Hunzicker on February 25, 1961, in...

Oct 27, 2022

Steven H. Egle, 67, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 10:41 am on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on October 28, 1954, in Pontiac, IL, to Harold G. and Z. Gail (Shoemaker) Egle. He married Linda S. Seelye on May 16, 1987 in Peoria, IL....

Oct 27, 2022

Richard "Dick" Schrock, 91, of Metamora passed away at 3:35 pm, Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Apostolic Christian Home-Roanoke.

He was born on May 3, 1931, in Peoria the son of the late Arthur and Mabel Neumann Schrock.  He married Earlene Ulrich on February 26, 1954, and she passed away on June 22, 1991.   He then married...

Oct 25, 2022

Geneva B. Troyer, 96, of Metamora, IL, passed on to heaven on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Snyder Village Healthcare Center in Metamora.

She was born on April 10, 1926 on the family farm near Eureka, the daughter of Ellis and Clara (Smith) Sharp. On June 10, 1945 she married John Troyer in Eureka.

As...

Oct 25, 2022

Marian Gertrude Voelker, nee Meyer, 77, of Lowpoint, IL passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

Marian was born on August 3, 1945 in the old Saint Francis Hospital in Washington, MO.  She was the daughter of the late Herbert E. Meyer and his wife Ella R., nee...

Oct 23, 2022

John C. Barnwell, 52, of East Peoria, passed away at his residence on October 23, 2022. A Memorial Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington. Cremation rites have been accorded. John was born on May 12, 1970, in Peoria, a son of Carl and Barbara (Rowland) Barnwell....

Oct 15, 2022

Zachary Lennon Thomas, 40, of Bloomington, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital in Bloomington.

Zachary was born on July 29, 1982 in Dixon, Illinois. He attended Dixon schools for most of his early years. He graduated high school from Elkhorn High School in Elkhorn, Nebraska. He attended Metropolitan Community College in...

Oct 14, 2022

Albert L. S. Bishop, Sr., 88, of Bayview Gardens, IL, passed away at 9:37 pm on Friday, October 14, 2022 at River Crossing of East Peoria in East Peoria, IL.

He was born on July 6, 1934 in Peoria, IL to Levi and Mildred (Terrell) Bishop. He married Marcelene R. "Marty" Cullen on November 13, 1952. She...

Oct 10, 2022

Shirley L. Bandeko, 91, of Serenity Assisted Living in East Peoria formerly of Washington, IL, passed away at 11:58 pm Monday, October 10, 2022, at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria, IL.

Shirley was born on April 6, 1931, the daughter of John and Hazel Abbott Garretson. She married Robert H. Bandeko on April 6, 1948, in...

Oct 7, 2022

Benjamin Clifford Smith, 80, of Washington, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Mason White Funeral Home in Washington, with Reverend Joseph Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, October...

Oct 6, 2022

Patricia Pitcher, of Washington, Illinois, formerly of Lee's Summit, Missouri, passed away Thursday October 6th 2022, at age 72.

Patty was born in Oregon to Don and Eva Hiestand; graduated from Raytown South High School, attended community college and UMKC. She held an extensive career with Westin Hotels & Resorts in Kansas City in management.

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Oct 4, 2022

Rodney "Rod" G. Fore, 65, of Washington, IL, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was born on July 29, 1957, in Peoria, the son of Arthur and Barbara Krigbaum Fore.

Surviving are his mother, one brother Troy (Paula) Fore; two sisters, Charlotte (Richard) Bierly and Pat Williams,...

Oct 3, 2022

John Edward Kelsey, 96, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 1:51 am on Monday, October 3, 2022, at home with his wife and two children at his side.

John was born on December 26, 1925, in Omaha, NE, to Edward and Margaret (Mayernick) Kelsey. He married Donna J. Marchand on January 11, 1958, in Metamora, IL....

Oct 3, 2022

Lois I. Greer, 93, formerly of Washington, IL, died at Lutheran Hillside Village on Monday, October 3, 2022. She was born March 25, 1929, in Congerville, IL, to Guilford D. and Florence Reeser Zook. She married David R. Greer on July 5, 1953, in Congerville.

Surviving are her husband, one son, David (Amy) Greer of Sterling Heights,...

Oct 1, 2022

Carol S. Rebholz, 76, of Metamora, IL passed away at 11:43 pm on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at her residence.

She was born on July 27, 1946, in Pekin, IL, to Frederick and Cora (Reaktenwalt) Bong. She married Jerry W. Rebholz on October 17, 1988 in St. Louis, MO.

Surviving are her husband, Jerry of...

Sep 29, 2022

Alan L. Anderson, 63, of Roanoke, IL passed away at 7:40 pm on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on February 5, 1959, in Berkeley, CA, to Warren D. and Barbara (Frye) Anderson.  He married Joyce McMenamin on June 7, 1980 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Peoria Heights, IL.

Surviving...

Sep 28, 2022

Carolena "Carol" Mae Largent, 85, a resident at Snyder Village in Metamora, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.

Born September 30, 1936, to Vincent and Thelma Schaub at their home in Kickapoo/Edwards. She married Mike Largent on January 19, 1973. He died January 8, 2018.

Surviving are 5 children: Greg (Jody) Funk of Metamora,...

Sep 27, 2022

Patricia A. Noll, 79, of Roanoke, IL passed away at 12:15 pm Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at her residence.

She was born June 22, 1943, in Pontiac, IL the daughter of Cecil and Dorothy Cavanaugh Bagby.  She married William Noll on February 25, 1961, in Eureka, IL and he passed away on September 28, 2021. Her parents...

Sep 26, 2022

Marjorie Ann (Breedlove) Rodgers, 92, a longtime Washington resident, passed away early Monday, September 26, 2022, at the Chase House of ThriveCare Assisted Living in Littleton, Colorado.

Margie was born to Mary Helen (Few) and Othal John Breedlove of Peoria and was raised in Peoria, Macomb, Astoria, and Augusta, Illinois. She was a graduate of Augusta High...

Sep 23, 2022

Gloria A. Arens, 87, of Peoria, IL formerly of Washington, IL passed away at 5:03 pm, Friday, September 23, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on September 1, 1935, in Peoria the daughter of the late Clifford and Anna  Blumenshine.  She married George Arens.

Surviving are two brothers Ronald...