Jun 18, 2023

Brian Keith Knoblauch, 52, of Spring Bay, IL, passed away at 11:20 pm on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on July 22, 1970, in Peoria, IL, to Donald D. and Jayne C. (Clark) Knoblauch. He married Kandy J. Wolf on July 22, 2000 in Bayview Gardens, IL.

Surviving are his...

Jun 14, 2023

David Giersch, 64, beloved Father, Son, Grandfather, and Father-in-law, was called to his eternal resting place on June 14, 2023. He entered this world on September 28, 1958, in Peoria, IL, born to David and Patricia (Putts) Giersch.

He is survived by his daughter Erin Matheson (Geoff Matheson); grandsons Blake and Charlie Matheson all of Australia; Shannon...

Jun 14, 2023

Alexandra Rose Maxheimer, 43, of Secor, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at her mother's home, surrounded by her family. A Memorial Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington. Alexandra was born on July 4, 1979, in Peoria, a daughter of Norman and Kathryn (Eldridge) Maxheimer....

Jun 12, 2023

Rebecca Lynn "Becky" Dove, 61 of Low Point, IL, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023 at her home.

Becky was born on November 16, 1961 in Peoria, IL, to William and Georgia (Bryant) Moser. She married Willie Dove on December 29, 1986.

Surviving are her husband, Willie of Low Point; daughter, Tiffany (Roger) Tomlinson...

Jun 12, 2023

James "Beetle" Bailey, 82, of East Peoria, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on June 12, 2023 at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, with his wife at his side. He was born on February 18, 1941, in Peoria, IL. He was raised by his mother, Mary Francis (Marquis) Bailey and his stepfather, Fred Bailey.

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Jun 12, 2023

Walter "Dusty" Lockhart, 80, of East Peoria, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL, a loving, kind, and funny man, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, in Peoria, IL. He was born in Peoria on January 13, 1943, the son of Walter S. and Darlene M. Huff Lockhart.  He married Eleanor Dunlap on June 30, 1984, in Peoria.

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Jun 11, 2023

Sharon Yvonne Stuffing, 75, of Peoria Heights, IL, a loving, creative, and adventurous woman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born in Poplar Bluff, MO, on April 11, 1948, the daughter of Harrell and Bernice Johnson Bridges.

Sharon is survived by her devoted husband,...

Jun 10, 2023

Barbara A. Crank, 83, of Bartonville, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. She was born on December 6, 1939, in Peoria, IL. Daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Hartwig) Lafeber. She married Richard A. Crank, Sr., on October 24, 1959 in Peoria.

Surviving are her daughters, Debbie (Bill) Schurr of Ft. Myers, FL, Molly (Tim) Schultz...

Jun 9, 2023

Loren D. Zimmerman, 87, of Metamora, IL passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Snyder Village in Metamora after a long battle with Frontotemporal Dementia.

Loren was born on November 19, 1935 in Peoria, IL to parents Anna and Levi Zimmerman and was raised in Metamora.

He was a 1953...

Jun 6, 2023

Jerriann Rosenak, 82, of Washington, IL formerly of Ottawa, IL passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023, in her home with her family by her side.

She was born on February 23, 1941, in in Ottawa the daughter of Jeremiah and Eileen Neidetcher. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Rosenak, two sisters Sandra Harbeck...

Jun 3, 2023

Michael "Mic" McCormick, 54, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Carle Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL, after a brief battle with brain melanoma. His wife, Kathy, and children, Jack and Brooke, were by his side when he passed.

Mic was born in Peoria, IL, on July 25, 1968, to James "Jay" and...

May 31, 2023

Loyal loving son, brother, husband, father of three teen-agers and accomplished structural engineer Kevin Michael Miller passed May 31, 2023, at home surrounded by his family in Morton, IL from cancer.

Born December 6, 1973, in Peoria, IL to Michael "Mike" Maurice and Julie Ann (Bateman) Miller of Elmwood, IL who survive him along with sister Kristin...

May 30, 2023

Mary E. Salemi, 102, of Washington, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at River Crossing in East Peoria.

Mary was born on September 10, 1920, in Eureka, a daughter of Paul and Anna (Faubel) Wissel. She married Paul Salemi on April 29, 1950. He preceded her death on January 3, 1998. She was also preceded in...

May 30, 2023

Wilbur A. "Wil" Rohman, 89, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 9:00 pm on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Snyder Village in Metamora.

He was born on June 2, 1933, in Metamora, IL, to Lawrence and Matilda (Fuchs) Rohman. He married Loyela Ferne Parr on November 22, 1952 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Metamora. She passed...

May 30, 2023

John Leonard Keys, 76, of Metamora, IL, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

He was born on July 4, 1946, in Metamora, IL, to Marvin and Lois (Snyder) Keys. He married Linda Lelm on June 12, 1966 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are his wife,...

May 30, 2023

Patricia Ann Strickler, 82, of East Peoria, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the OSF Richard L Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on February 11, 1941, in Peoria, IL, to Hermann and Doris (Abbott) Baumann. She married David H. Strickler I on July 2, 1960, in Peoria, IL. He preceded...

May 29, 2023

MaDonna "Donna" Mercedes Gough, 89, of Roanoke, IL, passed away at 4:30 pm on Monday, May 29, 2023, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke.

She was born on July 29, 1933, in El Dorado, Kansas, to William Henry and Athol Louisa (Pike) Baltzell. She married Joseph B. Gough on April 11, 1953 at the Base Chapel...

May 28, 2023

Audrey Ann (Seaton) Evans, 99, of York, PA, formerly of Washington, IL, passed away at 11:30 am on Sunday, May 28, 2023, in York, PA.

Audrey was born August 13, 1924, in Peoria, IL was the wife of the late James H. Evans, to whom she was married on October 10, 1943. She was the daughter of...

May 27, 2023

Donald Albert Clark of Pocatello, ID, formerly of Washington, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in Chubbuck, ID.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Ida Rhea (Krohn) Clark, who passed away on January 23, 2021. He is survived by their four children, which include: son David P. Clark of Washington,...

May 25, 2023

B. Kay Giles, 82, of Washington, IL, a loving, kind, and generous woman, passed away peacefully at her residence on May 25, 2023, at 2:55 PM. She was born on June 19, 1940, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Neil and Lillie Leonard McIntyre.

Kay married the love of her life, Paul Giles, on February 7, 1959,...