Nov 7, 2022

Denise W. Parr Stewart, 65, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away at 10:30 am on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Franciscan Health in Crown Point, IN.

She was born on May 11, 1957 in Peoria, IL to Dennis and Grace (Mack) Parr. She married Jack Lynn Stewart on July 16, 1996 in Peoria, IL.

Surviving...

Nov 4, 2022

Robert "Bob" Lee Davis passed away in his home surrounded by family on Friday, November 4, 2022. He was born in Norfolk, VA, on December 31, 1958, to Margaret M. Davis (Ronchetto) and Richard Davis. Bob moved to Illinois with his family when he was ten years old.

Bob was an avid fisherman and loved tinkering with...

Nov 4, 2022

Betty Lou Lee (Smith), age 89, of East Peoria, IL, formerly of Belleville, IL passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. Betty went to be with the Lord and reunite with her husband after succumbing to heart complications. Betty realized an extraordinary peace in her final hours and...

Nov 3, 2022

Vernon Wayne Esch, 93, passed away on November 3, 2022, in Mountain Home, AR. Vern was born on October 4, 1929, in a farmhouse north of Washington, IL, to Harley and Mildred Fauber Esch. He attended Washington High School where he was active in the Glee Club and 4-H. Vernon won many ribbons raising and showing Dorset sheep. He...

Oct 30, 2022

Terry Lee Smith, aka. Petey's, 64, passed away at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria on October 30, 2022, in Peoria, IL. He was born in Sandwich, IL, on August 16, 1958. He previously resided in Leavenworth, KS.

Terry is survived by his children Cody Smith of Leavenworth KA, Madison Smith, and Connor Smith,...

Oct 29, 2022

Harry W Cain, 77, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL, on October 29, 2022. He was born September 9, 1945, in Spring Valley, IL, to Woodrow and Jean (Hurt) Cain. He married Marsha L. (Krider) Chicon on June 18, 1989, in Peoria.

He is survived in death by...

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,...