Sep 1, 2022

Richard "Dick" Pollack, 92, of Metamora, IL passed away at 10:30 am on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Snyder Village in Metamora after a brief illness.

He was born on April 4, 1930, in Newark, NJ, to Roy and Loretta (Taken) Pollack and was raised in Chicago, IL.

Richard went to Lakeview High School in...

Aug 31, 2022

Doris E. Devine, 81, of Morton, IL passed away at 7:38 am, Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Reflections Memory Care of Morton.

She was born on October 5, 1940, in Augusta, GA the daughter of Chester and Alice Cadle Murphy.  She married Stanley D. Devine on October 12, 1963, in Huntsville, AL.

Surviving are her...

Aug 31, 2022

Ricky L. Kephart, 65, of Washington, IL passed away at 11:24am, Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on October 4, 1956, in Normal, IL the son of Henry and Joanne Grafelman Kephart.  He married Deborah A Powers on February 14, 1989, in Peoria.

Surviving are his...

Aug 30, 2022

Harold "Bob" Lange, 67, of Washington, Illinois, passed away at his residence on Monday, August 22, 2022. Bob's departure was unexpected but peaceful. He was dearly loved by numerous close friends and family members, who will miss his humor and compassion.

Bob was born on August 12, 1955, in Peoria, the son of the late Harold E....

Aug 28, 2022

Larry L. Hardesty, 69, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, November 6, 2022, at from1:00 pm until 4:00 pm at the Betty Jayne Brimmer Center for the Performing Arts in Peoria Heights. Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington is assisting the...

Aug 26, 2022

Nancy Leigh (Smith) Bernius, loving wife, mother, and grandma, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at the age of 85 at her home in Metamora, IL.

Nancy was born on January 23, 1937, in Cuba, IL, to Vernon and Zelma (Churchill) Smith. They soon relocated to Princeville, IL where she took an active role working the...

Aug 21, 2022

Richard Lowell Tennis, 83, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Eureka, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on September 24, 1938 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Orvilda (Peterson) Tennis and Lowell Parnell Gregory Tennis. He married Margaret "Margo" Huff on...

Aug 20, 2022

Matthew K. George, 37, of Washington, passed away at 2:58 pm, Saturday, August 20, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on June 21, 1985, in Peoria, the son of Robbie and Paula Ripley George. His father, his stepfather Richard Burger, and his paternal and maternal grandparents preceded him in death.

Aug 20, 2022

Archie V. Cape, Jr., 74, of Washington, IL passed away at 5:36 am Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Washington Senior Living.

He was born on December 2, 1947, in Peoria the son of Archie V. and Irma I. Miller Cape Sr. He married Etta M. Noll in Washington on July 17, 1971.

Surviving are his...

Aug 19, 2022

Dale Eugene Bursott was born on January 28, 1940, to Bernard "Red" and Mary Anna Bursott. He was the second oldest of 7 children. He married his high school sweetheart and soul mate, Donna Kimberlin, on January 28, 1961-his 21st birthday. On Friday, August 19, surrounded by his wife and children, Dale joined his siblings in heaven.

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Aug 18, 2022

Hazel M. Steelman, 79, of Washburn, IL passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 surrounded by her family. She is no longer in pain and will be reunited in eternity with her love, J.R. Alexander. She was born on January 5, 1943 to the late Ernest and Marjorie Meyer in Flat Rock, Michigan.

Hazel is survived by...

Aug 15, 2022

Merridy Anne Friederich, 85, of Metamora, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

A public viewing visitation will be open at Mason Funeral Home in Metamora, Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. A grave site service will be held...

Aug 14, 2022

Raymond L. Addis, 87, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 6:03 pm on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on November 6, 1934, in Peoria, IL, to Raymond Lee and Marjorie A. (Hansen) Addis. He married Rosemonda C. Williams on March 22, 1958 in Peoria.

Aug 10, 2022

Ken "Colonel Pete" Peterson of Mackinaw, formerly of Washington, IL passed away on August 10, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, IL, at 85 years of age.

He was born in Dekalb, IL, on January 25, 1937, as the first of five children to Morry and Norma (Holbo) Peterson.

Ken graduated from...

Aug 10, 2022

Carolyn J. Crisp, 80, of Metamora, IL passed away at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on September 11, 1941, in Decatur, IL, to Lynn and Elizabeth (Green) Bair. She married James M. Crisp on June 22, 1963 in Metamora, IL. He...

Aug 10, 2022

Marian L. Marshall, 91, of Washington, passed away at 6:02 am, Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 28, 1931, in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of Richard and Fern Stauter Magee. She married Ronald N. Marshall on August 23, 1952, and he passed away on January 23, 2011....

Aug 9, 2022

Edna M. Neal, 94, of Washington, died on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Eureka Apostolic Christian Home.

Edna was born on May 18, 1928, in Mulkeytown, IL, the daughter of Leslie and Elnora (Ward) Teel.  She married Russell Neal on August 11, 1969, after the death of his first wife, Violet.  He preceded Edna in death on...

Aug 9, 2022

Georgia "Shorty" Perrilles, 84, of Peoria, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at her residence.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Peoria, with Father Jeremy Freehill, as Celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass at the church and...

Aug 8, 2022

Rev. Phillip E. Merritt, 89, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 1:56 am on Monday, August 8, 2022, at the Villas of Hollybrook Assisted Living in East Peoria, IL.

He was born on December 7, 1932, in Menominee, Michigan to Delmar and Marjorie (Phillips) Merritt. He married Joyce M. Martens on June 24, 1956. She passed...

Aug 7, 2022

Brenda Sue Osborne, 65, of Sunnyland, IL passed away at 7:05 am on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at her residence.

Brenda was born on July 1, 1957, in Peoria, IL, to Harris and Helen (Ridiner) Francis.  She married Harold Lee "Ozzie" Osborne on November 15, 1980, in East Peoria, IL.  He preceded her in death on April...