Sep 1, 2025

Lura Joan (Wright) Cordes, 89, formerly of Washburn, IL, entered Heaven on Monday, September 1, 2025, at Snyder Village, in Metamora, IL, which had been her home since 2007.  She was surrounded by the love of her family and her assurance in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior.

Lura was born on a farm in Malta,...

Aug 31, 2025

Bobby G. Wheeler Sr., 93, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Hallmark House in Pekin, IL.

Born on October 14, 1931, in Peoria, he was the son of Joseph "Ed" and Twila Wheeler. After the untimely passing of his mother when he was just three years old, he was lovingly raised by his father and...

Aug 31, 2025

Kathleen E. Golden 72, of Secor, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Carle BroMenn Health Center in Bloomington, IL.

She was born on April 22, 1953, in Nashville, TN, the daughter of Floyd and Mary Carroll Cook Adams. She married Scott Golden on August 16, 1986, in Hendersonville, TN.

Surviving are her...

Aug 24, 2025

Zora L. MacDougall, 86, of Washington, gracefully passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Washington Senior Living in Washington, IL. Born in Belfry, KY, she was the daughter of James and Hazel Smith Varney.

Zora found her life partner, Robert MacDougall, whom she married on April 21, 1962; he sadly preceded her in death on May...

Aug 23, 2025

Joseph L. Curley, 53, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 1:33 am on Saturday, August 23, 2025 in the Emergency Department at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria IL.

He was born on July 2, 1972, in Peoria, IL, to Harry W. Curley and Becky Agre.

Joe spent his early life growing up in Lowpoint, IL. ...

Aug 22, 2025

Carol "Jean" Hibbard, 87, of Washington, IL, passed away at her residence on Friday, August 22, 2025.

She was born on September 24, 1937, in Peoria, the daughter of Lyle and Virginia Reynolds Collins. She married Donald Hibbard on May 24, 1958, in Peoria.

Surviving are her husband, their children Cyndi (Pat) Welch, Dana (Todd)...

Aug 21, 2025

Mitchell Brown, 65, of East Peoria, Illinois, passed away on August 21, 2025. He was born on November 26, 1959, in Peoria, Illinois.

Mitchell retired as Assistant General Manager from the Tazewell & Peoria Railroad. He enjoyed spending time fishing, watching the St. Louis Cardinals, and loving on his dogs. Mitchell was a devoted husband and father....

Aug 17, 2025

Gary W. Nerud, 72, of Washington, IL, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2025, at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria, IL.

He was born in Peoria, the son of Joseph and Mary Nerud. He married Penny Shurts on October 9, 1987, in Peoria.

Surviving are his wife, five children, Joseph Nerud of Canton, IL, Ashley...

Aug 15, 2025

Mary Jean Kennel, 84, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 1:12 am on Friday, August 15, 2025, at The Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing in Eureka, IL.  She was born on March 12, 1941, in Peoria, IL, to Paul A. and Verna M. (Noe) Wagner.

Surviving are her children, Bryant (Rhonda) Kennel of Washington, IL, Todd (Cindy) Kennel...

Aug 14, 2025

Thomas Arthur Kaufman, Jr., 85 of Metamora, IL passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 4:40 pm at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

He fought an amazing battle with cancer beating all odds for the past three years. He was very independent and made the most of every day. His family will cherish the time...

Aug 12, 2025

Margaret Lois (Peterson) Anderson passed away at her home in Metamora, IL on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 82 years old. She often said her greatest desire was to come face to face with Jesus, her Savior which is where she is now.

Margie was born February 18, 1943 in Valley City, North Dakota to Richard and...

Aug 12, 2025

Herbert H. Thomas, 86, of Germantown Hills, IL passed peacefully at his residence at 8:30 PM on August 12, 2025 with his daughters at his side.

Born February 7, 1939 in Creve Coeur, IL, the fourth of six children, to Herbert and Ella Thomas, Herb married Sally (Ward) Thomas on July 31,1965 in Washington, IL.

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Aug 12, 2025

Bruce L. Heitzman, 85, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 2:40 am on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by family.

He was born on March 31, 1940, in Peoria County, IL, to John H. and Mildred (DePue) Heitzman.  He married Linda I. Ware on August 27, 1961, in Atlanta, IL.  She passed away...

Aug 11, 2025

Stephen L. Logan, 82, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 10:35 am on Monday, August 11, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on October 25, 1942, in Peoria, IL, to James A. and Julia V. (Abel) Logan.  He married Linda S. Knobloch on March 27, 1976 at St. Thomas...

Aug 8, 2025

William "Bill" M. Schell, 76, of Washington, IL, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on January 6, 1949, in Peoria, the son of William J. and Dorothy Duley Schell. He married Sally Wolstenholm.  He later married Victoria Riker Wall on August 7, 1999, in Noshua,...

Aug 6, 2025

Myrna K. Dentino, 80, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 9:49 am at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born August 3, 1945, at Lasance Hospital in Washington, IL to Walter P. and Kathryn M. (Stang) Koch.  Myrna married Kenneth R. McKnight (deceased) in August 1963 and...

Aug 3, 2025

Mark A. Dorsey, 67, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 8:40 pm on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on January 21, 1958, in Peoria, IL, to Gregory and Eugenia (Seckler) Dorsey.  He married Joan E. Colvin on June 1, 1974, in Peoria, IL.  She passed away on September 5, 2022.

Aug 2, 2025

Dorothy L. Hanson, 94, of Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Snyder Village, the place she lovingly called home.

Dorothy was born on August 31, 1930, to Floyd and Pauline Craig. The eldest of six children, she grew up alongside her brothers Richard, Donald, Ron, Bob, and David Craig. Dorothy's parents and...

Aug 2, 2025

Merle L. Wilson, 89, of Edwards, IL, passed away at 7:06 pm on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

He was born on March 21, 1936, in Peoria, IL, to Park and Velma (Zombro) Wilson.  He married Thelma D. Bailey Brooks on April 9, 1976, in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are...

Jul 31, 2025

Allen G. Kerr, 81, of Morton passed July 31, 2025. He was born May 5, 1944, to Ora and Dorothy Kerr. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and two brothers, Jack and Harry. He is survived by one son, Jeff, of Peoria; three sisters, Phyllis (Blaine) Sidle, Karen (Larry) Newman and Joyce Mayall; and many,...