Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois
John Fulton
May 21, 2026
John Thornton Fulton of Normal, Illinois, formerly of Washington, Illinois passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at age 91 in Bloomington, Illinois.
John was born February 5, 1935, in Vandalia, IL, to Eva (Swarm) and John T. Fulton Sr. On August 28, 1954, he married Carla Jean Slifer in St. Elmo, IL
Surviving are his wife, Carla Fulton; two sons, John...
David W. Deline
May 20, 2026
David W. Deline, 72, of East Peoria, Illinois, passed away at 8:51 pm, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Carle Health Medical Center.
David was born on May 16, 1954, in Peoria, to Winston and Donna (Harker) Deline. He married Cindy L. Delzell on September 11, 1999, in East Peoria, IL.
Surviving are his wife, Cindy of East Peoria; daughter, Kandace Durr...
Gladys Schaal
May 18, 2026
Gladys Grace (Zank) Schaal passed away on Monday, May 18th, 2026. She was born January 18th, 1931, in Neillsville, WI, to Emil Zank and Leona (Sukow) Zank. Gladys graduated from Neillsville High School and Luther Hospital School of Nursing in Eau Claire, WI.
Gladys married the love of her life, William "Bill" Schaal, on June 20th, 1951, in Chicago. She worked...
Nelda L. Ford
May 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Mom/Nan, Nelda L. Ford, on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the age of 93.
She was born on January 14, 1933, in Eureka, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Ida Hartter Meinders. She married Earl K. Ford on December 29, 1951, and he passed away on January...
Richard "Dick" Fauber
May 15, 2026
Richard "Dick" Allen Fauber of Bartonville, Illinois, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong Peoria-area resident, passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2026, at the age of 80.
Dick was born to Elmer Perry and Edith Mae (Schertz) Fauber on March 20, 1946. He grew up on his family's farm in East Peoria and graduated from East Peoria High School in 1964....
William Morrill
May 15, 2026
William D. Morrill, 77, of Washington, Illinois, passed away early morning Friday, May 15, 2026, after his battle with cancer.
Born on January 27, 1949, in New York, he was the cherished son of William and Francile Morrill. He found lifelong devotion and a passionate debate partner with their unconditional love when he married Kristine "Teena" McCarthy on September 1, 1984,...
Larry P. Herring
May 13, 2026
Larry P. Herring, 71, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 12:55 pm on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at his residence.
He was born on February 24, 1955, in Lamesa, TX to Aubrey and Martha (Swafford) Herring. He married Carolyn S. Gotwalt on December 31, 1992, in Peoria, IL.
Surviving are his wife, Carolyn of East Peoria; son, Robert (Laura) Bermes of...
Kenneth J. Stirratt Jr.
May 12, 2026
Kenneth (Kenny) J. Stirratt Jr., 62, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away on May 12, 2026. He was born July 13, 1963 in Rock Island, IL, the son of the late Rev. Ken Stirratt Sr and the late Rosalie (Hirst) Stirratt.
He is survived by his daughters Megan Link, Kimberly Stirratt, and Ashley (Kris) Lowe, his grandchildren Sean, Ryan, Brice, Allison,...
Cynthia S. Waldschmidt
May 10, 2026
Cynthia S. Waldschmidt, 69, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 11:20 pm on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
She was born on September 6, 1956, in Peoria, IL to George and Bonnie (Smith) Cornwell.
Surviving are her son, Scott (Stephanie) Coultas of Lindale TX; daughter, Tekoa Coultas of Washington IL; partner, Mark Clark...
Robert J. White Jr.
May 8, 2026
Robert J. "Bobby" White Jr., 78, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 12:33 am on Friday May 8, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on February 3, 1948, in Peoria to Robert J. and Dorothy M. (Shivley) White. Sr. He married Brenda I. Wheat on March 28, 1997, in Peoria, IL.
Surviving are his wife, Brenda of Metamora; daughter, Jaime(Brian Easton)...
Gary Duchien
May 6, 2026
Gary F. Duchien, aged 76, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2026, at Goldwater Care Center in Peoria.
He was born on January 6, 1950, in Peoria to James and Geraldine Lohmar Duchien.
Surviving are his twin brother Terry from Washington, along with cousins Janet (Michael) Flynn and Jill Hinnen, both of East Peoria, John Duchien of Austin, TX,...
Leland Kenneth Neff
May 6, 2026
Leland K. Neff, age 99 ½, departed this earth on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, to be with his best friend and wife, Wanda, and their youngest son, Gale.
He is survived by Gale’s wife Erin, their two children, son Trevor and daughter Shawna Graddy, her husband Marchello, and their children Brenna and Brayden great-grandchildren. Also, his eldest son David L. Neff...
Max Tessier
May 6, 2026
Max Tessier, 102, of Washington, Illinois, passed away at 2:39 am on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Apostolic Christian Home-Roanoke, surrounded by his family.He was born on June 6, 1923, in Berwick, Illinois, the son of Ezra and Grace Stevenson Tessier. He married Belva Combs on January 9, 1943, in London Mills. Belva passed away on June 9, 2016....
M. Trent Luster
May 5, 2026
M. Trent Luster, 59, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 10:44 am on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
He was born on January 7, 1967, in Pekin, IL, to Fred M. and Martha R. (Foster) Luster. He married Melissa Wurster on May 24, 2000 in Eureka, IL. She passed away on September 3,...
Carol Upts
May 4, 2026
Carol Jean Upts (Harms), 85, of Washington, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday, May 4, 2026.
Carol was born on August 11, 1940, to Ernest and Edna Harms (Barth).
Her family owned and farmed land. Carol was married to Ronald George Upts on November 23, 1958. They continued farming and raised their two children. He...
John Thomas "Tom" Lopeman
May 4, 2026
John Thomas “Tom” Lopeman, 74, of rural East Peoria, IL, sadly passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 in the arms of his wife, surrounded by his children. A man of faith and conviction, Tom fought his terminal cancer diagnosis with dignity and true grit.
Tom was born on November 29, 1951, in Peoria, IL, the loyal and loving son of...
Edgar Anglin
May 3, 2026
Edgar A. Anglin, 90, of rural Metamora, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Ed was born on January 13, 1936, in Bourbon, Indiana, the son of Marshall and Margaret Rose Anglin. He married Linda Tannert on November 22, 1961, in Tucson, Arizona.
Surviving are his wife; three sons—George (Jennifer) Anglin, Paul (Elizabeth) Anglin,...
Louis D. Dean
May 1, 2026
Louis D. (“Louie”) (“Pete”) Dean, 98, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora, IL.
He was born on February 19, 1928, in Seatonville, IL, to Clyde and Malissa (McCauley) Dean. He married Kathleen E. Rohman on August 5, 1950 in Peoria, IL. She passed away on February 18, 2017.
Surviving are his...
Richard Theodore Popelar
May 1, 2026
Richard Theodore Frank Popelar, 96, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away in the early hours of Friday, May 1, 2026, at Snyder Village, where he had resided for the past 13 years.
Richard was born on July 23, 1929, in Staunton, Illinois, to Frank and Norma Sophia (Sievers) Popelar, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his...
Rebecca Mullen
Apr 28, 2026
Rebecca Ann “Becky” Mullen, 72, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on April 28, 2026, at home with her family after a battle with cancer.
She was born on October 25, 1953, in Springfield, Illinois, to James Horvath and Elizabeth J. (LaMotte) Horvath. Becky married the love of her life, Douglas E. Mullen, on April 16, 1974, in the Manti Temple in...
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