Jul 18, 2025

Dale Charles Brinkmann, 86, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, surrounded by his family at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Dale was the kindest person, the most loyal husband and father, and a faithful servant of God. Dale was born in 1938 in Breese, IL to Herbert...

Jul 15, 2025

Randall M. Davidson, 73, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 6:37 am on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

He was born on January 23, 1952, in Peoria, IL, to Leroy Z. and Eva Irene (Pruitt) Davidson.

Surviving are his sister, Kala L. Davidson of Germantown Hills, IL; and...

Jul 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gregory "Greg" Gene Martin, who passed comfortably on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, brother-in-law, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

He married Barbara Lennie on August 23, 1969, and she is...

Jul 12, 2025

Jane Ann Harless, 93, of Washington, IL passed away at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

She was born in Bloomington, IN, on January 17, 1932, to Floyd and Wilma Stafford. She married Alan John Harless on August 10, 1952. She attended Purdue University and then, after raising her children, went back...

Jul 12, 2025

Regina "Carol" Woods, 86, of Washington, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on July 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Carol was born in Cosby, Tennessee, and lived a life marked by quiet strength, kindness, and enduring love. She married John Woods, on February 3, 1961, and he survives.

Carol was...

Jul 11, 2025

Marilyn Jean Pohlman, 76, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 1:00 pm on Friday, July 11, 2025 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on May 17, 1949, in Peoria, IL, to Leo and Patricia (Craig) Schafts. She married David Pohlman on December 21, 1982 in Missouri.

Surviving...

Jul 10, 2025

William C. Frasco, 90 of Peoria passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Accolade Health Care in Peoria, IL.

He was born on May 2, 1935, in Peoria, the son of William and Ethel Gorman Frasco.  He married Gloria Dempster on September 1, 1968.

Surviving are his wife, four step children, Steven (Mona) Robinson...

Jul 4, 2025

Roger Dean Hodge, 93, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 2:55 am on Friday, July 4, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on April 9, 1932, in Wilburn, IL, to Clarence and Mrytle (Shepler) Hodge. He married Marilyn E. Carter on March 13, 1953 in Peoria, IL. They had been married for 69 years before Marilyn...

Jul 3, 2025

Bonnie Gaye Schlich, 74, of Toulon, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away at 9:39 pm on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Arcadia Care Toulon.

She was born on July 9, 1950, in Peoria, IL, to Arthur J. and Evelyn R. (Sonnenberg) Schlich.

Surviving are her sisters, Kathleen (Dennis) McCullough of Metamora, IL and Aleecia...

Jul 3, 2025

Nancy J. Grebner, 86, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 11:45 am on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on September 25, 1938, in Metamora, IL, to Lester and Mildred (Schupp) Gilliatt. She married Russell J. "Bing" Grebner on September 5, 1959 in Metamora, IL.

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Jul 3, 2025

James "Joe" Bolander, 81, of Washington, IL, passed away at 8:57 am on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on January 13, 1944, in Peoria, IL, to Clifford and Alberta Frisby Bolander. He married Barb Maxwell on November 18, 1977.

Surviving are his wife, Barb...

Jul 1, 2025

Janet D. Antrim, 87, of Peoria Heights, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL, after a brief illness.

Janet was born on July 23, 1937, in Sycamore, IL, the daughter of Raymond and Sarah Gordon Olson. She married Fred L. Antrim on June 16, 1957, in Sycamore, IL. He passed...

Jun 27, 2025

Arlene M. Crumrine, 83, of Washington, passed away on Friday June 27, 2025, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born on August 30, 1941, in Peoria, the daughter of Clarence and Marie Wenger Reinholtz. She married Eugene Crumrine on June 9, 1963, at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Washington, IL. He...

Jun 27, 2025

Ivis D. Stringer, 92, of Washburn, IL, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025.

He was born January 14, 1933, in Washburn, the son of Dewey and Ida Bachman Stringer. He married Barbara Kempf on March 16, 1952, in Roanoke, IL. She passed away on July 30, 2020, after 68 years of marriage. He was also preceded...

Jun 22, 2025

Sandra Jo Bartlow (LaKemper), 74, of Metamora, IL, passed away under the care and compassion of her daughters and wonderful Oncology floor staff at 6:23 am on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

She was born on August 16, 1950, in Peoria, IL, to Gustave and Norma (Sidwell) LaKemper.

Surviving...

Jun 20, 2025

Allen C. "Al" Eckhoff, 82, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 8:55 am on Friday, June 20, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on November 11, 1942, in Peoria, IL, to Albert and Mary Irma (Crist) Eckhoff. He married Connie R. Lewis on June 23, 1985. She passed away on September 29, 2023.

Surviving...

Jun 20, 2025

Clark "Dewey" Newell, 94, of Metamora. long-time resident of Bradford, IL passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 in Chillicothe after a brief stay at the Arc Nursing Facility.

Born at home in Hallock Township, IL on July 14, 1930 to James and Edna (Crotz) Newell, Dewey was the 6th of 14 children. He married Betty (Elaine)...

Jun 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard E. "Dick" Steele, who left us peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the age of 67. Richard was born on August 7, 1957, in Fairfield, IA, to James R. and Delores I. (Medaris) Steele. He married Kathy M. Meis on April 14, 1984, in Peoria, IL,...

Jun 12, 2025

Bobby D. Reid, 87, of Washington, IL passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on June 3, 1938, in Monette, AR the son of William and Mary Arrington Reid.  He married Barbara A Littlefield on July 3, 1958, in Leachville, AR. She passed away on...

Jun 10, 2025

Sue Ellen (Leman) Zobrist, 79, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Roanoke, IL, was sent to her eternal home to live with her heavenly father on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, following a short battle with cancer.

Sue was born on September 3, 1945 in Washington, IL, to Rouland R. and Verla R. (Stiglitz) Leman. She grew up on...