Jul 5, 2022

Donald "Donnie" R. Harris, 46, of Peoria, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria. He was born on November 18, 1975, in Peoria, the son of Joseph and Deborah Kemper Harris.

Surviving is his father, Joseph Harris of Jacksonville, FL; his mother, Deborah (Jim) Elias of Washington, IL; two daughters Desiree...

Jul 5, 2022

Irene Carey, 97, of Peoria, IL, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Liberty Village in Peoria. She was born on December 9, 1924, in Peoria to Charles and Isabel (Isley) Clayton at home.

She was the middle child of 13. Irene was preceded in death by sisters Marge Hyde, Mary Solls, and Esther Delzell, brothers Harold,...

Jul 2, 2022

Russel Jay Bachman, 92, of Metamora, IL died at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, July 2, 2002, at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria, IL.

Born February 24, 1930, in Peoria, IL to Silas and Mattie (Reeser) Bachman, he married Ferne E. Imhoff on February 24, 1951. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Ruth Gross and...

Jul 1, 2022

Gretchen Marie (Fagerberg), Turvill of Washington, IL, passed away Thursday, June 30th, 2022, at Carle Eureka Hospital in Eureka, IL. Gretchen was born in Lindsborg, Kansas, to Laurin and Doris Fagerberg on October 6th, 1946.

She married Leonard Turvill, Jr. on October 27th, 1978. He survives. Also, surviving are her sister, Jeannine Redden of Acworth, GA; her...

Jun 30, 2022

Rita Ann Haedicke, 62, of East Peoria, IL went home to Heaven at 8:21 pm on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL.  She was born on February 1, 1960 in Lincoln, IL to Christian E. and Anna C. (Kutz) Westen.

She graduated from Hartem High School in 1978 in Hartsburg, Illinois before...

Jun 26, 2022

Carolyn S. Mitchell, 79, of Morton passed away at 9:54 am on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on October 27, 1942, in Peoria, IL the daughter of William and Nellie Sans Gordon. Her parents, one son Jeff; two brothers John Sommer and Joe Sommer, all preceded her in death.

Surviving...

Jun 26, 2022

William S. "Bill" Harms, 71, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 3:12 am on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on April 23, 1951, in Peoria, IL, to William K. and Dolores C. (Fandel) Harms. He married Carmen I. Elliott on April 23, 1990 in...

Jun 25, 2022

Elmina "Minie" Shearer, 71, of Dunlap, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Peoria.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Mason White Funeral Home in Washington. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be...

Jun 21, 2022

Roger Cunningham, age 81, died suddenly at home on Tuesday evening, June 21, 2022, with his beloved wife Shirley at his side. Roger was born on December 4, 1940, in Chicago, and grew up in Galesburg, IL. In 1966 he married Shirley Koelling, and they resided for most of their married life in the Peoria area.

Roger...

Jun 21, 2022

Bobby Green, 76, beloved Husband and Father, was called to his eternal resting place on June 21, 2022. He entered this world on July 25, 1945, in Murphysboro, IL, born to Elia and Anna Mae (Carpenter) Green.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Green; 3 daughters, Christie Dunham, Michelle Leysaht, and Victoria Smith; 2 Son in...

Jun 20, 2022

William S. Burnett, age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 20, 2022, with his children by his side.

He was born Friday, November 14, 1930, in Thompsonville, IL, to Wallace and Lula Burnett. He married Ruth B. Grant on January 29, 1950. She preceded him in death on Friday, August 21, 2020, after...

Jun 15, 2022

Joseph E. Foster, 99, of Eureka, IL, passed away at 4:15 am Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka. He was born on September 10, 1922, in Toluca, IL, the son of William and Pauline Vallazza Foster.

He married Mary K. Negley on June 26, 1948, and she passed away on June 22,...

Jun 14, 2022

Eric Charles Huser, 49, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 3:34 pm on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Carle Bromenn Medical Center in Normal, IL. He was born on December 27, 1972, in Peoria, IL, to Kenneth "Kenny" and Virginia "Ginny" (Schneider) Huser. He married Amanda S. Craig on May 21, 2005, in Toluca, IL.

Surviving are...

Jun 11, 2022

Thomas R. Cotton, 70, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 9:25 am on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on November 22, 1951, in Rock Island, IL, to Elmer and Bernice (Meismer) Cotton. He married Paula K. Snow on May 12, 1972 in Lewistown, IL. She passed away on September 19, 2021.

Jun 10, 2022

Larry Allen Sweet, 64, of Lexington, IL passed away at 11:07 pm on Friday, June 10, 2022 at the OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria with family members by his side.

Larry was born in Peoria, IL on July 20, 1957. He was the son of the late Jean and Donald Sweet Sr.

Larry had...

Jun 9, 2022

Terry L. Johnson, 71, of East Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully at 7:27 am, Thursday, June 9, 2022, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. He was born on Wednesday, March 7, 1951, in Gary, IN the son of the late James and Anita Brogdon Johnson.  He married Michelle S. Bernovich on September 29, 2012,...

Jun 9, 2022

Janet Marie Borton, 82, of Washington, IL, passed away at 12:48 pm, Thursday, June 9, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by her loving family.

Janet was born on July 12, 1939, in Virden, IL, the daughter of Charles and Eunice Parker Redman.  She married Donald E. Borton on November 30, 1957, in...

Jun 8, 2022

Joyce Elaine (Cochran) Holman, 86, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 1:33 am on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at Snyder Village in Metamora.

She was born on May 24, 1936, in Peoria, IL, to William O. and Dorothy Mae (Keller) Cochran. She married William Dwain Holman on August 30, 1953 in Peoria, IL. He passed away on...

Jun 7, 2022

Theresa Ellen Seckler, 69, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 10:11 pm on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on June 14, 1952, in Peoria, IL, to Everett and Mildred (Donohue) Seckler.

Surviving are her sisters, Edna Marchand of Peoria, IL, Candance (Jack) Miller of Foley, Alabama, and Jean (Dave)...

Jun 4, 2022

Rodney L. DuBois, 73, of Eureka, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away at 12:53 am on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at The Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing in Eureka, IL.

He was born on January 24, 1949, in Eureka, IL, to Bernard and Violet (Kerker) DuBois.

Surviving are his brother, Gary (Sue) DuBois of Sun...