Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois

Donna Weber

Donna Weber

Feb 11, 2022

Donna Jean (Clater) Weber of Metamora, IL passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at Accolade Health Care Center of East Peoria. On November 11, 1936, she was born in Peoria, the daughter of Earl and Nona Clater.

Surviving are one son Scott (Holly) Hansen of Peoria. Four grandchildren, Nichole (Josh) Springer of Metamora, James Holmes of Washington...

Virginia F. Frazier

Virginia F. Frazier

Feb 11, 2022

Virginia F. Frazier, 89, of Washington, IL, passed away at 1:53 pm Friday, February 11, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on November 5, 1932, in Sandridge, IL, the daughter of Coy and Estella Porter Bryan. She married Harold Frazier on August 21, 1954, in Peoria.

Surviving are her husband, one...

Kenneth "Chip" E. Fauber

Kenneth "Chip" E. Fauber

Feb 9, 2022

Kenneth E. "Chip" Fauber, 47, of East Peoria, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at his home. He was born on October 13, 1974, in Peoria, IL, to Kenneth E. and Sharlene M. (Rockhold) Fauber.

Surviving are his son, Dylan Fauber of Spring Bay; parents, Kenneth and Sharlene of Metamora; sister, Valerie (Jeff) Cooper of...

Robert "Bob" Scrivner

Robert "Bob" Scrivner

Feb 8, 2022

It is with profound sadness that the family of Robert "Bob" Scrivner announce his peaceful passing on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the age of 90 years.

Bob passed away at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. Bob had a long-standing relationship with God and was blessed with his faith to his dying...

Norman "Norm" E. Schaer

Norman "Norm" E. Schaer

Feb 7, 2022

Norman E. "Norm" Schaer, 77, of Spring Bay, IL, passed away at 2:10 am on Monday, February 7, 2022 at OSF Speciality Kindred Hospital in Peoria, IL.

He was born on July 17, 1944, in Peoria, IL, to Norman P. and Vivian (Loveless) Schaer. He married Joyce K. Shanklin on August 30, 1964, in Varna, IL.

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Gordon J. Finch

Gordon J. Finch

Feb 5, 2022

Gordon J. Finch, 88, of Metamora, IL passed away at 10:15 pm on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on June 2, 1933, in Peoria, IL, to John and Marcella (Rohman) Finch. He married Dorothy Stock on September 15, 1956 in Kinmundy, IL.

Surviving are...

Thomas P. Day

Thomas P. Day

Feb 3, 2022

Thomas P. Day passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 12:05 pm at the age of 67, to be with our Lord Jesus and the Father. He was the third in a line of nine children born to William and Helen Day. He graduated from Peoria High School in Peoria, IL.

He is survived by his...

Barbara Ann (Moore)  Wood

Barbara Ann (Moore) Wood

Jan 31, 2022

Barbara Ann Wood, 88, of Tremont, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away at 7:15 am Monday, January 31, 2022, at the home of her daughter Michelle.

On June 21, 1933, she was born in Chillicothe, IL, to Hallie and Belva (Sarver) Moore. She married Edward L. Wood. He passed away on November 22, 2002. Her parents,...

Ruth Ellen (Mullineaux)  Schmillen

Ruth Ellen (Mullineaux) Schmillen

Jan 29, 2022

The Funeral Service for Ruth has been rescheduled due to weather conditions.

Visitation: Sunday February 6, 2022 beginning @ 10:00 AM @ Mason-White Funeral Home

Funeral: Sunday February 6, 2022 beginning @ 11:00 AM @ Mason White Funeral Home

Ruth Ellen Schmillen, 68, of East Peoria, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 29,...

Frances M. (Kinzinger)  Volk

Frances M. (Kinzinger) Volk

Jan 29, 2022

Frances May (Kinzinger) Volk, 89, of Washington, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Eureka Apostolic Christian Home.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Mason White Funeral Home in Washington. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the funeral home. There will...

Gale Siebert

Gale Siebert

Jan 26, 2022

Everett Gale Siebert, 94 passed peacefully January 26, 2022, in Washington (IL). Gale was born to Mary Rae Chandler April 30, 1927, in Cuba (IL) and later adopted by John B. Siebert in marriage with Mary Rae.

Gale enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and served in WWII until 1946 and later in Greenland 1951-1952.

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Daniel "Danny" Leslie Fairchild

Daniel "Danny" Leslie Fairchild

Jan 22, 2022

Daniel Leslie Fairchild, 89, of Roanoke, IL, passed into the arms of Jesus at 7:33 pm on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke. He was the beloved husband of Judy Fairchild. She passed away on June 12, 2021.

He was born on December 31, 1932, in Canby, MN, to Mark and Annie...

David Tobias Blankenship

David Tobias Blankenship

Jan 21, 2022

David Tobias Blankenship, 96, of Peoria, IL went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria. He was born on December 20, 1925 to Lester Blankenship and Grace (Hasty) Blankenship of East Peoria, Illinois. He married Grace Elizabeth Pethick on July 4, 1946 after returning home from WWII. Together they raised...

Randy L. Shawback

Randy L. Shawback

Jan 21, 2022

Randy L. Shawback, 67, of Washburn, IL, passed away at 2:10 AM on Friday, January 21, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on March 8, 1954, in Owatonna, MN, the son of Donald H. and Mary A. Thorndson Shawback. He married Patricia Haynes on August 19, 1977, in Metamora, IL. She passed away on July 14,...

Myrna Moyers

Myrna Moyers

Jan 20, 2022

Myrna Iona Moyers had lived 85 good years when she passed from this life to the next. On Thursday, January 20, 2022, she passed peacefully at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL surrounded by her three children and three of her grandchildren.

Myrna was born in Moline IL, the daughter of Lawrence Parmenter, a...

Joy E. Swenson

Joy E. Swenson

Jan 20, 2022

Joy E. Swenson, 85, of Washington passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at her residence. She was born on July 27, 1936, in Rensselaer, IN the daughter of Charles and Leila Long Hammond.

Surviving are her friend and companion Karen Steffen whom she made her home with; three sons Bob (Karen) Snyder of Germantown Hills, IL Mark...

Marla Mae Elaine (Wascher)  Herington

Marla Mae Elaine (Wascher) Herington

Jan 17, 2022

Marla mae Elaine Herington, 87, of Lowpoint, IL passed away at 5:45 pm on Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing in Eureka, IL. She was born on April 9, 1934 in Reese, Michigan to Roy W. and Evelyn V. (Gilmore) Wascher. She married John E. Herington on November 16, 1951 in Oscoda, Michigan. He passed...

Donna (Hamman)  Heller

Donna (Hamman) Heller

Jan 17, 2022

Donna Hamman Heller, 87, of Washington, IL, passed away at 11:35 am Monday, January 17, 2022.

She was born on September 17, 1934, in Beardstown, IL, the daughter of Harold and Ina Kupfer Hamman. She married Walter Heller on June 12, 1965, in Washington.

Surviving are her husband, three sons Eric (Mary McGowan) Heller of...

Beverly Jean (Mcmillin)  Cravatta

Beverly Jean (Mcmillin) Cravatta

Jan 17, 2022

Beverly Jean Cravatta, 85, of Washington, IL passed away on Monday January 17, 2022, at the Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Eureka, IL

She was born on January 28, 1936, in Streator, IL the daughter of George and Bessie Haycox McMillin. She married Anthony E Cravatta in Streator on May 14, 1955. He passed away on...

Tyler Lee Murray

Tyler Lee Murray

Jan 16, 2022

Tyler Lee Murray of Washburn, IL was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, and cousin. He passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at the age of 32. Tyler was born in Pekin, IL at Pekin Memorial Hospital on November 11, 1989 to Kevin and Wendi (Armstrong) Murray.

He is survived by his wife,...