Jan 16, 2022

Bobby "Gene" Kennedy, 86, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 8:28 am on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria, IL after a short battle with complications of metastatic melanoma.

He was born on September 8, 1935, in Cazenovia, IL, to Merrill and Ola (Rose) Kennedy. He married Marilyn L. Michael on August 8,...

Jan 16, 2022

Clestel "Cless" Carlisle, 86, of Washington, IL, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Toulon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Toulon, IL.

He was born on September 28, 1935, in Washington Township, SD the son of Harley and Della Russell Carlisle.  He married Nancy Peer on January 8, 1977, in Fruitland Park FL.

Surviving...

Jan 14, 2022

William J. Sexton, 84, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 5:26 pm on Friday, January 14, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on January 2, 1938, in West Middlesex, PA, the son of Stewart and Helen Goodge Sexton. He married Judy Martin on September 6, 1999, in Groveland, FL.

Jan 14, 2022

Richard "Dick" L. Brekke, 86, of Washington, Ill., passed away peacefully on January 14, 2022. Born on December 3, 1935, in Clark County, South Dakota to Selmer and Eva Brekke. He was the youngest of seven, three brothers and three sisters, all who preceded him in death.

He married JoAnne Fox in Washington, Ill. on December 22,...

Jan 12, 2022

Giles Kent Sorrells, 78, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 12:19 pm on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Unity Point Health-Proctor in Peoria, IL.

He was born on August 19, 1943, in Avon, IL, to Vilasco O. and Pauline E. (Mercer) Sorrells. He married Carol L. Trask on June 10, 1967, in Galesburg, IL.

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Jan 11, 2022

Anna F. Isaacs, 88, of Glasford, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Funeral services will be on at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Glasford Baptist Church, with Pastor Dan Pugh officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will...

Jan 8, 2022

Jane S. Kramer, 85, of Metamora, IL passed away at 11:07 am on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on October 1, 1936 in Guston, Kentucky to Harold and Beatrice (Ruby) Stith and the youngest of three children. She married Arnold O. Kramer on November 25, 1960 in Louisville, KY....

Jan 6, 2022

PEORIA – Dr. George Metcalfe Johnson, 70, passed away peacefully Jan. 6, 2022, at his home in Peoria, Illinois, with his loving wife, Colleen Otto Johnson, at his side. George was a pediatric infectious disease specialist who cared deeply for his patients. He was shown that same love and care by his wife Colleen, her son David, and David's...

Jan 6, 2022

With deepest sorrow we announce that we lost Brody Allen Iverson, age 32, our most beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend, on Thursday January 6, 2022, while in the hospital.

Brody was born on September 28th, 1989, and lived in Washington, IL. He was a graduate of Washington Community Highschool, Illinois Central College and had attended Northern...

Jan 6, 2022

Robert W. "Bob" Butterly, 83, of Washington, IL, passed away at 7:45 am on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on June 6, 1938, in Streator, IL, to William and Agnes Adams Butterly. He married Jean Eller on June 23, 1964.

Surviving are his wife, Jean of Washington; three children, Nancy...

Jan 6, 2022

Our beloved Joey, Mom, Mama, Joycie, and best friend left us early Thursday, January 6, 2022, a few short weeks after celebrating her 73rd birthday with her family. She is the greatest wife and Mom that anyone could ever be lucky enough to know. She has the prettiest smile, best bear hugs, and even better advice. Her loss is...

Jan 5, 2022

Lynne Carol Copes, 67, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 6:25 am on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL, with Jim and Ashley at her side. She was born on May 27, 1954, in Chicago, IL, to Martin and Joan C. (Karpis) Dolan. She married James E. Copes on April...

Jan 4, 2022

Dennis F. Sellers, 68, of Peoria, passed away on January 4, 2022, at his residence.

Denny was born on April 4, 1953, in Peoria, a son of Ivan and Alice (Fentiman) Sellers. They preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Irv Sellers, Juanita Roberts and Delores Agee; nephews, Perry Roberts and...

Jan 1, 2022

Mary E. Kimpling, 91, of Washington, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka.

On May 15, 1930, in Odell, IL, she was born to Charles and Zeta (Stewart) Schlobohm. Mary's family moved to Washington, Illinois, when she was a young girl. She attended the Washington schools graduating from Washington...

Dec 31, 2021

Patricia A. Schmitt, 88, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 11:47 pm on Friday, December 31, 2021, at Snyder Village in Metamora.

She was born on January 21, 1933, in Peoria, IL, to Walter F. and Emma C. (Hessling) Schmitt.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Rita E. Schmitt, and brother Donald...

Dec 30, 2021

Gerry "Dog" Hattan, 79, of Washington, IL, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2021, at Unity Point Methodist in Peoria, IL. He was born in Lowpoint, IL, on November 29, 1942, to the late George and Virginia (Daum) Hattan.

He spent his childhood years on the farm in Lacon, IL, until he entered the military at age...

Dec 29, 2021

Barbara K. Kiesewetter, 89, of Roanoke, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke, IL, with her sister at her side.

Barbara was born on September 14, 1932 in Metamora, IL, a daughter of George and Cecelia (Theobald) Kiesewetter.

Barb is survived by a...

Dec 28, 2021

Clyde Lloyd Bell, Jr., 89, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 11:30 pm on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria, IL. He was born on May 16, 1932 in Sheridan, KS to Clyde Lloyd and Emma T. (Fairchild) Bell, Sr. He married Alice Marie Wolff on January 18, 1957 in Wakeeney, KS. She passed away...

Dec 25, 2021

Hettie Marie Rollings, 73, of Washington, IL, passed away at 1:05 pm on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on January 26, 1948, in Washington to Uriah O. and Pauline F. (Brueske) Ullom.

Surviving are her children, Robert Rollings of Tennessee and Christine...

Dec 24, 2021

Ethan James Kellerstrass, 15, of Washington, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 24, 2021, at his residence.

On January 17, 2006, he was born in Peoria, IL, the son of James E. and Susan L. (Kimmel) Kellerstrass.

Surviving are his parents, his sister Alexis, and his brother Austin all of Washington. Also surviving are...