Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois

Linda Fredricks

Linda Fredricks

Sep 4, 2022

Linda J. Fredricks, 75, of Washington, IL, passed away at 10:58 pm, on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Linda was born on June 19, 1947, in Woodbury, TN, the daughter of Darnell and Netty Harrell Witty. She married Duane Fredricks on March 29, 1985, in Peoria. He passed away...

Jerry Johnson

Jerry Johnson

Sep 4, 2022

On Sunday, September 4, 2022, Jerry Johnson, age 88, passed away with his loving wife, Joyce, of 65 years by his side.  He was born on December 28, 1933, in Peoria, Illinois, to Claude L Johnson and Helen Addison. On June 1, 1957, he married his only love, Joyce E. Hodge from Spring Bay, Illinois.

Surviving are...

John Grisham

John Grisham

Sep 2, 2022

John P. Grisham, 37, of Bloomington, IL, formerly of Peoria, passed away at 9:55 pm, September 2, 2022, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, from injuries sustained in a pedestrian/motorcycle accident.

He was born on December 25, 1984, in Peoria to Patrick and Barbara Carroll Grisham.

Surviving is his mother, Barbara Grisham of...

Jeanne Buysee

Jeanne Buysee

Sep 1, 2022

Mary Jeanne (Ferrero) Buysee passed away September 1, 2022, in her sleep, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Jeanne was born to Joe and Elsie Ferrero (deceased) on August 23, 1941, in Peoria and raised in Roanoke, IL.   She is survived by her husband, of almost 58 years, Ron Buysee, who she married on...

Richard "Dick" Bernard Pollack

Richard "Dick" Bernard Pollack

Sep 1, 2022

Richard "Dick" Pollack, 92, of Metamora, IL passed away at 10:30 am on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Snyder Village in Metamora after a brief illness.

He was born on April 4, 1930, in Newark, NJ, to Roy and Loretta (Taken) Pollack and was raised in Chicago, IL.

Richard went to Lakeview High School in...

Doris Devine

Doris Devine

Aug 31, 2022

Doris E. Devine, 81, of Morton, IL passed away at 7:38 am, Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Reflections Memory Care of Morton.

She was born on October 5, 1940, in Augusta, GA the daughter of Chester and Alice Cadle Murphy.  She married Stanley D. Devine on October 12, 1963, in Huntsville, AL.

Surviving are her...

Ricky Kephart

Ricky Kephart

Aug 31, 2022

Ricky L. Kephart, 65, of Washington, IL passed away at 11:24am, Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on October 4, 1956, in Normal, IL the son of Henry and Joanne Grafelman Kephart.  He married Deborah A Powers on February 14, 1989, in Peoria.

Surviving are his...

Robert "Bob" Lange

Robert "Bob" Lange

Aug 30, 2022

Harold "Bob" Lange, 67, of Washington, Illinois, passed away at his residence on Monday, August 22, 2022. Bob's departure was unexpected but peaceful. He was dearly loved by numerous close friends and family members, who will miss his humor and compassion.

Bob was born on August 12, 1955, in Peoria, the son of the late Harold E....

Larry Hardesty

Larry Hardesty

Aug 28, 2022

Larry L. Hardesty, 69, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 28, 2022.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, November 6, 2022, at from1:00 pm until 4:00 pm at the Betty Jayne Brimmer Center for the Performing Arts in Peoria Heights. Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington is assisting the...

Nancy Leigh (Smith)  Bernius

Nancy Leigh (Smith) Bernius

Aug 26, 2022

Nancy Leigh (Smith) Bernius, loving wife, mother, and grandma, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at the age of 85 at her home in Metamora, IL.

Nancy was born on January 23, 1937, in Cuba, IL, to Vernon and Zelma (Churchill) Smith. They soon relocated to Princeville, IL where she took an active role working the...

Richard Lowell Tennis

Richard Lowell Tennis

Aug 21, 2022

Richard Lowell Tennis, 83, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Eureka, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on September 24, 1938 in St. Paul, MN, the son of Orvilda (Peterson) Tennis and Lowell Parnell Gregory Tennis. He married Margaret "Margo" Huff on...

Matthew K. George

Matthew K. George

Aug 20, 2022

Matthew K. George, 37, of Washington, passed away at 2:58 pm, Saturday, August 20, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on June 21, 1985, in Peoria, the son of Robbie and Paula Ripley George. His father, his stepfather Richard Burger, and his paternal and maternal grandparents preceded him in death.

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Archie V. Cape, Jr.

Archie V. Cape, Jr.

Aug 20, 2022

Archie V. Cape, Jr., 74, of Washington, IL passed away at 5:36 am Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Washington Senior Living.

He was born on December 2, 1947, in Peoria the son of Archie V. and Irma I. Miller Cape Sr. He married Etta M. Noll in Washington on July 17, 1971.

Surviving are his...

Dale Bursott

Dale Bursott

Aug 19, 2022

Dale Eugene Bursott was born on January 28, 1940, to Bernard "Red" and Mary Anna Bursott. He was the second oldest of 7 children. He married his high school sweetheart and soul mate, Donna Kimberlin, on January 28, 1961-his 21st birthday. On Friday, August 19, surrounded by his wife and children, Dale joined his siblings in heaven.

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Hazel M. (Meyer)  Steelman

Hazel M. (Meyer) Steelman

Aug 18, 2022

Hazel M. Steelman, 79, of Washburn, IL passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022 surrounded by her family. She is no longer in pain and will be reunited in eternity with her love, J.R. Alexander. She was born on January 5, 1943 to the late Ernest and Marjorie Meyer in Flat Rock, Michigan.

Hazel is survived by...

Merridy Anne (Altorfer)  Friederich

Merridy Anne (Altorfer) Friederich

Aug 15, 2022

Merridy Anne Friederich, 85, of Metamora, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

A public viewing visitation will be open at Mason Funeral Home in Metamora, Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. A grave site service will be held...

Raymond L. Addis

Raymond L. Addis

Aug 14, 2022

Raymond L. Addis, 87, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 6:03 pm on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on November 6, 1934, in Peoria, IL, to Raymond Lee and Marjorie A. (Hansen) Addis. He married Rosemonda C. Williams on March 22, 1958 in Peoria.

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Ken Peterson

Ken Peterson

Aug 10, 2022

Ken "Colonel Pete" Peterson of Mackinaw, formerly of Washington, IL passed away on August 10, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, IL, at 85 years of age.

He was born in Dekalb, IL, on January 25, 1937, as the first of five children to Morry and Norma (Holbo) Peterson.

Ken graduated from...

Carolyn J. (Bair)  Crisp

Carolyn J. (Bair) Crisp

Aug 10, 2022

Carolyn J. Crisp, 80, of Metamora, IL passed away at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on September 11, 1941, in Decatur, IL, to Lynn and Elizabeth (Green) Bair. She married James M. Crisp on June 22, 1963 in Metamora, IL. He...

Marian Marshall

Marian Marshall

Aug 10, 2022

Marian L. Marshall, 91, of Washington, passed away at 6:02 am, Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 28, 1931, in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of Richard and Fern Stauter Magee. She married Ronald N. Marshall on August 23, 1952, and he passed away on January 23, 2011....