Mar 20, 2022

Mrs. Louise Marie Kennell, 92, of Wenona, IL, passed away at 1:35 pm on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on December 23, 1929 in Buffalo Center, IA to Walter R. and Clara D. (Winkleman) Miller. She married Harold J. Kennell on August 2, 1955 in Roanoke, IL. He passed away on August...

Mar 18, 2022

Dorothy Everly Burt was born to the late Lester Raymond and Vivian Everly Allsup in Peoria, IL on January 14, 1935, she passed away at her home on March 18, 2022, surrounded by family at the age of 87

Dorothy married her first husband Richard Arlen King on June 17, 1951, in Peoria, IL and raised her...

Mar 14, 2022

Jeannette H. Strubhar, 78, of Groveland, IL, passed away at 4:35 am on Monday, March 14, 2022, at her nephew's home in South Pekin, IL.

She was born on June 19, 1943 and adopted by Margaret Kearney. She married Robert Strubhar on May 29, 1963 in Peoria, IL. He preceded her in death along with her mother....

Mar 12, 2022

Loren Nofsinger, age 66, formerly of Washington, Illinois, passed away peacefully early Saturday, March 12, 2022. Loren was born August 10, 1955, in Peoria, Illinois, to the late Ben and Ada Nofsinger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Nofsinger; and an infant son, Peter Nofsinger.

Loren will be lovingly...

Mar 12, 2022

Olivia K. Krizman, 31, of Washington, IL passed away at 11:49 am, Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Unity Point Health Methodist. On March 26, 1990, she was born in Peoria the daughter of Albert and Vikki Dingledine Krizman.

She is survived her children, Jackson Beasley and Arabella Krizman both at home; her mother Vikki (Bryan) Poorman of...

Mar 11, 2022

Vernice A. "Vern" Iunker, 72, of Washburn, IL, passed away at 1:15 am on Friday, March 11, 2022, at the Lacon Rehab and Nursing in Lacon, IL.

She was born on April 10, 1949, in Washington, IL, to Lloyd and Beverly (Raney) Knoll. She married Franklin E. Lynch on August 12, 1968 and they later divorced. She...

Mar 10, 2022

Peggy N. Parker, 76, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 5:08 pm on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on June 28, 1945, in Paragould, Arkansas, to Grover C. and Mildred L. (Vinson) Provo.

Surviving are her two sisters, Wilma L. Marshall of Metamora,...

Mar 9, 2022

Jason Alan Anske, 46, of Washington, IL, formerly of Pekin, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. He was born on May 20, 1975, in Peoria, IL, to Gary Anske and Judy Newlun-Anske. He was married to Gina Anske for 16 years and separated in 2015, and she survives. Surviving are his son, Noah Anske (Cassie Monroe)...

Mar 8, 2022

Charles R. "Bob" Gold, 74, of Eureka, IL, passed away at 12:58 am on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on March 18, 1947, in Anna, IL, to Guy B. and Edna A. (Miller) Gold. He married Janet L. "Jan" Armstrong on January 1, 1970, in Eureka, IL.

Surviving are his...

Mar 6, 2022

Betty Jo Hollis, 90, of Washington, IL, passed away on March 6th, 2022 after a year-long struggle with congestive heart failure and recent cancer diagnosis.

Betty was born in 1931 to Narvel and Vada Rogers in Cynthiana, IN.  After graduating from Cynthiana High School, she went to cosmetology school and became a hair dresser.  Her first job...

Mar 6, 2022

Richard O. "Dick" Matson, 86, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 11:10 pm on Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Snyder Village in Metamora. He was born on October 15, 1935, in Peru, IL, to Clarence W. and Maybelle (Uhlich) Matson. He married Margaret H. Olson on April 22, 1956, in Buda, IL. She passed away on June 17, 2021....

Mar 5, 2022

Mary Laurine Miller, 94, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 10:42 pm on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at her residence.

She was born on January 20, 1928, in Worth Township, IL, to Albert and Emma (Kerker) Wernsman. She married Joseph M. Miller on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1948, at St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church in Metamora,...

Mar 1, 2022

Dennis S. Bohart, 68, of Peoria, passed away on March 1, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, surrounded by his family.

A Memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Peoria. A Memorial Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m....

Mar 1, 2022

Mary H. Greer, 81, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at 3:25 pm on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on May 25, 1940 in Peoria, IL to Ambrose W. and Helen L. (Montz) Staab. She married her loving husband of 59 years, Ernest G. Greer, on December 12, 1962.

Mary...

Feb 28, 2022

Kent Eugene Borton, 61, of Washington, IL passed away in the loving arms of his wife, in their home on February 28, 2022, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Kent was born on January 17, 1961, to Donald and Janet Redman Borton in Peoria, IL. Kent was known as a gifted carpenter, a skill he learned alongside his...

Feb 27, 2022

Alma M. Traver, 87, of Washington, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

On November 27, 1934, she was born in Franklin, IL, the daughter of Orville and Lola (Winter) Chapman. She married Richard Traver on May 26, 1952, in Franklin. They celebrated 69 years of marriage...

Feb 22, 2022

Dennis A. Eilers, 76, of East Peoria, IL passed away on February 22, 2022, at Mojave Bloom Assisted Living in Green Valley, Arizona.

He was born on October 7, 1945, in Washington, IL, to Reynold L. and Marguerite (Schumacher) Eilers. He was preceded in death by his parents. Dennis married Becky A. Spalding on March 31, 1985,...

Feb 22, 2022

Jeffrey C. "Jeff" Ribak, 72, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 11:42 am on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL.

On November 27, 1949, Jeff was born in Milwaukee, Wi, the son of Jack and Shirley (Schroeder) Ribak. He married Susan "Diane" Bennett. He later married Judith Massaglia Heyder...

Feb 22, 2022

Rose Mary Deininger, 97, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 1:00 am on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Snyder Village in Metamora.

She was born on January 12, 1925, in Hennepin, IL, to Edward and Gladys (Turpin) Foster. She married Amos F. Deininger, on March 4, 1944 and were married for 46 years prior to his death...

Feb 20, 2022

Ella I. Miller, 96, of East Peoria, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Mason White Funeral Home in Washington. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow the...