Aug 9, 2022

Edna M. Neal, 94, of Washington, died on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Eureka Apostolic Christian Home.

Edna was born on May 18, 1928, in Mulkeytown, IL, the daughter of Leslie and Elnora (Ward) Teel.  She married Russell Neal on August 11, 1969, after the death of his first wife, Violet.  He preceded Edna in death on...

Aug 9, 2022

Georgia "Shorty" Perrilles, 84, of Peoria, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at her residence.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Peoria, with Father Jeremy Freehill, as Celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass at the church and...

Aug 8, 2022

Rev. Phillip E. Merritt, 89, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 1:56 am on Monday, August 8, 2022, at the Villas of Hollybrook Assisted Living in East Peoria, IL.

He was born on December 7, 1932, in Menominee, Michigan to Delmar and Marjorie (Phillips) Merritt. He married Joyce M. Martens on June 24, 1956. She passed...

Aug 7, 2022

Brenda Sue Osborne, 65, of Sunnyland, IL passed away at 7:05 am on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at her residence.

Brenda was born on July 1, 1957, in Peoria, IL, to Harris and Helen (Ridiner) Francis.  She married Harold Lee "Ozzie" Osborne on November 15, 1980, in East Peoria, IL.  He preceded her in death on April...

Aug 7, 2022

Loretta Mae Allen, 90, of Spring Bay, IL, passed away at 7:15 pm on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL.

She was born on August 17, 1931, in Decatur, IL, to Charles M. and Hazel M. (Slover) Easley. She married Melvin D. Allen on January 20, 1952 in Peoria, IL. He passed away...

Aug 7, 2022

Koby M. Guengerich, 27, of Creve Coeur, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 7, 2022.

He was born on December 17, 1994, in Bloomington, IL, the son of Donald Guengerich and Kindra Huffman, but was raised by his stepfather John Knell Jr. who Koby was very close with. He married Cayce M. Fox on June 21,...

Aug 7, 2022

Janet L. Krumholz, 64, of Germantown Hills, IL, formerly of Sycamore, IL, passed away at 12:46 am on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on April 22, 1958, in Peoria, IL, to Joseph J. and Melberta K. (Fandel) Krumholz.

Surviving are her siblings,...

Aug 5, 2022

Nathaniel Augusta "Nate" Thurston, 34, of Peoria, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 5, 2022, at his home.

He was born on November 17, 1987, in Peoria, IL, to Kenneth and Kimberly (Rubel) Thurston.

Surviving are his parents, Ken and Kim of Spring Bay, IL; sister, Tera (Casey) Thomas of Metamora, IL; niece, Jeneva...

Aug 5, 2022

Barbara A. Reid, 84, of Washington, IL passed away at 1:46 pm, Friday, August 5, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on September 9, 1937, in Leachville, AR the daughter of Freddie J. and Sarah M. Thrasher Littlefield.  She married Bobby D. Reid on July 3, 1958, in Leachville, AR.

Surviving are her husband...

Aug 4, 2022

Harry E. Call, 82, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 1:28 pm on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at River Crossing of East Peoria.

He was born on July 22, 1940, in Peoria, IL, to Clarence "Slim" and Eleanor (Haley) Call.  He married Virginia Collins on October 27, 1978 in Bloomington, IL.

Surviving are his...

Jul 29, 2022

Velora J. Brook, 91, of Lowpoint, IL, passed away at 2:50 am on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka with her granddaughter Alissa by her side.

She was born on October 12, 1930, in Vanzant, MO, to Charles W. and Nancy (Phillips) Saltenberger. She married Ned K. Brook on March 31, 1951...

Jul 25, 2022

Naomi Jean Anderson, 79, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Snyder Village in Metamora. She was born on March 25, 1943, in Holdrege, NE, to Rudolph H. and Erma J. (Hauge) Anderson.

Naomi will be remembered for her big personality and hearty laugh. Friends and family were very dear to her and...

Jul 22, 2022

Victor Joseph DeCroix, 91, of Germantown Hills, IL, formerly of Springfield, IL, passed away at 4:53 pm on Friday, July 22, 2022 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on May 16, 1931, in Springfield, IL, to Victor H. and Bessie (Edson) DeCroix. He married Joann Jackson on May 29,...

Jul 21, 2022

C. John Howarter, 64, of Washington, IL, passed away at 6:00 pm, Thursday, July 21, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.

On December 3, 1957, he was born in Canton, IL, the son of Clyde and Bernetta Dorsey Howarter.  He married Gwen C. Wagner on June 23, 2000, in Helen, GA.

Surviving are...

Jul 20, 2022

Thomas E. Frost, 53, of Spring Bay, IL passed away at 8:16 am on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on October 1, 1968, in Peoria, IL, to Charles R. and Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Berres) Frost.

Surviving are his son, Trey Frost of Washington, IL; mother, Betty (George Romack) Frost of...

Jul 19, 2022

We are sad to announce the sudden passing of Louis E. Gallup, 78, of Metamora, IL on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 in Helena, Montana.

He is survived by his wife, Carol of 55 years and two sons, Darin (Krista) Gallup of Metamora and Cory (Natalie) Gallup of Helena, MT. He also leaves behind two grandsons, Noah Gallup...

Jul 19, 2022

Deborah K. Kluever, 67, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on September 13, 1954, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Robert and Mildred (Bowen) Hamann. She married Michael Kluever on September 28, 1991, in Washington, IL.

Her parents, one son Ben Bloom, and...

Jul 14, 2022

Marilyn A. Crane passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Lutheran Hillside Village after a brief illness. She was born in Chicago on March 13, 1930 to George and Erna (Millies) Marquardt. Marilyn earned her Bachelor degree from Roosevelt University, and later her PhD from Purdue University. She spent a long career in scientific research, including work at...

Jul 14, 2022

Judith M. Picton, 83, of Washington, formerly of Canton, IL passed away at 2:44 pm, Thursday, July 14, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on Sunday, August 28, 1938, in Canton, the daughter of I.B. and  Mildred Curtis Noland. She married Tommy Max Picton on August 5, 1956, in...

Jul 13, 2022

Wendy Kay (Hill) Young, 61, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away at 12:25 pm on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born to Robert K. and Rosalyn (Cook) Hill on June 11, 1961, Peoria, IL.

Wendy graduated from Metamora High School in 1979. She married Terry Young...