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...

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.

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...

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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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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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....

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...