Nov 13, 2021

Joan Marie White, 87, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 10:50 am on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Snyder Village in Metamora.

She was born on December 11, 1933, in Rushville, IL, to Delbert and Edna (Lung) Stephens. She married Royce L. White in Pekin, IL on July 28, 1962. He passed away on January 27, 2006....

Nov 12, 2021

Marilyn J. Deatherage, 89, of Washington, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away at 2:22 am on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria. She was born on April 3, 1932, in Cazenovia, IL, to Lee and Marcella (Rich) Bachman. She married Robert W. Deatherage on March 17, 1950 in Metamora, IL. He passed away on...

Nov 9, 2021

In the early morning hours of November 9, 2021, Jean Jorgenson, 69, of Dahinda, IL, passed away at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She is survived by her husband, Dale Jorgenson; daughters Dana Jorgenson (Robert Farris) of Fort Morgan, CO, Alexandra (Michael) Civalleri of Irvine, CA, and Dr. Laura Jorgenson (Daniel Garrett)...

Nov 8, 2021

Paul S. Gardner, 91, of Washington, IL passed away at 11:05 am Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.

He was born December 7, 1929, in Rolla, MO the son of Harry and Rosa Thompson Gardner.  He married Nancy L. Tennyson on August 25, 1951, in Burlington, IA.

Surviving, are his wife, two...

Nov 5, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Clark passed away Friday, November 5, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

On June 22, 1931, she was born in Wyanet, IL, the daughter of Robert and Vivian Thompson. She married Dorland F. Clark on November 26, 1953, in Depue, IL.

They lived in Marquette Heights, IL, before moving...

Nov 5, 2021

Melody Douglas-Tate, a strong, incredibly intelligent, and independent woman with a remarkable career in advertising, unexpectedly left this world on Friday, November 5, 2021. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends; always remembered for her unconditional love and support.

Born to Austin and Doris Douglas in Lake Forest, IL, Melody graduated from Lake Forest...

Nov 3, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Jacklyn Nicole "Jackie" Blumenshine, of Washburn, IL announce her sudden passing on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria, IL at the age of 35.

She was born on May 26, 1986, in Peoria, IL to Marty L. Blumenshine and Jeff Baker.

Jackie's...

Nov 2, 2021

Helen V. Vogel, 85, of Morton passed away at 8:51pm. Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at her residence.

She was born on January 1, 1936, in Peoria, IL the daughter of Noble and Hazel Warren Carpenter.  She married Robert Vogel on July 23, 1955, in Peoria and he passed away on September 10, 2011.  One infant daughter Ellen...

Nov 2, 2021

Dorothy J. Folkerts, 83, of Washington, IL, passed away at 7:13 pm, Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born on November 19, 1937, in El Paso, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Lydia Folkers Krug.  She married Ronald L. Folkerts on April 19, 1959, in El Paso.

Oct 31, 2021

Cottage cheese with pepper, a laugh that makes you think she has an inside joke. Chocolate, especially Dove Darks were a favorite. Numbers… she loved numbers and figuring out problems with numbers; it was like a puzzle to her to piece it together. She was rarely in a rush and took time to do the things that mattered. She...

Oct 31, 2021

Donald E. Schaidle, 83, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 12:22 am on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. He was born on November 3, 1937 at home in rural Metamora, IL, to Carl and Clara (Schneider) Schaidle. He married Geraldine A. "Gerri" Peterson on September 3, 1966 at...

Oct 30, 2021

Leontine M. (Koch) Nauman, 97, of Peoria, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully at her youngest daughter's home in Peoria, IL on Saturday, October 30, 2021.

She was born on May 4, 1924 in Metamora to Walter P. and Kathryn M. (Stang) Koch. She attended St. Mary's Grade School and Metamora Township High School and...

Oct 26, 2021

Larry J. Zoss, 67, of Tremont, IL, passed away at 9:50 am on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at his home. He was born on November 1, 1953 in Peoria, IL to Henry A. and Thelma L. (Klein) Zoss. He married Linda S. Nuske on June 16, 1979 in Metamora, IL. She passed away on October 21, 1989.

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Oct 23, 2021

Elizabeth Landwehr, 86, of Washington passed away at 1:44pm Saturday, October 23, 2021, at her residence.

She was born on March 24, 1935, in Pope County, IL the daughter of Roscoe and Ludean Nance Burch.  She married Robert Landwehr in Peoria on Saturday, April 11, 1953. He passed away on March 9, 2013.  One sister Paula Elsworth...

Oct 19, 2021

William Ernest Lincoln, 86, of Washburn, IL, passed away at 7:10 am on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Independence Senior Living in Peoria, IL.

On October 3, 1935, he was born in Noble, IL, to Clarence F. and Laura E. (Pflaum) Lincoln. He married Ella Fay Hartleroad on December 10, 1955, in Olney, IL.

Surviving...

Oct 17, 2021

Oliver Earl "Junior" Garber, 93, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Spring Bay, IL, passed away at 11:25 pm on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Unity Point Health-Proctor in Peoria, IL.

He was born on September 23, 1928 in Spring Bay to Oliver E. and Josephine (Lovelace) Garber. He married Frances Louise Wagner on July 17, 1948 in...

Oct 10, 2021

WASHINGTON - William C. "Bill" Bradle, 86, of Washington, IL, passed away peacefully at 12:14 pm on Sunday, October 10, 2021.

Bill was born on April 3, 1935 to Clarence "Cuz" and Dorothy (Puckett) Bradle. He married Norma VanScyoc on October 14, 1956 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Washington. Norma passed away on February 15, 2014....

Oct 7, 2021

WASHINGTON - Joel A. Toms, 80, of Washington, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Generation of Riverview.

Joel was born on August 10, 1941, in Peoria to Charles and Pearls Bures Toms.

Surviving are two daughters, Lisa Gresham of Washington and Cindy (James) Scott of Mattoon, IL. Also surviving are five grandchildren....

Oct 6, 2021

Shirley "Ann" Kvitle, 86, formerly of Lincoln, IL passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in Peoria, IL with her daughters by her side. She was born in Lawrence, KS on January 4, 1935 to Charles F. Dennis and Mildred Alene (Twyman) Dennis. She married M. David Kvitle in 1956 and later married Shuwei Bi in 1994.

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Oct 4, 2021

George Edward "Babe" Schifeling, 92, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2021 at 7:45 AM.  Babe was born to Leslie and Rose (Steffan) Schifeling on June 28/29, 1929.  He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, James and Clifford, and nephew, Mark.

Babe married Donna Jeanne Amsler (lovingly known as "Donna Mae")...