Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois

Larry D. Cunningham

Larry D. Cunningham

Sep 12, 2021

Larry D. Cunningham, 59, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at 2:12 am on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. He was born on December 15, 1961 in Springfield, MO to Donald and JoAnn (Fields) Cunningham. He married Elizabeth E. Ruhman on October 3, 1987 in Peoria, IL.

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Dennis "Denny" E. Seckler

Dennis "Denny" E. Seckler

Sep 11, 2021

Dennis E. "Denny" Seckler, 79, of Metamora, IL passed away at 8:36 am on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Reflections Memory Care in Washington, IL. He was born on June 16, 1942, in Peoria, IL, to Everett and Mildred (Donahue) Seckler. He married Mildred F. "Suzie" Adams on June 22, 1963 in Washington, IL.

Surviving are his...

Claudene Ann Schertz

Claudene Ann Schertz

Sep 9, 2021

Claudene Ann Schertz, 90, of Metamora, IL died September 9, 2021 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 20, 1931, to Pete and Neva Mason Atteberry in Armington, Illinois. Claudene graduated from Armington High School in 1949 and earned her Registered Nursing Degree from Methodist School of Nursing in 1953. She married Harold Schertz...

Robert "Bob" Paul Nauman

Robert "Bob" Paul Nauman

Sep 5, 2021

Robert "Bob" Paul Nauman passed away peacefully at his home in Peoria, Illinois on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the age of 64. He was born on June 22, 1957 in Peoria, IL to Clifford H. and Donna (Moran) Nauman. His parents preceded him in death along with his brother Joe.

Bob became the source of joy...

Ryan William Harms

Ryan William Harms

Sep 5, 2021

Ryan William Harms, 30, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 3:18 pm on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Saugatuck Dunes State Park in Holland, Michigan. He was born on January 3, 1991 in Peoria, IL, to William S. and Carmen I. (Elliott) Harms.

Surviving are his parents, Bill and Carmen of Germantown Hills; siblings, Darla (Armando) Oropeza...

Frederick Raymond Wilson

Frederick Raymond Wilson

Sep 3, 2021

Frederick Raymond Wilson, age 62, of Clover, SC, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 3, 2021. On February 8, 1959, Fred was born in Peoria, Illinois, to the late Ted and Ruth Wilson.

He grew up among the cornfields in Washington, IL, swimming in the creek, walking the railroad tracks, riding his bike, visiting family, and eventually racing...

Richard A. Robertson

Richard A. Robertson

Sep 3, 2021

Richard A. Robertson, 78, of Washington, IL, lovingly referred to as "PaPa", went to his final resting place Friday afternoon, September 3, 2021.

He was born in Springfield, IL, on August 7, 1943, to the late Harold E and Esther Mae Collard Robertson. Surviving are his wife, Karen, of Washington, IL,  children Brian (and Laura) Robertson, East...

J. Larry Arvin

J. Larry Arvin

Sep 2, 2021

WASHINGTON - J. Larry Arvin, 76, of Washington, IL, passed away at 4:30 am on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria, IL.

He was born on July 20, 1945, in Sandwich, IL, to the late Glendon O. and Lola C. (Clesson) Arvin.  He married Phyllis J. Sacadat on October 13, 1973, in Peoria,...

Harold E. Lange

Harold E. Lange

Aug 29, 2021

Harold E. Lange, 92, of Washington, passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at his residence while surrounded by family. He passed from complications associated with congestive heart failure.

Harold was born on December 12, 1928,   in Peoria to Edward and Bertha Lange. Bertha later married Theodore Brill, and together they raised Harold, who...

Wanda Lee (Ridings)  Goldsmith Edwards

Wanda Lee (Ridings) Goldsmith Edwards

Aug 27, 2021

Wanda Lee (Ridings) Goldsmith Edwards, 85, of Washington, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 27, 2021 in Gulf Shores, AL. Wanda was born on May 26, 1936 in Eagan, TN to Virgil and Josephine (Smiddy) Ridings. She married Frank R. Goldsmith on September 16, 1953 in Metamora, IL. She later married Richard Edwards...

Amy Lee Sinn

Amy Lee Sinn

Aug 27, 2021

Amy Lee Sinn, 51, of Eureka, IL passed away at 11:34 am on Friday, August 27, 2021, at her residence. She was born on May 19, 1970, in Peoria, IL, to Richard Allen and Norma Jane (Gold) Sinn.

Surviving are her parents, Richard and Norma of Eureka; siblings, Tod (Marianne) Byram of Sarasota, FL, Bambi Landreth of...

Cheryl J Peoples

Cheryl J Peoples

Aug 25, 2021

WASHINGTON - Cheryl J. Peoples. 70, of Washington, IL passed away at 7:35 pm, Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at her residence in the loving care of her family.

She was born on August 25, 1951 in Peoria the daughter of Tom and Hazel Becannon Pritchard.  She married Gary L. Peoples on August 7, 1971 in Washington.

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Nancy Crain-Brown

Nancy Crain-Brown

Aug 25, 2021

GERMANTOWN HILLS-Nancy Lea Crain-Brown, 68, of Germantown Hills, passed away at 12:56 pm Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at her residence. She was born on February 5, 1953, in Waco, TX, the daughter of Kenneth and Alberta Trosen Hubbard.  She married Leonard J. Brown on June 13, 2003, in Peoria.

Surviving is her husband Leonard of Germantown Hills,...

Orda L. Doty

Orda L. Doty

Aug 24, 2021

With family at her side our mom, Orda L. Doty, 92, had one of her daily prayers answered the morning of Tuesday, August 24, 2021 as she peacefully bid farewell to this world and went home to be with her Lord and Savior. While her departure brings her unspeakable joy, our hearts are broken. Our grief is softened by...

Lucille "Lucy" Z. (Zoss)  Moyer

Lucille "Lucy" Z. (Zoss) Moyer

Aug 22, 2021

Lucille Z. "Lucy" Moyer, 62, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 5:40 pm on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born on November 14, 1958 in Peoria, IL, to Richard F. and Nellie Mae (Kennell) Zoss. She married Dean Z. Moyer on May 4, 1991 in Eureka, IL.

Surviving are her husband, Dean of...

Rev. John D. Senter

Rev. John D. Senter

Aug 22, 2021

Rev. John D. Senter, age 90, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Snyder Village Health Center. He was baptized on February 21, 1932.

He was born on March 29, 1931, in Fredericktown, MO, to Roy and Ada (Hedrick) Senter. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Phillip and Robert,...

Sheali J. Albert

Sheali J. Albert

Aug 19, 2021

Sheali J. Albert, 18, of Kingston Mines, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born on July 23, 2003, the daughter of John "Tony" and Sara (Kaufmann) Albert. Her father preceded her in death.

Sheali is survived by her mother of Kingston Mines; siblings,...

Shawn N. Wilson

Shawn N. Wilson

Aug 16, 2021

Shawn N. Wilson, 60, of Holden, MO, formerly of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 16, 2021 at his home. Shawn was born on August 21, 1960 in Peoria, IL to Keith and Carol (Weinstein) Wilson.

Surviving is his father, Keith Wilson; four sisters, Linda (Larry) Shuda, Cathy (Paul) Scheirer, Cindy (Bruce) Byrum, and...

Diana L. (Deininger)  Crumley

Diana L. (Deininger) Crumley

Aug 11, 2021

Diana L. (Deininger) Crumley, 74, of Washington, IL passed away at 8:03 pm on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria, IL.

She was born on December 12, 1946 in Spring Valley, IL to Amos and Rosemary (Foster) Deininger.

Surviving are her mother, Rosemary of Metamora; sister, Kristal (Gary) Bachman of Metamora;...

Suzette E. Ervin

Suzette E. Ervin

Aug 9, 2021

Suzette E. Ervin, 56, of Deltona, FL, formerly of Washington, IL, passed away unexpectedly at 12:34 am on Monday, August 9, 2021, at her residence.

She was born in Peoria, IL, on June 23, 1965, the daughter of Donald and Nancy Clater Lee. She married Keith Ervin on September 12, 1992, in Washington, IL.  He passed away...