Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois

Todd E. Haycraft

Todd E. Haycraft

Nov 18, 2021

Todd E. Haycraft, 51, of Washburn, IL, passed away at 8:02 am on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.  He was born on March 23, 1970, in Peoria, IL, to J.T. and Sharon Fay (Harvey) Haycraft.  He married Rebecca J. Finnegan on July 4, 2011 in Lowpoint, IL.

Surviving are...

Barbara Miller

Barbara Miller

Nov 17, 2021

Barbara J. Miller, 80, of Edwards, IL formerly of Washington, IL passed away at 9:43 am Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born on September 15, 1941, in Quincy, IL the daughter of Robert and Alice Littleton Curtis.  She married Clifton "Bill" Miller on March 15, 1962, in...

James "Jim" A. Gangloff

James "Jim" A. Gangloff

Nov 16, 2021

James A. "Jim" Gangloff, 73, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 3:30 am on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at his residence. He was born on May 2, 1948, in Peoria, IL, to Arthur E. and Mildred J. (Schneider) Gangloff. He married Sue Ann Stromberger on November 30, 1991, in Spring Bay, IL.

Surviving are his wife, Sue...

Eugene Plouzek

Eugene Plouzek

Nov 15, 2021

Eugene A Plouzek, 87, Washington, Illinois died Monday, November 15, 2021, at Unity Point Health Methodist, Peoria, Illinois. He is the son of William and Abbie Plouzek, born on the family homestead in Dorchester, Nebraska. He graduated from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln as a Mechanical Engineerjoining Caterpillar in 1955.

Gene was a licensed professional engineer working...

Helen Maclaren

Helen Maclaren

Nov 15, 2021

Helen E. MacLaren, 95, of Washington, IL, passed away at 9:08 pm, Monday, November 15, 2021, at Synder Village in Metamora.

On February 28, 1926, she was born in Morton, IL, the daughter of Henry and Frieda Crank Rieger.  She married Jack B. MacLaren on October 27, 1950, in Morton.  He passed away on March 31, 2000.  ...

Joan Marie (Stephens)  White

Joan Marie (Stephens) White

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....

Marilyn J. (Bachman)  Deatherage

Marilyn J. (Bachman) Deatherage

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...

Jean Jorgenson

Jean Jorgenson

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)...

Paul Gardner

Paul Gardner

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...

Elizabeth "Betty" Clark

Elizabeth "Betty" Clark

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...

Melody Douglas-Tate

Melody Douglas-Tate

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...

Jacklyn "Jackie" Nicole Blumenshine

Jacklyn "Jackie" Nicole Blumenshine

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...

Helen V. (Carpenter)  Vogel

Helen V. (Carpenter) Vogel

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...

Dorothy Folkerts

Dorothy Folkerts

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.

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Delores Louise (Davis)  Neilson

Delores Louise (Davis) Neilson

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...

Donald E. Schaidle

Donald E. Schaidle

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...

Leontine M. (Koch)  Nauman

Leontine M. (Koch) Nauman

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...

Larry John Zoss

Larry John Zoss

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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Elizabeth Landwehr

Elizabeth Landwehr

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...

William Ernest Lincoln

William Ernest Lincoln

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...