Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois
Michael Yackle
Jun 4, 2026
In loving memory of Michael Steven Yackle, Age 73, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Born on August 23, 1952 in Pekin, Illinois to Franklin and Ruth Yackle. Graduating from East Peoria Community High School in 1970 and Retiring from his tenure at Caterpillar in 2014.
Michael was a man in tune with nature, enjoying his free time at Farmdale...
Dorothy Farmer
Jun 4, 2026
After 98 years on this Earth, Dorothy M. Farmer of Tremont, Illinois, was called to begin her new life in her Heavenly home in the early morning hours of June 4, 2026, at the home of her daughter, Dianne, with whom she made her home during her final years.
Born at home Aprl 18, 1928, in San Jose, Illinois, Dorothy was...
Ava Nicole Leitze
May 31, 2026
Ava Nicole Leitze, 20, left this world on May 31st, 2026 at 4:25 p.m., exactly the way she entered it—surrounded by love and held in the arms of her parents.
Ava’s life began in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she lived until the age of three. After moving back to Illinois, she began Kindergarten in Dunlap and remained in the district through...
Dale Shaver
May 30, 2026
Dale L. Shaver, 71, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on January 18, 1955, in Macomb, Illinois, the son of John and Margaret Crumley Shaver. He married Julia Bryan on June 14, 1975, in Macomb. She passed away on May 20, 1998. He later married Joni Paris, and she passed away...
Jerry Ratton Jr.
May 29, 2026
Jerry "JJ" Ratton Jr., 44, of Washington, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
JJ was born on October 12, 1981, in Peoria, Illinois, to Brenda and Jerry Ratton Sr. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Ratton Sr.; his sister, Heather Ratton; and his brother, Russell Ratton.Surviving are his wife,...
Norma Jean Boone
May 29, 2026
Norma Jean Boone, 97, of Metamora, IL passed away at 2:40 pm on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Snyder Village Memory Care in Metamora.
She was born on February 17, 1929, in Carlisle, IN, to Russell D. and Josie (Detty) Berry. She married Norval N. Boone on November 26, 1948 in Sullivan County, IN. He preceded her in death along with...
Peggy Nieschlag
May 26, 2026
Peggy S. Nieschlag, 96, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Snyder Village in Metamora.
Peggy was born on February 6, 1930, in Burkley, Kentucky, to Carl and Oma Thomason Anderson. She married Henry Nieschlag on July 1, 1956, in Metamora. Henry passed away on March 15, 2011. Peggy was also preceded in death by five brothers...
John Fulton
May 21, 2026
John Thornton Fulton of Normal, Illinois, formerly of Washington, Illinois passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at age 91 in Bloomington, Illinois.
John was born February 5, 1935, in Vandalia, IL, to Eva (Swarm) and John T. Fulton Sr. On August 28, 1954, he married Carla Jean Slifer in St. Elmo, IL
Surviving are his wife, Carla Fulton; two sons, John...
David W. Deline
May 20, 2026
David W. Deline, 72, of East Peoria, Illinois, passed away at 8:51 pm, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Carle Health Medical Center.
David was born on May 16, 1954, in Peoria, to Winston and Donna (Harker) Deline. He married Cindy L. Delzell on September 11, 1999, in East Peoria, IL.
Surviving are his wife, Cindy of East Peoria; daughter, Kandace Durr...
Gladys Schaal
May 18, 2026
Gladys Grace (Zank) Schaal passed away on Monday, May 18th, 2026. She was born January 18th, 1931, in Neillsville, WI, to Emil Zank and Leona (Sukow) Zank. Gladys graduated from Neillsville High School and Luther Hospital School of Nursing in Eau Claire, WI.
Gladys married the love of her life, William "Bill" Schaal, on June 20th, 1951, in Chicago. She worked...
Nelda L. Ford
May 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Mom/Nan, Nelda L. Ford, on Monday, May 18, 2026, at the age of 93.
She was born on January 14, 1933, in Eureka, Illinois, the daughter of Arthur and Ida Hartter Meinders. She married Earl K. Ford on December 29, 1951, and he passed away on January...
Richard "Dick" Fauber
May 15, 2026
Richard "Dick" Allen Fauber of Bartonville, Illinois, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and lifelong Peoria-area resident, passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2026, at the age of 80.
Dick was born to Elmer Perry and Edith Mae (Schertz) Fauber on March 20, 1946. He grew up on his family's farm in East Peoria and graduated from East Peoria High School in 1964....
William Morrill
May 15, 2026
William D. Morrill, 77, of Washington, Illinois, passed away early morning Friday, May 15, 2026, after his battle with cancer.
Born on January 27, 1949, in New York, he was the cherished son of William and Francile Morrill. He found lifelong devotion and a passionate debate partner with their unconditional love when he married Kristine "Teena" McCarthy on September 1, 1984,...
Larry P. Herring
May 13, 2026
Larry P. Herring, 71, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 12:55 pm on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at his residence.
He was born on February 24, 1955, in Lamesa, TX to Aubrey and Martha (Swafford) Herring. He married Carolyn S. Gotwalt on December 31, 1992, in Peoria, IL.
Surviving are his wife, Carolyn of East Peoria; son, Robert (Laura) Bermes of...
Kenneth J. Stirratt Jr.
May 12, 2026
Kenneth (Kenny) J. Stirratt Jr., 62, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away on May 12, 2026. He was born July 13, 1963 in Rock Island, IL, the son of the late Rev. Ken Stirratt Sr and the late Rosalie (Hirst) Stirratt.
He is survived by his daughters Megan Link, Kimberly Stirratt, and Ashley (Kris) Lowe, his grandchildren Sean, Ryan, Brice, Allison,...
Cynthia S. Waldschmidt
May 10, 2026
Cynthia S. Waldschmidt, 69, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 11:20 pm on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
She was born on September 6, 1956, in Peoria, IL to George and Bonnie (Smith) Cornwell.
Surviving are her son, Scott (Stephanie) Coultas of Lindale TX; daughter, Tekoa Coultas of Washington IL; partner, Mark Clark...
Robert J. White Jr.
May 8, 2026
Robert J. "Bobby" White Jr., 78, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 12:33 am on Friday May 8, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on February 3, 1948, in Peoria to Robert J. and Dorothy M. (Shivley) White. Sr. He married Brenda I. Wheat on March 28, 1997, in Peoria, IL.
Surviving are his wife, Brenda of Metamora; daughter, Jaime(Brian Easton)...
Gary Duchien
May 6, 2026
Gary F. Duchien, aged 76, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2026, at Goldwater Care Center in Peoria.
He was born on January 6, 1950, in Peoria to James and Geraldine Lohmar Duchien.
Surviving are his twin brother Terry from Washington, along with cousins Janet (Michael) Flynn and Jill Hinnen, both of East Peoria, John Duchien of Austin, TX,...
Leland Kenneth Neff
May 6, 2026
Leland K. Neff, age 99 ½, departed this earth on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, to be with his best friend and wife, Wanda, and their youngest son, Gale.
He is survived by Gale’s wife Erin, their two children, son Trevor and daughter Shawna Graddy, her husband Marchello, and their children Brenna and Brayden great-grandchildren. Also, his eldest son David L. Neff...
Max Tessier
May 6, 2026
Max Tessier, 102, of Washington, Illinois, passed away at 2:39 am on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Apostolic Christian Home-Roanoke, surrounded by his family.He was born on June 6, 1923, in Berwick, Illinois, the son of Ezra and Grace Stevenson Tessier. He married Belva Combs on January 9, 1943, in London Mills. Belva passed away on June 9, 2016....
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