Feb 27, 2022

Alma M. Traver, 87, of Washington, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

On November 27, 1934, she was born in Franklin, IL, the daughter of Orville and Lola (Winter) Chapman. She married Richard Traver on May 26, 1952, in Franklin. They celebrated 69 years of marriage...

Feb 22, 2022

Dennis A. Eilers, 76, of East Peoria, IL passed away on February 22, 2022, at Mojave Bloom Assisted Living in Green Valley, Arizona.

He was born on October 7, 1945, in Washington, IL, to Reynold L. and Marguerite (Schumacher) Eilers. He was preceded in death by his parents. Dennis married Becky A. Spalding on March 31, 1985,...

Feb 22, 2022

Jeffrey C. "Jeff" Ribak, 72, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 11:42 am on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, IL.

On November 27, 1949, Jeff was born in Milwaukee, Wi, the son of Jack and Shirley (Schroeder) Ribak. He married Susan "Diane" Bennett. He later married Judith Massaglia Heyder...

Feb 22, 2022

Rose Mary Deininger, 97, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 1:00 am on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at Snyder Village in Metamora.

She was born on January 12, 1925, in Hennepin, IL, to Edward and Gladys (Turpin) Foster. She married Amos F. Deininger, on March 4, 1944 and were married for 46 years prior to his death...

Feb 20, 2022

Ella I. Miller, 96, of East Peoria, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Mason White Funeral Home in Washington. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow the...

Feb 20, 2022

Elva Wagnaar, 94, of Washington, passed away peacefully at 12:50 am, Sunday, February 20, 2022, at her residence while under hospice care with her daughter at her side.

She was born on January 26, 1928, in Peoria, the daughter of Hugh and Agnes May Maxwell. She married Albert Wagnaar on November 11, 1951, in Peoria. He passed...

Feb 19, 2022

William S. "Bill" Brunner, 95, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away at 6:05 pm on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at his residence at Snyder Village in Metamora.

He was born on May 22, 1926, in Peoria, IL, to Samuel R. and Elizabeth M. (Folkers) Brunner. He married Glennis A. McNaught on November 26, 1953...

Feb 17, 2022

Richard Allen Knutson, 73, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 9:10 pm, Thursday, February 17, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

On August 26, 1948, he was born in Oak Park, IL, the son of the late Erling and Myrtle (Ingeldsen) Knutson. He married Nancy (Whitaker) Johnson on February 16, 1990, in Pekin....

Feb 16, 2022

Ray Alan Nohl, 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, February 16th, 2022 at his home in Roanoke, IL after encountering a problem that even his brilliant mind couldn't solve…cancer.

The second child born to Cecil and Maxine (Wilham) Nohl of Goodfield, IL, Ray began his journey in Peoria, IL on May 25th, 1953.

Feb 14, 2022

Eric "Rick" Sopher passed away at his residence on February 14, 2022, at the age of 58.

He leaves behind his wife of 38 years Nancy (Payne) Sopher, his children Eric Sopher Jr. (Beth Sopher), Heather (Brock Parrott), Amanda (Sam Bohanan) Sopher and 8 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Clifford Sopher and mother...

Feb 11, 2022

Donna Jean (Clater) Weber of Metamora, IL passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at Accolade Health Care Center of East Peoria. On November 11, 1936, she was born in Peoria, the daughter of Earl and Nona Clater.

Surviving are one son Scott (Holly) Hansen of Peoria. Four grandchildren, Nichole (Josh) Springer of Metamora, James Holmes of Washington...

Feb 11, 2022

Virginia F. Frazier, 89, of Washington, IL, passed away at 1:53 pm Friday, February 11, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on November 5, 1932, in Sandridge, IL, the daughter of Coy and Estella Porter Bryan. She married Harold Frazier on August 21, 1954, in Peoria.

Surviving are her husband, one...

Feb 9, 2022

Kenneth E. "Chip" Fauber, 47, of East Peoria, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at his home. He was born on October 13, 1974, in Peoria, IL, to Kenneth E. and Sharlene M. (Rockhold) Fauber.

Surviving are his son, Dylan Fauber of Spring Bay; parents, Kenneth and Sharlene of Metamora; sister, Valerie (Jeff) Cooper of...

Feb 8, 2022

It is with profound sadness that the family of Robert "Bob" Scrivner announce his peaceful passing on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the age of 90 years.

Bob passed away at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. Bob had a long-standing relationship with God and was blessed with his faith to his dying...

Feb 7, 2022

Norman E. "Norm" Schaer, 77, of Spring Bay, IL, passed away at 2:10 am on Monday, February 7, 2022 at OSF Speciality Kindred Hospital in Peoria, IL.

He was born on July 17, 1944, in Peoria, IL, to Norman P. and Vivian (Loveless) Schaer. He married Joyce K. Shanklin on August 30, 1964, in Varna, IL.

Feb 5, 2022

Gordon J. Finch, 88, of Metamora, IL passed away at 10:15 pm on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on June 2, 1933, in Peoria, IL, to John and Marcella (Rohman) Finch. He married Dorothy Stock on September 15, 1956 in Kinmundy, IL.

Surviving are...

Feb 3, 2022

Thomas P. Day passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 12:05 pm at the age of 67, to be with our Lord Jesus and the Father. He was the third in a line of nine children born to William and Helen Day. He graduated from Peoria High School in Peoria, IL.

He is survived by his...

Jan 31, 2022

Barbara Ann Wood, 88, of Tremont, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away at 7:15 am Monday, January 31, 2022, at the home of her daughter Michelle.

On June 21, 1933, she was born in Chillicothe, IL, to Hallie and Belva (Sarver) Moore. She married Edward L. Wood. He passed away on November 22, 2002. Her parents,...

Jan 29, 2022

The Funeral Service for Ruth has been rescheduled due to weather conditions.

Visitation: Sunday February 6, 2022 beginning @ 10:00 AM @ Mason-White Funeral Home

Funeral: Sunday February 6, 2022 beginning @ 11:00 AM @ Mason White Funeral Home

Ruth Ellen Schmillen, 68, of East Peoria, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 29,...

Jan 29, 2022

Frances May (Kinzinger) Volk, 89, of Washington, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Eureka Apostolic Christian Home.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 4, 2022, at Mason White Funeral Home in Washington. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the funeral home. There will...