Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois

Kevin Richard Warner

Kevin Richard Warner

Sep 18, 2021

Kevin Richard Warner, 61, of Peoria, IL passed away at 7:46 pm on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on April 11, 1960 in Peoria, IL to Richard G. and Patricia R. (Moran) Warner.

Surviving are his siblings, Terry Spooner of Peoria, Kimberly J. Warner of...

Alex Rinehart

Alex Rinehart

Sep 18, 2021

Alex N. Rinehart, 70, of Washington, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the Medical Center of Aurora, in Aurora, CO. On August 3, 1951, Alex was born in Lincoln, IL, to Thomas William "Bill" Rinehart and Ruth (Bridgewater) Rinehart.  Alex was married to the love of his life, Nancy (Kawolsky) Rinehart, on June 17, 1972, in...

Ketra (Gilbert)  Schefelbein

Ketra (Gilbert) Schefelbein

Sep 17, 2021

Ketra Gilbert Schefelbein of Peoria, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, in Hopedale.

Ketra was born August 13, 1932, in Peoria, the daughter of Donald and Elmyra (Morrell) Gilbert. She married John T. Schefelbein on December 26, 1953, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, in Peoria. He preceded her in death, along with her parents and her brother,...

R. Larry Roberts

R. Larry Roberts

Sep 17, 2021

R. Larry Roberts, 83, of Washington, passed away at 4:09 pm Friday, September 17, 2021, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.

On June 27, 1938, he was born in Grayville, IL,  son of Donald V. and Emily E. Stokes Roberts.  He married Ann Berry on December 27, 1959, in Morganfield, KY.

Surviving are his...

Michael Scott Missey

Michael Scott Missey

Sep 13, 2021

Michael Scott Missey, 52, of Hot Springs, NC, formerly of Washington, IL passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021.

On December 22, 1968, Michael was born in Peoria, a son of Marvin and Loretta Lou (Gazelle) Missey. His father preceded him in death.

He is survived by his mother of Washington; brothers, Steven Missey of...

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...