May 11, 2021

Christopher Kyle Kraushaar, 54, of Morton, passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

Chris was born July 16, 1966. He was raised in East Peoria and attended EPCHS. He spent his life as a painter, auto body detailer, and pool installer. Chris enjoyed golfing, hunting, and fishing.

Chris is survived by his father, Durward "Dewey" Kraushaar...

May 10, 2021

Helen Jean Ahrens, 83, a current resident of Leisure Acres Retirement Community in Washington and formerly of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021, at 12:20 pm at Lakeside Rehab & Healthcare, in East Peoria.

In Metamora, IL, she was born on July 15, 1937, at home to Arnold R. and Evelyn F. (Himmel) Ahrens....

May 9, 2021

Roy A. Christianson, 59, of Metamora, IL, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021, at 2:13 PM with the love of his life, his wife Kandy, holding his hand. He was born June 5, 1961, in Peoria, IL.  He was preceded in death by his loving parents Lloyd David Christianson Sr. and Judith Anne Christianson, and one brother Lloyd D....

May 9, 2021

Pearlie Mae Harris, 72, of East Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 9, 2021.

She was born on February 28, 1949, in Cleveland, Mississippi, to Ernestine Whitehead and J.W. Wilson. Pearlie had seven sisters, one brother, and many nieces and nephews. She attended school and church, where, at an early age, she turned her life...

May 8, 2021

John M. "Jack" Oderwald, 77, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 3:42 pm, Saturday, May 8, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

On January 9, 1944, he was born in Rock Island, IL, to Katherine Hartz and adopted by Howard H. and Eileen M. (Collins) Oderwald. He married Debbie...

May 7, 2021

Madison "Micah" Ringland, 17, of Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 7, 2021, in Washington.

Micah was born February 26, 2004, in Peoria, the child of Brent and Paula Habel Ringland.  Surviving is Micah's parents, Micah's paternal grandparents Dave and Deb Ringland of Germantown Hills. Paternal great grandparents Ed and Nina Herdes of Geneva, IL; Uncle...

May 5, 2021

Felicia Domenica Vallosio, 96, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton. Heaven gained another angel, and she will surely keep everyone laughing in heaven as she did here on earth.

Felicia was born in Benton, Illinois, on March 17, 1925, to Rocco Martin and Mary...

May 5, 2021

Minerva Jane (Bachman) Reeb, age 97, of Metamora, IL, met her Lord and Savior in Heaven on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Snyder Village in Metamora.

She was born on a farm near Metamora, IL, on February 4, 1924, to Silas and Mattie (Reeser) Bachman. Minerva graduated from Metamora High School in 1941. She married John V....

May 4, 2021

WASHINGTON - Walter F. Johnson, 87, of Washington, IL, passed away at 7:17 am on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on January 10, 1934, in Peoria, IL, to the late Clarence and Cecil (Benedict) Johnson.  He married Delores Firmand on March 5, 1955, in Peoria.  She...

May 4, 2021

Catheryne A. Loffredo, 83, of Washington, IL passed away at 3:45 am, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria, IL. She was born July 4, 1937 in Pana, IL, daughter of Marcel and Ruth (Slifer) LeDuc.

She was preceded in death by her parents and four siblings.

Surviving are two daughters, Monique Loffredo...

Apr 30, 2021

Hailee Adeline Kline, infant daughter of Zachariah W. and Ashley N. (Nauman) Kline, was born at 8:32 am and passed away at 11:15 am on Friday, April 30, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are her parents, Zach and Ashley Kline of Metamora; sister, Charlotte Kline at home; maternal grandparents, Gary and...

Apr 28, 2021

Timothy H. Crandell, 60, of Cazenovia, IL passed away at 5:46 pm on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL from complications of diabetes, with family by his side.

Tim was born on December 29, 1960 in Peoria, IL, the son of William and Nancy (Smith) Crandell.

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Apr 27, 2021

Elaine Renae Mary (Schierer) Pemberton, 63, of Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully at 2:54 pm on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Carle-Bromenn Medical Center in Normal, IL, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 7, 1957, to Gilbert William and LaVonne Lois (Kerker) Schierer. She married her high school sweetheart, Ralph Louis Gunderson, and together, they raised...

Apr 27, 2021

Alex E. Jones, 68, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 8:31 am on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at his residence. He was born on October 25, 1952, in Morton, Mississippi, to Henry T. and Adis W. (Ryals) Jones. He married Rebbecca L. Lindsay on December 3, 1974, in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are his wife, Becky of Metamora;...

Apr 25, 2021

Debra A. Ottenbacher, 67, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Vancouver, Washington, passed away at 1:36 am on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born on July 19, 1953 in Peoria, IL to Bernard E. "Red" and Mary A. (Rohman) Bursott.

Surviving are her two sons, Derek (Laura) Knight...

Apr 24, 2021

Elsie M. Duckworth, 86, of Washington, IL, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Washington Senior Living with her family by her side.

On October 21, 1934, she was born in Thompsonville, IL, the daughter of Bert and Rena Lance Gunter.  She married Jearldene Duckworth on October 28, 1949, and he survives.

Also surviving are...

Apr 20, 2021

Rosemary "Rory" Myers, 77, of Washburn, IL, left this world suddenly on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL after being admitted to the ICU after contracting the COVID-19 virus.

She was born on November 14, 1943, to Cecil and Elenore (Brienten) Trovillion in Washington, Illinois. Rosemary married Donald L. Myers...

Apr 19, 2021

William A. "Bill" Pleasant, 60, of Lowpoint, IL, passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 19, 2021, at his residence. He was born September 29, 1960, in Alton, IL, the son of James and Sandra (Olsen) Pleasant.

Surviving are three daughters: Julia (Brian) Sullivan of Linthicum Heights, MD, Emily (Johnny) Tran of Chicago, IL, and Rachel Pleasant of Morton,...

Apr 18, 2021

Janice M. "Jan" Turner, 77, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 2:23 pm on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born on June 3, 1943, in Peoria, IL, to Arthur E. and Mildred J. (Schneider) Gangloff. She married Dennis A. "Denny" Turner on September 21, 1963, at St. Mary's Catholic...

Apr 16, 2021

Timothy J. Gilliland, 67, of Vermont, IL entered into the arms of Jesus on Friday afternoon, April 16, 2021, at the beautiful OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.  Tim was born February 21, 1954, in Centerville, IA, to Paul & Bettine Gilliland, who preceded him to Heaven.

He is survived by his wife of...