Nov 24, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" Aschenbrenner, 75, of Washington passed away at 6:40 am Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Unity Point Health Methodist.

He was born on April 4, 1946, in Chicago the son of Edward and Lillian Nafzinger Aschenbrenner.  He married Phyllis M. Knapp on January 29, 2000, in Peoria.

Surviving are his wife, two daughters Michelle...

Nov 23, 2021

Helen Stone Holbrook, 99, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 3:14 pm on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on October 12, 1922, in Monroe, Washington, to Fred and Berta (Stutz) Epper. She married Cecil C. Stone in April, 1942. He passed away on July...

Nov 22, 2021

Patricia J. Weeks, 84, of Washington, IL, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021, at Washington Senior Living.

She was born on September 16, 1937, in El Paso, IL, to Oswald & Marjorie Schramm Haas. Pat began her school years in a one-room schoolhouse in rural El Paso. She & her family moved to Washington, IL, when...

Nov 20, 2021

Angela M. Menz, 50, of Key West, FL, formerly of Washington, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

She was born Angela Stroud on December 5, 1970, in Peoria, IL. She married Michael Menz on August 4, 2001, in Key West, FL.

Surviving are her husband, daughter Allison...

Nov 20, 2021

Robert Brian Friederich, 66, of Washington, IL, passed away at 2:10 pm on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Heritage Health-Chillicothe in Chillicothe, IL after a 25-year battle with Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy.

He was born on August 20, 1955, in Peoria, IL, to Robert H. and Marilyn (Nibbelin) Friederich.  Bob married Vicki Ann Harper on April 21, 1979,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.  ...

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....

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...