Dec 31, 2020

Charles S. "Charlie" Everett, 88, passed away at 7:48 am on December 31, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. with his two granddaughters by his side.

Charles was born and raised in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Townsend, TN. After an honorable discharge from the United States Army, Specialist Third...

Dec 29, 2020

Sheila K. (Weir) Colburn of Bartonville died on December 29, 2020 after her battle with liver disease. Born September 19, 1969, Sheila was the daughter of the late Linda (Knoll) Miller and Elmer Weir and sister of the late Scott A. Weir. Sheila is survived by three siblings, Cheryl L. Vandegraft wife of David of El Paso (IL), Curtis...

Dec 28, 2020

Fred Knabe Jr., 88, of Washington, IL, passed away on December 28, 2020. He was born in Franklin, Indiana, on July 10, 1932, to Frederick Knabe and Mary Squires.

Fred graduated from Washington High School. He met and married his High School sweetheart Ruth O'Dell on September 21, 1951. She passed away on February 20, 2010.

Dec 28, 2020

Dennis L. Baker, 72, of Washington, IL, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020, at his residence with his wife and son by his side. He was born on January 31, 1948 to Vincent and Irene Baker.

Surviving are his wife, Cathy; son, Brad Baker; step-children, Matt, Kim, and Tad Burton; grandchildren, Austin (Sara) Baker, Kaitlynn Baker,...

Dec 27, 2020

Irene A. VanDeHand, 95, of Metamora, IL passed away at 2:10 am on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Snyder Village in Metamora.

She was born on November 25, 1925 to Ferdinand and Mary (Marchand) Schierer in Metamora, IL. She married Chester M. Jason on October 22, 1955 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Metamora. He passed away...

Dec 25, 2020

Denise E. Ahlstrom, 74, of Metamora, IL passed away at 9:10 am on Friday, December 25, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.  She was born on December 19, 1946 to Norman J. and Anna M. (Ehrat) Buck Jr. in Peoria, IL.  She married Rodger M. Ahlstrom on August 27, 1966 in Peoria, IL. He preceded her...

Dec 24, 2020

Richard Michael "Dick" Downs, 87, of Spring Bay, IL, passed away at 10:00 pm on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, IL. He was born on April 29, 1933 in Peoria, IL to Emanuel Martis and Georgia Demaris (Huggins) Downs. He married Judith Ann Turl on June 13, 1953.

Surviving are his...

Dec 24, 2020

Mary Margaret Sheppard, 80, of Washington, IL, formerly of Pekin, IL passed away at 10:53 pm Thursday, December 24, 2020, at the Apostolic Christian Home-Morton, where she received outstanding care for several months.

She was born on November 11, 1940, in Peoria, IL, to Dennis and Janice (Rahn) Sheppard. Mary is survived by one brother Dan Sheppard...

Dec 23, 2020

Herman D. Thompson, 91, of Metamora, Illinois, formerly of Peoria, Illinois, went home to his Lord Wednesday, December 23, 2020. He was born June 17, 1929 in Pierce, Kentucky to Dalert D. and Tranny (Curry) Thompson. He married Mariana Trovillion on July 1, 1951. He graduated from Green County High School, Campbellsville University and from Bradley University, a member...

Dec 22, 2020

Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and Friend, Delores Chance, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ with her family by her side on December 22, 2020 at the age of 91.

She was preceded by her loving husband of 59 years, Bob; son, Jerry; siblings Betty, Eldon, Delbert, Richard Lee and by her...

Dec 22, 2020

Thomas L. Hunt, 81, of Washington, IL. beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on December 22, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

On April 7, 1939, he entered this world in Peoria, IL, born to Cyril and Marguerite Bushman Hunt. He is survived by his beloved...

Dec 22, 2020

Carol J. Martin, 77, of Metamora, IL passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria, IL.

Carol was born on June 21, 1943, to Orva and Verna (Kennell) Martin. Surviving are four sisters, Donna (Leonard) Ulrich of Metamora, Loretta Ulrich of Washburn, Marilyn Davis of Cazenovia, and Susan (Michael) Christner of Low...

Dec 21, 2020

Paul Lewis Freeman, 89, of Washington, IL, passed away at 4:20 am on Monday, December 21, 2020, at Unity Point Health-Proctor in Peoria, IL.

He was born August 18, 1931, in Taylor, PA, to Paul Henry and Anna Mae (Williams) Freeman. He married Elizabeth May Kaetzel on December 27, 1949, in Stroudsburg, PA.

Surviving are...

Dec 19, 2020

Frieda Elizabeth Fauber, 91, of Metamora, IL was called home to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Snyder Village in Metamora surrounded by her family. She was born on January 3, 1929 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Gottlob and Augusta (Moeri) Aupperle. She married Lowell W. Fauber on January 6, 1952 at Trinity Lutheran Church...

Dec 18, 2020

Norbert J. Adams, 92, of Metamora, IL passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. He was born on April 6, 1928 to Albert and Mary (Kiesewetter) Adams. He married Wilma Scheirer, the love of his life, on June 5, 1954 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Metamora. Their love...

Dec 18, 2020

Joyce E. (Dingledine) Pacey, 72, of Dunlap, IL formerly of Washington, IL passed away on December 18, 2020, at her home with her daughters by her bedside.

On February 9, 1948, she was born to Wayne Harvey and Mary Maxine (Keith) Dingledine in Peoria, IL.  She is survived by her sister and four brothers, as well as...

Dec 17, 2020

Nancy A. Whittington, 68, of Metamora, IL passed away at 8:25 pm on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing in Eureka, IL. She was born on June 17, 1952 in Peoria, IL to Donald and Evelyn (Rohman) Whittington.

Surviving are her sister Donna Whittington; brother Stanley Whittington; niece Kelsey DeSalvo; and nephew Thomas Whittington....

Dec 16, 2020

Paul C. Murphy, 92, of Roanoke, IL, passed away at 7:53 pm on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Snyder Village Healthcare Center, in Metamora, IL, where he was a resident. He was born on February 12, 1928 in Jacksonville, IL, a son to James and Cecil (Bettis) Murphy. He married Colleen A. Russell on January 1, 1950 in Macomb,...

Dec 15, 2020

EAST PEORIA - Patricia Lee Dray, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 8:45 pm on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Fondulac Rehabilitation and Health Care in East Peoria, IL.

She was born, in East Peoria, IL, to Joseph Edward and Charlesa E. (Deskin) Dray.

Patricia graduated with her Bachelor's Degree, worked as an employee...

Dec 14, 2020

Delores Bertha Grapevine, 82, of Spring Bay, IL passed away at 2:14 pm on Monday, December 14, 2020 at her residence. She was born on January 21, 1938 in Peoria, IL to Carl Elmer and Helena E. (Dixenbichler) Urban. She married Everett C. Grapevine on February 14, 1971 in Spring Bay, IL. He passed away on November 10, 2008....