Jun 23, 2021

Lois A. McCombs, age 87, from Peoria, IL, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL, with Peggy, Kim, and Frank by her side.

Lois was born on July 10, 1933, to Mabel Derry in Ray, IL. She married Stuart D. McCombs on...

Jun 18, 2021

Ronald Joseph Olomon, 84, of Roanoke, IL, went peacefully home to be with Jesus at 8:15 pm on Friday, June 18, 2021, with his family singing all his favorite gospel songs. He was born on April 13, 1937, to Hardie and Clara (Peterson) Olomon.  He married the love of his life, Bonnie Frailey, on May 15, 1960.

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Jun 18, 2021

Marilyn Jean Crandall, 88, of Washington, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021, at her residence with her family by her side.

She was born August 31, 1932, in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of John V. and Minnie Wulf Kerz.  She married John M. Crandall on August 23, 1952, in Bloomington.  He passed away on October...

Jun 17, 2021

Margaret H. Matson, 86, of Metamora, IL passed away at 9:25 am on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Snyder Village in Metamora. She was born on March 9, 1935 in Buda, IL to Forrest and Edythe (Grubb) Olson. She married Richard O. Matson on April 22, 1956 in Buda, IL.

Surviving are her husband, Richard of Metamora;...

Jun 17, 2021

Mary E. Heiple Garrett, 77, of Washington, IL, passed away at 10:40 PM, Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Cornerstone Rehabilitation and Health Care in Peoria.

She was born on March 14, 1944, to Robert C and Elizabeth Plack Heiple. She married Michael Garrett in Peoria on August 1, 1970 and divorced in 1985.

Surviving is...

Jun 16, 2021

Lillian Eileen Wiseman, 102, of Washington, formerly of Washburn, passed away at 11:52 pm, Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at Apostolic Christian Home-Roanoke.

She was born October 12, 1918, in Benson, IL, the daughter of Frederick E and Antje Uphoff Seifert.  She married Harry D. Wiseman on March 28, 1942, in St. Charles, MO.  He passed away on...

Jun 12, 2021

Judith Ann Fairchild, 81, of Roanoke, Illinois went to be with her heavenly Father at 8:20 pm on Saturday, June 12, 2021. She was born on November 14, 1939 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Merrill and Janet (Dunbar) Castle. She married Dan Fairchild on March 11, 1987.

Surviving are her husband, Dan of Roanoke; three children,...

Jun 11, 2021

Harold E. Mabis, 89, of Peoria, IL passed away at 5:10 am on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Reflections Memory Care in Washington, IL. He was born on June 15, 1931 in Kirksville, MO to Audrey S. and Lennie E. (Tate) Mabis.

He is survived by his sister, Lois Bryan of Metamora; brother, Bliss (Jean) Mabis of...

Jun 9, 2021

Steven L. Norbom, 64, of Washington, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his residence.

Steve was born August 30, 1956, in Peoria, the son of Donald and Evelyn Hudson Norbom. Surviving is one son Nicholas (Torie) Norbom of Peoria, IL, and one daughter Michelle Norbom-Downing of Holly Springs, NC.

Also, surviving are...

Jun 8, 2021

Donald Raymond Hoffer, 95, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 5:15 am on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL. He was born on February 15, 1926 in East Peoria, IL to Edward G. and Louise (Ferter) Hoffer. He married Edith Marie Schaer on June 12, 1948 in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are his...

Jun 8, 2021

Robert L. Utley, 81, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 8:40 am on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born on June 7, 1940 in Peoria, IL to Harry F. and Marie H. (Chamberlain) Utley. He was raised in a large family of six brothers and seven sisters. He married Arvella I. Flesner on October...

Jun 4, 2021

Blanche M. Parker, 89, of Washington, IL passed away at 7:49pm Friday, June 4, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side.

She was born on July 30, 1931 in Newton, IL the daughter of John and Mary Pulliam Jones. She married Robert M. Parker on June 2, 1951 in Indianapolis, IN.  He passed away...

Jun 1, 2021

Garnett M. Skopal, 82, of Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully at 4:35 pm on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. She was born on December 24, 1938, in Chicago, IL, to Leonard and Gertrude (Newberg) Hubert. She married Henry W. Skopal on February 10, 1962 at Our Lady of the...

May 31, 2021

Frederick A. "Fred" Zant, 74, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 3:02 pm on Monday, May 31, 2021, at his residence. He was born on November 30, 1946, in Peoria, IL, to Russell T. and Marcella B. (Boehle) Zant.

Surviving are his siblings, Bernard Zant of Peoria, IL, Dolores "Dee" (Art) Kiesewetter of Metamora, Brother Louis Zant,...

May 29, 2021

Delmar C. Smith, 89, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Lowpoint, IL, passed away at 4:55 am on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Snyder Village in Metamora. He was born on May 5, 1932, in Decatur, IL, to Raymond and Mabel (Simmons) Smith. He married Lora A. Thompson on December 5, 1953 in Effingham, IL. She passed away on September...

May 27, 2021

Floyd J. "Bud" Courtway, 79, of Spring Bay, IL, passed away at 11:18 pm on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.  He was born on July 21, 1941, in Richwoods, MO to Ray C. and Rena K. (Boyer) Courtway.  He married Sandra K. Matheny on March 16, 1963 in Peoria, IL.

May 26, 2021

Lynn B. Schultz, 78, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 8:35 am on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at Generations at Riverview in East Peoria, IL after an extended illness. He was born on October 11, 1942, in Clinton, IA, to John B. and Lois W. (Hugunin) Schultz.

Surviving are his four children, Shelley Jones, Bobby Schultz, and...

May 26, 2021

Rev. Robert, "Bob," D. Mushrush, 86, of Peoria, passed away at 2:24 pm, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

On March 22, 1935, Bob was born in Claremont, IL, the son of Howard and Nola Mae Adamson Mushrush. He married Joanne Wiseman on June 13, 1954, in Bellmont, IL; she survives....

May 25, 2021

John D. Yankevich, 71, of Spring Bay, IL, passed away unexpectedly at 10:15 am on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at his residence. He was born on April 30, 1950, in Sharon, PA, to John and Angeline (Pratt) Yankevich, Jr. He married Tonita Dunton on June 8, 1978 in Peoria, IL. They would have been married 43 years in June....

May 24, 2021

Russell E. Draggist, 87, of Spring Bay, IL, passed away at 5:52 pm on Monday, May 24, 2021 at his residence. He was born on November 7, 1933 in Partridge Township, Woodford County, IL, to James and Clara (Poignant) Draggist. He married Nancy J. Foster on November 16, 1956 in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are his wife, Nancy...