May 5, 2025

Bonita E. "Bonnie" Meismer, 86, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 6:25 am on Monday, May 5, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on May 2, 1939, in Washburn, IL, to John E. and Marcella M. (Rohman) Finch. She married Richard A. "Dick" Meismer on January 30, 1959 in Metamora,...

May 1, 2025

Anita F. Alberssen, 86, of Washington, IL passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Loft of East Peoria.

She was born on July 21, 1939, in Peoria, IL the daughter of Pete and Margaret Davis Melonis Sr. She was married to Phil Alberssen for almost 50 years. He preceded her in death on March 6,...

Apr 30, 2025

Patricia A. (Forquer) Lord, 85, of Peoria, IL, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria.

She was born on October 19, 1939, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Ned and Bernice Kirsch Barth. She married Robert Lord on September 30, 2022, and cherished the three short years they were married.

Apr 29, 2025

Ronnie Lynn Hathcock, 75, of East Peoria peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday April 29, 2025, surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 8, 1949, in Somerset Kentucky to Clifford and Thelma (Lair) Hathcock. He married Patricia Paquet in 1975.

Surviving are his children, Derek of Creve Coeur, Megan of East...

Apr 29, 2025

Donald E. Wheeler, 88, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 1:55 pm on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on December 15, 1936, in Pontiac, IL, to Lawrence A. and Cora M. (Jacobson) Wheeler. He married Theresa M. "Gus" Eaton on November 30, 1979 in...

Apr 28, 2025

Carroll Leland Matheny, 86, of East Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully with family by his side at 11:53 am on Monday, April 28, 2025 at The Loft Rehab of East Peoria.

He was born on August 14, 1938, in Carbondale, IL, to Arvel T. and Clarissa E. (Tripp) Matheny. He married Sandra Daniel in 1965, and later...

Apr 26, 2025

Walter Carter Nunnally II, 64, of Washburn, IL, passed away at 7:17 pm on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on December 16, 1960, in Montgomery, AL, to Walter Carter I and Peggy S. (Tucker) Nunnally. He married Melinda S. Ulrich on July 1, 1994 in Groveland,...

Apr 24, 2025

Marilyn L. Schertz, 91, of Metamora, IL, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, April 24, 2025. She was at home with her family by her side.

Marilyn was born on November 22, 1933, at home in Gridley, IL, to William and Carrie Belle (Hewitt) Guth. She married Richard D. Schertz on June 27, 1954 in Washburn,...

Apr 23, 2025

Leonard W (Butch) Marsh, 84, beloved Father, Spouse, Son, Father-in-law, Grandfather, Great-grandfather, and Brother, was called to Heaven on April 23, 2025.

Leonard was born on June 7, 1940, in East Peoria, IL, the son of Leonard and Dorothy Marsh.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer (Tim) VanAntwerp, and one son, Jarrod Marsh. He...

Apr 23, 2025

Donald Richard Harbers, 96, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on October 12, 1928, in Peoria, IL, to Robert F. and Magdeline (Engst) Harbers. He married Hildegard Mary "Hilda" Rohman on September 3, 1949 in Metamora,...

Apr 23, 2025

Sloan, Darlene M. (née Fauber), passed away, Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Beloved wife of Loy A. Sloan; dearest mom of Mindy (Robert) Sloan Anderson of Ramona, CA, Becky (Bob) Sloan Byrne of Des Peres, MO, and Jody Sloan of Wildwood, MO; playful "MawMaw" of Madison, Leah, Christopher, Kendall, Austin (Hannah), Spencer, Grant, Heath (Ali), Benjamin and Jacob; adoring great-grandmother...

Apr 22, 2025

Teresa Lynn "Terri" Headley, 67, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 1:34 pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on June 10, 1957, in Peoria, IL, to James M. and Laura H. (Childress) Conroy. Terri and Mark E. Headley first met on February 6, 2005...

Apr 22, 2025

Kenneth Lynn Bowers, 69, of Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

He was born on January 1, 1956, in Peoria, IL, to Kenneth Lee and Betty D. (Baker) Bowers. He married Pamela Janis Nuest on June 27, 1975 in Springfield, IL. She passed away on March 27, 2017. He was...

Apr 21, 2025

William H. "Bill" Blalock, 81, of Lowpoint, IL, passed away at 5:45 pm on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

He was born on November 5, 1943, in Bay, AR, to Herman R. and Lillie (Fletcher) Blalock. He married Sandra M. "Sandy" Thompson on October 5, 1968 in Deerfield, IL.

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Apr 17, 2025

Craig A. Norbom, 47, of Washington, IL, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

He was born on August 3, 1977, in Peoria, IL, the son of Gary and Debra Vanlandingham Norbom.

Surviving are his mother Debra Vanlandingham of Washington; his father, Gary (Mindy) Norbom of Dunlap, IL; one sister, Carrie...

Apr 13, 2025

Robby Jay Tomlinson, 63, passed from this Earth on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. All who knew and loved Robby – and Robby knew no strangers, so the list is long – are mourning the loss of the dearest friend, the most generous soul, and the silliest jokes. Family and closest...

Apr 12, 2025

Irene (Booth) Mullineaux, 99, of Washington, IL passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Carle Health Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on April 8, 1926, in Slater, MO, the daughter of Harry and Erie (Bobo) Booth. She married Jack S. Mullineaux on May 11, 1947, in Slater, MO. Her husband, Jack, and...

Apr 11, 2025

Barbara J. Darling, 71, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 7:12 pm on Friday, April 11, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on October 7, 1953, in Streator, IL, to Robert and Maxine (Gerjets) Combs. She married Joseph H. Darling on August 24, 1983 in Peoria, IL.

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Apr 11, 2025

Our beloved mother, Mary Katherine (Droege) Crawford, 78, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away peacefully at 7:30 am on Friday, April 11, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family and the joy of Christmas music.

Mary was born September 4, 1946, in Springfield, Illinois,  the daughter of Harry and Eileen (Turner) Droege. Mary married Michael J...

Apr 10, 2025

Marilyn J. Brhel, 94, of Metamora, IL formerly of Washington, IL passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Synder Village in Metamora.

She was born on November 22, 1930, in Peoria the daughter of Leo R. and Goldie M. Fendrick Clark. She married Robert "Bob" A. Paxson on September 12, 1950. He passed away on October...