May 24, 2021

Ruth L. Remley, 94, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 9:58 am on Monday, May 24, 2021.  She was born on April 20, 1927, in Washburn, IL, to Saul W. and Helen E. (Sharp) Winkler. She married Charles Raymond "Jack" Remley on December, 1945 in Iowa. He died on November 26, 2001.

Surviving are her daughter, Connie...

May 23, 2021

Phyllis J. Jones, 85, of Washington, IL, passed away at 3:14 pm, Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Unity Point Health Methodist.

On June 25, 1935, she was born in Peoria, the daughter of Felix and Irma Martin Daxenbichler.  She married Richard Traughber. He passed away on June 13, 1997. She then married Stanley Jones, and he passed...

May 22, 2021

Nicole E. "Nikki" Rankin, 46, of Greenwood, IN, passed away at 1:30 pm on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN, due to complications of Crohn's Disease. She was born on November 13, 1974, in Peoria, IL, to Victoria L. (Kennedy) Kennel.

Surviving are her mother, Vicki (Mike) Kennel of Metamora; step-sister,...

May 21, 2021

Nichole Heller passed away Friday, May 21, 2021, at her residence in Henry, Illinois.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Seth Heller.  Seth passed away on January 16, 2021, after a long bout with Covid-19 complications.  She is survived by their young son Rhett.  Nichole was born October 1, 1990, the daughter of Robert and Leanne (Primo)...

May 21, 2021

Gladys Louise Brown Call, 99, of Spring Bay, IL, passed away at 8:35 am on Friday, May 21, 2021, at The Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing in Eureka. She was born on November 2, 1921, in Lostant, IL, to Chester Roy and Blanche Edith (Porter) Brown, the last of the generations on both sides of the Brown/Call families. She married...

May 20, 2021

Judith E. Ioerger, 74, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 1:46 am on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. She was born on December 6, 1946, in Peoria, IL, to Bert and Alberta (Netting) Allison. She married Leland S. Ioerger on February 6, 1970, in Spring Bay, IL. He passed away...

May 20, 2021

Venita Pauline Craig, 93, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL. She was born on August 25, 1927, in Alto Pass, IL, to Daniel and Minnie (Irvin) Hartsock.

She resided in Spring Bay, Illinois with her husband, Gilbert Carl Craig. They were married in Jackson, MO on May 27, 1943....

May 13, 2021

Raymond M. Langenbach, 83, peacefully passed away May 13, 2021, at OSF Richard J. Owens Hospice Home, surrounded by his family.

Ray was born November 17, 1937, in Peoria to Harold and Vernice (Parrott) Langenbach. He married Edna (Kay) Loscher on May 21, 1966, at First United Methodist Church in Peoria. Surviving is his loving wife, two...

May 13, 2021

Gerald R. Cullum, 82, of Washington, formerly of Metamora, passed away at 8:30 pm, Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Reflections Memory Care in Washington.

He was born January 31, 1939, in Dunklin County, MO, the son of James and Myrtle Durbin Cullum.  He married Jean Maher on June 14, 1985, in Peoria, and she survives. Also, surviving...

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...