Mar 28, 2021

Susan Jean Mackoway, 73, of Washington, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on September 15, 1947, in Lockport, IL, the daughter of Frank and Sylvia Brown Vanek.  Surviving are two daughters Debbie Bluestein of Allen, TX, and Karen (Brian) Cooper of Washington, IL; one...

Mar 28, 2021

Marjorie D. Zilch, 86, of Peoria, IL passed away at 2:18 pm on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at her residence. She was born on January 24, 1935 in Peoria, IL to Paul F. and Helen R. (Gapen) Zilch.

She is survived by her son, Michael Zilch of Peoria and her grandson, Michael A. (Alicia) Zilch. She was...

Mar 27, 2021

Lee George Wells, Jr., 72, of East Peoria, IL, formerly of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 6:59 am on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at the Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing in Eureka, IL.

On December 31, 1948, he was born in Peoria, IL, to Lee George and Laurel (Wood) Wells, Sr.  He married Crystal L. Anderson on...

Mar 26, 2021

Adda C. Turpen, 89, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Deland, IL, passed away at 1:02 pm on Friday, March 26, 2021 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. She was born on December 15, 1931 in Somerset, KY to John L. and Grace A. (Fitzgerald) Mincey. She married William B. Turpen on November 22, 1947 in...

Mar 24, 2021

Verne Elliott Dentino, 73, of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

He was born on August 12, 1947, in Peoria, IL, to Michael "Amato" and Arnita (Barto) Dentino.  Verne married Ann Eldridge on March 21, 1973.

Surviving Verne are his wife, Ann of Peoria; daughter, Andrea and her...

Mar 24, 2021

Kenneth R. Adams, 59, of Dallas, TX, formerly of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in Dallas, TX.

He was born on August 11, 1961, in Peoria, the son of Jack and Donna Wiese Adams.  Surviving are his mother and Stepfather Larry and Donna Maxson of Germantown Hills, IL, one brother  Brian...

Mar 23, 2021

On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, James A. "Jim" Newman, loving husband and father, passed away at age 84.

Jim was born on January 3, 1937, in Kewanee, IL, to Cecil and Genevieve (Hardt) Newman. On June 16, 1956, he married Jeanne Marie (VanDenBerghe) Newman. They raised two children, Kim Rochelle (of LaGrange, IL) and James Alvin II...

Mar 21, 2021

Lloyd E. Johnson, 88, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 7:40 am on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at Snyder Village in Metamora. He was born on February 21, 1933, in Kincaid, IL, to Richard and Nellie (Hughes) Johnson. He married Wanda Farley on August 20, 1955, in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are his wife, Wanda of Metamora;...

Mar 19, 2021

John "Jack" Sames, 80, of East Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 19, 2021, at his residence.

Jack was born on March 16, 1941, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the son of John and Mary Hayes Sames Sr. He married Maureen Moran on June 19, 1965, in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Surviving are his wife,...

Mar 16, 2021

DEER CREEK - Robert Eugene "Bobby" Bosley, 51, of Deer Creek, IL, returned home to Heaven on March 16, 2021, while at St Francis Hospital in Peoria, IL. His loving wife, Julie Thurm Bosley, was at his side.

He was born on May 4, 1969, in Provo, UT, the son of Donald Ray Bosley and Linda Williams...

Mar 13, 2021

Clyde E. "Duke" Oetzel 68, of Peoria passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, comfortably at his home.

Duke was born December 14, 1952, to Jack and Hazel Oetzel. Duke has four siblings Ronnie, Linda, Larry, and Cindy, all surviving. He has three children Brooke (Tim) Lancaster, Ben (Jennifer) Oetzel, and Nicole (AJ) Baksai. He has five grandchildren...

Mar 11, 2021

Ruth I. Gross, 94, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away of natural causes at 3:05 pm on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at OSF Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.  She was born on June 9, 1926 in Metamora, IL, to Silas and Mattie (Reeser) Bachman.  She married Justus I. Gross on June 21, 1945 in Metamora, IL.  He passed away...

Mar 11, 2021

Arne C. Carlson, 92, of Chillicothe, IL passed away at 12:10 pm on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Heritage Health-Chillicothe. He was born on May 29, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Conrad and Edith (Peterson) Carlson. He married Mary M. Michael in the early 1950's and they were married for 63 years prior to Mary's passing on October 18,...

Mar 8, 2021

Susan I. Christner, 67, of Lowpoint, IL passed away at 6:45 pm on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Unity Point Health-Proctor in Peoria, IL. She was born on May 30, 1953 in Pekin, IL to Orva and Verna (Kennell) Martin. She married Michael W. Christner on September 7, 1985 in Roanoke, IL.

Surviving are her husband, Michael...

Mar 3, 2021

SPRING BAY - Shirley Lee "Shirl" Hardman, 84, of Spring Bay, IL, passed away after a brief illness at 9:13 p.m. on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.  She was born on October 21, 1936, in Peoria, IL, to William L. and Emma (Reiman) Williams. She married Lyle E. Hardman on April...

Mar 1, 2021

Wendell Allen Braman, 55, of Pekin, IL, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021, at his residence. He was born on August 11, 1965, in Peoria, IL, to Floyd and Wilma Lucille (Provo) Braman, Jr.

Surviving are his daughter, Tiffany Braman of Peoria; son, Christopher Braman of Pekin; mother, Wilma Marshall of Metamora; sister, Terri of Missouri;...

Feb 28, 2021

Karl J. Schmidt, 96, of Farmington, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away at 8:35 pm on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Farmington Country Manor Nursing Home in Farmington, IL. He was born on October 28, 1924 in Peoria, IL, to Karl and Louise (Honold) Schmidt. He married Vonda Lee Umdenstock on May 17, 1947 at St. Thomas Church...

Feb 28, 2021

Richard D. "Rick" Mason, 57, of Washington, IL, passed away at 3:20 pm on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. He was born on October 22, 1963, in Peoria, IL, to Richard D. and Cloanne F. (Hise) Mason. He married Tami L. Alexander on August 31, 1985 in Washington.

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Feb 24, 2021

Betty Kathryn Larrison, 88, of Washington, IL, passed away at 10:22 pm on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her four children.

She was born on June 29, 1932, in Anna, IL, to Wade F. and Clyde E. (Hartline) Millis.  She married Bobby Larrison on June 20, 1954, in Anna, IL.  He passed away...

Feb 23, 2021

Charles L. Gauwitz, 79, of Washington, IL, formerly of Lacon, IL, passed away at 12:57 pm on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Heritage Health-Minonk in Minonk, IL. He was born on May 29, 1941 in Lacon, IL to Arthur C. and Virginia (Vest) Gauwitz. He married Linda G. Smith on July 4, 1958 in Lacon, IL.

Surviving...