Jan 8, 2021

WASHINGTON - Lorna K. Keefer of Washington, formerly of Polo, IL, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Villas of Hollybrook.

Lorna was born on May 12, 1930 in Eastlake, MI, the only child of the late George and Anna (Nelson) Albertson. She married Robert "Bob" Keefer on June 26, 1955 at Messiah Lutheran Church...

Jan 7, 2021

Arthur F. Michael, 102, of Washburn, IL, passed away at 1:30 pm on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL. He was born on June 12, 1918, in Metamora, IL, to August and Elizabeth (Seipel) Michael. He married Dorothy Pelz on May 10, 1941 in Metamora. She passed away on November 30, 2004.

Surviving...

Jan 5, 2021

Brenda Sue Lewis, 72, of Washington, IL, passed away at 7:15 pm on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at her residence.

She was born on March 19, 1948, in Harrisburg, IL, to the late Donald E. and Veda G. (Dunn) Rodgers. She married Jerry Wayne Lewis on August 4, 1967 at New Salem Baptist Church in Carrier Mills,...

Jan 4, 2021

Victoria Lynn Sharpe-Edwards, aged 68, passed away on January 4th, 2021 at her home in Germantown Hills after a year and a half long battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Peoria, Illinois, she was preceded in death by her parents Esther Sharpe (Hudson) and Howard Sharpe and her brother Mike Largent.

Victoria liked a challenge, was independent,...

Jan 4, 2021

Rita M. Nauman, 89, a lifelong resident of Washington, IL, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born on November 8, 1931 in Metamora, IL,  the daughter of Waldo and Edna (Wernsman) Thewlis.

She is survived by her children, Shawn (Leslie) Tunis and Kathleen (Robert) Bachman...

Jan 2, 2021

Elizabeth Holtzman, who lived through two pandemics passed away at 104 years on January 2, 2021 (52 days shy of 105 years). She was the oldest living member of St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Washington, Illinois.

Elizabeth was born February 23, 1916 to Ray Wagner and Catherine Schabinger in Washington, Illinois.  She married Donald H. Holtzman (1919-1997)...

Jan 2, 2021

Annabell Marie VanAcker, 81, of Washington, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at her residence.  On September 13, 1939, she was born in Delavan, WI, to Emil and Marie (Becker) Slack. She married Harold VanAcker on September 20, 1958.

Surviving are her husband, Harold of Washington; daughters, Vicky (Steven) Birkner of Washington, Valinda (Lynn) Arbuckle...

Jan 2, 2021

Ronald Warren Branson, Sr., 79, of Washington, IL, passed away at 5:11 pm on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on July 24, 1941, in Moline, IL, to Roscoe W. and Marcella (Staples) Branson. He married Judith Ann Scheerer on August 3, 1962, in Eureka, IL.

Surviving are his wife, Judith...

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...