May 19, 2020

Mary M. Scheirer, 71, of Metamora, IL passed away at 12:57 pm on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born on August 13, 1948 in Washington, IL to Joseph J. and Margaret M. (Barra) Isoardi. She married Michael P. Scheirer on August 19, 1977 in Roanoke, IL.

Surviving...

May 16, 2020

Robert "Bob" E. Wiese, 93, of Washington, IL passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Port Angeles, WA.

He was born November 30, 1926 in Washington, IL the son of Henry and Mary Spillman Wiese. He married Sally Boyer Minor in 1968. She passed away June 22, 2017. His parents, four brothers Richard, Raymond, Frederick and...

May 15, 2020

Joseph E. "Joe" Hauter, age 63, of Metamora, IL passed away at his home on Friday, May 15, 2020 after a short, courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was born in Peoria, IL on June 2, 1956 to James and Shirley (Burnett) Hauter.  He married Jane Kapraun on November 15, 1980 at St. John's Catholic Church in Benson. She...

May 14, 2020

WASHINGTON - Thomas C. Beamer Sr., 72 of Washington IL formerly of Davenport, IA passed away peacefully at OSF  St. Francis Medical center in Peoria at 5:10 pm on Thursday, May 14, 2020, surrounded by family and went to be with his Lord.

Tom was born on November 27, 1947, in Davenport, IA, the son of William...

May 8, 2020

Robert N. Poehlman, 83, of Washington passed away at 6:00 pm, Friday, May 8, 2020, at Apostolic Christian Home-Eureka.

He was born on November 25, 1936, in Washington, IL, the son of Nathan J. and Anna C. Schmitt Poehlman.  He married Charlotte Erwin on November 3, 1973, in Washington. She passed away on July 18, 2015.

May 7, 2020

Mary Ada Roodhouse, 85, of Washington, IL went to heaven on Thursday, May 7, 2020. She was born on January 28, 1935 to Chester and Lillian (Yahnke) Petty in Kewanee, Illinois.

Surviving are one daughter Pamela (Kevin) Sheehan of Germantown Hills, one daughter-in-law Jeanette Roodhouse of Roanoke, one brother Larry (Sue) Petty of Kewanee, 6 grandchildren Clinton...

May 7, 2020

Eureka - Marjorie C. Guth, 93, of Eureka, IL, passed away at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka at 3:15 pm, Thursday, May 7, 2020, with her family by her side.

Marjorie was born at home on December 25, 1926, in Eureka, the daughter of Frank and Esther (Schertz) Harnish. She graduated from Eureka High school and...

May 7, 2020

WASHINGTON – Jerry D. Duckworth, 69, of Washington, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 8:01 AM at his home.

Jerry was born on March 14, 1951, in Thompsonville, IL, to Jeraldine and Elsie Gunter Duckworth. He was a 1970 graduate of Morton High School. Jerry married Christine Jero on June 2, 1973, in Washington.

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May 4, 2020

Franklin Edward Friederich, 85, of Metamora, IL went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 4, 2020 at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

Due to the recent State guidelines set in place regarding the Covid-19 Coronavirus, a Funeral service will be privately held for spouse and sons.  Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery,...

May 3, 2020

Tammie L. Robison, 57, of Spring Bay, IL passed away at 10:18 am on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at her residence. She was born on May 8, 1962 in Wilmington, California to Roger C. and Dorothy M. (Bledsoe) Allen. She married Shane P. Robison on February 12, 1999 in Spring Bay, IL.

Surviving are her husband Shane...

May 1, 2020

Michael James Baker, 67, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 3:15 pm on Friday, May 1, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on May 21, 1952 in Pekin, IL to Vera (Callaway) Leitner. He married Lenora Dee Rekart on April 15, 1972 at Ascension Lutheran Church in East Peoria, IL.

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May 1, 2020

WASHINGTON-Patricia Ann Eide (Seisser), 84, of Washington, IL, died Friday, May 1, 2020, at her home in the presence of family.

Patricia was born on October 18, 1935, in Elgin, Illinois, to Max and Ida Seisser. She graduated from Genoa Kingston High School in Genoa, IL, in 1953. Patricia attended Northern Illinois University for a Fine Arts...

Apr 29, 2020

Judith Renee Schlink, 82, of Metamora, IL passed away at 8:15 am on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at her home. She was born on February 16, 1938 in Ottawa, IL to Anthony and Irene (Bry) Rausch. She married George F. Schlink on February 1, 1958 in Ottawa, IL.

Surviving are her husband George of Metamora; children Kevin...

Apr 27, 2020

Willella Rebecca "Lella" Rich, 92, of Spring Bay, IL passed away peacefully at 1:57 am on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL. She was born on September 29, 1927 in Spring Bay, IL to William L. and Emma (Reiman) Williams. She married Bruce H. Rich on October 12, 1947 at the Spring Bay United Methodist...

Apr 26, 2020

Bobbie Jean Schertz, 68, of Lowpoint, IL passed away at 8:53 am on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born on June 30, 1951 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Willis "Jim" Jennings and Mildred Louise (Wilson) Hough. She married Reldon Wade Schertz on August 13, 1983 in Metamora, IL.

Apr 26, 2020

Richard W. Schroen, 74, of  Washington went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at his residence.

Richard was born on September 14, 1945, in Peoria, Illinois, to William Arvel and Lois (Crank) Schroen.  He was married to Alice JoAnn Meurn on December 12, 1970.  She survives.

Also surviving are brother...

Apr 25, 2020

Charles A. Wilson, 94, of Washington, IL, passed away at 7:07 pm on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at his home with family at his side.

He was born on February 21, 1926, in Peoria, IL, to Creston B. and Mary Jane (McMurtry) Wilson.  He married Norma L. Lewis on November 28, 1946, at Howett Street Christian Church...

Apr 22, 2020

WASHINGTON - John Lee "Jack" Stromberger, 88, of Washington, IL, passed away on April 22, 2020, at OSF St. Francis in Peoria, IL.

Jack was born on August 31, 1931, in Eureka, IL, to Martin and Loretta (Blumenshine) Stromberger.  He married Judy Sheppard on April 12, 1969, in Washington, IL. His wife and his children survive him:...

Apr 19, 2020

Devon E. Adkins, 57, of Bayview Gardens, IL passed away at 4:30 am on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria, IL. He was born on January 8, 1963 in Pontiac, Michigan to Barry E. and Florence I. (Kubsch) Adkins. He married Lisa A. Palladini on August 19, 1983 in Radcliff, KY. She passed away on...

Apr 18, 2020

David Allen DeFrance, Jr., 60, of Canton, IL passed away at 1:13 pm on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his residence.

He was born on September 30, 1959 in Peoria, IL to David A. and Gertrude I. (Paprson) DeFrance, Sr. He married Lois Solbrack in 1978 and was blessed with four children. He later married Patricia M....