Jan 17, 2020

Bruce Evan Thompson, 76, of Metamora, IL passed away at 2:47 pm on Friday, January 17, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on August 29, 1943 in Peoria, IL to Evan and Louise (McCormick) Thompson.  He married Paulette M. Grebner on August 7, 1965 in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are his wife Paulette of Metamora; daughter Amie...

Jan 14, 2020

Sara L. Albers (Sally), 24, of Morton, IL passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at her residence.  She was born on March 9, 1995 in Peoria, IL to Crystal Peacock and Aaron Albers.

Surviving are her father Aaron Albers of East Peoria; fiancé Trey Weber of Morton; and brother Josh (Ashley) Nienhueser of Shiloh, IL.  She...

Jan 12, 2020

Jerone D. Armstrong, 74, of Peoria, IL passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Generations of Peoria.

He was born on February 27, 1945 in Peoria the son of Rems and Fern Keltner Armstrong. Surviving are five children Scott Armstrong of East Peoria, IL, Tari (Tim) Fauth of Washington,  IL, Crisy (Dave) Siebert of Edwards, IL, Patsy...

Jan 12, 2020

Donald R. Braun, 87, of Peoria, IL, formerly of Dunlap, IL passed away at 8:35 pm on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.  He was born on February 3, 1932 in Vandalia, IL to John and Katy E. (Hoyle) Braun.  He married Mary B. Ellis on November 29, 1958 in Canton, IL.  She...

Jan 10, 2020

Herbert Lee Boken, 83, of Metamora, Illinois passed away with his family by his side in Scottsdale, Arizona on Friday, January 10, 2020.  He was born on June 5, 1936.

Herb is survived by his son Rodney Boken of Scottsdale, Arizona; daughter Tammi (Curt) Barber of Eaton, Colorado; grandchildren Danny, Niki (Doug), Casey, Madison, and Tyler; six...

Jan 9, 2020

Pepper Marie Davis, 42, of Sunnyland, left this world unexpectedly on Thursday January 9th, 2020.  Pepper came into this world on 07-07-77.  Possibly she chose that distinctive date so her birthday would never be forgotten.  On that day she made her mother very happy to be her 1st born.  Pepper was also a 1st for some others:  1st grandchild,...

Jan 6, 2020

Donna M. Miller, 77, of Peoria passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6th, 2020, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Donna was born on January 2, 1943 in Peoria the daughter of Ronald and Cassie (Yoches) Harding.  She married, and is survived by, the love of her life, Roger Miller Sr. on October...

Jan 6, 2020

Fredde L. Schertz, 74, of Lowpoint, IL passed away at 11:20 am on Monday, January 6, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on March 27, 1945 in Peoria, IL to Eldon A. and Eileen E. (Bachman) Schertz.

Surviving are his siblings Edward (Irene) Schertz of Cahokia, IL, Mary Schertz of Elkart, IN, Ann Schertz of Cumberland,...

Jan 3, 2020

William A. "Bill" Baker, 90, of Peoria, IL passed away Friday, January 3, 2020, at his residence  surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 6, 1929, in Peoria the son of Earl and Verna Hedden Baker.  He married Shirley V. Ames on August 7, 1948, in Peoria and she survives.

Also surviving...

Jan 3, 2020

Judith Kay Seibert, 71, of Washington, IL passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora, IL.

Judy was born on July 13, 1948, to Stanley and Edith (Donaldson) Schwarm, in St. Elmo, IL.  She married David Seibert on August 17, 1969 at St. James Lutheran Church in Vandalia, IL. He survives.  ...

Jan 2, 2020

Nicholas J. Baumann, 65, of Metamora, IL passed away at 8:25 am on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.  He was born on December 18, 1954 in Peoria, IL to William and Helen (Siegwarth) Baumann.  He married Tracy L. Fauber on June 8, 1979 in Metamora.  She passed away on May...

Jan 2, 2020

Gregory H. Lyon, 68, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at 7:25 am on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at his residence.  He was born on March 27, 1951 in Peoria, IL to Billy and Wilma (Benton) Lyon.  He married Lauryn "Lori" Schlink on July 6, 1974 in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are his wife Lori of Germantown Hills;...

Dec 31, 2019

Teri L. Wittekiend, 66, of Washington, IL passed gently into the Lord's hands on December 31, 2019 at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria, IL.

Born February 4, 1953, in Champaign, IL to the late Jess and Emily Cesal Lathrop.   She married Harold "Mickey" Wittekiend on September 30, 1988, and he survives.   Also surviving are her children,...

Dec 27, 2019

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of William Carter Hare of Washburn, Illinois.  Carter died unexpectedly on Friday, December 27, 2019 while doing what he loved working with his son running his equipment.  His love for, and dedication to, his family, friends, and the business he grew for more than four decades is a gift that will live...

Dec 27, 2019

Patricia "Pat" Lee (Darrow) Bailey, 66, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 11:33 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2019, surrounded by her family. Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial visitation will be Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington. A Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 3,...

Dec 25, 2019

Jewell M. Springer, 90, of Metamora, IL passed away at 5:05 am on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.  She was born on January 12, 1929 in Lowpoint, IL to Benjamin and Ida (Bachman) Stringer.  Jewell married Simon P. Springer on July 21, 1948 in Eureka, IL.  He passed away on April...

Dec 24, 2019

Stanley L Weber, 96, a longtime member of the Dixon IL community and citizen of the year in 1997, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria.

Stan was born on March 9, 1923, in St Louis, MO to Walter and Lydia (Hill) Weber. He was raised in East St Louis, IL with...

Dec 23, 2019

Elizabeth May Ashley, 95, of East Peoria, IL, formerly of Spring Bay, IL passed away at 7:03 am on Monday, December 23, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center of East Peoria.  She was born on December 29, 1923 in Peoria, IL to Herschel and Gladys (Betts) Underhill.  She married Gerald F. Ashley on June 13, 1942 in Palmyra, MO.  He...

Dec 22, 2019

Rita Jean (Kirby) Hoog, 92, passed peacefully at 2:00 a.m., Sunday, December 22, 2019, at at Rosewood Care Center in East Peoria.

Rita was born October 28, 1927, in El Paso, IL to Frank and Lucy (Lasher) Kirby. She was the youngest of six children. Rita was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Frank...

Dec 21, 2019

LaVerne C. Miller, 93, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at 4:06 am on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Snyder Village Memory Care in Metamora, IL.  She was born on June 13, 1926 in Germantown Hills to William and Mollie (Schwenk) Schneider.  She married Donald Schroeder on June 14, 1947.  He passed away on August 15, 1968.  She then...