Apr 8, 2025

John Jr. Bachman, 100, of Cazenovia, IL, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on the evening of April 8, 2025 at his home. He was born on January 21, 1925 in Lowpoint, IL to John and Mary Bachman. He married his faithful, life-long wife, Betty Jane Schrock on June 17, 1949 in Washington, IL. She passed away...

Apr 6, 2025

Charles L. "Charlie" Baker, 82, passed away peacefully at his home on April 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Charlie was born on October 17, 1942, in Carlinville, Illinois, to the late Charles O. and Ilah R. Kerrick Baker. On September 1, 1962, he married the love of his life, Judith K. Anthony. Together, they raised...

Apr 4, 2025

Jack I. Marcussen 93, of Sparta, TN passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN.

Jack was born on September 30, 1931, in Peoria, IL the son of Martin and Mary Scheblin Marcussen.  He married Eva I. Keil on August 8, 1959. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and siblings,...

Apr 4, 2025

Raymond E. King, 86, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Ray was born in Decatur, IL, to Myron "Mike" and Alma (Brandt) King on April 9, 1938. He married Janet Shaw Viviani on July 3, 1993.

Ray is survived by his wife, Janet; his son, Michael (Linda) King, daughters,...

Apr 4, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Brad C. Peterson, 53, who peacefully passed on April 4, 2025, surrounded by all his family.

Brad was born March 6, 1972, in Peoria, IL and is the son of Kenneth and Carol Holcomb Peterson.

Surviving are his children Christina (Evan) Hickerson of Mapleton,...

Apr 4, 2025

Marjorie "Marge" Ann Honeg, 87, of Washington IL, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on April 4, 2025.

She was born on March 18, 1938, to George and Ruth Anliker Martin in Eureka IL.  She graduated from Eureka Township High School in 1956 and from the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in 1959....

Apr 3, 2025

Linda Kennedy, 75, was called home to the Lord on April 3, 2025. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family.

She entered this world on July 25, 1949 in Muncie, IN, born to Edward and Eileen (Montgomery) Johnson. Linda married Robert Kennedy on December 17th, 1966 in Muncie, Indiana. She was preceded in passing by...

Apr 2, 2025

Jason E. Kamp, 53, of Spring Bay, IL, passed away at 1:50 pm on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on October 17, 1971, in Peoria, IL, to Jeffrey C. Kamp, Sr. and Judith York.

Surviving are his children, Andrew Emmer of Wyoming, IL, Tessa Kamp of Spring Bay, IL, and...

Mar 28, 2025

Sue Murphy, 75, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 8:23 pm on Friday, March 28, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on December 12, 1949, in Peoria, IL to Ivan and Hazel (Yaw) Kingery. She married Larry E. Murphy on July 12, 1975 in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are...

Mar 27, 2025

Robert A. "Bob" Wernsman, 92, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 1:40 pm on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on March 9, 1933, in Worth Township, IL, to Benno F. and Kathline (Montz) Wernsman. He married Charlene M. Wagner on December 30, 1954 at St. Mary of Lourdes Catholic Church in...

Mar 27, 2025

Katherine Renee Szyszka (nee Wells)

Katherine was born on Thursday, November 6, 1997, in Decatur, Illinois to Peter and Karen Wells.  She was immediately followed in birth by her twin sister, Christina.  She departed from life on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

In 1999, Katherine and her family moved to Williamsville, Illinois, which would be her...

Mar 27, 2025

Vonda Lee (Jones) Winchell, 80, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. She was with family and surrounded in love.

She was born to Murl and Florence (Bradtke) Jones on August 5, 1944 in Ottawa, IL. She married the love of her...

Mar 26, 2025

Olsen Robert Osterloo, 7, of Metamora, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

Born March 20, 2018, in Peoria, IL, to Daniel and Mallory (Friedrich) Osterloo and little brother to Kent Ray Osterloo, 10.

Olsen was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Richard and Jean (Stone) Winkler, John and...

Mar 25, 2025

James R. Craft, 74, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 9:05 pm on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on December 19, 1950, in Giessen, Germany, to Jim Reese and Lois Waunell (Cassidy) Craft. He married Janet R. Bureski (Eakle) on December 18, 2004.

Surviving are his wife, Janet of Metamora....

Mar 24, 2025

Elita G. Kayyaly, 61, of Washington, IL, passed away on March 24, 2025, after a brief illness. Elita was born on July 25, 1963, in Kennett, Missouri, to Jeff and Bonita Corbett. She married Mohammad Kayyaly on March 18, 1988, in Peoria, IL. He passed away on May 12, 2003. She was also preceded in death by her parents...

Mar 23, 2025

Shonna Maev' McCullough, 24, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at her home near Roanoke, Illinois, with her family around her.

Born January 22, 2001, she became the foster child of Dan and Michele McCullough. They adopted her in November of 2006.

She was a sister to Benni Sack of Tacoma, WA, Bo Ryan...

Mar 22, 2025

Elisabeth A. Daugherty, 64, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 9:11 pm on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on February 22, 1961, in Springfield, IL, to Richard and Ena (Hain) Pare. She married Melvin A. Daugherty on February 14, 2022 in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are her husband, Melvin of Peoria;...

Mar 21, 2025

Patricia Ann Brown, 74, of Metamora, IL, passed away Friday morning, March 21, 2025, at her home.

She was born on June 15, 1950, in David City, NE, to Thomas L. and Betty M. (Martin) Birkel. She married Kerwin R. Brown on September 17, 1971 in Denver, CO.

Surviving are her husband, Kerwin of Metamora;...

Mar 16, 2025

Colleen Marie (Gaetz) VonBehren, 63, of Metamora, IL, went home to Jesus on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 8:55 pm at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on October 28, 1961, in Peoria, IL, to Dale H. "Jack" and Doyne D. (Jones) Gaetz.

Colleen is survived by her...

Mar 15, 2025

Leon Arthur Lange, 78, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at his home surrounded by family after fighting a courageous but short battle with cancer.

He was born on January 4, 1947, in Jefferson City, MO, to Victor and Gladys (Mittelhauser) Lange. He married Judith A. "Judy" Woltzen on July 8, 1972 in...