Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois
Kevin R. Wernsman
Jan 13, 2026
Kevin R. Wernsman, 60, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 after battling cancer.
He was born on May 7, 1965, in Peoria, IL, to Howard and Judy (Stoller) Wernsman. He married Carole S. Smith on July 4, 1984 in Germantown Hills, IL. She passed away on March 9, 2013.
Surviving are his son, Landin Wernsman of Metamora; daughter,...
James Ernest Swartz
Jan 11, 2026
James Ernest Swartz, 87, of Metamora, IL, passed away on the morning of Sunday, January 11, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
He was born on July 6, 1938, in Pontiac, IL, to John Samuel and Esther L. (Nelson) Swartz. He married Janet M. Tyson on May 27, 1960 in Pontiac, IL. They moved to Metamora in...
Kristine M. Carius
Jan 10, 2026
Kristine M. Carius, 74, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the Emergency room of Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, Illinois.
Kristine was born on December 14, 1951, in Peoria, Illinois. She was the beloved daughter of Paul White and Mary Kacura. After the passing of her mother, Mary, her father later married Ida Beck, who...
Thomas P. DuBois
Jan 8, 2026
Thomas P. DuBois, 64, of Metamora IL, passed away at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.
He was born on November 8, 1961 in Peoria, IL, to Francis and S. Louise (Quinn) DuBois. He was preceded in death by both parents and sister-in-law Mary DuBois.
Surviving are the love of...
Stacey L. Larson
Jan 8, 2026
Stacey L. Larson, 64, of Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday morning, January 8, 2026. She was born on January 14, 1961, in Salina, Kansas, to Virgil VanDerryt and Harriet (Sutton) Atwell.
Stacey married the love of her life, Christopher Larson, on August 6, 1981. They built a life together centered on family, hard work, and unwavering love.
For...
Marlene Fecht
Jan 5, 2026
Marlene "Marla" Fecht, of Morton, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Loft of East Peoria.
She was born on July 28, 1958, to Wilbur and Ada (Frey) Fecht. Surviving are her brothers Keith (Jan) and Clyde (Dawn) Mishler.
Marla loved her pet cats and throughout her life they were her good companions. She and Sweet Pea enjoyed the last...
Kevin M. Reel
Jan 5, 2026
Kevin M. Reel, 74, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 6:18 pm on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Accolade Healthcare Peoria in Peoria, IL.
He was born on January 20, 1951 in Peoria, IL to Robert A. and Frances B. (Hanley) Reel.
Surviving are his sister, Peggy Reel of Metamora, IL and his brother, Robert “Bob” (Edie) Reel of Peoria, IL. He...
Jerry Scott Haven
Jan 4, 2026
Jerry S. Haven, 88, of Washington, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL, passed away at 9:31 am on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.
He was born on June 10, 1937, in Peoria, IL, to Herman F. and Alice L. (Scott) Haven. He met his wife-to-be in early 1960 and married her, Rebecca “Becky” Weppler, on November...
Raymond K. McDermaid
Jan 4, 2026
Raymond K. McDermaid, 69, of Lacon, IL, passed away at 5:42 am on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
He was born on May 10, 1956 in Drayton, ND. His parents are Raymond T. and Alice (Streitmatter) DuBois.
Surviving are his mother, Alice of Lacon, IL; siblings, Tina DuBois of Lacon, Therese DuBois of Metamora,...
Cinda Sue Glaub
Jan 3, 2026
Cinda S. Glaub, 67, of Washington, Illinois passed away at 9:00 PM Saturday, January 3, 2026, at her residence with her family by her side.
She was born on March 3, 1958, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Phillip and Augustine (Mayhue) Bradshaw. She married Keith W Glaub on April 5, 1974, in Washburn, Illinois. She and Keith were married for...
Peter Micca Jr.
Jan 3, 2026
Peter Micca went to be with his Lord on January 3, 2026, at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, Illinois. It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Pete, age 93, of Eureka. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, who are grateful to have witnessed him live a long and full life.
Pete...
Erica L. Carson
Jan 1, 2026
Erica Lynne Carson, 37, of Washington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on June 24, 1988, in Peoria, the daughter of Dean and Janice Baker Hruby.
Surviving are her two daughters, Madison Carson and Harper Koziol, along with her parents from Washington. She also leaves behind her brother, Christopher (Stephanie) Hruby of Oro...
Susan Lee Hale
Dec 30, 2025
Susan Lee Hale, 73, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at her residence, after a brief illness.
She was born on August 14, 1952, in Eldorado, IL, to Joseph R. and Phyllis (Miner) Hale. She married Ted H. Kalley on April 8, 1995, in Metamora, Illinois.
Surviving is her sister, Sally Hale of Atlanta, GA; step-children, Ron (Geni)...
Marion "Jack" Gresham
Dec 26, 2025
Marion Burgess “Jack” Gresham, 82, of Washington, Illinois, passed away at 8:37 pm on Friday, December 26, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois, surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 16, 1943, in Decatur, Illinois, the son of Crofton and Mary Lee Douglas Gresham. He married Margene Pratt on November 12, 1966, in Eureka, Illinois.
Surviving...
Sheila K. Martin
Dec 22, 2025
Sheila K. Martin, 79, of Washburn, IL, passed away at 4:49 am on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.
She was born on June 30, 1946, in Creve Coeur, IL, to John and Zelma (Buchanan) Drenth. She married Charles L. Martin on July 25, 1970.
Surviving are her loving husband and caregiver, Charles of Washburn; daughter, Pam...
Kevin M. Alig
Dec 22, 2025
Kevin M. Alig, 61, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 11:50 pm on Monday, December 22, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle of cancer, battling cancer twice.
He was born on January 17, 1964, in Peoria, IL, to Theodore M. “Ted” and Marilyn C. (Grebner) Alig. He married Tonya R. Driscoll on September 12,...
Karen D. Fyke
Dec 20, 2025
Karen D. Fyke, 87, of Eureka, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at her residence. She was born on August 18, 1938, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Elanore Hammond Ludwig. She married James L. Fyke on June 6, 1959. He preceded her in death on November 19, 2013. She was also preceded in death...
Cecilia Ann "Cece" Walacavage
Dec 19, 2025
Cecilia Ann “Cece” Walacavage, 69, of East Peoria, IL, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL. She was born on May 22, 1956, in Peoria, IL, to Adolph and Cecilia (Alex) Walacavage.
Surviving are her siblings, Teresa Robbins of East Peoria and Joe (Karen) Walacavage of Ypsilanti, Michigan; and three nieces and one nephew,...
David E. Mills
Dec 18, 2025
David E. Mills, 88, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 6:44 pm on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora. David was surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 1, 1937, in Normal, Illinois, to Ralph and Marjorie (Martin) Mills. He married Sandra J. “Sandy” Smith on February 8,...
Benjamin "Ben" Boles
Dec 17, 2025
Ben Boles passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family.
Ben was born in Sullivan, Indiana, to Bill and Arley Hillebrand Boles.
His love of his life, Lou, survives him; his sons, Jerry (Debby) Boles and Michael (Sheila) Boles; his daughter, Amy (Craig) Cranford; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. His sister, Sara Dawn (Dan) Detraz, and his...
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