Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois

Jayne C. (Clark)  Knoblauch

Jayne C. (Clark) Knoblauch

May 29, 2020

Jayne C. (Clark) Knoblauch, 89, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Lowpoint, IL passed into eternal life with her husband holding her hand after 65 years of marriage and a 75 year loving relationship at 10:00 am on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Snyder Village in Metamora.

She was born on March 26, 1931 in Lowpoint, IL to...

Jean M. Weed

Jean M. Weed

May 29, 2020

Jean M. Weed, 84, of Peoria, IL passed away at 4:21 am on Friday, May 29, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on July 11, 1935 in Peoria, IL to Harry and Virginia (Woolsteen) Schultz. Jean married Robert H. Weed in 1976. He preceded her in death.

Surviving are...

Ellamae Ann Renken

Ellamae Ann Renken

May 28, 2020

Ellamae Ann Renken, 74, of Peoria Heights, IL passed away at 8:55 pm on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. On the day of her death, she received pastoral care and the Lutheran Commendation of the Dying to prepare her way. She passed on peacefully and quietly of her own accord with all...

Vernon R. Christie

Vernon R. Christie

May 28, 2020

Vernon R. Christie, 91, of Washington, IL passed away at 7:20 am on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at Unity Point Health-Proctor in Peoria, IL.

He was born on September 27, 1928, in Keithsburg, IL to Virgil and Frieda Brightenstein Christie.  He married Shirley Cox on August 19, 2017, in Washington, IL.

Surviving are his wife...

Raymond Laverne Jackson

Raymond Laverne Jackson

May 27, 2020

Raymond Laverne Jackson, 85, of Peoria, IL, formerly of Centerville, IA passed away at 9:22 am on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria.

He was born on May 2, 1935 in Ringgold County, IA to Oran S. and Willette (Smith) Jackson.

Surviving are his children Kaylinda (Gary) Tipsword of Washington, Raymond...

James R. Lambert

James R. Lambert

May 25, 2020

James R. Lambert, 62, of Spring Bay, IL passed away at 4:25 pm on Monday, May 25, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was born on September 29, 1957 in Peoria, IL to Raymond W. Lambert and Linda L. (Thomas) Hubbard.

Surviving are his children Joshua Lambert, Nathan Lambert, and Christina (Lester)...

Patricia "Patti" Ann Brecklin

Patricia "Patti" Ann Brecklin

May 24, 2020

Patricia Ann Brecklin, 66, of Washington, IL, passed away at 11:20 am on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on October 12, 1953, in Peoria, IL, to Ivan and Eva (Hufford) Egli. They preceded her in death. She married Jack Brecklin on October 21, 1972.

Surviving...

Walter "Wally" Clinch

Walter "Wally" Clinch

May 22, 2020

Walter "Wally" Clinch, 91, of Washington, IL passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born July 22, 1928, in Peoria, the son of Walter and Frances Veatch Clinch.  He married Betty J. Maile on September 9, 1952, in Peoria.

Surviving are his wife,...

Keith W. Glaub

Keith W. Glaub

May 20, 2020

Keith W. Glaub, 65, of Washington passed away at 12:45 am Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on December 28, 1954, in Lincoln, IL the son of Loren and Lucille Mickens Glaub.  He married Cindy Bradshaw on April 5, 1974, in Washburn, IL.

Surviving are his wife,...

Dena J. Shuda

Dena J. Shuda

May 19, 2020

Dena J. Shuda, 68, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at 7:30 am on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on November 12, 1951 in Monroe City, MO to Stanley E. and Mary I. (Morkin) Hawn.

Surviving are her son Daniel (Andrea) Shuda of Pekin; daughter Christina (Paul)...

Mary M. (Isoardi)  Scheirer

Mary M. (Isoardi) Scheirer

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...

Robert "Bob" E. Wiese

Robert "Bob" E. Wiese

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...

Joseph "Joe" E. Hauter

Joseph "Joe" E. Hauter

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...

Thomas C. Beamer Sr.

Thomas C. Beamer Sr.

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...

Robert N. Poehlman

Robert N. Poehlman

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.

...

Mary Ada Roodhouse

Mary Ada Roodhouse

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...

Marjorie Carol Guth

Marjorie Carol Guth

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...

Jerry D. Duckworth

Jerry D. Duckworth

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.

...

Franklin Edward Friederich

Franklin Edward Friederich

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,...

Tammie L. Robison

Tammie L. Robison

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...