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....

Apr 17, 2020

Geraldine Rose (Minger) Schierer, 103, of Metamora, IL passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Snyder Village, Metamora, IL.

Gerry was born on July 13, 1916 and was the daughter of John and Rosa (Grob) Minger. She married Edward A. Schierer on April 24, 1941 and he passed away on February 11, 2012. She was a...

Apr 17, 2020

David A. King, 69, of Washington, IL, passed away at 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 17, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born August 31, 1950, in Evansville, IN the son of Alvis and Clara J. (Britton) King.  He married Edith Dilts Kauffman on August 3, 1974.

Surviving are his wife;...

Apr 16, 2020

Victoria "Vicky" Ann Voll, 62, of St. James, MO, passed at 1:41 am Thursday, April 16, 2020, in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. Vicky was born on July 6, 1957, in Peoria, IL, to Clifford and Ellamae Jaquet.

She graduated from Woodruff High School in 1975 and received a clerical certificate...

Apr 16, 2020

Richard A. Mullins, 55, of Metamora, IL passed away at 4:56 pm on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at his residence. He was born on June 3, 1964 in Peoria, IL to William C. and Mary F. (Mitchell) Mullins. He married Julie L. Jones on July 5, 1985 in Roanoke, IL.

Surviving are his wife Julie of Metamora;...

Apr 13, 2020

Daniel H. "Jr." Krumholz, 86, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Eureka, IL passed away at 10:15 pm on Monday, April 13, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. He was born on May 28, 1933 in Eureka, IL to Daniel and Marie Michael Krumholz. He married Jo Ann Nauman on June 10, 1961 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in...

Apr 12, 2020

Jacqueline Corine Viehmeyer, 98, of Metamora, IL passed away at 9:10 am on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Snyder Village in Metamora. She was born on July 14, 1921 in Peoria, IL to Ira and Bessie (Biegler) Johnston. She married William L. Viehmeyer on December 20, 1941.

Surviving are her children Larry Allen Viehmeyer of Greenville, Pennsylvania...

Apr 10, 2020

Joseph Paul Podabinski, Jr., 69, of Magnolia, IL passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at his residence. He was born on April 4, 1951 in Spring Valley, IL to Joseph Paul and Phyllis Jean (Perschall) Podabinski, Sr. He married Rae Ann Harper on December 29, 1986 in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are his wife Rae Ann of...

Apr 9, 2020

WASHINGTON – Paul J. Sheets, 79, of Washington, IL passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at his home after a long battle with Parkinson's disease, surrounded by his family, into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ.

He was born July 8, 1940, in Peoria, IL to William and Rose (Danz) Sheets.  He married Phyllis Miller...

Apr 8, 2020

Donna R. Osborn, 87, of Washington, IL passed away at Reflections Memory Care in Washington on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 2:30 am.

She was born on December 24, 1932 in Washington, IL the daughter of Edward and Ella (Blumenshine) Wissel. She married Wayne Osborn on July 1, 1949 in Roanoke, IL.

Surviving are her...

Apr 7, 2020

WASHINGTON - Marjorie L. Cullen passed away on April 7, 2020 at Washington Senior Living.  She was born October, 2, 1919 on the farm of her parents Fred and Edena (Peters) Broers Southeast of Minonk.

She attended country school and graduated from Minonk High School in 1937.She attended ISNU 1937 – 1938 and earned her degree in...