Jan 29, 2020

Debra S. Cox, 71, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 4:44 pm on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. She was born on April 4, 1948 in Elgin, IL to Harley and Alverta (Lebrum) Funke. She married Wayne D. Cox on June 24, 1972 in West Dundee, IL.

Surviving...

Jan 26, 2020

Nancy Kay Schultz age 74, happily went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 26, 2020 due to acute respiratory failure.  She was born November 11th, 1945 in Big Run Pennsylvainia to Walter Earnie and Audrey (Kuntz) Smith, who preceeded her in death.

Nancy loved God with all of her heart, and...

Jan 26, 2020

E. Brandon Smith, 83, died peacefully at home on January 26, 2020.  Surviving are Beverly, wife of 48 years; two daughters, Daisy (Matthew) Helber of Denver, CO, and Holly Toraason of Peoria, IL; grandchildren, Keaton and Hudson Helber and Naomi and Wren Toraason; and his sister, Janann Poteet of Sacramento, CA.

He was born in Peoria.  During...

Jan 25, 2020

James L. Holt, 80, of Pekin, IL passed away peacefully at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2020, at his residence.

He was born February 28, 1939 in Peoria the son of Harold L and Lily Bell Russell Holt.  Surviving are 3 three nieces, two nephews and host of cousins.  His parents, two brothers and one sister preceded...

Jan 24, 2020

Carol Jean Hockenbury, 76, of Metamora, IL passed away at 1:45 am on Friday, January 24, 2020 at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. She was born on November 17, 1943 in San Jose, CA to Salvatore and Ella Marie (Belluomini) Trombatore. She married Jay Hockenbury on August 4, 1968 in San Jose, CA.

Surviving...

Jan 23, 2020

Shirley Ann Lykins, 70 of Eureka, IL passed away at 4:46 a.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Proctor Hospital. She was born April 19, 1949 in East Peoria, IL to Roy and Alvena (Fandel) Force. She married Daniel R. Lykins on November 17, 1973.

Surviving is her daughter, Heather (Matthew) Stewart of Washington, IL; two grandchildren...

Jan 21, 2020

Stanley "Stan" L. Vervynck Sr. 62 of Kewanee, IL  was called home on January 21, 2020, at 3:10 a.m. at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria IL surrounded by his family.

Stanley was born March 1, 1957, in Kewanee to Walter and Frances Vervynck.  He is survived by his life partner Elisabeth Vervynck of...

Jan 20, 2020

Warren E Parr, 91, a resident of Snyder Village in Metamora IL passed away at 9:48pm, Monday, January 20, 2020, at Snyder Village Healthcare Center. He was born on November 5, 1928, to Earl and Sophia (Brown) Parr in Mapleton IL. He is survived by his wife Barbara (Murphy) Parr of Metamora, daughter Melanie (Kelly) Neal of East Peoria,...

Jan 19, 2020

Donna J. Miller, 90, of Metamora, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Snyder Village following a long, hard battle with Alzheimers.  She was born on January 6, 1930 in Peoria, IL to Frank and Elsie (Hamilton) Taylor.  She married Wilbur D. McMahon and he passed away after 23 years of...

Jan 19, 2020

Mae A. Magnuson, 88, of Washington, IL passed away at 6:35 am on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.  She was born on November 15, 1931 in Peoria, IL to Arthur A. and Viola M. (Bolton) Samms.  She married Jack L. Brecklin, Sr. in 1951 in Peoria.  They were married for 34 years...

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.  ...