Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois

Teresa "Terri" Lynn (Conroy)  Headley

Teresa "Terri" Lynn (Conroy) Headley

Apr 22, 2025

Teresa Lynn "Terri" Headley, 67, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away at 1:34 pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on June 10, 1957, in Peoria, IL, to James M. and Laura H. (Childress) Conroy. Terri and Mark E. Headley first met on February 6, 2005...

Kenneth Lynn Bowers

Kenneth Lynn Bowers

Apr 22, 2025

Kenneth Lynn Bowers, 69, of Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

He was born on January 1, 1956, in Peoria, IL, to Kenneth Lee and Betty D. (Baker) Bowers. He married Pamela Janis Nuest on June 27, 1975 in Springfield, IL. She passed away on March 27, 2017. He was...

William "Bill" H. Blalock

William "Bill" H. Blalock

Apr 21, 2025

William H. "Bill" Blalock, 81, of Lowpoint, IL, passed away at 5:45 pm on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Carle Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

He was born on November 5, 1943, in Bay, AR, to Herman R. and Lillie (Fletcher) Blalock. He married Sandra M. "Sandy" Thompson on October 5, 1968 in Deerfield, IL.

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Craig Norbom

Craig Norbom

Apr 17, 2025

Craig A. Norbom, 47, of Washington, IL, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

He was born on August 3, 1977, in Peoria, IL, the son of Gary and Debra Vanlandingham Norbom.

Surviving are his mother Debra Vanlandingham of Washington; his father, Gary (Mindy) Norbom of Dunlap, IL; one sister, Carrie...

Robby J. Tomlinson

Robby J. Tomlinson

Apr 13, 2025

Robby Jay Tomlinson, 63, passed from this Earth on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. All who knew and loved Robby – and Robby knew no strangers, so the list is long – are mourning the loss of the dearest friend, the most generous soul, and the silliest jokes. Family and closest...

Irene (Booth)  Mullineaux

Irene (Booth) Mullineaux

Apr 12, 2025

Irene (Booth) Mullineaux, 99, of Washington, IL passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Carle Health Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on April 8, 1926, in Slater, MO, the daughter of Harry and Erie (Bobo) Booth. She married Jack S. Mullineaux on May 11, 1947, in Slater, MO. Her husband, Jack, and...

Barbara J. (Combs)  Darling

Barbara J. (Combs) Darling

Apr 11, 2025

Barbara J. Darling, 71, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 7:12 pm on Friday, April 11, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on October 7, 1953, in Streator, IL, to Robert and Maxine (Gerjets) Combs. She married Joseph H. Darling on August 24, 1983 in Peoria, IL.

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Mary Katherine (Droege)  Crawford

Mary Katherine (Droege) Crawford

Apr 11, 2025

Our beloved mother, Mary Katherine (Droege) Crawford, 78, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away peacefully at 7:30 am on Friday, April 11, 2025, at home, surrounded by her loving family and the joy of Christmas music.

Mary was born September 4, 1946, in Springfield, Illinois,  the daughter of Harry and Eileen (Turner) Droege. Mary married Michael J...

Marilyn Brhel

Marilyn Brhel

Apr 10, 2025

Marilyn J. Brhel, 94, of Metamora, IL formerly of Washington, IL passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Synder Village in Metamora.

She was born on November 22, 1930, in Peoria the daughter of Leo R. and Goldie M. Fendrick Clark. She married Robert "Bob" A. Paxson on September 12, 1950. He passed away on October...

John Jr. Bachman

John Jr. Bachman

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...

Charles "Charlie" Baker

Charles "Charlie" Baker

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...

Jack Marcussen

Jack Marcussen

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,...

Raymond E. King

Raymond E. King

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,...

Brad C. Peterson

Brad C. Peterson

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,...

Marjorie "Marge" Honeg

Marjorie "Marge" Honeg

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....

Linda Kennedy

Linda Kennedy

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...

Jason E. Kamp

Jason E. Kamp

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...

Sue (Kingery)  Murphy

Sue (Kingery) Murphy

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...

Robert "Bob" Anthony Wernsman

Robert "Bob" Anthony Wernsman

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...

Katherine (Wells)  Szyszka

Katherine (Wells) Szyszka

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...