Jun 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard E. "Dick" Steele, who left us peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the age of 67. Richard was born on August 7, 1957, in Fairfield, IA, to James R. and Delores I. (Medaris) Steele. He married Kathy M. Meis on April 14, 1984, in Peoria, IL,...

Jun 12, 2025

Bobby D. Reid, 87, of Washington, IL passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on June 3, 1938, in Monette, AR the son of William and Mary Arrington Reid.  He married Barbara A Littlefield on July 3, 1958, in Leachville, AR. She passed away on...

Jun 10, 2025

Sue Ellen (Leman) Zobrist, 79, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Roanoke, IL, was sent to her eternal home to live with her heavenly father on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, following a short battle with cancer.

Sue was born on September 3, 1945 in Washington, IL, to Rouland R. and Verla R. (Stiglitz) Leman. She grew up on...

Jun 8, 2025

Bettye R. Pruss, 72, of Pekin, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Carle Health Methodist Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by loving family and friends.

She was born on August 17, 1952, in Peoria, the daughter of Richard "Bud" and Mary Hulick Widdop. She married Wayne "Duke" Pruss on September 5, 1970. She was...

Jun 8, 2025

Mary Louise Grabenstetter, 77, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 5:30 am on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.

Mary Louise Grabenstetter (née Krolikowski) burst crying into this world on May 2, 1948, immediately apologized for having caused a fuss, and then went about the...

Jun 7, 2025

Garnet H. Hempen, 93, of Washington, IL, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Hope Creek Rehab & Care Center in East Moline, IL. She was born on September 21, 1931, in Bloomington, IL, the daughter of Clinton and Leota Bell Welch.

Surviving are one son, Louis (Tricia) Hempen, of Washington, and one daughter, Judi (Steve)...

Jun 5, 2025

Barbara Ann (Kappler) Van Cleave, 84, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Snyder Village Skilled Nursing Health Center.

She was born on October 22, 1940, in Peoria, IL, to William and Margaret (Imthurn) Kappler. She married Gary U. Van Cleave on June 13, 1964, in Peoria. He preceded...

May 29, 2025

Carl P. Adams, 94, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 11:11 pm on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on March 6, 1931, in Worth Township, Woodford County, IL, to Albert and Mary (Kiesewetter) Adams. He married Mary A. Krumholz on November 26, 1955 at St. Mary's...

May 29, 2025

Bryan W. Sheets, 64, of Washington, IL passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 28, 1960, in Peoria, IL, to Walter W. and Barbara J. (Bradley) Sheets. He married Kimberly A. Jennings on December 18, 1993 in Washington.

Surviving are his wife, Kim...

May 29, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Diane L. Zoss, age 71 of Metamora, IL who died peacefully on May 29th, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Born on June 18th 1953 in Peoria, IL. Diane lived a life full of love, kindness, and quiet strength. She was the...

May 26, 2025

Richard E. Miller, 67, of Washington, IL, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the emergency room of OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on May 5, 1958, in Peoria the son of Alonzo and Delores Suttle Miller.

Surviving is Patricia Lykins of Washington whom he made his home...

May 24, 2025

Gordon A. Gunterman, 66, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 12:09 pm on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at his residence.

He was born November 1, 1958, in Peoria, IL to Eugene and Frances (Hancock) Gunterman. He married Christine M. Hoben on April 14, 1984 in Witchita Falls, TX.

Surviving are his wife, Christine of...

May 22, 2025

NAPERVILLE—Myrle L. Coffman, 94, of Naperville, IL, formerly of rural Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, May 22, 2025, surrounded by his children.  He was at Meadowbrook Manor-Naperville receiving rehabilitation after surgery following a serious fall at his home in April.

Myrle was born August 15, 1930, in Jonesboro, IL, to Francis and Zella Meffie...

May 20, 2025

James R. Smith, 79, of Washington passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on October 8, 1945, in Quincy, IL the son of Leo and Dorothy Jansen Smith.  He married Carolyn A. Smith on October 16, 1999, in Washington, IL.

He is...

May 18, 2025

Mark Raithel, 70, of Morton, IL, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

Mark was born on March 19, 1955, in Baltimore, MD. He married Brenda Munstedt on May 5, 2000, in Pekin.

His wife, one daughter, Ruth Ann Whaley of Creve Coeur, IL, and...

May 17, 2025

Ira Mae Elbert, 84, of Peoria, IL, previously of Germantown Hills, IL and Metamora, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria.

Ira Mae Johnson was born on March 31, 1941, in Drayton Plains, Michigan to Charles D. Johnson and Ruby Blackburn Johnson, the second of four children. She grew up...

May 15, 2025

Evelyn L. McCormick, 94, of Washington, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at The Loft Rehab of Eureka, IL.

She was born on September 19, 1930, in Mandan, ND, the daughter of Martin and Lillian Paulsen Carlson. She married Elmer L. McCormick on January 24, 1957. He passed away on April 14, 2005. She was...

May 13, 2025

Raymond F. Schneider, 91, of Washington, IL, passed away on May 13, 2025, at the Loft Rehab of East Peoria.

He was born on September 16, 1933, in Henry, IL, the son of Raymond E. and Helen G. Bracken Schneider. He married Shirley J. Speerli on June 25, 1954, and she passed away on November 29, 1988....

May 13, 2025

Ernie L. Stanley, 85, of Peoria, IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on April 16, 1940, in Peoria, the son of John and Pearl Fuller Stanley.

Surviving is his significant other Hazel Williams, with whom he made his home.  Also surviving are...

May 12, 2025

Bryan S. Tiezzi, 68, of Morton, IL, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Apostolic Christian Timber Ridge in Morton, IL.

He was born on October 30, 1956, in Peoria, the son of Guido and Jean Birkett Tiezzi.

Surviving are three brothers: Stu (Nancy) Tiezzi of Elmwood, IL, Craig Tiezzi of Brimfield, IL, and...