Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois

James Garner Charlton

James Garner Charlton

Oct 16, 2018

James Garner Charlton entered heaven on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Jim was the second son of Kathryn and William Charlton. He was born in Brownsville, PA on October 27, 1937. He was the loving husband of Sally, who preceded him in death in 2013, and father of four sons, Jim, who unexpectedly went to heaven in 2001, David and...

Michelle J. Kamp

Michelle J. Kamp

Oct 15, 2018

Michelle J. Kamp, 49, of Metamora, IL passed away at 9:15 am on Monday, October 15, 2018 at her residence.  She was born on June 19, 1969 in Peoria, IL to Larry W. and Judy D. (Viehmeyer) Warner.  She married Jerrit D. Kamp on June 29, 1991 in Spring Bay, IL.

Surviving are her husband Jerrit of...

Harold Dean Bellman

Harold Dean Bellman

Oct 15, 2018

Harold Dean Bellman, 82 of Roanoke, IL passed away at 12:04 am, Monday October 15, 2018 at The Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing in Eureka, IL.

Harold was born October 8, 1936 in Aldora, Missouri to John M. and Dorothy D. Bellman. He married Mary Smith on November 29, 1986, she preceded him in death on November 17,...

Thomas Finson

Thomas Finson

Oct 14, 2018

Thomas R. Finson, 79, of Washington passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Unity Point Health Proctor in Peoria.

Tom was born on August 31, 1939 in Pekin the son of Sincero and Hazel Schaefer Piscagelia.  Tom married Sandra Wissell of Washington in 1960 and was the father of two children Stephanie and Christopher.  He later married...

Bernice A. Fuchs

Bernice A. Fuchs

Oct 14, 2018

Bernice A. Fuchs, 92, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Washburn, IL passed away at 12:58 pm on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria, IL.  She was born on February 27, 1926 in Metamora, IL to Herman J. and Gertrude (Eichhorn) Elbert.  She married Eugene B. Fuchs on February 1, 1945 in Metamora, IL.  He passed...

Lois K. Sampson

Lois K. Sampson

Oct 12, 2018

Lois K. Sampson, 95, of Peoria, formerly of Washington, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 at John C. Proctor Endowment Home in Peoria.

She was born on August 17, 1923 in Evanston, IL the daughter of Russell and Josephine Gage Sampson. Surviving Lois are many close friends.

Lois was a teacher for District 150 in...

Clarence T. (Jr.)  Koch

Clarence T. (Jr.) Koch

Oct 12, 2018

Clarence T. Koch, Jr., 81, of Metamora, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, October 12, 2018 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on October 22, 1936 in Metamora, IL to Clarence T. and Hilda (Marchand) Koch, Sr.  He married Juanita L....

Bonnie J. Grounds

Bonnie J. Grounds

Oct 11, 2018

Bonnie J. Grounds, 85, of Bayview Gardens, IL, formerly of Bernie, MO, passed away at 12:36 pm on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.  She was born on June 27, 1933 in Parma, MO to Jasper and Daily (Harwood) Ray.  She married Jolly J. Grounds on July 3, 1958.  He passed away...

Stanley G. Wenger

Stanley G. Wenger

Oct 6, 2018

Stanley G. Wenger, 70, of Washington passed away Saturday, October 6, 2018 at his residence.

He was born on November 4, 1947 in Washington, IL the son of Wesley P. and Eleanor A. Cherry Wenger.

Surviving are two children Kimberly Muzzarelli and Bryan Wenger both of Washington.  Also surviving are his mother, Eleanor Wenger of...

Harold Hundt Jr.

Harold Hundt Jr.

Oct 4, 2018

Harold E. Hundt Jr., 70, of Peoria passed away at 11:26PM, Thursday, October 4, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 21, 1948 in Peoria the son of Harold and Mildred Chapman Hundt Sr.   He married Brenda C. Maddan on July 26, 1969 in Peoria.

Surviving are his wife...

Janice Marie Boley

Janice Marie Boley

Oct 3, 2018

Janice Marie Boley, 50, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 10:54 pm on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.  She was born on November 30, 1967 in Peoria, IL to William R. "Bill" and Sharon T. (Schneider) Landis.  She married Andrew "Ed" Boley on May 29, 2015 in Eureka, IL.

Surviving are...

Charles A. Filson

Charles A. Filson

Oct 3, 2018

METAMORA - Charles A. Filson, 73, of Metamora passed away at 2:36pm, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria, IL.

He was born January 10, 1945 in Elmore, IL the son of Paul and Vallah Ingle Filson.  He married Pamela Thompson June 28, 1965.  He later married Michelle "Shelly" Casey on August 28,...

Nancy Harris

Nancy Harris

Oct 3, 2018

GERMANTOWN HILLS - Nancy M. Harris, 79, of Germantown Hills, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 3, 2018.

Nancy was born October 27, 1938 in Athens, GA to Theodore Otha and Margerie (Lawley) McAbee.   Nancy accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior on June 5,1965, faithfully serving Him by her husband's side in...

Irene Davidson

Irene Davidson

Oct 1, 2018

Irene Davidson, 94, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at 9:30 pm on Monday, October 1, 2018 at her residence.  She was born on April 21, 1924 in Chicago, IL to Raymond E. and Thelma B. (Branson) Pruitt.  She married Leroy Z. Davidson on January 30, 1943 in St. Louis, MO.  He passed away on January 12, 2006.

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Brian A. Orr

Brian A. Orr

Sep 30, 2018

This is the story of Brian Angus Orr.  Brian was a gentle curmudgeon with a quick wit and a full heart of gold, who was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished.  Brian was a beloved husband, Dad and Grandpa and his culinary mastery of scrambled eggs, pineapple upside down cake and banana bread could not be topped.  ...

Jason Pownall

Jason Pownall

Sep 26, 2018

Jason T. Pownall, 44, of Washington, passed away at 12:36pm Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

He was born on October 29, 1973 in Peoria the son of Phillip and Melanie Berryman Pownall.

Surviving are his mother, Melanie Shearer of Peoria, father, Phillip (Nancy) Pownall of Lithchfield, AZ his step father...

Emogene "Jean" Jenke

Emogene "Jean" Jenke

Sep 26, 2018

Emogene "Jean" Jenke, 96, of Washington, IL passed away at 9:57 am on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria.  She was born on January 31, 1922 in Minneapolis, MN to William and Katherine (Richardson) Yahr.  She married Arthur A. Jenke on May 21, 1940 in Chicago, IL.  He passed away in 2005.

Surviving...

Beverly Stamper

Beverly Stamper

Sep 24, 2018

Beverly B Stamper, 88, of Washington, died at 11:34 p.m., Monday, September 24, 2018 at Morningside of Washington. Born Sep 6, 1930, in Chicago IL to Francis H Hallinan and Ruth U Thompson.  She married Leroy Stamper on 19 Nov 1949 in Chicago. He died Apr 16, 2006.

Surviving are one daughter, Kim (and Larry) Lyon of...

Judi Wett

Judi Wett

Sep 24, 2018

Judi Wett, 78, of Washington, IL formerly of Woodstock, IL passed away at 11:24am, Monday, September 24, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on November 1, 1939 in Crystal Lake, IL the daughter of Charles and Dagmar (Dalby) Swanson.  She married John K. Wett Sr. on August 29, 1959 in Crystal Lake.

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Wanda Vera Neff

Wanda Vera Neff

Sep 22, 2018

Wanda V. Neff, age 91, of Metamora, IL, formerly of West Peoria, IL passed away at 10:30 pm on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Snyder Village from Alzheimer's disease.  Born in Peoria, IL on April 27, 1927, she was the daughter of David Henry and Nellie (Gaylord) White, now deceased and having one brother, George L. White also deceased. ...