Apr 10, 2018

Marvin K. Ioerger, age 83, of Metamora, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at his residence at 12:00 midnight on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. He was born in Peoria, IL on December 7, 1934, the first born child of Clarence L. and Vera A. (Klein) Ioerger. Marvin married Frances M. Gardner on May 25, 1957, at St Bernard's...

Apr 6, 2018

EAST PEORIA- Eddie Ballard, 59, lost his battle with Glioblastoma, passing away in his home on Friday, April 6, 2018.

He was born in Peoria, IL on October 5, 1958, to Ed Ballard and Elva Miles. He married Cyndi Perkins on September 9, 2012.

Surviving are his wife, his two children Eddie Ballard Jr. of...

Apr 5, 2018

Ruth Katherine Ennis, 102, of Metamora, IL passed away at 10:38 pm on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL. She was born on March 4, 1916 in Kickapoo, IL to John G. and Katherine (Strickfaden) Eisele. She married Edward B. Ennis on August 24, 1938 in Peoria, IL. He passed away on November 1, 2004....

Apr 5, 2018

Bette Jane Gansch of Washington, Illinois, died peacefully in her sleep at 10:20 pm on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Washington Christian Village. She was born on Christmas Day, 1926, in Peoria, Illinois, to Mary and Albert Causey. Bette was preceded in death by her husband, Hayden "Doc" Gansch; her sister Margie Oliver; and her brothers Bob and Jimmy...

Apr 4, 2018

Ronald R. Booth, Sr., 70, of Washburn, IL passed away at 8:26 pm on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was born on September 19, 1947 in Peoria, IL to Rayburn H. and Winifred V. (Bristol) Booth. He married Linda S. Pritchard on August 1, 1970 in Peoria, IL. She survives....

Apr 2, 2018

James O. Holmes, 82, of Washington passed away Monday, April 2, 2018, at Washington Christian Village surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born on July 16, 1935 in Sleepy Eye, MN, son of the late Clarence and Mary E Drennen Holmes. He married Linda D. Breymeier on May 11, 1957 in Peoria.

Surviving are...

Apr 2, 2018

WASHINGTON-Shirley Beasley, 94, of Washington, IL passed away at 4:15am, Monday, April 2, 2018, at Washington Christian Village.

She was born on August 11, 1923 in East Moline, IL, daughter of Carl and Sylvia Jeske.

Surviving are her daughter Sherry Garb, one granddaughter Amber (Fred) West along with 2 great grandchildren Morgaine and Freddy all...

Apr 1, 2018

Joseph E. Wendland, 72, of Metamora, formerly of El Paso, IL passed away at 1:30 pm on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at his residence. He was born on June 30, 1945 in Bloomington, IL to Joseph E. and Adahila R. (Johnson) Wendland, Sr. He married Sally J. Siegmund in Joliet, IL on June 29, 1968. She survives.

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Apr 1, 2018

Jennie Marie Pitner, 89, of Morton, IL passed away at 6:22 pm on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton, IL. She was born on February 19, 1929 in Taylorville, IL to Hector and Olga (Titran) Honore. She married Kenneth R. Pitner on August 29, 1953 in Pana, IL. He passed away on May 21, 1985....

Mar 30, 2018

Victor M. Knoblauch, 58, formerly of Metamora, IL passed away on Friday, March 30, 2018. He was born on November 8, 1959 in Peoria, IL to Donald and Jayne (Clark) Knoblauch. Victor is survived by his wife of 34 years, Cathy (Campana) Knoblauch. Also surviving are his daughter Nicole Knoblauch; parents Don and Jayne of Metamora; siblings Clare Knoblauch...

Mar 27, 2018

Angela L. Gerber, 53, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 1:35 pm on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at her residence. She was born on December 3, 1964 in Peoria, IL to William J. and Linda A. (Jackson) Baer, Sr. She married Steven L. Gerber on July 20, 1990 in Lacon, IL. He survives....

Mar 25, 2018

Helen Leona Hartter Roman, 98, of Eureka, IL passed away at 11:00am, Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Select Post Acute Care in Eureka, IL.

She was born February 11, 1920 in Eureka, IL to the late Michael and Katherine Hartter. She married James C. "Tex" Roman on June 1, 1945 in Longview, TX. He preceded her in...

Mar 24, 2018

Herbert S. Lindahl , 94, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018, at his home in Danville, Illinois.

Herb was born on July 3, 1923 in rural Benton County, IA to Hugo F. and Emmy (Bengtson) Lindahl. He married Mary Ann Falk on April 17, 1950 in Essex IA. She preceded him in death on September 21 2012....

Mar 18, 2018

Brian K. Best, 53, of Magnolia, IL passed away at 6:17 am on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at his residence. He was born on January 31, 1965 in Peoria, IL to Warren A. and Patricia J. (Jones) Best. He married Mary A. Walker on May 27, 1989 in LowPoint, IL.

Surviving are his wife Mary of Germantown...

Mar 17, 2018

Amanda Graham, 35, of Peoria passed away on March 17, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. A daughter, wife, and mother, she was born on January 14, 1983, to Don and Ann (Dooley) Allison. Amanda grew up in Bartonville, IL and graduated as valedictorian from Limestone High School in 2001. After high school, she attended Bradley University where she received...

Mar 17, 2018

WYOMING-Kathryn I. Jones, 70, of Wyoming passed at St. Joseph Nursing Home in Lacon IL. on Saturday, March 17, 2018 with her family by her side.

She was born July 23,1947, in Peoria IL. She was adopted by the late David and Carolyn Lachnit Smith. She married William Jones on June 23,1974, and he passed on April...

Mar 17, 2018

Evelyn Ann Whittington, 90, of Metamora, IL passed away at 6:01 pm on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Select Post Acute Care in Eureka, IL. She was born on July 19, 1927 in Metamora, IL to William F. and Ida L. (Noel) Rohman. She married Donald E. Whittington on June 7, 1947 in Metamora, IL. He passed away on...

Mar 15, 2018

Evert R. Look, 86, of Washington passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018, at his residence.

He was born April 9, 1931 in Limestone Twp., Peoria County, IL the son of the late Evert and Catherine Johnson Look. He married Fannie L. Sassman on September 28, 1963 in Bartonville, IL.

Surviving are his wife and their...

Mar 15, 2018

James Willard Winkler, 56, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Metamora, Illinois passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 in Houston, Texas. He was born on May 17, 1961 in Peoria, Illinois to Janet Winkler and the late Willard Winkler. Jim was the beloved husband of Eloisa Winkler.

He is survived by his son, Alex Winkler; daughter, Amanda...

Mar 14, 2018

WASHINGTON-Gloria J. Berlett, 90, of Washington passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka.

She was born on June 21, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter Andrew and Christina Behrens Esposito. She married James H. Berlett on December 29, 1945 in New York City and he passed away in 1977. One infant...