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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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.  ...

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...

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...

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...

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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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. ...

Sep 19, 2018

Joe V. Jones, 67, of Metamora, most beloved son, brother, uncle and cousin passed away at 10:39AM Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria.

Joe was born on January 30, 1951 in Jackson, TN the son of Elvis and Mildred Durham Jones Sr.

Surviving are his mother of Metamora, three brothers...

Sep 19, 2018

Samuel Jefferson "Jeff" Corbett III of Peoria Heights, formerly of Washington, passed away peacefully at 12:54pm, Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at Rosewood Care Center in East Peoria, IL.

Jeff was born on January 30, 1940, in Cape Girardeau, MO to Samuel and Helen (Vandivort) Corbett Jr.  He married Lois Bonita Berry on November 12, 1963, in Hattiesburg,...

Sep 18, 2018

William J. "Bill" Welte, 77, of Metamora, IL passed away at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at his residence.  He was born on October 19, 1940 in Peoria, IL to Ray and Mary (Thiel) Welte.  He married Joanne K. "Jo" Gangloff on November 28, 1964 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Metamora, IL.

Surviving are...

Sep 15, 2018

Grace Marie Hartness, 105, of East Peoria, IL passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Lutheran Hillside Village-Emmanuel Place in Peoria, comfortably and peacefully in her sleep.

She was born on November 9, 1912 to Thomas and Emma Scudder Lacina as their middle child in Berlin ND where she was raised.

She moved to Peoria...

Sep 14, 2018

Janice S. Camp, 76, of Peoria formerly of Washington passed away at 4:02pm, Friday, September 14, 2018 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.

She was born on October 12, 1941 in White Oak, TN the daughter of Henry and Beulah King Mazingo.

Jan was a graduate of Woodruff High School in Peoria, class of...