Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois

Ruby L. Habel

Ruby L. Habel

Dec 5, 2017

WASHINGTON-Ruby Lee Habel, 85, of Washington passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at her residence.

She was born February 24, 1932, in Asheville, NC daughter of Jason "Rufus" and Vonnie Lee Hudson Arrowood. She married Paul E. Habel on December 29, 1956, in Ashville, NC. He passed away on October 9, 2016, in Peoria. She was also...

Sue Ellen Fandel

Sue Ellen Fandel

Dec 5, 2017

Sue Ellen Fandel, 74, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at 11:51 am on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Snyder Village in Metamora. She was born on May 2, 1943 in Ipava, IL to Robert and Wilma Mae (Jones) Boales. She married Austin J. Fandel in Chicago, IL on February 24, 1968. He passed away on December 25, 2004....

Edward E. Mitzelfelt

Edward E. Mitzelfelt

Nov 28, 2017

Edward E. Mitzelfelt, 71, of Metamora, IL passed away at 2:25 am on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Rosewood Care Center of Peoria, IL. He was born on November 20, 1946 in Metamora, IL to Clarence A. and Milda M. (Fuchs) Mitzelfelt.

Surviving are his children Thomas (Nicole) Mitzelfelt of Peoria, IL and Tami Mitzelfelt of Dunlap...

Rylee Nicole Kennington

Rylee Nicole Kennington

Nov 28, 2017

Rylee Nicole Kennington, 18, of Peoria Heights, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 in the Emergency Room at Proctor Hospital.

She was born on March 13, 1999, in Peoria, to Marc and Kelli (Green) Kennington. She was preceded in death by her Grandfather, Jimmy Green, Great Grandparents Otto and Anna Arndt, and Great Grandfather...

Leona E. Mcclary

Leona E. Mcclary

Nov 28, 2017

Leona E. McClary, 100, of Metamora, IL passed away at 4:18 pm on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Snyder Village in Metamora. She was born on August 23, 1917 in Lacon, IL to George and Marie (Tidmarsh) McCully. She married William E. McClary on June 30, 1937 in Lacon. He passed away on March 14, 1998.

Surviving...

Ronald W. Millard

Ronald W. Millard

Nov 27, 2017

Ronald W. Millard, 80, of Washington passed away Monday, November 27, 2017, at his residence.

He was born on October 9, 1937 in Peoria, son of the late Donald and Ruby Casper Millard. He married Norma Massey on May 9, 1986 in Peoria.

Surviving are his wife, children Rick Millard of Deer Creek, IL; Angie...

James R. Wilson

James R. Wilson

Nov 26, 2017

James R. Wilson, 92, of Washington, passed away at Sunday, November 26, 2017, at Heartland Healthcare Center-Riverview.

He was born on November 12, 1925 in Decatur, IL son of Orville and Eunice Wilson. He married Bettye Long on August 30, 1947 in Harvey, IL. She passed away on February 9, 2015 in Peoria One brother Robert Wilson...

Mildred Boote

Mildred Boote

Nov 25, 2017

Mildred Boote, 96, of Washington, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017, at Unity Point Health Proctor.

She was born September 27, 1921 in Washington, IL, daughter of the late Elmer and Susan Reeser Keil.

She was employed by Block & Kuhl and Carson Pirie Scott for 38 years in the credit and data processing department....

Patricia June Cambria

Patricia June Cambria

Nov 23, 2017

Patricia June Cambria, 77, of Metamora, IL passed away peacefully at 3:45 am on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on March 20, 1940 in Farina, IL to John and Geneva (Malinsky) Osborn.

She married William L. Vanderheydt on June 21, 1958. Together they shared five children, Pam...

Duane Miller

Duane Miller

Nov 19, 2017

WASHINGTON - Ralph Duane Miller, 58, of Washington, IL, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2017, at his residence. He was born on June 16, 1959, in Dearborn, MI, the only son of Carl and Hazel Brantley Miller. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Hazel and John Pappas of Washington. Also surviving are two aunts and one uncle, along with...

James Tunnell

James Tunnell

Nov 13, 2017

James Howard Tunnell, 72, of Washington passed away Monday, November 13, 2017, at Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke.

He was born May 30, 1945, in Washington, IL to the late Howard and Beulah Broeg Tunnell. He married Sandra M. Frederick on December 21, 1990.

Surviving are his wife, daughters, Jennifer (Bill) Welsh and Jill (Buck)...

Tod W Crandall

Tod W Crandall

Nov 11, 2017

Tod W. Crandall, 67, of Morton, passed away at 8:30pm Saturday, November 11, 2017, at his residence with his wife and his dog Lola by his side.

He was born on September 20, 1950 in Eaton Rapids, MI, son of the late Douglas and Leona Crandall. He married Susan P. Gard on March 4, 1988 in Westminster,...

Bobby D. Larrison

Bobby D. Larrison

Nov 10, 2017

Bobby Larrison, 87, of Sunnyland, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born July 9, 1930, in Johnson County, Illinois to Emmit and Lela Osman Larrison. On June 20, 1954 he married Betty Millis in Anna, Illinois.

Bobby is survived by his wife; their children Kenny Larrison...

Ralph L. Halteman

Ralph L. Halteman

Nov 9, 2017

Ralph L. Halteman, 84, of El Paso, IL went to be with the Lord at 10:43 pm on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria. He was born on May 29, 1933 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania to Joseph S. and Katie A. (Landis) Halteman. He married Tillie Burkholder on May 25, 1959 at North Spirit Lake,...

Paul Meeks Sr

Paul Meeks Sr

Nov 8, 2017

Paul J. Meeks Sr., 83, of Washington passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at his residence.

He was born February 4, 1934, in Lewistown, IL son of Leslie and Erma Feaster Meeks. Paul married Beverly Mazon on September 15, 1956 in San Diego, CA. She passed away on August 27, 2004. One son Paul Jr. 7 brothers...

Carol Jean Lott

Carol Jean Lott

Nov 7, 2017

Carol Jean Lott, 80, of Washington, passed away with her family by her side, on November 7, 2017 after suffering a stroke on October 14th, 2017. The family is comforted knowing that Carol is now in the presence of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ.

Carol was born May 6, 1937, in Champaign, IL to Delmar and Ruth...

Allen Wayne Rassi

Allen Wayne Rassi

Nov 6, 2017

Allen Wayne Rassi, 63, of Paxton, IL passed away at 9:05 pm on Monday, November 6, 2017 at his residence. He was born on May 5, 1954 in Peoria, IL to Wayne and JoAnn (Johnson) Rassi. He married Rosalie Miller on May 2, 1981 in Metamora, IL.

Surviving are his wife of Paxton; son Jason (Elizabeth) Rassi;...

Roland E. Walwer

Roland E. Walwer

Nov 2, 2017

Roland E. "Wally" Walwer, 88, of Washington passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born on September 1, 1929, in Crescent City, IL, son of Jake and Laura Krumwiede Walwer. He married Phyllis A. Tisdale on July 30, 1950 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Peoria and she...

John D. Cole

John D. Cole

Oct 29, 2017

John D. Cole passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on October 29, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria IL at the age of 92.

John is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children, Doug (Linda) Cole of East Peoria, Dave (Kathy) Cole of Germantown Hills, and Richard (Alice) Cole of Washington. He is preceded in...

Marie Emma Protrowski (Petrosky)

Marie Emma Protrowski (Petrosky)

Oct 29, 2017

Marie Emma Protrowski, 93, of Metamora, IL passed away at 10:12 am on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria. She was born on January 16, 1924 in Goodfield, IL to William E. and Emma M. (Moser) Reeser. She married Charles J. Protrowski on March 10, 1946 in Eureka, IL. He passed away on February 3,...