Jun 26, 2018

Doris Eleise Polk, 89, of Peoria Heights, IL, formerly of East Peoria, IL passed away at 6:08 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Cornerstone Rehab and Health Care Center in Peoria Heights, IL.  She was born on June 22, 1929 in Harrisburg, Arkansas to James Isaac and Francis Erlene (Haley) Denton.  She married James D. "Jim" Polk on...

Jun 24, 2018

Robert V. "Bob" Burkhart, 65, of Peoria, IL passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018 in Monmouth, IL.  He was born on November 4, 1952 in Barnesville, OH to Francis and Doris Lou (Martin) Burkhart.  He married Judith Ann Hoag Fritz on December 9, 2006 in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are his wife Judy of Peoria; sons Benjamin...

Jun 23, 2018

Harriett A. Gustafson, 86, of Washington passed away at 11:15am, Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Rosewood Care Center in East Peoria.

She was born on December 24, 1931 in East Peoria, IL the daughter of Harry and Bertha Lobsiger Kapp.

She married David H. Gustafson on December 13, 1958 in Peoria.  He preceded her in...

Jun 23, 2018

Terry W. Craig, 67, of Metamora, IL passed away at home on Saturday, June 23, 2018 after suffering from pancreatic cancer for a short period of time.  He was born on December 8, 1950 in Peoria, IL to Clovis C. "Chuck" and Catherine "Katy" (Hale) Craig.  He married Monica Crider-Jones in 1976 and they have two sons.  She survives. ...

Jun 21, 2018

Laverna Mae Darrow, 89, of Washington was called to her eternal resting place at 5:14 pm

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00am, Thursday, June 28, 2018, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Washington.  Visitation will be Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at Mason-White Funeral Home from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.  Additional visitation will be one-hour prior to...

Jun 19, 2018

Laverne M. Esch, 92, of Metamora, passed away at 2:22pm, Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at Snyder Village.

She was born on July 27, 1925, in rural Metamora the daughter of Sol and Nina Smith Gingrich.  She married Claude M. Esch on September 17, 1948 in Washington.  He passed away on June 12, 2008. One son Art also...

Jun 18, 2018

Eva Grace Kirchgessner, 95, of Peoria, IL, formerly of Spring Bay, IL passed away at 7:10 pm on Monday, June 18, 2018 at Courtyard Estates in Peoria, IL.  She was born on February 5, 1923 in Ashkum, IL to Arthur C. and Matie L. (Cady) Dixon.  She married Clarence J. "PeeWee" Kirchgessner on June 28, 1941 in Peoria.  He...

Jun 17, 2018

Raymond D. Allison, 89, of Washington, passed away at 11:05am, Sunday June 17, 2018, at Unity Point Health Proctor in Peoria, IL.

He was born on October 16, 1928 in Washington, DC the son of Raymond D. and Winnie Allison Sr. He married Rosamund L on October 25, 1952 in Old Greenwich, CT. she passed away on...

Jun 17, 2018

With deep sorrow the family announces James "Jim" Frank Schattler, 77, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at 1:43 pm on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on May 28, 1941 in Mount Clemens, Michigan to Wilburn and Delight (Grant) Schattler.  He married Cheryl Pacesky on August 14, 1971 in...

Jun 17, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Georgia Suzanne Zaeske announces her dignified passing on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at 69 years of age.  Georgia was surrounded by her most important legacy, her loving family, at the time of her passing.

She graduated from Morton West High School in Berwyn, IL in 1966 and received...

Jun 16, 2018

METAMORA-Harold Leon Prather, 75, of Metamora, died Saturday, June 16, 2018, at his home.

He was born in Chicago, IL on November 10, 1942, a son of Lucian Harold and Mildred J Savidge Prather Weisbecker.  He married Juanita Grove on May 15, 1965, in Bartonville IL.  She survives.

Also surviving are four children, David (Denice)...

Jun 14, 2018

Delores Jean Sanders, 81, of Washington, IL passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Louisville, KY on May 28, 1937, to Willie Mae Harris. Delores was preceded in death by her husband Frank Sanders, daughter Patricia Belvin and one son Michael Harris.

She is survived by her...

Jun 13, 2018

Emily C. Lathrop, 91, formerly of Metamora, passed away at 12:15pm, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at the home of her daughter Tami.

She was born on October 9, 1926 in Chicago the daughter of the late Edward and Lillian Babka Cesal.  She married Jess Lathrop on April 15, 1948 in Dundee, IL. He passed away on August...

Jun 10, 2018

Robert K. McClaskey, 85, of Germantown Hills, IL went to be with the Lord at 4:00 am on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Heartland of Riverview in East Peoria, IL.  He was born on March 11, 1933 in Gillespie, IL to Robert J. and Velma (Doss) McClaskey.  He married Barbara J. Shaklee on September 2, 1956 in Peoria, IL. ...

Jun 9, 2018

Robert E. Gorrell, 88, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at 1:31 am on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.  He was born on December 14, 1929 in Newton, IL to Eugene M. and Verdie I. (Swisher) Gorrell.  He married Mary Frances Cook on October 22, 1954 in Lowpoint, IL.  She passed away...

Jun 5, 2018

Crystal L. Hodges, 61, of Mapleton, IL passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at her residence.

Crystal was born on January 3, 1957 in Peoria, IL to Walter and Marilyn (Hollis) Knox.  She married Harry G. Hodges in Peoria on January 24, 1986.  Harry survives.

Also surviving are their three children,...

Jun 4, 2018

Wesley W. Griffin, 88, of Washington, died Monday, June 4, 2018 at Proctor Hospital in Peoria, IL.

He was born on May 30, 1930 in Granville, IL the son of Clifton and Lila Grosenbach Griffin.

Surviving are three children Valerie Flannagan and Amy Legros both of Florida and one son Victor Griffin of Peoria.  Also...

Jun 2, 2018

Connie A. Rassi, 76, of Metamora, IL passed away at 6:35 pm on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at her residence.  She was born on November 18, 1941 in Peoria, IL to Charles B. and Della J. (Hutt) Schaeffer.  She married John J. Rassi on March 10, 1962 in Peoria, IL.  He survives.

Also surviving are children Greg...

Jun 1, 2018

Wilma R. Traeger, 66, of Peoria, formerly of Havana, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018, at her residence.

She was born on January 2, 1952, in Charles City, IA, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Mary Griswold Reed.  She married Ernest R. Traeger on June 30, 1973, in Green, IA.

Surviving are her husband...

May 30, 2018

Virginia Dorothy Bade, 82, of Springfield, IL, formerly of Metamora, IL and Varna, IL, passed away at 2:26 pm on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.  She was born on June 24, 1935 in Hutchinson, Kansas to William H. and Hulda (Ficken) Wegener.  She married A. William Bade on January 3, 1954 in Hutchinson. ...