Apr 20, 2018

Becky Ann Kelch, 44, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at 6:28 pm on Friday, April 20, 2018 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on July 8, 1973 in Peoria, IL to Robert and Barbara (Cantrall) Kelch. She attended Germantown Hills Schools and Metamora High School before attending Illinois Central...

Apr 19, 2018

Elaine Correll, 91, of Washington, IL formerly of Wautoma, WI, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka on Thursday, April 19, 2018.

She was the mother of Brenda [Darrel] Ainsworth of Washington, IL and Bonnie (Dale) Zirkle of New Mexico. She is the grandmother of Dari [John] Zaiser and Dane [Audrey]...

Apr 17, 2018

Vicki L. Chase, 65, of Washington passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Unity Point Health Methodist, Peoria, IL.

Vicki was born on October 23, 1952 in Canandaigua, NY the daughter of Robert and Doris Van Damme Chase.

Surviving are one daughter Laura (Ty) Wilkey of Washington, IL and one son Steven (Carrie Minahan) Crannel...

Apr 17, 2018

Ruth G. Thibo, 88, of Washington, IL passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at her residence.

She was born May 12, 1929, in Forward, MI, the daughter of Gerrit and Mabel Herwyer. She married Kenneth R. Thibo on September 30, 1950, in Saginaw, MI.

Surviving are her husband, five children Keith D. (Christine) Thibo of...

Apr 16, 2018

Christy L. Weber, 59, peacefully passed away on April 16, 2018.

She was born August 27, 1958 in Peoria, IL. Christy is survived by her sister Kelly (Pat) Sarver, her brothers, Kim (Linda) Weber and Kevin (Diane) Weber, and her mother, Bonnie (Keith) Park. She was preceded in death by her father Darrel Weber and grandparents.

Apr 16, 2018

Jerome "Jerry" P. Connor, 77, of Morton passed away at 2:05am Monday, April 16, 2018 at OSF Richard L. Owen Hospice Home in Peoria. He was a die-hard Cardinals fan and would have been happy to know that he left this world when they were in the middle of a five-game winning streak.

Jerry was born on...

Apr 15, 2018

Donnie Alvin Daugherty, age 80, of East Peoria, passed away at 3:26pm, Sunday, April 15, 2018, at Heartland Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center in Peoria.

Donnie was born on September 8, 1937 in Willow Springs, Missouri to Harmon and Ollie Woolsey Daugherty. He married Myrtle K. Chin on July 10, 1958.

He is survived by...

Apr 14, 2018

Ted H. Kalley, 82, of Metamora, IL passed away at 10:33 pm on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Snyder Village in Metamora. He was born on May 2, 1935 in Galesburg, IL to Everett E. and Anna M. (Johnson) Kalley. He first married Sylvia A. Gilliatt who is the mother of his children. He then married Susan L. Hale...

Apr 11, 2018

Merle Milton Hostetler, age 92, who lived most of his life in rural Lowpoint, IL, passed away peacefully at 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL after a short illness.

Merle was born on March 17, 1926 to Daniel and Ella (Unzicker) Hostetler of rural Lowpoint. He was preceded...

Apr 11, 2018

Etheleen E. Andrews, 92, of Washington, IL passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Proctor Hospital.

She was born on June 13, 1925 in Modesto, CA, the daughter of Jesse L. and Constance E. (Hamlin) Brown. She married Arthur "Andy" Andrews on August 12, 1945 in Pekin, IL. He passed away on March 4, 2015. Three...

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...