Patricia Ann (Roberts) Harland 65, of Kewanee, IL passed away at 5:40 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2020, at her home surrounded by family. She was born February 24, 1954, in Kewanee the daughter of Henry and Georgia (Clark) Roberts.  She married Ronald Joseph Harland September. 27, 1969. He passed away on November 20, 2012. She had 2 brothers and 6 sisters, Linda (Dave) Poppen, Penny (Mike) Hutchinson, Henry Jr. (Malina) D.O.D (Oct.2010), Colleen (Dave) Reese, Donna (Dave) Edens,...

Richard C. Clifton Sr., 74, of Peoria passed away December 30, 2019, at OSF ST. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on November 12, 1945, in Peoria the son of Clifton and Lela Ritter Luncsford.  He married Diana Baker on December 7, 1965, in Peoria.  She passed away on August 17, 2019. His parents and three sisters also preceded him in death. Surviving are two sons Richard (Diana) Luncsford of Trivoli, IL and Andrew (Tonya) Luncsford of Bellevue, IL.  Also...

Peoria Heights, IL – Zachery A. Symmonds, 36, died unexpectedly on December 24, 2019. He was born on November 14, 1983, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Jonathan P. (Teresa) Symmonds of Peoria Heights and Jackie L. (Eric) Reichard of Washington.  Zac was preceded in death by his Grandparents Ellis and Betty Symmonds of Peoria, Jack Vanderheydt of Marquette Heights , Christina Leason of East Peoria, Richard Reichard of Peoria Heights, Brother Eric Reichard II of East Peoria, Aunt...

Michael L. Sears, 77, of Creve Coeur, IL passed away at 4:00pm, on December 24, 2019, at his residence. He was born February 1, 1942, in Peoria the son of Lyle and Anna Nevett Sears.  He married Mary Plemons on January 8, 1971.  She passed away on June 1, 2006. His parents, three sisters and one brother also preceded him in death. Surviving are one daughter Michelle (Donny) Britton; one grandson Chris Britton both of Creve Coeur and two brothers Terry Sears and Lyle Sears both of...

Elizabeth “Betty” Katherine Kemmer, 83, of Peoria, IL, passed away on December 23, 2019, at Heritage Health in Chillicothe, IL.  She was born March 3, 1936, in Peoria, IL, to Bernard and Veronica (Cullen) Kemmer.   She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters Mary Buehler, Josephine Rock, Patricia Waibel, Mildred Kidd, and Rita Swanson.  She is survived by her brother, William (Norma) Kemmer, and her sister, Roberta “Bobbie”...

Shirley Ann Smith, 82, of Peoria passed away at 8:18am, Sunday, December 22, 2019. Shirley was born on Saturday, August 28, 1937, to Everett and Golda Marth Harmon.  She was later adopted by Anna Dutlinger of Peoria.  Shirley married James W. Smith on Wednesday, July 27, 1955 and they had 8 children together.  James passed away at the age of 51 on Sunday, September 11, 1988. Her parents, adopted mother and her siblings, five children, James W. Smith Jr. Cheryl A Hamilton,...

James A. Bennett, 77, of Pekin passed away peacefully at 7:55 a.m. Sunday, December 15, 2019, in his home with family by his side.  Cremation rites will be accorded and final arrangements are presently being made and the information will be published when it becomes available.  

Rick Ferguson, 57 passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at OSF Medical Center in Peoria. He was born April 30, 1962 in Peoria, Illinois to Charles and Judy (DeArcos) Ferguson.   Surviving are his two brothers, Randel Guerrero and Garrot Ferguson both of Peoria; stepsister Amber (Dave) Larson of Elmwood; stepbrother Ronnie Snare of Elmwood; and his dear friend Jeff Beason. His parents, one sister Terry Lee, stepmother Janet Ferguson and stepbrother Robert Snare also...

Walter E. Schaufelberger, 80, of Chillicothe, IL passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2019,  at his residence. Arrangements are presently being made and the information will be published when it becomes available.

Billie M. Kiger, 66, of Pekin, IL passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his family.  Arrangements are presently being made and the information will be published when it becomes available.