Betty Marie Fisher, 85, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 12:06 PM on Monday, March 20, 2023, at River Crossing of East Peoria. She was born on June 3, 1937, in Peoria, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Schoaff McCabe.  Surviving are five children Debra (Steve) Cagle of Havana, IL; Mary Hamlet of Peoria, Jennie (Erin) Youell of East Peoria; Roger (Jenny) Hamlet and Oswald Hamlet, both of Pekin. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death...

     Richard Arthur Kangas, unexpectedly, went home on 3/15/23.      Dick was born July 11, 1946. He was preceded in death by his father, Eino, his mother, Angeletta, and his sister, Shirley . Surviving are his sister, Sharon Hilst, and many nephews and nieces.      Dick was of the Catholic faith. He served in the United States Army. He was a member of the Elks club and Shriners. He worked as a Gear Tech for Caterpillar and happily retired in...

Dennis L. Hurt, of Peoria, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born on January 20, 1947, in Peoria, a son of Harry and Betty Jean (Griffin) Hurt. He married Diane Byrd in South Pekin on March 22, 1969. She survives. He is also survived by his siblings, Brenda Chepanoske and Sheryl Boatman, both of Pekin and Gregory (Mary) Hurt of Mapleton. His parents and one brother, Charles Hurt preceded him in death. Dennis work in publications for Caterpillar. He...

Dave J Ausmus Sr, 89, passed away at 1:30 am Friday, February 24, 2023 at The Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing in Eureka, IL. He was born on March 31, 1933 in Edina, MO, the son of the late David B. and Jennett Hunter Ausmus.  He married Dorothy Ausmus on October 26, 1956 at Knox City, MO. She passed away on November 25, 2022.  His parents, 5 brothers, 3 sisters also preceded him in death Surviving are his 4 children;  Larry (Joyce) Ausmus of Edwardsville, IL, Connie Ausmus...

Paul Croft Anderton, 90, born on April 18, 1932, in North Providence, Rhode Island, went to heaven in Carle Eureka Hospital in Eureka, IL, on February 23, 2023. He was the father of 4, grandfather of 14, and great-grandfather of 28. Paul was a pastor, teacher, forester, artist, stone mason, wood splitter, carpenter, hunter, mentor, leader, investor, and master gardener. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a bachelor's degree in agriculture in 1954. Paul married...

Richard J "Dick" Hallstrom, Age 82, of East Peoria, IL, Passed away at home Friday, February 10, 2023. He was born on December 6, 1940, in Galesburg, IL, the son of Elmer and Winnifred Hallstrom.  Dick was raised in Galesburg and attended Galesburg High School. He Married Carolyn Griffin on November 6, 1987, at the Grace Church Anglican in Galesburg. Surviving are one daughter, Susan A (Rocky) Ponce of Galesburg; two sons, Michael J. Hallstrom of Galesburg and James L....

Carolyn S. "Sue" Hallstrom, 75, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 6:00 pm on Friday, February 10, 2023, at her home. She was born in Mt. Vernon, IL, on December 11, 1947, to Clarence E. Griffin and Velma M. Smith. She married Richard J. Hallstrom on November 6, 1987. They both entered heaven on the same day. Surviving is one daughter Deborah (Curtis) Parr, of Metamora, IL; three sons, Mark (Jennifer) Lankston, Jeffrey (Melissa) Lankston, both of Metamora, and Steven Lankston of...

     John Charles Koehler Sr., 85, of Peoria Heights, IL, passed away at 1:08 PM, Saturday, January 21, 2023 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.      He was born on August 2, 1937 in Peoria, the son of Carl and Catherine (Gilhuly) Koehler. He married Dolores F. Dixon on May 12, 1973. She passed away on September 14, 2015. His parents, one son, John C. Koehler Jr. and one daughter, Rhonda Tipton, also preceded him in death.    ...

Larry Ralph Heard, 79, of Peoria, IL passed away at 7:50 AM on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at his residence. He was born on October 1, 1943, in Rockport, IL the son of Ralph and Ethal Grimsley Heard. Surviving are two sons Roger Heard of North Pekin, IL, Rex (Samantha) Heard of Washington, IL, and one daughter Tammy Heard of Bloomington, IL. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Amber Heard, Connor Heard, Leah Carcasson and Adam Carcasson; two sisters Sandy Summers of Pittsfield, IL, and...

Mary Schierer, 62, Beloved Wife, Daughter, and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.  She entered this world on September 5, 1960, in Peoria, IL, born to Kenneth and Chloe Grubaugh Kamin. She married Joseph Schierer in Peoria on July 19, 1980. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Schierer; their children Kenneth (Chesley) Schierer, Alyssa (Mario) Venagas, Leah (Tyler) Leezer , Alex Schierer and Avery Pike; 9 grandchildren. Also surviving are...