Richard L. Stambaugh, 76, of Peoria passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, 2023, in Peoria.  He was born on April 30, 1947, in Peoria the son of Clarence and Vina Stambaugh. Surviving are one son Dan (Billie Jo) Stambaugh and one daughter Glenda Belfield all of Peoria.  Also surviving are five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  His parents, and three brothers Norman, William and Phil, all preceded him in death.   Richard's professional life...

     Donald "Duck" Davis, 93, of West Peoria, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at his residence.      Donald was born on February 7, 1930, in Peoria, the son of William C. and Esther M. (Le Conte) Davis. He married Donna Heathcoat on March 7, 1954. She preceded him in death on December 4, 1988. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Sara Roling and brother, Bill Davis. On May 25, 1990, he married Doris Breaden in Peoria. She...

Billy Ray Dickerson, 78, of Pekin, IL, passed away in the emergency room of Carle Health Medodist Medical Center in Peoria, IL, at 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was born on January 1, 1945, in Meridian, MS, the son of Lester and Eleanor Dickerson. Surviving are his children Billy Ray (Lynn) Dickerson Jr., Janice (Tracey) Lewis, Joe (Gina) Lockwood, whom Billy raised; Josh Dickerson, Jake Dickerson, and Jared (Holly) Dickerson—also surviving 23 grandchildren, seven...

James Harold Parkin, lovingly known as Jim, was born on August 14, 1967, in Peoria, IL, to his adoring parents, Cranwill “Butch” and Sharon Thomas Parkin. Jim's vibrant spirit and warm personality touched the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing him. It is with heavy hearts that we announce his passing on September 3, 2023, at the age of 56. He married Tasha Berchtold on September 6, 2003, and they had two sons Nicholas Parkin and Miles Parkin. They later divorced...

Edward A. Poor, 68, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at his residence with his family by his side. He was born in Elmhurst, IL, on December 18, 1954, the son of Orville and Amaryllis Poor Sr. He is survived by his son Chris (Suzie) Poor, and one grandson, Russell Poor. Also surviving are one brother Orville Poor Jr. one sister Carol (Robert) Taylor, and seven nephews. Ed was a man of many talents, but his skilled craftsmanship as a carpenter truly defined him. He dedicated his...

Everett Allan "Al" Lightle of Peoria, IL, passed away at 2:18 am on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Carle Health Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on January 2, 1938, the son of Everett and Constance (Cook) Lightle. He married his lovely bride Linda Rutledge on March 7, 1958, in Bryant, IL. Al was a devoted family man and is survived by his wife, Linda, and three sons, Steve (Michelle), Dave (Johanna), and Jeff. He is a loving Grandfather to his Grandkids, Hanna,...

Gloria J. Ing, 70, of Pekin, IL passed away at 11:17 PM on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at River Crossing of Peoria. She was born on October 26, 1952, in Pekin the daughter of Charles and Phyllis Parnham Calhoun.  Gloria married Stanton “Stan” Ing on April 25, 1986, in North Pekin and he passed away on November 14, 2018. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Sandra Nafziger. Surviving is one daughter Laura (Tony) Pawelczak; one son James Smith both of...

John Franklin McGee, 76, of Bartonville, IL passed away at 9:45pm on Sunday July 16, 2023 at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria. He was born on January 5, 1947, in Rushville, IL the son of Lenville and Violet Peacock McGee. Surviving is his daughter Tonnya Ledbetter of Quincy, IL; three sons Greg McGee of Quincy, IL       Troy McGee of Panama City, FL and Tommy McGee of Ogden, UT.  Also surviving are three brothers Kenneth McGee of Bartonville, IL; Jack...

Edward Counsil II, 86, of Dunlap, IL a kind, friendly, and generous man, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023, at Carle Health Proctor Hospital in Peoria, IL. He was born on July 20, 1936, in Lock Haven, PA, the son of Lenz and Arlene Stover Counsil.  He married Kathryn Bontjes on June 16, 1963, in Peoria and she passed away in 2017. Edward was a devoted family man, and he is survived by his two sons, Ed (Sara) Counsil III of Dunlap, IL, and Lenz (Tracy) Counsil of Woodridge, IL. He...

Roy V. Shields, 90, formerly of Peoria passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Cornerstone Rehabilitation and Health Care in Peoria Heights, IL. Cremation Rites have been accorded and no services are scheduled.  Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services of Central Illinois is assisting the family with arrangements.