Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell County, Illinois
Victoria Bushman
Aug 16, 2026
Arrangements are currently being finalized, and an obituary will be published soon to honor Victoria's life.
Troy Malson
Aug 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Troy Lynn Malson, of Peoria, Illinois, announces his unexpected passing on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the age of 59.
Troy was born on October 15, 1966, and was a lifelong Peoria resident. He grew up on Middle Road near Bartonville and attended Limestone High School, graduating in 1985. He later attended...
LeRoy David
Aug 6, 2026
LeRoy P. David, 98, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at his residence.
LeRoy was born on June 1, 1928, in Peoria to Clyde and Elizabeth French David. He married Lois Parrott on October 17, 1953. She passed away on April 12, 2016. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Jacki Wetterauer, one great-grandson, Blake...
James Beller
Aug 4, 2026
Arrangements are currently being finalized, and an obituary will be published soon to honor James's life.
Linda Hurt
Aug 3, 2026
Arrangements are currently being finalized, and an obituary will be published soon to honor Linda's life.
Gary Thompson
Aug 3, 2026
Arrangements are currently being finalized, and an obituary will be published soon to honor Gary's life.
Betty Kerr
Aug 1, 2026
Betty Kerr, age 61, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois
Betty was born on July 24, 1965, in Peoria, Illinois, to Arthur Murray and Alma (Edgemon) Vandegraft. Jerry Vandegraft was her stepfather and an important father figure throughout her life. She married John Kerr in 1991, with whom she had...
George Seaman
Jul 31, 2026
George Evan Seaman, 88, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026.
He was born on July 25, 1938, in Bellaire, Michigan, to Evan and Gladys Smith Seaman. George met Helen Patton in 1955, and they married on March 30, 1957, in Madison Heights, MI. Together, they raised four children: Greg Seaman, David Seaman, Karen (Rod) Karmenzind, and Gene...
George Gibson
Jul 31, 2026
George S. "Bud" Gibson Jr., 86, of Bartonville, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Arcadia Care in Morton, Illinois.
He was born on July 28, 1940, in Peoria, the son of George and Ruby Gent Gibson Sr. He married Joyce Yarger on November 11, 1961, in Peoria, Illinois.
He is survived by his wife and his daughter, Patricia (Robert) Lutton...
Barbara Schoch
Jul 31, 2026
Arrangements are currently being finalized, and an obituary will be published soon to honor Barbara's life.
Tony Clark
Jul 17, 2026
Tony G. Clark, 74, of Morton, Illinois, died on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois.
Tony was born on October 2, 1951, in New Madrid, Missouri, the son of the late Claudius and Dorothy Johnson Clark. He is survived by his daughter, Stacie (Clint) Mustain of Coos Bay, Oregon; his son, Eric...
Elizabeth "Liz" Joplin
Jul 3, 2026
Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Joplin, 81, formerly of Virden, Illinois, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois, surrounded by many of her family.
Liz was born June 24, 1945, in Virden, the daughter of the late Lawrence “Ram” and Violet “Cotton” (Evans) Griffith. She married Wayne “Jake” Joplin II on July 27, 1984....
Duane Wheeler
Jun 28, 2026
Duane Franklin Wheeler, age 62, of East Peoria, Illinois, sadly and unexpectedly passed away at his home on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
He was born on July 22, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Duane and Sandy Hogan Wheeler.
He is lovingly remembered by his children: Kasandra (Albert) Crum of Bartonville, Illinois; Nikolas (Kayleigh) Wheeler of Peoria, Illinois; and Jesse (Isabella)...
Michael Johnson
Jun 27, 2026
Michael E. Johnson, 63, of Peoria, passed away June 27, 2026 at his residence.
He was born July 16, 1962, in Peoria to Gloria M (Hopps, McMullen) and Paul H Johnson.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Judy (McMullen) Babcock of Peoria and Patricia (McMullen) Peterson of Newark, Mo.
Michael is survived by Brothers Mark McMullen, Bill McMullen, and...
Beverly Clark
Jun 22, 2026
Beverly A. Clark, 78, passed away on June 22, 2026, at OSF St. Mary’s Hospital in Galesburg, Illinois.
She was born in Peoria, Illinois, to John and Deloris “Dee” (Estep) Lance Jr. on June 16, 1948. She married Jack Clark on August 19, 1967.
She is survived by her daughter, Janet (Drew) Johnson, of Pekin, and their daughters, Lauren and Kaylee; her...
Sherri Faught
Jun 22, 2026
Sherri Faught, 61, from Macomb, Illinois, peacefully passed away on June 22, 2026, in Peoria, Illinois. She was born on March 10, 1965, to Carroll Faught and Diana Schrodt Livermore. She was raised in the Bushnell area.
Sherri spent many years as a Registered Nurse, caring for others. She was known for being stubborn, independent, and maybe a little grouchy. Beneath...
James Larson
Jun 13, 2026
James H. Larson, age 59 passed away June 13, 2026, in Peoria, IL surrounded by his family and his partner, Tamara Krupps.
He was born September 24, 1966, in Limestone, Maine, at Loring AFB to Neil D. Larson and Janice Yonker Larson. The Larsons later relocated to Belleville, IL, where they raised their family.
Jim's parents introduced him to Roller Speed Skating...
Randall Bailey
Jun 6, 2026
Randall Bailey, 73 of Morton, Il. passed away at 3:31 AM on June 6, 2026 in Peoria, Il.He was born to James and Bonnie (Light) Bailey on July 18, 1952.
He is survived by two children; Randall Bailey Jr. and Bonnie Bailey. He also has 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. His five sisters; Sherrill Schmidt of Indiana, Shelia Berry, Connie Ozment,...
William Skelley
Jun 1, 2026
William Edward Skelley, 72, passed away peacefully in Peoria, Illinois, on June 1, 2026. A celebration of life, pending his return home, will be announced.
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, on July 8, 1953, Bill graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Master's in Computer Science and double minors in Math and English. He spent over half his life working with...
Douglas Joseph Howard
May 30, 2026
Douglas Joseph Howard, 76, of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully at 7:06 am on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at his home.
He was born on May 1, 1950, in Topeka, KS, to John and Bea (Bedord) Howard. He married Katheryn Howard.
He is survived by his children, Melinda Riley, Chris (Brandy) Riley, Tara (Oscar) Lopez, Joseph Howard, and Brian Sandy; fourteen grandchildren;...
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