Beverly James “Jack” Broaddus, aged 86, of Pekin, IL was surrounded by his loving family when he went to be with the Lord on March 15, 2019 at 5:38 p.m.   He was born on March 11, 1933 in Eaton, Ohio to the late Beverly Scott Broaddus and Florence Connell Broaddus.    Jack worked at Caterpillar, Inc. and retired from Peoria Disposal Company.  In his retirement he enjoyed traveling the country with his wife, fishing, and watching baseball,...

Randall "Randy" E. Walters, 73, of West Peoria passed away, surrounded by the family he loved so much, on Friday, March 8, 2019.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 23, 1945, to Anne S. (Zalensy) Walters and Edwin J. Walters. He is survived by Karen Walters, his wife of 44 years and life partner, Gretchen (Erik) Estill, Amber (Tim) Couillard, and Eve (Bret) McCorkle, as well as by his beloved grandchildren, Kelly and Jordan McCorkle, Jake Walters, Emma Estill,...

EAST PEORIA ~Shelby Craddick, 24, of East Peoria,, IL passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, March 7, 2019.   Services are pending at Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services of Central Illinois, Peoria.

GILSON ~ Edward Riley Robbearts, Sr, 68, of Gilson, IL, died February 26, 2019, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. Born August 5, 1950, in Quincy, IL, to Jerry and Ulna Verlee (Atwater) Robbearts, Ed was a graduate of Quincy Senior High School. He married Jill French on March 1, 1993. She survives. A pest control technician with Orkin, Ed later ran his own pest control company and also had a career as a machinist with Quality Metal Products in Peoria. Most recently, he...

Peoria ~ Gilbert Joseph Duran, 53, of Peoria passed away at 6:00 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Cremation rites have been accorded and no services are scheduled.

GLASFORD ~ Ruth A. Shurts, 78, of Glasford, IL, passed away 11:50 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019, at OSF Richard L. Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL, with her loving children by her side. She was born May 24, 1940 in Peoria, IL to Vernon & Catherine "Tiny" Deatherage. She married Richard K. Shurts on September 26, 1957 in Peoria, IL. Her husband and love of her life preceded her in death on September 18, 2009. She was also...

CHILLICOTHE ~ Michael Thomas Horan, 64, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on February 22, 2019 at his home in Chillicothe, IL.  He entered this world on October 31, 1954 in Peoria, IL, born to James and Jean (Ankers) Horan. He married Brenda (Long) Horan on September 16, 1978 at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Chillicothe.  Surviving are his wife of Chillicothe; three daughters, Brandy Horan of Denver, CO, Courtney...

Ronald A. Gasper, 72, of Chillicothe passed away peacefully 8:09am, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL He was born August31, 1946 in Berwyn, IL son of Clarence and Anne Ryba Gasper.  Ron is survived by his wife Judi of 41 years, sons Brody (Shelly), Brandon McMahon (Kelly), his brother Rick (Nancy) of Crystal Lake and sister Judy Lydon of Oak Lawn; and 15 adoring nieces and nephews. Ron and Judi have 4 four adorable...

OGLESBY ~ Christine “Christy” Kay Cook, 64, of Oglesby, IL  passed away at  3:25 a.m., Saturday, February 16, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Christy was born November 10, 1954 in Aurora, IL to Ronald and LaVergne (Bozik) Cook.  She was employed at the University of Arizona, Tucson, and later at Waste Management in Geneva, IL then Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, IL. She was an avid reader with a great love of...

Freda R. Mann, 78, of Peoria passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born July 25, 1940 in Chicago, daughter of Frank and Jorean McCarthy Mann. Surviving are a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, one infant daughter, 2 brothers and 5 sisters. Cremation rites have been accorded.  A time to celebrate her life is scheduled for Saturday, February 16, 2019 at...