Kimberly F. Smith, 53, of Peoria, IL, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria. She was born on June 3, 1967, in Peoria, the daughter of Daniel A and Sharon K. Engle Smith. Surviving are her mother of Danville, IL, one sister Monica Anderson and one brother Douglas Smith and Mike Waldron, whom she made her home with for the past 15 years. Kimberly enjoyed her life and the way she lived it. Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded,...

John Dale Patterson, 76, of Peoria, IL, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021, at his residence. He was born May 4, 1944, in Jacksonville, IL, to Horace and Ellen Cavanaugh Patterson.  After graduating from Brown County High School, Dale enlisted in the United States Navy and served proudly.  He attended and graduated from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 1971 with an Accounting degree.  He held accounting positions for various construction...

Keith Bryant Fandel, 62, of Bartonville, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born on August 3, 1958, the son of Edward J. and Clara E. Garrison Fandel.  Surviving are one son Chad Fandel and one daughter Traci Fandel both of East Peoria, five granddaughters Kaylynn, Kiley, Brooklynn, Hannah, and Jaycee.  Also surviving are two brothers John (Aleta) Fandel of Powers, OR and Larry (Teresa) Fandel of Phoenix,...

Brie’Ana Marie McGhee, 25, of Peoria beloved niece and cousin was called to her eternal resting place on Thursday, January 14, 2021. She entered this world on October 1, 1995 in Peoria, IL, daughter of Emilee McGhee.  She is survived by her, uncle Norman (Shellie) McGhee Jr., of Peoria, cousins Elijah Montaè (Christine Goethel Fiancè) McGhee of Spring Texas,  McKenzie Alexa McGhee, boyfriend Dustin Pollard both of Peoria, along with one surviving...

Seth Christopher Heller, 29, of Henry, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021, 9:07 AM, at OSF St. Francis, Peoria.  Seth was born on June 27, 1991 in Galesburg. He was the son of Kirk and Patti Heller. He married Nichole Stone on October 31, 2016 in Henry. Seth is survived by his wife, Nichole; son, Rhett; his parents; his in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. Rob Stone of Germantown Hills; siblings Zach (Lauren) Heller of Sun Prairie, WI, Luke (Brenda M. Cuellar) Heller of Nashville,...

Jacinto C. Tolentino, 82, of Kickapoo, IL passed away Monday, January 25, 2021, at his home  Jacinto was born on September 11, 1938 in Manila, Philippines to Facundo and Juana Tolentino.  He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings; Josefina, Ernesto, Romeo, Alberto, and Antonio. He is survived by his wife, Dolores and two daughters and their spouses; Joanna and Brian Fox and Jo and Nathan Beever along with six grandchildren.   Jacinto graduated from...

Kenneth Clay Adams, 60, of East Peoria, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at home after battling cancer for four years. He was born on October 15, 1960 in Peoria, IL to William H. and Lois E. (Sill) Adams, Sr. Surviving are his two sons, Matthew and Austin Adams; four brothers; three sisters; and friend Vickie Grammer. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter Nicole, and one son Cody. He worked for most of his young adult life in furniture rental before spending...

Delbert Harr, 72, beloved Father, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 10:00 pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Sharon Willows in Peoria.  He was born on January 6, 1949, in La Harpe, IL, to Delbert and Myrl Harr. He is survived by his mother, Myrl of Rockford, IL; sister, Gina and (Dave Carlson) of Rockford; daughter, Angel Harr of Ottumwa, IA, son Jacob (Heather) Harr of Easley, SC, son Chris (Wendy) Harr of Cumming, GA and son Josh (Anna) Dillon of Lewis Center,...

Carl Fredrick Patterson, Sr., 81, of Mapleton, IL, passed away at 10:11 am on Monday, January 11, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was born on July 23, 1939, in Peoria, IL, to Stewart W. and Mary Ann (Berry) Patterson.  He married Betsy Ann Kern on April 21, 1978 in Pekin, IL.  She passed away on June 30, 2018. Surviving are his children, Jody (Duke) Binegar of Glasford, Shawn (Terry) Patterson of McHenry, IL, Billy (Rhonda) Brown of Glasford,...

Gilbert Jerome “Feel Good” Perry 64, of Peoria, IL, was suddenly called home January 11, 2021.   He was born January 10, 1957, in Marianna, AR., to the late Oneal Perry Sr. and Josephine Parham. He attended Anna Strong Elementary and Whitney Elementary in Marianna, AR. Gilbert was baptized at St. John’s Baptist Church in Gibson, TN. He was employed by Cam Car and ABC Cleaning Co. for many years. He enjoyed watching basketball, football, and spending time with his...