Ruby Marie Chelgren, 91, of Peoria, IL, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at 11:18 am on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at her residence. She was born on March 10, 1929 in Abercrombie, North Dakota, to Gustav Adolph and Ida Regina (Sathe) Markeseth.  She married Walter Chelgren on November 27, 1948, in Havana, ND.  He passed away on January 6, 2018.  She was also preceded in death by her parents, son Robert Chelgren, one grandson Matthew Christell, and two...

Joyce Arlene McDowell, 87, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 2:50 pm on Monday, November 16, 2020, at her residence. She was born on September 15, 1933 in Fairbury, IL to Elmer and Velma (Church) King.  She married William M. “Mick” McDowell, Jr. on May 23, 1953 in Peoria.  He passed away on March 27, 2012.  Her parents, brother Jerry King, and sister Susie Rhodes also preceded her in death. Surviving are three daughters, Linda (McDowell) Doling of Princeville, IL,...

Cheryl A. Garver, 74, of Pekin, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Unity Health Point Methodist in Peoria. She was born in Pekin, a daughter of Freeman and Audrey (Dennison) Mangold. They preceded her in death.   Cheryl is survived by her children, Nicole Ingram of Pekin and Carrie Qureshi of Pekin; grandchildren, Alexis, Zach, Mani and Hayes; and sibling, Mark Mangold.  Per Cheryl’s wishes, there will be no public services or visitation. Cremation has...

Betty Jo (Jody) Pankey, 73, of Peoria Heights, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Jody was born on December 27, 1946 in Keokuk, Iowa to Betty and Joe Riley. She married Raymond (Buck) Pankey on March 31, 1964 in Peoria. He preceded her in death. Surviving are their daughter, Tracey Brownell of West Peoria and her children Taylor and Ellis Brownell, and one son, Raymond Shayne Pankey (Lisa) of Peoria Heights and their children...

Ronald Dean Roberts, age 74, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 4:52 am on Monday, November 16, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria after a long battle with cancer. Ron was born on May 7, 1946 in Anna, IL, to Ora and Mabel Lucille (Ellis) Roberts.  He married the love of his life, Lillie Dora Gibson. They were married for 48 years. She survives. Ron is further survived by his four children, Bill (Julie) Saathoff, Tina (Bob David)  Gluck, Ty (Jen) Roberts, and Angela...

Harold Medford Vaughan, Jr., 90, of West Peoria, IL, passed away at 8:45 am on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his residence. He was born on May 20, 1930 in Missouri to Harold M. and Katherine (Hoopman) Vaughan, Sr.  He married Goldie McQuiry.  She preceded him in death. Harold worked for Boeing aircraft.  He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, enjoyed horse racing, fishing, and golfing, and loved his cigars while playing a good game of Rummy.  Harold was loved by his...

Ashley Michelle Collins, 45, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 9:39 AM on Monday, November 9, 2020. She died of coronavirus complications at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria, IL, on her Grandma Teeny's birthday.  Her father, Gary Michael Collins, survives along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was predeceased by grandparents Alvin James and Pauline "Teeny" Collins, II. Her mother, Deana Jo Collins, survives along with Grandma Joyce Grubb, Aunt Susan Grubb, an...

April Denise Williams, 48, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 11:52 pm on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by her loving mother and children. April was born on August 20, 1972, in Peoria to Michael D. Davis and Cecelia M. Williams. She became a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Peoria at the age of 12. April graduated from Richwoods High School in 1990 and then went on to pursue studies in Communications at Southern Illinois University in...

Bonnie Lou Bakin, 63, of Peoria Heights, IL, passed away at 3:36 pm on Friday, November 6, 2020 at OSF in Peoria, IL. She was born on January 11, 1957 in Peoria, IL to Loren and Lucille (Wilke) Crawford. She married Charles Tharp and had two sons, Jason ‘Jake’(Heather) Tharp of East Peoria and Justin (Jessica) Tharp of Peoria Heights. Both sons, seven grandchildren, 1 sister in law, 6 nieces and nephews survive.  She later married Kenneth Bakin.  He preceded her in...

Vernon Edward Garretts, 70, of Princeville, IL, passed away at 8:14 pm on Friday, November 6th, 2020, at his residence. Vernon was born on July 2nd, 1950, in Peoria, IL, to Bill John and Sherry Dale (Wilts) Garretts. He married the love of his life Kathleen A. Doughtery on August 12th, 1972, in Peoria, IL. Surviving are his wife Kathleen of Princeville; two sons, Jeremy (Darci) Garretts of Elmwood, IL and Scott (Farrah) Garretts of Laura, IL; four grandchildren, Wyatt, Sydney, Hunter, and...