Todd A. Joos, 69, of Lowpoint, IL passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria, IL  He was born May 30, 1952, in Peoria IL to Emil and Patricia Stanslow Joos.  Todd is survived by his wife Lorie, sons Josh and Kyle Joos.  He is also survived by his stepchildren John Renken, Joseph Renken, Carin (Bret) Vickrey, and Kristopher Hardin along with 17 grandchildren, and one great-grandson.  He is survived by his sister Pam Kahler,...

Ronald Louis Dothager, 83, of East Peoria, IL, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.  Ron was born September 11, 1938, in Mulberry Grove, IL, the son of Alfred and Rotha Kern Dothager. He married Judy Cearlock. He is survived by his wife, Judy; two sisters  Jean (Jim) Roberts of Greenville IL. and Kathy Fuson of Peoria IL; one brother Alan Dothager of Pittsburgh, IL; one daughter Christy (Lee)  Ioerger of Roanoke IL; one son Fred...

Elise Marguerite Guinn was born on May 5, 1963, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Sarah (Bringer) Guinn and Gene Alan Guinn passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her residence. Elise was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Steven Ellen Guinn.  Elise is survived by her cat Biscuit or sister, Alison (Guinn), her brother-in-law Joseph Coffey, her nephews Jordan and Liam Coffey and her niece Marguerite Elise Coffey Covington. Elise Is also survived by her two great...

Suzanne "Susy" Hobbick, 75, of Peoria, IL passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Suzanne was born on December 22, 1946 to Phyllis (Stone) Gerard and George Gerard. She married Joseph Hobbick on June 15, 1971, in Peoria. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe on August 1, 2021, her parents, and great-nephew Nick Gerard. She is survived by her brother Jon (Connie) Gerard, her sister Lisa Gerard of Pekin, and nephew Dathan (Tracey) Gerard and their children Shayli and...

Brenda Carol Seidell, 82, of Morton, IL, formerly of Bettendorf, IA, passed away peacefully at 1:55 pm on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born on December 5, 1939, in Rock Island, IL, to the late Keith Webb and Audrey (Cook) Webb Dayhuff. She married Rudy William Edward Seidell, Jr. He passed away on February 16, 1994. Surviving are her children, Susan L. Angelicchio of Denver, CO, Sally A. Bussey of Yelm, WA, David W. (Robin R.) Seidell...

Our beloved mother, Pamela Susan Gardner, age 74, passed away peacefully January 8th, 2022. She was born December 21, 1947, at Saint Anne’s hospital in Chicago, Illinois to Henry and Dorothy Sokolski. She was the oldest daughter and grew up alongside her two younger twin siblings, Henry, and Gail. She was blessed with three beautiful girls, Priscilla, Victoria, and Elizabeth. Pam also treasured her two grandchildren, Lilly, and Alexis, who were her pride and joy. Pam loved all animals...

Gerald Donald "Jerry" Loos, 77, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the OSF Richard L. Owen's Hospice Home, Peoria, IL.  Jerry was born January 10, 1944, in Jackson, MO, son of William and Bertilla "Tillie" Heisserer Loos.  Jerry is survived by his wife in heart, Judy Boles; three daughters; Tammi Stanko, Florence, SC; Terri Hall, Hartsville, SC; Christie DeYoung, Florence, SC; two stepdaughters Kim (Mike) Jensen of Cedar Lake,...

On Thursday, December 23rd 2021, Stephanie Michelle Blackard, loving mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 40.  Stephanie was born on December 28th 1980 in Peoria IL to Mike and Melanie Cole. She is survived by both parents, one daughter, Andrea Blackard, one grandson Leo Chea, all of Peoria; as well as one sister Destiny Suarez of Denver CO.  Stephanie was passionate about traveling and exploring as many beaches as possible. She took many chances and risks throughout...

Jean J. Carr, 82, of 3605 W. Malabar Court, Peoria, IL passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. On August 2, 1939, in Chicago, IL, she was born to Joseph and Ardith (Gibson) Cederquist.   She married James P. Carr in Chicago in October of 1959.  He preceded her in death in 1996.  Also preceding her were her parents, two beloved nieces, three brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law. Surviving are her two...

Betty was born to Elsie Cooper Hymbaugh and Everett Cleo Hymbaugh on June 7, 1932, in Hopedale Illinois and died December 31, 2021, in Pekin.  After Elsie’s sudden death when Betty was 6 days old, she was lovingly nurtured by her aunt and uncle, Earl and Juanita Hymbaugh.  After graduating Hopedale High School, Betty married Charles R. Humberd on June 17, 1951, at Hopedale Presbyterian Church. Unfortunately, Charles died in July 1973.  Born to that marriage were...