Daniel L. Lescallett, 65, of West Peoria, IL  passed away at 5:20 am, Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born on November 1, 1954, Canton, IL to the late  Homer "Jay" and Virginia (Casper) Lescallett. Dan graduated from Galesburg High School in 1972 and retired from Caterpillar as a machinist. He was an instructor and also a Security Guard at Illinois Central College for over 30 years....

Dennis Lynn Deppert,75, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at Unity Point Health-Methodist, Peoria, IL on Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was born on November 6, 1944, in Pekin, IL to John and Katherine Deppert. Surviving are his wife Wilma Deppert and grandchildren Janine Speiden and Zachary Poynter. Also surviving are four foster children, Thao Phan, Oanh Tran, Hung Pham, and Tinh Pham, and several great-grandchildren. Cremation rites will be accorded and a celebration of life will take...

Patrick James Claudin, 54, of Elmwood, IL passed away peacefully at 7:50 a.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria peacefully with his family by his side. He was born on September 4, 1964, in Peoria the son of Alfred and Minnie Dillard Claudin.  He married Dena L. Brown in Peoria on March 23, 2012. Surviving are his wife, four children Natalie Claudin of Washington, IL Krystle (Patrick) Rehder of Lincoln, IL; Derrick (Emily) Claudin of Morton, IL and...

Peoria-Judith Ann (Gibbs) Joiner 72 of Peoria, IL passed away at 11:45 am Friday,  March 13, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 14, 1947, in Peoria to Leroy G. and Virginia I. Lemons Lofthouse. She is survived by her husband Merle Joiner of Peoria; and her daughter's  Regina  A. (Steve) of Peoria; Jennifer (Jesse) of Marquette Heights; Two step son's Timothy Joiner of Joliet and Merle (Brandy) Joiner of Oklahoma. 5 sister's;...

Jerry Gillam beloved husband of Jacqueline, father of Chad and Thea, grandfather to Maren, brother of Judy Shute, uncle to Linda and Gary, son of Helen and Bill Gillam, and Pie passed away gently Thursday March 12, 2020 at the age of 81 in Peoria, IL. Jerry was best known as the owner of Her Majesty’s English Tea Room at Fairchild’s where he loved to take care of his guests. His business has been recognized with many prestigious awards. He was a principal actor in the Grand...

Dean Douglas “Doug” Martin, 61, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020, at his residence in Quincy, IL.  He was born in Peoria, IL on October 15, 1958, to Willis “Dean” and Sharon F. Brown Martin.  He is survived by two brothers, David (Elaine) Martin of Peoria Heights and Jimmy Martin of Peoria, and one sister, Julie Maher of Wyoming, IL, as well as several nieces and nephews. Doug was a graduate of Limestone Community High...

John M. Fitch, 43, of Hanna City lost his battle with pancreatic cancer at 4:10 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2020, in the comfort of his home. He was surrounded by his wife, family, friends, and the Holy Spirit. He was born on May 15, 1976, in Peoria to Michael and Catherine (Loser) Fitch. He married Malinda (Mindy) R. Burger on August 20, 2016, in Pekin. Surviving are his wife, one son Christopher Fitch of Pekin, and one step-daughter Layne Scott of Hanna City. Also, surviving is his...

Karl Downs, 62, of East Peoria passed away at 5:10am, Thursday, February 27, 2020, at Fondulc Wood Rehabilitation Center in East Peoria, IL. He was born on January 24, 1958 in Lubbock, TX.  Surviving are one son Kristopher( Crystal) Downs of Peoria; His mother Betty Burnett of Conroe, TX; four grandchildren Knevea, Kaycey, Kinzlei and Kyileia.  His father, one son Karl T. Downs and two brothers preceded him in death. A truck driver for his entire life, he last worked in 2007...

Lee A. Hartley, 78, of Chillicothe, IL  passed away at 6:56 p.m., Friday, February 14, 2020, at his residence. He was born on August 5, 1941 in Oak Hill, IL the son of Lee and Esther Wolf Hartley. He married Kay McCartney on July 16, 1960. Surviving are his children Harold (Leeann Spencer) Hartley, Jerry Hartley and Amy (Troy Heuck) White all of Chillicothe.  Also surviving are 11 grandchildren ,7 great grandchildren and three sisters Lorraine, Juanita and Marilee He...

James L. Holt, 80, of Pekin passed away peacefully at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2020, at his residence. He was born February 28, 1939 in Peoria the son of Harold L and Lily Bell Russell Holt.  Surviving are 3 three nieces, two nephews and host of cousins.  His parents, two brothers and one sister preceded him in death. A U.S. Army Veteran he was stationed at for three years at Fort Lewis, located near Tacoma, WA  before his honorable discharge.  After returning...