Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell County, Illinois
Lynn Hinkley
Sep 6, 2026
Lynn Ellen Hinkley, age 70, passed away on September 6, 2026, in Peoria, Illinois. She was born to the late Arthur and Maybelle Hinkley in Long Beach, California, on October 18, 1955.
Lynn will be fondly remembered as a dynamically outgoing person who never met a stranger. She loved connecting with people in everyday situations and making them laugh. And her...
Todd Lockhart
Sep 1, 2026
Todd A. Lockhart, 62, of Peoria Heights, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
He was born on October 4, 1963, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of David and Rosemary Heminger Lockhart. He married Cherie Settles on October 16, 1999, and together they welcomed a son named Joshua. After some time, they decided...
Paul Bazhenow
Aug 31, 2026
Paul D. Bazhenow, 77, of Creve Coeur, Illinois, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on March 14, 1949, in Peoria, the son of A. Fred and Velma Wood Bazhenow. He married Linday Courtney in 1968, and they divorced. He later married Mary Beth Blundell on September 8, 1984, and they divorced.
Surviving are two children:...
Sonja Wyant
Aug 31, 2026
Sonja Yvonne Wyant, 87, of Peoria, passed away August 31, 2026, at her home with her devoted partner, Paul King, by her side.
She was born March 5, 1939, in Creve Coeur, Illinois, to Henry and Julia Payton. Sonja married Robert Wyant, and the two shared 51 years together before his death on November 8, 2018. She was raised at the...
Jana Greuter
Aug 20, 2026
Jana L. Greuter, 85, of East Peoria, Illinois, passed away at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois on August 20, 2026.
She was born on September 9, 1940, in Danville, Illinois, the daughter of Rae and Isabelle Deck Baxter. She married Jon Greuter on September 28, 1958, in East Peoria. He preceded her in death on October...
Troy Malson
Aug 10, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Troy Lynn Malson, of Peoria, Illinois, announces his unexpected passing on Monday, August 10, 2026, at the age of 59.
Troy was born on October 15, 1966, and was a lifelong Peoria resident. He grew up on Middle Road near Bartonville and attended Limestone High School, graduating in 1985. He later attended...
LeRoy David
Aug 6, 2026
LeRoy P. David, 98, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at his residence.
LeRoy was born on June 1, 1928, in Peoria to Clyde and Elizabeth French David. He married Lois Parrott on October 17, 1953. She passed away on April 12, 2016. He was also preceded in death by one daughter, Jacki Wetterauer, one great-grandson, Blake...
Betty Kerr
Aug 1, 2026
Betty Kerr, age 61, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois
Betty was born on July 24, 1965, in Peoria, Illinois, to Arthur Murray and Alma (Edgemon) Vandegraft. Jerry Vandegraft was her stepfather and an important father figure throughout her life. She married John Kerr in 1991, with whom she had...
George Seaman
Jul 31, 2026
George Evan Seaman, 88, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026.
He was born on July 25, 1938, in Bellaire, Michigan, to Evan and Gladys Smith Seaman. George met Helen Patton in 1955, and they married on March 30, 1957, in Madison Heights, MI. Together, they raised four children: Greg Seaman, David Seaman, Karen (Rod) Karmenzind, and Gene...
George Gibson
Jul 31, 2026
George S. "Bud" Gibson Jr., 86, of Bartonville, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Arcadia Care in Morton, Illinois.
He was born on July 28, 1940, in Peoria, the son of George and Ruby Gent Gibson Sr. He married Joyce Yarger on November 11, 1961, in Peoria, Illinois.
He is survived by his wife and his daughter, Patricia (Robert) Lutton...
Tony Clark
Jul 17, 2026
Tony G. Clark, 74, of Morton, Illinois, died on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois.
Tony was born on October 2, 1951, in New Madrid, Missouri, the son of the late Claudius and Dorothy Johnson Clark. He is survived by his daughter, Stacie (Clint) Mustain of Coos Bay, Oregon; his son, Eric...
Gerald "Jerry" Hartley
Jul 10, 2026
Gerald Lee. Hartley, 63, of Chillicothe, Illinois, passed away on July 10, 2026, at his residence.
Jerry was born on November 27, 1962, in Peoria, the son of the late Lee and Kay McCartney Hartley. He married Rita Conrad on December 11, 1999.
He is lovingly survived by his six children: JeTaun Hartley, Jade West, Jerred (Alex) Hartley, Cole (Jackie) Hartley, Chase...
Elizabeth "Liz" Joplin
Jul 3, 2026
Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Joplin, 81, formerly of Virden, Illinois, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois, surrounded by many of her family.
Liz was born June 24, 1945, in Virden, the daughter of the late Lawrence “Ram” and Violet “Cotton” (Evans) Griffith. She married Wayne “Jake” Joplin II on July 27, 1984....
Duane Wheeler
Jun 28, 2026
Duane Franklin Wheeler, age 62, of East Peoria, Illinois, sadly and unexpectedly passed away at his home on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
He was born on July 22, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Duane and Sandy Hogan Wheeler.
He is lovingly remembered by his children: Kasandra (Albert) Crum of Bartonville, Illinois; Nikolas (Kayleigh) Wheeler of Peoria, Illinois; and Jesse (Isabella)...
Michael Johnson
Jun 27, 2026
Michael E. Johnson, 63, of Peoria, passed away June 27, 2026 at his residence.
He was born July 16, 1962, in Peoria to Gloria M (Hopps, McMullen) and Paul H Johnson.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Judy (McMullen) Babcock of Peoria and Patricia (McMullen) Peterson of Newark, Mo.
Michael is survived by Brothers Mark McMullen, Bill McMullen, and...
Pamela Zipper
Jun 22, 2026
Pamela Sue Zipper, 64, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at 11:58 pm Monday, June 22, 2026, at Carle Health Hospital in Peoria, Illinois.
She was born to Walt and Rose (Dismang) Carrington in Peoria, IL, on April 6, 1962.
Pam grew up with a deep sense of family and community. Her years of service as a CNA spanned more than 25...
Beverly Clark
Jun 22, 2026
Beverly A. Clark, 78, passed away on June 22, 2026, at OSF St. Mary’s Hospital in Galesburg, Illinois.
She was born in Peoria, Illinois, to John and Deloris “Dee” (Estep) Lance Jr. on June 16, 1948. She married Jack Clark on August 19, 1967.
She is survived by her daughter, Janet (Drew) Johnson, of Pekin, and their daughters, Lauren and Kaylee; her...
Sherri Faught
Jun 22, 2026
Sherri Faught, 61, from Macomb, Illinois, peacefully passed away on June 22, 2026, in Peoria, Illinois. She was born on March 10, 1965, to Carroll Faught and Diana Schrodt Livermore. She was raised in the Bushnell area.
Sherri spent many years as a Registered Nurse, caring for others. She was known for being stubborn, independent, and maybe a little grouchy. Beneath...
James Larson
Jun 13, 2026
James H. Larson, age 59 passed away June 13, 2026, in Peoria, IL surrounded by his family and his partner, Tamara Krupps.
He was born September 24, 1966, in Limestone, Maine, at Loring AFB to Neil D. Larson and Janice Yonker Larson. The Larsons later relocated to Belleville, IL, where they raised their family.
Jim's parents introduced him to Roller Speed Skating...
Randall Bailey
Jun 6, 2026
Randall Bailey, 73 of Morton, Il. passed away at 3:31 AM on June 6, 2026 in Peoria, Il.He was born to James and Bonnie (Light) Bailey on July 18, 1952.
He is survived by two children; Randall Bailey Jr. and Bonnie Bailey. He also has 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. His five sisters; Sherrill Schmidt of Indiana, Shelia Berry, Connie Ozment,...
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