Jan 31, 2026

Arrangements are currently being finalized, and an obituary will be published soon to honor Rebecca's life.

Jan 23, 2026

Joanne N. Evans, 62, of East Peoria, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home at 5:36 pm on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Joanne was born on March 21, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Harry and Joanne Welsh. In 1970, her family relocated to Watseka, Illinois, where she was raised. She graduated from Watseka High School in 1981.

Joanne's absence will be deeply felt...

Jan 19, 2026

Dorothy Pearl Ferguson, 99, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Renaissance Health in Canton, Illinois.

Born on July 26, 1926, in Peoria, she was the daughter of Alvin and Sophia Burk Sprenkle. She married Albert L. Ferguson Sr. on August 17, 1953, in Lincoln, Illinois. He passed away on August 1, 2005. Dorothy was also preceded...

Jan 17, 2026

Judith C. Wolland, 85, of Bartonville, Illinois, passed away at 1:17 am on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Paisley Manor in Pekin, Illinois.

She was born on August 21, 1940, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Archie and Mabel Honeycut Bitner. She married Kenneth E. Wolland on February 3, 1962, in Glasford, Illinois.

Surviving are her husband, one son, Jason (Kim) Wolland...

Jan 12, 2026

Betty L. Bonnett, 90, formerly of South Pekin, Illinois, passed away at 11:46 pm on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the McLean County Nursing Home in Normal, Illinois.

She was born on August 5, 1935, in Greenwood, Arkansas, the daughter of Clarence and Donna Hartsfield Buckner. She married Wayne A Bonnett on November 2, 1963, and he passed away on January...

Jan 11, 2026

Ronnie A McGee, 75, of Mapleton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria, Illinois.

Ron was born on November 9, 1950, in Beardstown, Illinois, to Lenville and Violet Peacock McGee. He married Penny Burroughs on March 10, 1990, and she survives.

He is also survived by his son, Luke (Cara) McGee, daughter, Molly (Mark)...

Jan 3, 2026

Gloria L. Veal, 78, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born on July 28, 1947, in Big Spring, Texas to Lee and Hazel Yates Lawdermilk. She married Charles L. Veal on July 29, 1966. 

Her surviving family includes her husband, two daughters-Angela (Richard) LoPresti of Westchester, Illinois,...

Jan 2, 2026

Elaine Elizabeth Parrett, 94, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Loft Rehab of Peoria.

She was born on August 7, 1931, in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Floyd and Laura Stringham Lindsay. She married Robert A Parrett on August 15, 1953, in Peoria. He passed away on November 23, 2008. Five brothers and three sisters...

Dec 25, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laura Kay Fisher, who left us on December 25, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on November 17, 1954, in Shelbyville, Indiana,

Laura lived a full life as a well-loved bartender, always bringing happiness and a friendly smile to everyone who came to her bar. She was a loving...

Dec 19, 2025

James M. Clark Jr., 87, of Princeville, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2025, at his residence.

Jim was born on December 27, 1937, in Wilson, Arkansas, to James M. and Rosa Woolridge Sr. He married Shirlee Miller in 1956 in Pontiac; she passed away on October 26, 2024. He was also preceded in death by three brothers and two...

Dec 11, 2025

Shirley J. Godar, 92, of Peoria, IL. passed away at 2:44 am on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Born on December 21, 1932, in Peoria, Shirley was the cherished daughter of Albert and Lucille Schmidt McCollum. She married her beloved husband, John Dean Godar, on September 30, 1950, in Pekin, IL. He preceded...

Nov 20, 2025

Robert "Bob" E. Davis Jr. 73, of rural Pekin, Illinois passed away at 8:57pm on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his residence with family by his side. 

He was born on October 1, 1952, in Haynesville, Louisiana to Robert E Davis, Sr. and Drucilla J. Trent Davis LeGrand. He married Lynn Brummett on April 18, 1981 in Tremont, Illinois. Surviving are...

Nov 6, 2025

Paula Rotan Harris, 57, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at 8:16 p.m. at Carle Health Methodist Hospital, after fiercely and courageously fighting Cancer.

Paula was a devoted mother to Jaclynn Harris, Samantha Harris, Robert Blade, and Jacob Pritchett, and a proud grandmother to sixteen grandchildren who were the light of her life. She is also survived...

Oct 10, 2025

Brimfield, Illinois - Roschelle Dawn Apodaca, 60, a devoted wife, loving mother, and amazing Gigi (grandmother), passed away peacefully at her home on October 10, 2025.

Born on April 19, 1965, Roschelle was the cherished daughter of Charlotte Hankinson and the late Gary Hankinson. She grew up in a loving family alongside her brother, Tye Hankinson, who...

Oct 6, 2025

Eleanor Stewart, 103, passed away at 3:30 PM on Monday, October 6, 2025, in Peoria, IL.

She was born on January 2, 1922, in Kunkletown, PA. Eleanor married Conard Stewart on January 25, 1947. He preceded her in death, along with their son, David H. Stewart; her parents, John Henley and Sarah Schingler Henley; and all her...

Oct 5, 2025

Lawrence Richard Keach, 75, passed away at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home on October 5, 2025.

He was born on December 2, 1949, to Laurence and Ruth (Endriss) Keach in Charleston, SC. He married Debra Mettam on June 26, 1971, in Peoria. She survives. He is also survived by his sister, Doris (Terry) Humes of Mossville,...

Oct 2, 2025

Robert Goulding, 76, of Morton, IL, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at his home, surrounded by cherished memories.

Born on December 28, 1948, in Canton, IL, Robert was the beloved son of Fredrick and Lulu Gibbs Goulding. He found his soulmate, Barbara, and they joyfully exchanged vows on August 10, 1968, in the...

Oct 1, 2025

Jeffrey Joe Bury, 58, of Peoria, IL, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, in Peoria.

He was born on November 7, 1966, in Peoria, IL, to Madelyn Joyce Brem and Joseph Edward Bury.

He is survived by his children, Kelcie (Scott) Stevens of East Peoria, IL; Jesse Bury of...

Sep 26, 2025

Liana K. Durbin, 74, of East Peoria, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 6:52 pm on September 26, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois, surrounded by her family.

Born on April 3, 1951, in Peoria, Illinois, Liana was the beloved daughter of Freda M. Barden and Delbert E. Pickel. She was preceded in death...

Sep 23, 2025

Rosalie Finocchario, 72, of East Peoria, IL died on September 23, 2025, in Peoria, IL

She was born on December 19, 1952, to Angelo Sr. and Elizabeth Finacchario in Livonia, New York. She was preceded in death by her son Jason Gardner, her parents, and her sister and brother-in-law, Terry and Frank Ryan.

Surviving her...