Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell County, Illinois
Kay McCloud
Mar 17, 2026
Kay Francis McCloud, 84, passed away on March 17 at 11:00 pm, surrounded by family.
Kay was born on December 7, 1941, to Edith and Arthur Stickley. After being set up by their grandmas, Kay married Franklin McCloud on August 21, 1958. She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, her parents, brother Richard, and her best friend...
Lowell D. Robinson
Mar 9, 2026
Lowell D. Robinson, 89, of Marquette Heights, passed away at 3:19 am on Monday, March 9, 2026, at home. He was born on May 13, 1936, in Kewanee, IL, the son of Waymond and Emma Robinson.
He married Betty E. Smith on February 1, 1958, in Peoria, IL. Betty passed away on March 17, 2022. He was also preceded in death...
David Eichelberger
Mar 6, 2026
David H. Eichelberger, 80, of Minier, Illinois passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by family the evening before. His wife was with him at the time of his passing.
Dave was born on October 28, 1945, in Goshen, Indiana, the son of the late Lester and Mildred Stutzman Eichelberger. He married Kathie Jennings on November 3,...
John E. Herington
Mar 1, 2026
John E. Herington, 63, of Peoria, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2025, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital following a heroic battle with Cancer.
He was born on December 1, 1962, in Peoria, Illinois, to Robert Herington and Sandra Gulick.
John is survived by his beloved daughter, Kassandra Herington of Peoria; his cherished grandsons, Noah Herington and Phoenix Herington-Robinson; and his siblings,...
Connie Shepherd
Feb 28, 2026
Connie Jo Shepherd, 64, of Goodfield, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her residence with her family by her side.
Cremation rites have been accorded, and the family will privately celebrate her life. Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services of Central Illinois, Peoria, has been entrusted with arrangements.
Charleen R. Hale
Feb 27, 2026
Charleen Hale, 49, of Creve Coeur, Illinois, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Friday, February 27, 2026.
She was born in Peoria on March 21, 1976, to Daniel Graham and Tina Downard Graham. She married Jason Hale in Peoria, Illinois, on June 7, 2003.
Her surviving family members include her husband, Jason; her parents, Daniel and Tina Graham of...
June G. Orwig
Feb 22, 2026
June G. Orwig, 91, of Toulon, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
June was born May 20, 1934, in West Jersey IL, the daughter of John and Mildred (Sweat) Webster. June married Ronald Orwig on September 4, 1970, at the Bridal Cave near Camdenton, Missouri, in Lake of the Ozarks. Together, they celebrated 49 years of marriage.
June is...
Betty J. Lucas
Feb 11, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce that Betty Jane Lucas, 93, went to be with the Lord at 2:08 a.m. on February 11, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.
Betty was born on September 3, 1932, to John and Edna Mehn. She was the oldest of ten children and carried that role with strength, love, and devotion throughout her life.
She...
Michael C. Stokes
Feb 9, 2026
Michael C. Stokes, 80, of East Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Loft Rehabilitation in East Peoria.
He was born on February 5, 1946, in Peoria, to Charles and Jeanne Sommers Stokes. He married Mary Elaine Glesenkamp and she passed away on March 6, 1987. He later married Jane Gambrel Adams in Peoria on March 18,...
Lester Howell
Feb 4, 2026
Lester E. Howell, 79, of Peoria, IL passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on September 4, 1946, in Peoria, to Charles Howell and Lydia Wessels. After his mother married Otto Fuller, he was raised by his mother and stepfather.
He married Susan E. White on April 20, 1968, and she passed away on October 25,...
Rebecca Brown
Jan 31, 2026
Rebecca Lee Brown, aged 85, of Pekin, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Timbercreek Health and Rehab Center in Pekin, Illinois.
She was born on June 7, 1940, in Peoria, Illinois, as the daughter of Richard L. and Lela Hollar Emmons.
She married Joe Venzon in 1959 and had four daughters: Teresa Alvarez of Peoria, Beverly (Amador) Ramirez of...
Joanne Evans
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...
Dorothy P. Ferguson
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...
Judith C. Wolland
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...
Betty L Bonnett
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...
Ronnie A. McGee
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)...
Gloria Veal
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,...
Elaine Parrett
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...
Laura K. Fisher
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...
James Clark Jr.
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...
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