Lorn J. "Bill" Whitehurst, 73, of Peoria passed away at 8:35pm on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on June 1, 1940 in Peoria the son of Arthur and Gertrude LaMay Whitehurst.

Surviving are three brothers Tony Whitehurst of Sparland, Ronnie Whitehurst (address unknown) and Larry Whitehurst of Sparland; one sister Mary L. Mathews (address unknown). Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

Cremation rites have been accorded with a memorial service scheduled at a later date. Notes of condolences for the family may be sent using www.peoriafuneral.com.