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...

Sep 15, 2025

Ruth Ann Byrne, of Peoria, IL, formerly of Bartonville, IL and Winter Springs, FL, passed away on September 15, 2025.

Services will be held at Northminster Presbyterian Church, Peoria, IL on October 3, 2025 with 10 am visitation and 11am funeral to follow. Burial will be in Tonica, IL, at a later date where she will join...

Sep 7, 2025

David L. Adams, 53, of Peoria Heights, IL passed away on Sunday September 7, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on August 11, 1972, in Peoria the son of Terry and Theresa Harmon Adams.

Surviving are his mother, two sons Clayton Adams and Chance Adams both of Peoria Heights,...

Sep 2, 2025

Janice (Jan) Dawson, 79, of Germantown Hills, passed away on September 2, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.

She was born on November 30, 1945, in Canton, IL, to Lloyd and Inez Wilson (Bordner), where she was raised as an only child.

Jan graduated from Canton High School in 1963, then attended Midstate...

Aug 17, 2025

Priscilla "Sib" Harrison, 83, of Eureka, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Loft Rehabilitation in Eureka.

She was born on November 21, 1941, in Streator, IL, the daughter of John Albert and Geraldine Lamb Kurrle, and was raised in Wenona, IL. She married William E. Harrison on March 31,...

Jul 31, 2025

James Edward Dismang, 75, of Elmwood, IL passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Carle Health Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on August 16, 1949, in Peoria, IL, the son of Frank and Pauline Reed Dismang

Jim was a proud U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War. After...

Jul 30, 2025

Alicia (Lozano) Booth, 86, of Peoria, Illinois, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on July 30, 2025, at Liberty Village of Peoria. She was born on February 5, 1939, in McAllen, Texas, to Crisoforo and Virginia (Casas) Lozano. She married Robert Booth on November 23, 1963, in Newport News, Virginia. He survives.

Throughout her life,...

Jul 24, 2025

Phyllis J. Jones, 81 of Peoria Heights, IL passed away on Thursday July 24, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on October 21, 1943, in Peoria, IL the daughter of John and Arabelle Cannon Engle.

Surviving are two sons Todd (Wendy) Bennett of Peoria Heights, and Chad Bennett of Torrance, CA.  Also surviving are...

Jul 24, 2025

Randy Spurgeon, 64, died Wednesday, July 24, 2025, in the comfort of his home in Peoria, IL.

Born March 10, 1961, in Peoria, Illinois to Melford "Mel" Dean Spurgeon (deceased) and Carrie Borton Spurgeon who still survives. He married Cythnia "Loy" Browning in November of 2003, and she remained his life partner. He is survived by Loy...

Jul 23, 2025

Susan Ellen Thorson, 66, of Spring Bay, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, surrounded by family.

Susan was born December 8, 1958, in Peoria, the daughter of the late Robert and Barbara Nelson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, John Thorson, and her sister Patricia Bastian.

Susan...

Jul 17, 2025

Timmy R. Blair, 62, of Glasford, IL passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at his residence.

A celebration of Tim's life will be held from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Whitecap Drifters Boat Club, with Military Honors at 3:00 pm. Memorial Contributions may be made in his memory to his...

Jul 10, 2025

William C. Frasco, 90 of Peoria passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Accolade Health Care in Peoria, IL.

He was born on May 2, 1935, in Peoria, the son of William and Ethel Gorman Frasco.  He married Gloria Dempster on September 1, 1968.

Surviving are his wife, four step children, Steven (Mona) Robinson...

Jul 6, 2025

Kelsey Margaret Hilst of Peoria Heights passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on January 29, 1990, in Peoria, Illinois, to Mike and Linda (Klingele) Hilst.

During her grade school years, her family expanded to include two more parents, two brothers, and two sisters after her parents...

Jun 17, 2025

Ricky S. Meyer, 61, of Peoria, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at The Loft Rehabilitation Center in East Peoria, IL.

He was born in Peoria on December 9, 1963, the son of Dorwin and Sharon Goins Meyer.

Surviving are his father, Dorwin and Sandra Meyer (step-mother) of East Peoria, one brother, Randy...