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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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,...