Jun 23, 2023

Herbert L Hiatt Jr, 73, of Pekin, IL, passed away at 2:30 PM Friday, June 23, 2023, at the home of his daughter in Bellevue, IL, with a son and two daughters by his side. He was born on January 6, 1950 in Peoria.

He is survived by his brother Bob (Janet) Hiatt, his children Chris (Amber)...

Jun 15, 2023

Ronald H. Clagg, 82, of Galesburg, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Peoria, IL. He was born on March 10, 1941, in Plainwell, MI, the son of Howard and Johanna Beyer Clagg He married Carole Howell on May 20, 1972, in Las Vegas, NV, and she passed away on November 2, 2015, in Galesburg, IL....

Jun 9, 2023

Sandra K. Tooley (Cecil), 75, of Morton, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Carle Health Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on April 19, 1948, in Peoria, the daughter of William Harold and Catherine Ely Cecil. She married Curtis W. Tooley August 3, 1994 and he passed away on April...

May 28, 2023

Gary E. Huffman, 68, of Pekin, passed away on May 24, 2023, at 12:20 pm, at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria surrounded by his family. He was born on, August 29, 1954, in Peoria to George and Wilma Barrett Huffman. He married Tamala Rybolt on May 26, 1998, she survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Meghan Huffman...

May 23, 2023

Elizabeth E. "Betsy" Boles, 81, affectionately known as Betsy, was born on October 5, 1941, in Milwaukee, WI, and passed away peacefully at her residence in Peoria, IL, on May 23, 2023.

Betsy was the cherished daughter of the late Lyle and Nita Radichel Boles. She is survived by her loving siblings, Merry McCarrick of Pekin, IL,...

Apr 19, 2023

Larry R. Dodillet, Sr., 75, of East Peoria, passed away after a battle with Parkinson's Disease and dementia on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his home. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 57 years and his family. He was born on June 25, 1947, in Flora, the son of the late, Lloyd J. and the late Sylvia...

Apr 18, 2023

Sharon A. LaFollett, 78, of Brimfield, IL passed away at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria with her family by her side.

She was born on January 27, 1945, in Peoria, IL the daughter of Albert and Alice Sluga Jonas. Sharon graduated from Peoria High School. Later, she became a...

Apr 12, 2023

Katheryn Sue Howard, 66, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 1:29 am on April 12, 2023, at OSF St Francis Medical Center, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Kathy was born March 17, 1957; surviving are her parents, Doug and Betsy Nelson of San Antonio, TX. Her son Anthony (Miguel) Howard and her sister Linda Bridges...

Apr 6, 2023

Robert LeRoy Hierman, 79, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 11:46 AM on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on December 8, 1943, in Peoria, the son of Kenneth and Thelma Crabtree Hierman. He married F. Virginia Lipscomb on October 6, 1975.

Surviving are his wife, one daughter, Sherrie (Gary) Sommers...

Apr 1, 2023

William "Bill" Bridges, age 63, of Dunlap passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at home with his family, after a brave 5 1/2 year battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer.

Bill was born on April 11, 1959, in Peoria, Illinois, to Lyle Bridges and Clara (Feldhake) Bridges. He married Cassandra Joseph on July 7, 1979.

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Mar 20, 2023

Betty Marie Fisher, 85, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 12:06 PM on Monday, March 20, 2023, at River Crossing of East Peoria.

She was born on June 3, 1937, in Peoria, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Schoaff McCabe.

Surviving are five children Debra (Steve) Cagle of Havana, IL; Mary Hamlet of Peoria,...

Mar 15, 2023

Richard Arthur Kangas, unexpectedly, went home on 3/15/23.

Dick was born July 11, 1946. He was preceded in death by his father, Eino, his mother, Angeletta, and his sister, Shirley . Surviving are his sister, Sharon Hilst, and many nephews and nieces.

Dick was of the Catholic faith. He served in the United States Army....

Mar 8, 2023

Dennis L. Hurt, of Peoria, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at his residence. He was born on January 20, 1947, in Peoria, a son of Harry and Betty Jean (Griffin) Hurt.

He married Diane Byrd in South Pekin on March 22, 1969. She survives. He is also survived by his siblings, Brenda Chepanoske and Sheryl...

Feb 24, 2023

Dave J Ausmus Sr, 89, passed away at 1:30 am Friday, February 24, 2023 at The Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing in Eureka, IL.

He was born on March 31, 1933 in Edina, MO, the son of the late David B. and Jennett Hunter Ausmus.  He married Dorothy Ausmus on October 26, 1956 at Knox City, MO. She...

Feb 23, 2023

Paul Croft Anderton, 90, born on April 18, 1932, in North Providence, Rhode Island, went to heaven in Carle Eureka Hospital in Eureka, IL, on February 23, 2023. He was the father of 4, grandfather of 14, and great-grandfather of 28. Paul was a pastor, teacher, forester, artist, stone mason, wood splitter, carpenter, hunter, mentor, leader, investor, and master...

Feb 10, 2023

Carolyn S. "Sue" Hallstrom, 75, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 6:00 pm on Friday, February 10, 2023, at her home. She was born in Mt. Vernon, IL, on December 11, 1947, to Clarence E. Griffin and Velma M. Smith. She married Richard J. Hallstrom on November 6, 1987. They both entered heaven on the same day.

Feb 10, 2023

Richard J "Dick" Hallstrom, Age 82, of East Peoria, IL, Passed away at home Friday, February 10, 2023. He was born on December 6, 1940, in Galesburg, IL, the son of Elmer and Winnifred Hallstrom.

Dick was raised in Galesburg and attended Galesburg High School. He Married Carolyn Griffin on November 6, 1987, at the Grace Church...

Jan 21, 2023

John Charles Koehler Sr., 85, of Peoria Heights, IL, passed away at 1:08 PM, Saturday, January 21, 2023 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on August 2, 1937 in Peoria, the son of Carl and Catherine (Gilhuly) Koehler. He married Dolores F. Dixon on May 12, 1973. She passed away...

Jan 18, 2023

Larry Ralph Heard, 79, of Peoria, IL passed away at 7:50 AM on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at his residence. He was born on October 1, 1943, in Rockport, IL the son of Ralph and Ethal Grimsley Heard. Surviving are two sons Roger Heard of North Pekin, IL, Rex (Samantha) Heard of Washington, IL, and one daughter Tammy Heard...

Jan 17, 2023

Linda L. Danz, 80, of Morton, IL passed away at 7:40 am on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Accolade Health Care Center of East Peoria.

She was born on December 13, 1942 in Peoria, IL the daughter of Everett and Olliadean Waddell Vinson. She married Leo W. Danz, in 1974. He passed away in 1980.  Her granddaughter, ...