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, ...

Jan 17, 2023

Mary Schierer, 62, Beloved Wife, Daughter, and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

She entered this world on September 5, 1960, in Peoria, IL, born to Kenneth and Chloe Grubaugh Kamin. She married Joseph Schierer in Peoria on July 19, 1980.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph...

Jan 16, 2023

Orville "Pete" Forquer, 85, of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on January 16, 2023.

Pete was born April 2, 1937, in Peoria, to Ethel and John McGovern.

He leaves behind two children, Jeff (Susan) Forquer of Creve Coeur and Angie (Randy) Klein of East Peoria. He is also survived by his companion...

Jan 10, 2023

Sondra Kay Malott, age 83, of Peoria, IL, loving mother of three, passed away at 6:39 PM Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at St. Clara Rehab and Senior Care in Lincoln, IL, with her family and close lifetime friend (sister) by her side.

She was born on October 26, 1939, in Kewanee, IL, the daughter of Gerald and...

Jan 5, 2023

Sharon Elaine Meyers, 80, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 9:21 am on January 5, 2023, at her home with her husband by her side.

She was born December 10, 1942, in Peoria, IL., to Gillem & Frances Wells, who preceded her in death along with her stepfather, Elmer Watchorn.

She is survived by her...

Jan 3, 2023

Robert Leslie Dickson, 70, of Peoria, IL passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on Saturday, July 5, 1952, in Peoria the son of Paul and Rosemary Barrick Dickson.  He married Norma Williamson on April 23, 1999 in Pekin and she passed away on January 30, 2013. ...

Jan 2, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce that James "Jimbo" Clingan, age 47, our beloved son, brother, father, and friend passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, while in hospice care.

Jimbo will be missed dearly by his dad, James Clingan, Sr, Belleville, MI, his sisters Sheila (Watkins) Washington, IL, and Michelle (Minnix) Peoria Heights, IL, his sons, Tyson, Drew...

Jan 2, 2023

Randy Brown, 67, beloved Father, Grandfather, Son, and Brother, was called to his eternal resting place on January 2, 2023.

He entered this world on January 1, 1956, in Marion, IN, born to James and Sue Brown.

He is survived by his daughter Nitashia Achas; daughter Laura Brown; daughter Ylonda Robinson; sister Tami Monroe; brother...

Dec 27, 2022

Philip Kemper, 70, beloved Father, Father-in-law, Son, Brother, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.

He entered this world on Tuesday, January 22, 1952, in Winchester, IL, born to William and Bonnie Kemper. He is survived by his son Aaron Kemper; daughter-in-law Renee Kemper; daughter Melissa Woodard; brother Randy Kemper;...

Dec 25, 2022

Avery Allen Swarms, 36, of North Pekin, IL, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Sunday, December 25, 2022.

He was born on November 23, 1986, in Centralia, IL, the son of Chester Swarms and LaDonna Wynn.

Surviving are his son Mason Swarms, and his son's mother, Destiny Steinkamp Baer, both of Mansfield, IL; his...

Dec 24, 2022

Judith Ann Kaufman, 79, of Peoria, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at River Crossing of East Peoria. She was born on February 19, 1943 in Groveland, IL, the daughter of Louis and Romaine Aldridge Schaer. She married Verland Dean Kaufman on November 9, 1973. He passed away on November 23, 2019. Two sons Raymond Guilliams and...

Dec 18, 2022

Jimmie Nelson Gravitt, 86, of Goodfield, IL, passed away at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on November 30, 1936, in Haleyville, AL, the son of Marion and Mary Strickland Gravitt. He married Beverly Cole on December 14, 1962, in Peoria, IL. She passed away on November 14, 2011. Four...

Dec 16, 2022

Jack D. Crotty, 85, of Morton, IL passed away at 11:36 PM on Friday, December 16, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on September 14, 1937 in Peoria the son of Edward and Mabel Anderson Crotty. He married Jill M. Grace on June 9, 1973 in Peoria.

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Dec 14, 2022

John R. Harlan, 73, of Edelstein, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He was born on February 27, 1949, in Peoria, the son of John "Elwood" and Ruby Kellington Harlan.

John married Sidney M. Frisby on November 8, 1969, in Wyoming, IL.

Surviving are his wife, one son Jeffrey Harlan of Overland...