Sep 26, 2022

Gerald J. (Jerry) Boyer, 82, of East Peoria, IL, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022, at home with his family at his bedside. He was born May 17, 1940, in Riverdale, MI, to John and Frances Brenner Boyer.

He married Juanita M. (Sue) Entrican on June 30, 1961, in Bartonville, IL.

He is survived by...

Sep 18, 2022

Michael "Mike" L. Davis, age 62, of East Peoria, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at his home.

He was born September 27, 1959, in Peoria, IL., to Vernon and Betty (Cooley) Davis.

Surviving are two sisters, Vicki Cooper of Peoria and Candy Orton of Washington, along with many nieces and nephews. He...

Sep 17, 2022

Barbara Jane Quenon, 78, of Mapleton, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria with family by her side.

She was born September 18, 1943, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, to Donald and Betty Birkett. She married the love of her life, Gary "Q" Quenon, on August 20,...

Sep 15, 2022

Ralph Arnold Ginn, 90,  of Chillicothe, IL passed away on September 15, 2022, at Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. He was born on February 13, 1932, in Hamburg, Iowa.

Ralph was married to Maryruth Ginn. He later married Deanna Welch in 1991. She survives. His daughters Allison (Scott) Goodyear of Peoria, IL, and Amy (Tom...

Sep 7, 2022

Cheryl S. Scherer, 74, of Peoria, IL passed away at 6:10 AM on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born on February 18, 1948, in Mattoon, IL the daughter of the late Dean and Nell Stegall Kugler. She married Gaylord Scherer on June 24, 1969, in Olney, IL...

Sep 7, 2022

Gary K. Lawrence Sr., 71, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 2:12 pm, Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria.

He was born on September 20, 1950, in Vandalia, IL, the son of Gerald and Gayle Jones Lawrence. He married the love of his life, Debra Johnson, on February 8, 1992, in Peoria....

Sep 6, 2022

Kathy Sue Ellis, 67, of Peoria, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family, Per Kathy's wishes, there will be no public services. Cremation rights have been accorded.

Sep 5, 2022

Joan E. Dorsey, 65, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 9:05 am, Monday, September 5, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on March 30, 1957, in Peoria the daughter of the late Kenneth and Shirley Greiner Colvin.  She married Mark Dorsey on June 1, 1974, in Peoria.

Surviving is her husband of East...

Aug 31, 2022

Shirley Ann (Jones) Lewis, 89, slipped away to heaven on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. She resided at Cornerstone Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Peoria Heights for the last six years.

She was born in Peoria on Sunday, May 7, 1933, to Gladys (Lindee) and Harold Jones. She married Richard Lewis on Saturday, January 24, 1953. They enjoyed 46...

Aug 31, 2022

Sandra J. Ricci, 81, of Pekin passed away at 11:23 PM, on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at her residence.  Cremation has been accorded and no services are scheduled.

Aug 12, 2022

Thelma "T.J." Murray Hoza was born On December 11, 1961, in Jacksonville, FL, and passed away at home in Peoria, IL, on August 12, 2022. She spent most of her adult life in Houston, TX, and is survived by her four children: Suezen Salinas (Partner Julie), Theresa Hoza, Kelley Cantrell (Husband Tyler), and Matthew Hoza, before moving to Peoria....

Aug 8, 2022

Deana Hartig, 64, of East Peoria passed away at her residence on Monday August 8, 2022.

She was born in Peoria on March 3, 1958.  She married Carl Hartig on February 14, 1990, in Peoria and he passed away on February 22, 2018.

Surviving are her five children Antje (Frank) Sandoval, David (Christina) Hartig, Dawn...

Jul 31, 2022

Jerry A. Showens, 80, of Bartonville, IL passed away at 11:25 pm, Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the Pekin Villas of Hollybrook Reflections Memory Care Center.

He was born on February 22, 1942, in Canton, IL to Wilbur "Bud" and Ethel "Cecil" Bath Showens. He married Joyce Ann Gregory on August 14, 1959, in Lewistown, IL. Joyce...

Jul 26, 2022

David Charles Mitchell, 51, of Pekin, IL formerly of Burlington, IA, passed away at 8:17 am, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at his residence.

Dave was born on December 31, 1970, in Iowa City, IA, the son of Elmer and Dorothy Sabins Mitchell. His parents and two brothers, Michael and Elmer Mitchell, preceded him in death.

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Jul 17, 2022

Garnett E. Sewell, 89, of Pekin, IL, passed away peacefully at 11:37 pm on Sunday, July 17, 2022, surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 2, 1932, in Smithfield, IL, the daughter of the late Clifford and Nellie Herriford Robinson. She Married Haze A. Sewell on September 25, 1949, in Glasford, IL. He passed away...

Jul 9, 2022

Judith Ann Buckman, 77, of Chillicothe, IL, formerly of Sherman, IL, passed away at 8:27 am on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at her home. She was born August 21, 1944, in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Otto and MaryAnn (Pierce) Butchek.

Judy married Ralph Marvin Buckman on May 16, 1964, at Sacred Heart Church in Springfield, IL....

Jun 28, 2022

Marjorie June Putney of Norwood, passed away with her family at her side, on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Marge was born to Frank Edward and Sada Ruth (Creselius) Roloff on June 26, 1925, in Peoria, IL. She married Hubert "HAP" Putney on January 17, 1943, in Kahoka,...

Jun 19, 2022

Cheri Jean Buffington, 79, of Peoria Heights, IL passed away at 8:20 am, on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Accolade of East Peoria.

She was born on June 29, 1942, in Peoria, IL the daughter of Earl and Rozena Hart Baker. She married Ralph Buffington and he preceded her in death.  Her parents, her husband, one daughter...

Jun 18, 2022

Kathy Speiden was an incredible wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She suddenly left the world on June 18, 2022, at age 67.

She was born to Orville and Marjorie West on August 27, 1954. Kathy was a proud graduate of Peoria High School, class of 1972. She worked at Sports Services and MC Sporting Good for...

Jun 18, 2022

Keith Wayne Dennison, 67, of rural Galva, IL, died Saturday, June 18, 2022, after drowning with his brother Steve while on a weekend adventure of camping and fishing outside of Altona, IL, at a farm pond.

He was born February 22, 1955, in Kewanee, IL, to George Earl and Jessie Mae (Cantwell) Dennison. He went to school...