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...

Jun 4, 2022

Linda L. Grier, 84, of Peoria, passed away at 3:15 PM, Saturday June 4, 2022 at Rivercrossing Nursing Home in East Peoria, IL. She was born Wednesday, June 23, 1937 in Los Angles, CA. to Charlie and Mary Ada Waughop Sommers.

Linda graduated from Washington Community High School in 1955. She first married Harold E. Lightbody in...

Jun 2, 2022

Jonetia Tiean Sheff, of Pekin, IL, passed away at her residence in Pekin, on June 2, 2022. She was born on May 9, 1966, in Pekin IL, to Kenneth and Dorothy Owens Sheff.

Surviving are her three beautiful children, sons Marcus (Raquel) Nelson and Luke Nelson, and one daughter Marissa (Wyatt) Rawlings, all of Texas. Also surviving...

May 31, 2022

James V. "Jim" McClain, 64, of Bellevue, Il, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

On July 20, 1957, he was born to Joseph N. and Loretta A. (Loser Wayne) McClain. He is survived by his brother Michael (Susan) McClain of Mapleton, IL; two sisters, Shelly McClain of Bartonville, IL, and Shawna McClain of...

May 20, 2022

Robert Eugene Hansen, 75, of Bartonville, IL passed away at 1:1 PM, Friday, May 20, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

On April 11, 1947, Robert was born in Peoria the son of Ralph and Mary Brigman Hansen.  He married Mary T. Walker on April 19, 1973, in Peoria.

Surviving are his...

May 4, 2022

Henry "Clay" Wagnaar, 68, of Lake Placid, Florida, passed away Wednesday evening May 4, 2022 at his home. Clay was born in England on October 12, 1953. He was the son of Albert and Elva (Maxwell) Wagnaar.

Clay lived in Manito, Illinois for over 40 years and moved to Lake Placid, Florida 3 years ago to enjoy...