Jul 3, 2023

Ruth Berg Bonsoe, 96, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. She was born in Denmark; Ruth was a woman of resilience, kindness, and generosity who touched the lives of many with her thoughtful nature and...

Jul 2, 2023

Donald L Rampy, 93, of Hanna City, IL, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2023, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on September 1, 1929, in Callao, MO, he was the son of Glen and Thelma Hayden Rampy of Edina, MO. Don married Donna Ausmus on September 4, 1954. Donna...

Jul 2, 2023

Pamela F. Tucker, 79, of Peoria, IL, passed away with family beside her on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

She was born September 28, 1943, to Patricia and Armond Wilson. She married Ronald G. Halverson in 1966, and they welcomed two daughters. Later in life, she married Donald Tucker in 1999.

Pam enjoyed working and helping...

Jun 25, 2023

Megan L. Rifley Anton Kicinski of Pekin, IL, died Sunday, June 25, 2023, at 10:02 PM in Peoria, IL. She was born August 1, 1973, in Peoria, the daughter of Ronald C. Rifley and Kasandra (Sandy) Humberd Rifley. Ronald died when Megan was 14 months old. She was later adopted after Sandy remarried Phillip Anton.

Megan was...

Jun 24, 2023

Joetta Gibbs, 69, of Pekin, IL passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023 with family by her side.

She was born to the late Harold and Charlotte Sarnes on February 26, 1954 in Kewanee, IL. Joetta is a graduate from Sterling High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gaylen Gibbs, and they last resided in...

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...