Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell County, Illinois

Mary Schierer

Mary Schierer

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...

Orville E. Forquer

Orville E. Forquer

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...

Sondra Malott

Sondra Malott

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...

Sharon Meyers

Sharon Meyers

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...

Robert Dickson

Robert Dickson

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. ...

James "Jimbo" Clingan

James "Jimbo" Clingan

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...

Randy Brown

Randy Brown

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...

Philip Kemper

Philip Kemper

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;...

Avery Swarms

Avery Swarms

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...

Judith Ann Kaufman

Judith Ann Kaufman

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...

Jimmie Gravitt

Jimmie Gravitt

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...

Jack Crotty

Jack Crotty

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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John R. Harlan

John R. Harlan

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...

Caryl (Steubinger)  Tyler

Caryl (Steubinger) Tyler

Dec 14, 2022

Caryl Ann Tyler (Steubinger), 70, formerly of Peoria, Peoria Heights, and most recently Metamora, passed peacefully at OSF St. Francis Medical Center on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. She was born November 13, 1952, in Peoria, IL, to Willard and Shirley Steubinger. She met her husband, William (Bill) Tyler, through the church, and they were married in 1981. He survives....

Zelma Geraldine Easley

Zelma Geraldine Easley

Dec 12, 2022

Zelma Geraldine Easley, 95, of Canton, IL, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Graham Hospital in Canton. She was born August 21, 1927, in Northampton, OH, to James and Mabel (Roberts) Weaver. She married Lawrence "Flat-Top" Easley on June 14, 1969. He preceded her in death in 2008.

She is survived by one sister, Martha...

Peggy Cochran

Peggy Cochran

Dec 7, 2022

Peggy Lee Cochran, 69, of East Peoria, IL passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on August 15, 1953 in Fayetteville, AR to James and Maxine Jones.

Surviving are her children William (Becky) Cochran II - son, of Peoria Heights, IL; Dorothy (Adam) Hall...

Shirley J. (Houghton)  Hazen

Shirley J. (Houghton) Hazen

Dec 4, 2022

Shirley Jean Hazen, 91, of Morton, Illinois, passed away on December 4, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

Shirley was born to Clarence and Elvie Houghton on December 26, 1930. She graduated from Galva High School and went to the Methodist School of Nursing to become a registered nurse. She was proud of this accomplishment and...

Debbie White

Debbie White

Dec 4, 2022

Deborah L. White, 61, of Benson, IL passed away at 12:47 AM on Sunday December 4, 2022 at her residence.

She was born on January 18, 1961 in Kankakee, IL the daughter of Carl and Judith Conn Erickson. She married Darin L. White on October 22, 1983 in Kankakee, IL.

Surviving are her husband, one...

Lucinda Burgoyne

Lucinda Burgoyne

Nov 26, 2022

Lucinda L. Burgoyne, 63, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 6:29 pm on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on August 12, 1959, in Peoria, the daughter of Harold and Marguerite Hittle Burgoyne.

Surviving are three children, Billie Jo (Dan) Stambaugh of Peoria, Holly Collier, and Chastity Collier, both of Pekin....

Dorothy Ausmus

Dorothy Ausmus

Nov 25, 2022

Dorothy A. Ausmus, 92, of Eureka, IL passed away at 3:58 am Friday, November 25, 2022 at The Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing in Eureka, IL.

She was born on August 18, 1930 in Monroe City, MO the daughter of the late Roy L. and Anna L. Wilson Carper. She married Dave Ausmus on October 26, 1956 at...