Dec 4, 2021

Dolores T. Tolentino 82, of Kickapoo, IL passed away on December 4, 2021.  She was born on March 31, 1939 in San Jose, Philippines.  She previously resided in Peoria and Galesburg where she raised her family.

She is preceded in death by her husband Jacinto.  She is survived by her two daughters Jo Beever (West Lafayette, IN)...

Dec 3, 2021

Larry Dean Reeder Sr., 74, of Creve Coeur, IL passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, at his home surrounded by close family.

On October 20, 1947, he was born in Peoria to Richard & Dorothy (Tharll) Reeder.

Surviving is his wife Bonnie Reeder of Creve Coeur, his sons, Larry (Stefani) Reeder Jr. of Norwood, Mike...

Dec 2, 2021

Romulo Y. Umale, 91  a retired Psychiatrist, died peacefully on December 2, 2021 in Peoria, Illinois.

Remo was born on December 2, 1930 in Pagsanjan Laguna, Philippines.  Single, unmarried, with no children, he was the youngest brother of 10 children to Santiago T. Umale and Matilde J. Yaneza.   He is survived by his two sisters, Lillia U....

Dec 1, 2021

Scott E. Merrill, 63, of Peoria, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at his residence with family by his side.

He was born February 1, 1958, in Peoria the son of Lyle and Phyllis Merrill. He married Brenda (Susie) Bohart on October 18, 1980, in Peoria.

Surviving are his wife, Brenda Merrill of Peoria...

Nov 30, 2021

William Martin Snyder, 85, of Pekin, IL, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Unity Point Proctor in Peoria, IL. On October 4, 1936, he was born in Peoria to Isaac and Mildred Matheny Snyder.

His parents, one brother Robert, wives Marlene and Carol, and his beloved Rebecca Simmons all preceded him in death. Surviving are his...

Nov 24, 2021

Gared O'Donnell, beloved husband, father, son, friend and brother to many, and founding member, guitarist, and vocalist of Planes Mistaken For Stars, at the age of 44, passed beyond our realm of existence on November 24, 2012 in Peoria, IL surrounded in love by his friends and family. A memorial celebration will be announced in the near future. Please...

Nov 22, 2021

Stanley Kevin Williams, 66 of West Peoria,Illinois  passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 22,2021 at 11:40 A.M.

He was born on May 18, 1955, in. Peoria,  to Arnell and Levora (Hillman) Williams. He married Cindy Murray, and of this union his child, Christopher Chase was born. He later married Christina Casey on November 2,...

Nov 12, 2021

Patricia L. Flanagan, of Toluca, IL passed away at 9:55am on Friday, November 12, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Peru, IL. She was born on April 26, 1944 in Peoria, IL  the daughter of Ronald and Isabel Baxter Flanagan.

Surviving are three brothers Thomas Flanagan and Bill Flanagan both of Peoria and Jack Flanagn of Lincoln,...

Nov 10, 2021

Rose M. Dieckow, 75, of Bartonville passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria, IL.

She was born in Peoria on June 13, 1946, in Peoria to Clarence and Lillian Griffith Short.

Surviving are two children D. Scott Dockery of Bartonville and Robin (Zack) Fosdyck of Metamora.  Also surviving are...

Oct 31, 2021

Our darling boy, Matthew James Roberts, died at the age of 23 years and 26 days on October 31, 2021.

He was born in Peoria, IL, to Kimberly Lakin Roberts on October 5, 1998. She survives along with his younger sister. Also surviving are maternal grandparents Richard and Linda Lakin, friend, mentor, and great aunt Lisa, and...

Oct 28, 2021

Kathy Lynn Bowden, 62, of Peoria, IL, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at home after a courageous 11-month battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born on March 21, 1959, in Peoria, Illinois, to William and Marjorie (Horstman) Bowden.  She was the youngest of eight children.

Survivors include sisters Janet Bowden of Bartonville and...

Oct 25, 2021

Susan Elaine Howell, 72, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 9:45 pm on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Unity Point Health-Proctor in Peoria.

She was born on December 21, 1948, in Peoria, IL, to Ronald W. and Bernice M. (Traeger) White. She married Lester E. Howell.

Surviving are her husband, Lester of Peoria; daughter, Leslie...

Oct 25, 2021

Lawrence Douglas Reames Jr., 53, of Peoria, IL, passed away at his residence on Monday, October 25, 2021, with his caring stepson Cody Pollitt by his side.

On December 25, 1968, he was born in Benton, IL, to Lawrence Douglas Reames Sr. and Lois A. Freeman.  He married Mary-Lee Secrest.  His parents, wife, and one grandson, Xavier...

Oct 22, 2021

Bruce C Johnson, 67, of Peoria, IL passed away peacefully on October 22, 2021. His family will lovingly remember him as "Bee" and by his co-workers as "Doc."

On January 9, 1954, Bruce was born to Bruce C Johnson and Christine (Bonavita)Johnson. Surviving are his Sister Yvonne (Jim) Buchanan Peoria IL, one brother Robert (Lea Ann )...

Oct 21, 2021

Mary L. Burton, age 87, of Peoria, IL, passed from this life to eternal life with Jesus on October 15, 2021.

She was born on Christmas day 1933 to Don and Lois (Hall) Mason in Macomb, IL. She married Samuel L. Burton on October 6, 1957, and had two children, Debra Powell and Rodney Utterback.

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Oct 11, 2021

Russ York died October 11th at Heritage Health in Chillicothe. He was born in Bloomfield, Iowa on January 16, 1935 to Forrest and Maxine [Emauel] York. Russ for the most part grew up in Peoria Heights, playing in the woods before development came. He was drafted into the army and served in Germany with the cushy job of driving...

Oct 9, 2021

Richard L. Schaefer II, 49, passed away at home, Saturday, October 9th, 2021, with his best friend, his wife, by his side.

He was born May 24, 1972, in Peoria, a son of Richard (Pam) Schaefer Sr, of North Carolina and Connie (Don) Kasten of Wisconsin. They survive.

He is also survived by his wife,...

Oct 9, 2021

Ronald Joseph "Joe" Campbell, 67, of Peoria, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021.

Joe was born on December 26, 1953, in Little Rock, AR, a son of Orace and Emma Jean (Dreher) Campbell. They preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his son, William Joseph "Billy" Campbell, sister, Karen Lane and stepfather, Jim Sullivan....

Sep 30, 2021

RaJean A. Smith, 87, of Peoria, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at her residence.

RaJean was born on November 13, 1933, in Flora, IL, a daughter of Ray and Lenora (Miller) Banhart. She married Corwin M. Smith on June 17, 1950, in Flora. He preceded her in death on February 28, 2009, in Peoria. She...

Sep 30, 2021

Kelly Lee Davis Sr., 57, of Bartonville, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021, his residence, surrounded by his family.

Kelly was born on June 12, 1964, in Peoria, a son of Roger and Shirley (Summers) Davis. On Valentine's Day in 1989, he met the love of his life, Mary Arrowood.  Truly a soulmate, they married on...