Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell County, Illinois
Sherrie J. (Elgin) Egan
Sep 29, 2021
Sherrie Egan 78 of Peoria, IL passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday Sept 29, 2021. She was born on September 20, 1943 in Peoria, IL. She married David Egan on October 14, 2015. He survives.
Also surviving are her daughter Kelly (Matt) Davis of Manhattan, IL., four step children Jessica,...
Brian E. Koch
Sep 28, 2021
Brian E. Koch, 39, of Peoria, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, in Peoria. He is preceded in death by his beloved German Shepherd, Gunnar.
Brian was a loving fiancé, dad, and "step-dad" leaving behind Rebecca (Becky) Fulkerson and her two daughters, Dakota and Casey of Peoria, along with his Pride and Joy – his son...
Sheryl Allen
Sep 28, 2021
Sheryl Rose Allen, 68, of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, surrounded by her loving family.
On March 8, 1953, she was born to Altus and Doris (Taborn) Allen. Sheryl married Lewis Shelton on August 8, 1973.
Sheryl leaves her most precious memories to her...
Roy Fredrickson
Sep 24, 2021
Roy Fredrickson, 73 went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 24, 2021, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, ILHe was born in Monmouth, IL on November 19, 1947 to Roy and Darlene Fredrickson. Â His parents and one son Sean preceded him in death.
He is survived by the love of...
Jill A. (Petermeyer) Coats
Sep 21, 2021
Jill A. Coats, 45, of Peoria, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Jill was born on May 23, 1976, in Peoria, the daughter of Andrew and Joan (Meginnes) Petermeyer. She married Christopher R. Coats on September 21, 1996, in Bartonville. He survives, as does her...
Stephen Dale Kirk
Sep 16, 2021
Stephen Dale Kirk, 66, of Peoria, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.
Stephen was born on April 22, 1955, in Peoria, a son of Ralph and Lola (Simmons) Kirk. They preceded him in death, along with a grandson, Cooper Bray and one sister.
He is survived by his...
Charles Pennock
Sep 10, 2021
CREVE COEUR - Charles Allen Pennock, 62, of Creve Coeur, IL, passed away at 7:37 am Friday, September 10, 2021, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. Â On July 20, 1959, he was born in Peoria, the son of Rolan and Hazel Graddy Pennock.
Surviving are his sons Christopher Pennock and Andrew Pennock of...
Michael Ray Walker
Sep 6, 2021
Michael Ray Walker, 66, of Hanna City, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, September 6, 2021 surrounded by his family, at his home.
He was born on September 15, 1954 in Peoria, IL to Art and Louise (Dawson) Walker. He married Patricia Kamin on June 17, 1990 in Peoria and she survives.
He is also...
Vanessa Swanson
Sep 2, 2021
Vanessa Rene Swanson, 36, of West Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully at 5:32 pm on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at her residence surrounded by loved ones.
She was born on March 2, 1985, in West Minister, CA, to Thomas L. Flom and Wendy D. Swanson. Vanessa grew up in California and graduated from Jurupa Valley High School...
Goldie Ann Lingenfelter
Sep 2, 2021
Goldie Ann Lingenfelter, 73, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 2:40 am on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
She was born on January 9, 1948, in Pekin, IL, to James and Rose (Schappaugh) Helmig. She was married to Ralph E. Lingenfelter for 31 years.
Surviving are her...
Dale Musselman
Sep 2, 2021
Dale Herman Musselman, 87, of East Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully at 12:05 pm on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at his residence.
On September 8, 1933, he was born in Peoria, IL, to Herman J. and Frances (Treharn) Musselman.  He married his high-school sweetheart, Nancy Linn, on July 4, 1952.
His wife survives him: Nancy...
Joyce A. Modro
Aug 31, 2021
Joyce A. Modro, 82, of Lacon, IL, passed away at 7:52 am on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.
She was born on August 9, 1939, in Lacon, IL, to William and Mary Irene (Justice) Baum. She married Robert "Bob" V. Modro on November 27, 1958. He passed away...
Randall C. Newberry
Aug 30, 2021
Randall C. Newberry, 66, of Mackinaw, IL passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, surrounded by his family.
He was born on July 24, 1955 in Peoria, a son of Roy and Beulah (Goodman) Newberry. They preceded him in death.
Randall is survived by his children, Kristopher Newberry of Mackinaw and Kelly (Wade) Cies of Shiloh;...
Dale E. Wagoner
Aug 27, 2021
Dale E. Wagoner, age 93, passed away at his home at Lutheran Hillside Village on Friday, August 27, 2021. He was born on March 26, 1928 in Presho, SD to Ernest and Ada Mae (Chamberlain) Wagoner.
He graduated from Burlington High School in Iowa in 1946, then enlisted in the Navy where he served in Saipan. He...
Cohl Evan Jones
Aug 18, 2021
MANITO-Cohl Evan Jones, 27, of Manito, passed away August 18, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.  Cohl was born in Champaign, IL, and also lived in Paxton, IL, and East Peoria, IL.
Cohl leaves behind his loving wife Danielle (Witherspoon-Jones), daughter of Tina and Jeff Witherspoon, and the light of his life, his daughter...
Carol A. Swank
Aug 11, 2021
Carol Ann Swank, 78, of Peoria, IL passed away on August 11, 2021, at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria surrounded by her very loving family. She was born in Peoria, on March 23, 1943. She married Don Swank on August 22, 1981. He passed away on June 3, 2012. Her parents, Ed and Maggie (Weaver) Frisk and one...
Marleen E. Kaufman
Aug 8, 2021
Marleen Elizabeth Kaufman, 82, of Peoria, IL, went home with God surrounded by her family at 4:23 am on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria.  She had the best seat for service, never wanting to be late for church.
On February 15, 1939, she was born in Peoria, IL, to John and Hazel...
Joseph A. Hobbick
Aug 1, 2021
Joseph A. Hobbick, 74, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 7:04 pm on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Joe was born on June 21, 1947, in Menomonie, WI to John and Phyllis (Snyder) Hobbick. He married Suzanne Gerard on June 15, 1971 in Peoria. She survives.
He was...
Charles "Chuck" Runyan
Jul 22, 2021
Charles "Chuck" E. Runyan, 76, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 5:20 am Thursday, July 22, 2021, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home. On July 29, 1944, he was born in Canton, IL, the son of Raymond and Mille Miller Runyan.  He married Cheri L. Williams on December 12, 2003, in Farmington, IL.
Surviving are his...
Harry Yoakum
Jul 22, 2021
Harry G. Yoakum, 78, of Elmwood, IL, passed away at 12:35 pm, Thursday, July 22, 2021, at his residence with family by his side.
On April 1, 1943, he was born to Paul E. and Lucille Thomas Yoakum in Colfax, IA. Â He married Teresa J. McCoy on August 25, 1987, in Las Vegas, NV.
Surviving...
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