Apr 7, 2022

Jody Lowery, 59, from Rutland, IL, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

On March 27, 1963, she was born in Peoria, IL., to Suzanne Novak (Baptist) and Ronald Tannahill.

She married Kenny Lowery in June of 1990.

Surviving are her husband, two...

Mar 26, 2022

Audrey Atkinson, 93, of Peoria, IL went to Heaven at 2:44 am, Saturday, March 26, 2022, at her son's home in Bartonville IL.

She was born on September 19, 1928, in St. Louis, MO, the daughter of Arthur and Estelle (Allas) Sieveking.  She married Henry E Mooney Jr. in 1947 and later married the love of her...

Mar 25, 2022

Linda G. Blankenship passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer. She spent over a year enduring treatment with unmatched strength. She had the firm resolve to spend as much time with her family as possible.

Linda was born on June 5, 1949, to Joseph and Kathryn Leverette in Wynne Arkansas.  After...

Mar 21, 2022

Ronald "Spider" D. Meinders, 76, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at his home in Bartonville, IL.

He was born on August 1, 1945, in Peoria to John and Eleanor (Behrends) Meinders. He married Sue Meinders July 17, 1989, in Las Vegas, NV.

He is survived by his wife, brother, sisters, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and...

Mar 18, 2022

James "Jim" Donald Anderson, 68, of East Peoria, IL passed peacefully at home on Friday March 18, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Jim was a U.S. Citizen, born abroad on September 11, 1953, in Stuttgart, Germany to Kathleen & Roger Anderson. Jim married the love of his life Mildred Leann Strange on November 14, 1981. She passed...

Mar 17, 2022

Betty E. Robinson, 82, of Marquette Heights, IL passed away at 4:21 am on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on May 1, 1939, in Peoria the daughter of Elmer and Harvella Amick Smith.  She married Lowell D Robinson on February 1, 1958, in Peoria.

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Mar 4, 2022

Janet K. Akerman, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away at home on 84, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at home. Born in 1937 to Adam and Helen Koehler, she grew up in Sublette, IL where she graduated from high school. Happily married to Wayne for 61 years, she lived in Illinois, Virginia, Ohio, and California.

She was...

Mar 1, 2022

George "Georgie" W. Purdy, 70, of Bartonville, IL, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

George was born September 8, 1951, in Peoria, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Juanita Purdy, as well as his nephew, Larry Wilson.

He is survived by his two sisters, Nita...

Feb 26, 2022

Joseph E Wleklinski Jr., 44, of East Peoria, IL passed away on Saturday February 26, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Joe was born on May 11, 1977, in Chicago the son of Joseph E and Mariann Tackett Wleklinski Sr.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a Celebration of Life will be...

Feb 23, 2022

Jerri Lynn (Burgett) Smith, 60, of Edwards, Illinois, left this world way too soon on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, after surgical complications.

Jerri was born on January 11, 1962, in Peoria, Illinois, to Geraldine and William Burgett. Dearly known as "TT" or "Sis," the lights of Jerri's life were many. She opened her heart and home, and...

Feb 22, 2022

G. Thomas "Thom" Keach, 81, of Peoria, IL passed away on February 22, 2022, at Cornerstone Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Peoria Heights, IL.

Thom was born in Mt. Sterling, IL on July 21, 1940, the son of Galen and Alma Robbins Keach.  Surviving are one sister-in-law Jan Keach of Peoria, IL, and one brother John (Gwen)...

Feb 14, 2022

Samantha Kimberly Swearingen, 48, of Peoria, passed away at 11:14 pm Sunday, February 6, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

On August 28, 1973, she was born in Peoria, the daughter of Jerry and Rhonda Bateson Pyatt. She married Charles P. Swearingen on December 14, 2019, in Peoria.

Surviving are her...

Feb 13, 2022

Barbara N. Dillon, 83, of East Peoria, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born November 26, 1938, in Logootee, IN to Wilbert and Mildred (Kinnaman) Westhafer.  She married Vearl G. Dillon on December 1, 1956, in Carlisle, IN and together they cherished 54 years...

Feb 11, 2022

Robert (Bob) Earl Endsley passed away at 8:35 A.M. Friday, February 11, 2022, in his sleep at Sharon Elms Health Care at the age of 92.

Robert was born on April 22, 1930, in Peoria to Earl and Anny (Micheal) Endsley. He married Phillis Dowel. He later married the love of his life Helen Eileen Hanchet in...

Feb 9, 2022

Carol Jean Waggoner Smith was born on May 23, 1929, in Iowa Falls, Iowa to Esther (Kelsey) and Joseph Waggoner.  She spent her early years on farms near Iowa Falls and in Popejoy, IA.  She graduated from Iowa Falls High School in 1946 and attended Ellsworth College, earning a degree in education.  Her first teaching job was in Earlham,...

Feb 1, 2022

Donald George Driggs, 87, of East Peoria passed away at 7:45 pm on February 1, 2022, at home with his loved ones.

Donald was born in Peoria, Illinois, on August 11, 1934, to George and Mable (Henderson) Driggs. He married Loretta Wiley, also of Peoria.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents and his...

Jan 27, 2022

Carol Lynn Weidman, 73, of Morton, IL, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 2:56 a.m. at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on August 6, 1948, in Peoria, IL, to Bill and Linda (Murphy) Force. She married Donald Weidman and he preceded her in death, along with her parents and two brothers.

Jan 25, 2022

Leon L. Blair, 72, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 8:55 pm, Tuesday, January 25, 2022, in the emergency room of OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on October 9, 1949, in Peoria, IL, the son of Willis and Margaret (Carter) Blair. He married Sandra Parker on September 27, 1974, in Peoria....

Jan 21, 2022

Sharon Michelle Test, 35, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 2:17 pm on Friday, January 21, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on May 22, 1986 in Oklahoma City, OK to Loren and Althea (Winchell) Test. She married Michael B. Ragon and they later divorced.

Surviving are her two sons, Casey Test of Pekin,...

Jan 20, 2022

Jeanette Diane "Di" (Hurst) Blackwell, 93, of Peoria, IL, passed away on January 20, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. On November 22, 1928, she was born in Peoria, IL, to H. James Bushnell and Miriam (Calkins) Bushnell.

She was raised by her stepfather and mother, Stanley E. and Miriam Hurst. She married...