Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell County, Illinois

Clark Boers

Clark Boers

Jul 20, 2021

Clark H. Boers, 96, of Peoria, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice home in Peoria.

Born on a farm outside of Lacon, IL, on April 18, 1925, to Frederick and Rosa Ramp Boers, he married Jo Ann Watson on July 6, 1952.

Surviving are his wife, two...

Rebecca Milen-Rendleman

Rebecca Milen-Rendleman

Jul 12, 2021

ROCK ISLAND - Rebecca Ann Milen-Rendleman, age 65, of Rock Island, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, July 12, 2021, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.  She was born September 3, 1955, to Alfred J. and Hazel (Hulsen) Milen.  She married John Rendleman on September 22, 1984.

Those left to honor her memory...

Robert "Bob" Wilson

Robert "Bob" Wilson

Jul 3, 2021

Robert E "Bob" Wilson, 82, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 9:12 am on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria.

Bob was born on February 3, 1939, in Leitchfield, KY, to the late Labern E. and Emma M. Shartzer.  Bob married Alana J Bolds on October 24, 1985, in Paxton, IL.  Surviving is...

Lynda K. Finch

Lynda K. Finch

Jun 30, 2021

Lynda K Finch, 50, of Peoria passed away on June 29, 2021, at her sister's home in Pekin, IL following an 8 year battle with cancer. She was born on August 24,1970 in Peoria, IL to Leonard & Sharon (Bennett) Finch.

Surviving are Sharon Finch (mother); Romello McKinney (son); Krissie Finch (sister); Jade Noel (niece); Vanessa (Ed)...

Garland "Cat" D. Catton

Garland "Cat" D. Catton

Jun 28, 2021

Garland D. "Cat" Catton, 71, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 8:49 am on Monday, June 28, 2021, at his residence.

He was born on July 2, 1949, in Peoria, IL, to Floyd and Jesse Catton. He married his soul mate, Tracy Harms, and they were married for 17 years.

Surviving are his wife,...

Lillie Dora Roberts

Lillie Dora Roberts

Jun 4, 2021

Lillie Dora Roberts, 76, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on June 4, 2021. She entered this world on January 17, 1945 in Marmaduke, AR, born to father Edgar Gipson and mother Margie Ellison.

She married the love of her life, Ronald Dean Roberts on July 13, 1974. They were married for 48 years....

Cheryl J. Hinshaw

Cheryl J. Hinshaw

May 23, 2021

Cheryl J. Hinshaw, 66, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 6:23am Sunday, May 23, 2021, at her residence with her family by her side.She was born September 21, 1954 in Peoria, IL the daughter of Donald L and Pat B. Zenor Hinshaw.

Surviving are one daughter Carissa Casey of Peoria IL, her stepmother Patricia Hinshaw of Peoria,...

John Mcclernon

John Mcclernon

May 18, 2021

John "Jack" F. McClernon, 81, passed away Tuesday,  May 18, 2021, at Generations of Peoria with his family by his side. John was born. August 22, 1939, in Springfield IL to the late Anthony and Doris McClernon.

John was married 42 years to Norma Darlene McClernon. He is survived by his 3 children, Chuck (Erica) McClernon, Quentin...

Randy J. Parvin

Randy J. Parvin

May 9, 2021

Randy J. Parvin, 42, beloved Husband, passed away at his residence in Hanna City, IL due to health complications. He was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, May 9, 2021.

He entered into this world on May 2, 1979, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL, born to Rickey J. Parvin and Cindy...

Waldo "Walt" E. Roeschley

Waldo "Walt" E. Roeschley

May 7, 2021

Waldo E. "Walt" Roeschley, 89, of Peoria passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021, at University Rehab in Peoria.  Walt was born on April 4, 1932, in Gary, IN, to Noah and Estella Smith Roeschley.

He is survived by his children, Kevin L. (Teresa) Roeschley and Kerri (Mike Satawake) Roeschley; grandchildren, Kevin M. Roeschley, Kyle Roeschley, Kira...

Debora K. Hammer

Debora K. Hammer

May 5, 2021

Debora K. Hammer, 61, of Peoria, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 2:43 pm at Unity Point Health-Methodist Hospital, Peoria, Illinois.

She was born on October 10, 1959 to Richard L. Hammer and Erma (Hasler). They preceded her in death.

Deb is survived by her brother, Rick (Geri) Hammer II, one...

Thomas Hunchusky

Thomas Hunchusky

Apr 20, 2021

Thomas Hunchusky, 91, of Peoria, IL formerly of Dunlap, IL passed away peacefully at his home on April 20, 2021. Tom was born on October 14, 1929, in Antigo, Wisconsin, to Thomas and Madge (Spencer) Hunchusky. He married Phyllis Shank on June 06, 1953.

Survivors include his wife Phyllis and four children, Roger (Cindy) Hunchusky of Arlington,...

Adam W. Harr

Adam W. Harr

Apr 17, 2021

Adam W. Harr, 42, of Pekin, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021. He was born on September 19, 1978, in Peoria, IL, the son of Carl Harr and Karen (Bomarito) Erickson. He graduated from East Peoria Community High School in 1996 and later attended Illinois Central College. He enlisted in the Navy after graduation. He married Jessica...

James "Jim" R. Goble

James "Jim" R. Goble

Apr 7, 2021

James R Goble, 67, of Peoria, passed away peacefully in his home on April 7, 2021, surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Jim was born on October 27, 1953 to James and Norma (Leucht) Goble in Peoria, IL. Jim was a graduate of Peoria High School and Illinois State University with...

George Margetis

George Margetis

Apr 2, 2021

George Margetis, 84, of Peoria, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 27, 2021.

He was born on August 27, 1936 in Galesburg, IL to Gus and Bessie Margetis. He married Carol Brouwers on August 24, 1960; she survives.

He is survived by one daughter, Kim (Bill) Adkins of Peoria, one son, Scott...

Peggy Rakestraw

Peggy Rakestraw

Mar 22, 2021

Peggy Eileen Rakestraw, 88, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 4:30 pm on Monday, March 22, 2021, in Victoria, IL, at home with her daughter Julie and son-in-law John.

She was born on October 6, 1932, in Pekin, IL, daughter of Thomas and Ruth Larimore, one of five siblings.  She married Keith Rakestraw  in Peoria, IL...

Robert Latvaitis

Robert Latvaitis

Mar 20, 2021

PEORIA HEIGHTS - Robert W. Latvaitis, 79, of Peoria Heights, IL, passed away at 4:35 pm, Saturday, March 20, 2021, at University Rehab in Peoria, IL.

On October 5, 1941, he was born in Peoria, the son of Joseph and Mary Wescott Latvaitis.  He married Betty Whited on November 20, 1964, in Peoria, and she passed away...

Deborah Meier

Deborah Meier

Mar 10, 2021

Deborah Aileen Boundy Meier died at 12:10pm on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on December 24,1949 in Peoria to Walter R. Boundy and Joyce Aileen Covey Boundy.  She is preceded in death by her parents.

Deb married Jerry B. Meier in 1985 in Peoria, IL.  He survives.  She...

Carol "Jeannie" Pilkington

Carol "Jeannie" Pilkington

Mar 10, 2021

PEORIA— Carol "Jeannie" Pilkington, 74, of Peoria, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2021, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born July 9, 1946, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Carroll and Imogene (Swearinger) Mooberry.

Surviving in addition to her husband, Larry Pilkington, are her sons, Timothy (Julie) Irons of East Peoria,...

Dennis Burgess

Dennis Burgess

Mar 9, 2021

Dennis L. Burgess, 72, of Chillicothe, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side.

Dennis was born on September 18, 1948 in Siloam Springs AR, the son of the late Edsel and Virginia Whiteside Burgess.  He married Anna Courtney on July 17, 1971 in Peoria and she...