Jan 16, 2022

Todd A. Joos, 69, of Lowpoint, IL passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria, IL

He was born May 30, 1952, in Peoria IL to Emil and Patricia Stanslow Joos.  Todd is survived by his wife Lorie, sons Josh and Kyle Joos.  He is also survived by his stepchildren John Renken,...

Jan 14, 2022

Elise Marguerite Guinn was born on May 5, 1963, in Decatur, IL, the daughter of Sarah (Bringer) Guinn and Gene Alan Guinn passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at her residence. Elise was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Steven Ellen Guinn.

Elise is survived by her cat Biscuit or sister, Alison (Guinn),...

Jan 13, 2022

Suzanne "Susy" Hobbick, 75, of Peoria, IL passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022.

Suzanne was born on December 22, 1946 to Phyllis (Stone) Gerard and George Gerard. She married Joseph Hobbick on June 15, 1971, in Peoria.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joe on August 1, 2021, her parents, and great-nephew...

Jan 11, 2022

Brenda Carol Seidell, 82, of Morton, IL, formerly of Bettendorf, IA, passed away peacefully at 1:55 pm on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on December 5, 1939, in Rock Island, IL, to the late Keith Webb and Audrey (Cook) Webb Dayhuff. She married Rudy William Edward...

Jan 10, 2022

Ronald Louis Dothager, 83, of East Peoria, IL, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.

Ron was born September 11, 1938, in Mulberry Grove, IL, the son of Alfred and Rotha Kern Dothager. He married Judy Cearlock.

He is survived by his wife, Judy; two sisters  Jean (Jim) Roberts of...

Jan 8, 2022

Our beloved mother, Pamela Susan Gardner, age 74, passed away peacefully January 8th, 2022. She was born December 21, 1947, at Saint Anne's hospital in Chicago, Illinois to Henry and Dorothy Sokolski. She was the oldest daughter and grew up alongside her two younger twin siblings, Henry, and Gail. She was blessed with three beautiful girls, Priscilla, Victoria, and...

Jan 5, 2022

Gerald Donald "Jerry" Loos, 77, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at the OSF Richard L. Owen's Hospice Home, Peoria, IL.

Jerry was born January 10, 1944, in Jackson, MO, son of William and Bertilla "Tillie" Heisserer Loos.

Jerry is survived by his wife in heart, Judy Boles; three daughters; Tammi Stanko, Florence,...

Jan 3, 2022

Jean J. Carr, 82, of 3605 W. Malabar Court, Peoria, IL passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

On August 2, 1939, in Chicago, IL, she was born to Joseph and Ardith (Gibson) Cederquist.   She married James P. Carr in Chicago in October of 1959.  He preceded her...

Dec 31, 2021

Betty was born to Elsie Cooper Hymbaugh and Everett Cleo Hymbaugh on June 7, 1932, in Hopedale Illinois and died December 31, 2021, in Pekin.  After Elsie's sudden death when Betty was 6 days old, she was lovingly nurtured by her aunt and uncle, Earl and Juanita Hymbaugh.

After graduating Hopedale High School, Betty married Charles R....

Dec 24, 2021

Donna J. (Stafford) Stocksiek, 91, of Creve Coeur, IL, went to Heaven at 11:00 PM, Friday, December 24, 2021, at her home. On July 4, 1930, she was born in Peoria, Il. to Harry and Marie Stafford. She married John (Bud) Stocksiek on September 25, 1953. Her husband, parents, and one brother, Jerry Stafford, preceded her in death.

Dec 23, 2021

On Thursday, December 23rd 2021, Stephanie Michelle Blackard, loving mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 40.

Stephanie was born on December 28th 1980 in Peoria IL to Mike and Melanie Cole. She is survived by both parents, one daughter, Andrea Blackard, one grandson Leo Chea, all of Peoria; as well as one sister Destiny...

Dec 18, 2021

Margaret D. Matzke, 65, of Mapleton, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 4, 2021, surrounded by her family. On April 22, 1956, she was born to Fred and Edith (Citta) Dickinson, who preceded her in death. She married Daniel P. Matzke in Peoria, IL, on March 5, 1988; he survives.

She is also survived by her...

Dec 9, 2021

Robert "Bob" Louis Jordan, 91, of East Peoria, IL, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the Loft Rehabilitation Center in Eureka, IL.

On May 28, 1930, he was born to E. Hellen (Slagel) and Louis F. Jordan in Layfette, IN. He attended East Peoria High School and graduated in 1948.  Bob was a four-year varsity letterman...

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,...