Dec 4, 2020

Christopher (Chris) Alan Taylor, 37, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 10:16 pm on Friday, December 4, 2020.

He was born on June 17, 1983 in Peoria, IL, to Robert James and Carrie Marie (Swift) Taylor. He married Erin E. Rickey on October 8, 2016 in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are his wife, Erin of Peoria;...

Dec 2, 2020

PEORIA - Janice Elizabeth Cassidy, 66, of Peoria, IL, passed away on December 2, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

On December 20, 1953, Janice was born in Peoria, IL, to Joseph and Eileen (Mudd) Cassidy. She had one daughter, Amanda Cassidy (Jesse Pedersen) of Peoria. She is survived by her daughter, grandson,...

Dec 2, 2020

Kenneth F. Carrigan, 86, Civic Leader. Son of Bernard and Bessie (nee Leroy); Beloved husband of Joan Carrigan (nee Barrer); Loving father of Tommy, Terry, and Danny & Pam (spouse); Caring grandfather to Andrew, Elena, Justin, and Samantha Carrigan; three great grandchildren; Dear brother to sisters Judith, Barbara Jean (deceased), brothers Lester and John (deceased); Cherished uncle to many...

Nov 24, 2020

John William Moll, Jr., 64, of Chillicothe, IL, passed away at 9:38 am on Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on April 18, 1956 in Peoria, IL, to John William and Donna Jeanne (Barnes) Moll, Sr.

Surviving are his brother, Darwin (Lori) Moll and sister, Kathy Moll both of Chillicothe. He...

Nov 19, 2020

Joyce Arlene McDowell, 87, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 2:50 pm on Monday, November 16, 2020, at her residence.

She was born on September 15, 1933 in Fairbury, IL to Elmer and Velma (Church) King.  She married William M. "Mick" McDowell, Jr. on May 23, 1953 in Peoria.  He passed away on March 27, 2012.  Her...

Nov 19, 2020

Ruby Marie Chelgren, 91, of Peoria, IL, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at 11:18 am on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at her residence.

She was born on March 10, 1929 in Abercrombie, North Dakota, to Gustav Adolph and Ida Regina (Sathe) Markeseth.  She married Walter Chelgren on November 27, 1948, in Havana, ND.  He passed...

Nov 17, 2020

Cheryl A. Garver, 74, of Pekin, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Unity Health Point Methodist in Peoria. She was born in Pekin, a daughter of Freeman and Audrey (Dennison) Mangold. They preceded her in death.

Cheryl is survived by her children, Nicole Ingram of Pekin and Carrie Qureshi of Pekin; grandchildren, Alexis, Zach, Mani...

Nov 16, 2020

Ronald Dean Roberts, age 74, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 4:52 am on Monday, November 16, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria after a long battle with cancer.

Ron was born on May 7, 1946 in Anna, IL, to Ora and Mabel Lucille (Ellis) Roberts.  He married the love of his life, Lillie...

Nov 15, 2020

Harold Medford Vaughan, Jr., 90, of West Peoria, IL, passed away at 8:45 am on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at his residence.

He was born on May 20, 1930 in Missouri to Harold M. and Katherine (Hoopman) Vaughan, Sr.  He married Goldie McQuiry.  She preceded him in death.

Harold worked for Boeing aircraft.  He was...

Nov 9, 2020

Ashley Michelle Collins, 45, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 9:39 AM on Monday, November 9, 2020. She died of coronavirus complications at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria, IL, on her Grandma Teeny's birthday.

Her father, Gary Michael Collins, survives along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was predeceased by grandparents Alvin James and Pauline "Teeny"...

Nov 8, 2020

April Denise Williams, 48, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 11:52 pm on Sunday, November 8, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by her loving mother and children.

April was born on August 20, 1972, in Peoria to Michael D. Davis and Cecelia M. Williams. She became a member of Mt. Zion Baptist...

Nov 6, 2020

Vernon Edward Garretts, 70, of Princeville, IL, passed away at 8:14 pm on Friday, November 6th, 2020, at his residence.

Vernon was born on July 2nd, 1950, in Peoria, IL, to Bill John and Sherry Dale (Wilts) Garretts. He married the love of his life Kathleen A. Doughtery on August 12th, 1972, in Peoria, IL.

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Nov 6, 2020

Bonnie Lou Bakin, 63, of Peoria Heights, IL, passed away at 3:36 pm on Friday, November 6, 2020 at OSF in Peoria, IL.

She was born on January 11, 1957 in Peoria, IL to Loren and Lucille (Wilke) Crawford. She married Charles Tharp and had two sons, Jason 'Jake'(Heather) Tharp of East Peoria and Justin (Jessica) Tharp...

Nov 4, 2020

Donna Marie Downey, 88, of Pekin, IL, passed away at 3:09 am on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at her son's home where she resided for the past several years.

She was born on July 4, 1932 in Pekin, IL to Edward and Mabel (Farrow) Hacker. She married James Golianis, Sr. and then married Harold "Crash" Downey. Harold...

Nov 2, 2020

Melba Josephine "Jo" Tucker, 81, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 5:50 pm on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Generations at Peoria.

She was born on January 15, 1939 in Peoria, IL to Emery and Ila (Burwell) Thurston.

Surviving are her two daughters, Deb (Brandt) Tucker-Bechtold of Peoria and Kim (Michael) Predmore of Bartonville; three...

Nov 2, 2020

Richard Gregory Nordstrom, 70, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 5:22 pm on Monday, November 2, 2020 at his residence.

He was born on October 25, 1950, in Chicago, IL, to Gustave B. and Eleanor L. (Szumnarski) Nordstrom. He married Peggy A. Milliman on November 7, 1970 in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are his wife, Peggy...

Oct 20, 2020

Betty Jo (Jody) Pankey, 73, of Peoria Heights, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Jody was born on December 27, 1946 in Keokuk, Iowa to Betty and Joe Riley. She married Raymond (Buck) Pankey on March 31, 1964 in Peoria. He preceded her in death.

Oct 18, 2020

Bonnie Jean Brown, 90, of Peoria, IL passed away at 4:52 pm on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her residence.

She was born on November 19, 1929 in Clinton, IL to Henry Noble and Mildred (McKee) Potts.  She married Roger Allen Brown.  He preceded her in death as well as her parents, brothers Noble and Bill Potts,...

Oct 14, 2020

Peter Munson, Jr., 83, of North Pekin, IL, passed away at 7:02 am on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Unity Point Health-Pekin.

He was born on October 21, 1936 in Hannibal, MO, to Peter and Hazel (Chandler) Munson, Sr. He married Phyllis Rosenkrans on June 3, 1967 in Hannibal, MO.

Surviving are his wife Phyllis...

Sep 26, 2020

CHILLICOTHE - Sharon Kay McCloud, 78, of Chillicothe, IL went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 26, 2020.

She was born to Glen and Clara Hartstern Waddell on March 22, 1942, in Peoria;  her foster parents, Ralph & Theda McNeeley raised Sharon. She had two sisters, Jackie Porter and Judy Coyle, as well as...