Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell County, Illinois

Michael Ray Walker

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.  He married Teresa J. McCoy on August 25, 1987, in Las Vegas, NV.

Surviving...

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,...