Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell County, Illinois
John L. Trine
Dec 20, 2020
John Leland, "Jon Jon" Trine, 76, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 4:40 am on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Timbercreek Rehab & Healthcare Center in Pekin, IL.
He was born on July 24, 1944 in Terre Haute, IN, to Fred Earl and Phyllis Helen (Nason) Trine.  He married Carol Ann Ridgway on September 19, 1961 in...
Darcella Peterson
Dec 16, 2020
PEORIA – Darcella Leihokualoha (See) Peterson, 67, of Peoria, passed away on December 16 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
She was born in Honolulu, HI., on June 2, 1953, to Thomas Nainoa Chong See, Jr, and Tomiko (Arakaki) See. Darcy graduated from Kalani High School in 1971 and attended the University of...
David Neil Render
Dec 12, 2020
David Neil Render, 68, of Peoria, IL, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at his residence.
He was born on October 13, 1952 in Peoria, IL to James and Dorothy (England) Render. He married Candy L. LeMaster on April 27, 1990 in Peoria.
Surviving are his wife; two sisters, Sherrie (Tom) Pesch of Laguna...
Christopher "Chris" Alan Taylor
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;...
Janice Elizabeth Cassidy
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,...
Kenneth F. Carrigan
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...
John William Moll, Jr.
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...
Joyce Mcdowell
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. Â She married William M. "Mick" McDowell, Jr. on May 23, 1953 in Peoria. Â He passed away on March 27, 2012. Â Her...
Ruby Marie Chelgren
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. Â She married Walter Chelgren on November 27, 1948, in Havana, ND. Â He passed...
Cheryl Garver
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...
Ronald D. Roberts
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. Â He married the love of his life, Lillie...
Harold Vaughn Jr
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. Â He married Goldie McQuiry. Â She preceded him in death.
Harold worked for Boeing aircraft. Â He was...
Ashley Michelle Collins
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"...
April Denise Williams
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...
Vernon Edward Garretts
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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Bonnie Bakin
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...
Donna Marie Downey
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...
Melba "Jo" Josephine Tucker
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...
Richard Gregory Nordstrom
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...
Betty Jo Pankey
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.
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