Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell County, Illinois
Pamela Hrdlicka
Apr 2, 2026
Pamela Helen Hrdlicka, 71, of East Peoria, IL, passed away on April 2, 2026, at her home.
She was born on March 11, 1955, in Peoria, IL, to the late Lawrence and Esther (Tiffan) Riggenbach.
She married Craig Hrdlicka on May 23, 1975, the love of her life, whom she was devoted to for over 50 years. He survives.
Also surviving are sons...
James Buchanan
Mar 30, 2026
James E "Jim' Buchanan, 82 of Peoria IL passed away on March 30, 2026, at the Loft Rehabilitation of East Peoria. Jim was born in Peoria on April 3, 1943.
He worked as a baker at Butternut Bread for over 32 years, retiring in 2005. Always active, he later enjoyed nine years delivering flowers for Greg's Florist.
Jim was a passionate Cubs...
Scott Gordon
Mar 28, 2026
Elliott Scott Gordon, 61, of Bartonville, Illinois, passed away at 6:35 AM on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, Illinois.
Scott was born on November 10, 1964, in Peoria, Illinois, to Pleasant and Ruth (Rockett) Gordon Jr. and Ruth. He married Janet Riedlinger on May 2, 1997.
He is lovingly survived by his wife and three children:...
Lynn Stanfill
Mar 26, 2026
Lynn A. Stanfill, age 86, of Farmington, formerly of Bartonville, Illinois, passed away at 9:05 P.M. Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Farmington Village Nursing & Rehab.
She was born April 16, 1939, in Peoria to Stanley and Eloise Morgan. She married Jim Strube on August 16, 1956. She later married Vernon Stanfill on December 31, 1986. He preceded her in death...
Janine Persefield
Mar 24, 2026
PEORIA - Janine Karen Persefield (Cross), age 61, passed away on March 24, 2026. Born on February 24, 1965, Janine was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Janine had a joyful spirit and a passion for the simple things in life. She loved to sing and could often be found...
Christina McCormack
Mar 24, 2026
Arrangements are currently being finalized, and an obituary will be published soon to honor
Christina's life.
Deborah Moberley
Mar 19, 2026
Arrangements are currently being finalized, and an obituary will be published soon to honor
Deborah's life.
Connie Clelland
Mar 19, 2026
Connie E. Clelland, 64, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on March 19, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
She was born on October 31, 1961, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Frederick "Fritz" and Helen E. Nuebling. She married William Clelland III on March 1, 1980. Bill passed away on May 17, 2024.
Surviving are her children, Rachel...
Kay McCloud
Mar 17, 2026
Kay Francis McCloud, 84, passed away on March 17 at 11:00 pm, surrounded by family.
Kay was born on December 7, 1941, to Edith and Arthur Stickley. After being set up by their grandmas, Kay married Franklin McCloud on August 21, 1958. She is preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, her parents, brother Richard, and her best friend...
Suzanne Bouweraerts
Mar 9, 2026
Suzanne Lee Bouweraerts, 82, of Oglesby, Illinois, passed away at 12:31 PM on Monday, March 9, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.
Suzanne was born on October 5th, 1943, in South Bend, IN, to Robert and Georganne Stuart Oliver. She married Andrew Bouweraerts on February 10, 1979, in Santa Monica, California and he preceded her in death.
She...
Lowell D. Robinson
Mar 9, 2026
Lowell D. Robinson, 89, of Marquette Heights, passed away at 3:19 am on Monday, March 9, 2026, at home. He was born on May 13, 1936, in Kewanee, IL, the son of Waymond and Emma Robinson.
He married Betty E. Smith on February 1, 1958, in Peoria, IL. Betty passed away on March 17, 2022. He was also preceded in death...
David Eichelberger
Mar 6, 2026
David H. Eichelberger, 80, of Minier, Illinois passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by family the evening before. His wife was with him at the time of his passing.
Dave was born on October 28, 1945, in Goshen, Indiana, the son of the late Lester and Mildred Stutzman Eichelberger. He married Kathie Jennings on November 3,...
John E. Herington
Mar 1, 2026
John E. Herington, 63, of Peoria, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2025, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital following a heroic battle with Cancer.
He was born on December 1, 1962, in Peoria, Illinois, to Robert Herington and Sandra Gulick.
John is survived by his beloved daughter, Kassandra Herington of Peoria; his cherished grandsons, Noah Herington and Phoenix Herington-Robinson; and his siblings,...
Connie Shepherd
Feb 28, 2026
Connie Jo Shepherd, 64, of Goodfield, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her residence with her family by her side.
Cremation rites have been accorded, and the family will privately celebrate her life. Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services of Central Illinois, Peoria, has been entrusted with arrangements.
Charleen R. Hale
Feb 27, 2026
Charleen Hale, 49, of Creve Coeur, Illinois, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Friday, February 27, 2026.
She was born in Peoria on March 21, 1976, to Daniel Graham and Tina Downard Graham. She married Jason Hale in Peoria, Illinois, on June 7, 2003.
Her surviving family members include her husband, Jason; her parents, Daniel and Tina Graham of...
June G. Orwig
Feb 22, 2026
June G. Orwig, 91, of Toulon, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
June was born May 20, 1934, in West Jersey IL, the daughter of John and Mildred (Sweat) Webster. June married Ronald Orwig on September 4, 1970, at the Bridal Cave near Camdenton, Missouri, in Lake of the Ozarks. Together, they celebrated 49 years of marriage.
June is...
Betty J. Lucas
Feb 11, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce that Betty Jane Lucas, 93, went to be with the Lord at 2:08 a.m. on February 11, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.
Betty was born on September 3, 1932, to John and Edna Mehn. She was the oldest of ten children and carried that role with strength, love, and devotion throughout her life.
She...
Michael C. Stokes
Feb 9, 2026
Michael C. Stokes, 80, of East Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the Loft Rehabilitation in East Peoria.
He was born on February 5, 1946, in Peoria, to Charles and Jeanne Sommers Stokes. He married Mary Elaine Glesenkamp and she passed away on March 6, 1987. He later married Jane Gambrel Adams in Peoria on March 18,...
Lester Howell
Feb 4, 2026
Lester E. Howell, 79, of Peoria, IL passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on September 4, 1946, in Peoria, to Charles Howell and Lydia Wessels. After his mother married Otto Fuller, he was raised by his mother and stepfather.
He married Susan E. White on April 20, 1968, and she passed away on October 25,...
Rebecca Brown
Jan 31, 2026
Rebecca Lee Brown, aged 85, of Pekin, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Timbercreek Health and Rehab Center in Pekin, Illinois.
She was born on June 7, 1940, in Peoria, Illinois, as the daughter of Richard L. and Lela Hollar Emmons.
She married Joe Venzon in 1959 and had four daughters: Teresa Alvarez of Peoria, Beverly (Amador) Ramirez of...
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