Jun 15, 2025

Greg was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Harry and Margaret Wahl. From all accounts he was a happy, easy going, inquisitive, intelligent child with a caring heart. He recalled his time in Indiana as his goal for his adult home setting. Woods, nature, peace and serenity. Although gregarious, he valued privacy. He added a pool to satisfy his attraction...

Jun 10, 2025

William H. Collier Jr., 70, of Bartonville, IL, passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on January 8, 1955, in Peoria, IL, the son of William H. and Joyce McKinzie Collier.

Surviving are three daughters, Billie Jo (Dan) Stambaugh of Peoria, Chastity Collier, and Holly Collier, both of Pekin; six grandchildren,...

Jun 6, 2025

Dennis W. Witter, 77, of Peoria, IL, passed away on June 6, 2025, at Carle Health Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, surrounded by his wife, children and granddaughter. He was born on August 26, 1947, in Peoria, the son of Denton W. and Florence Hermann Witter. He married Linda L. Thornton White on November 3, 1981, in Peoria.

May 19, 2025

Danny C. Culp, 81, of Peoria, IL, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 16, 1943, in Peoria, the son of Glen and Vonee Keller Culp. She married Melissia Drain on March 26, 2013.

His wife, one granddaughter, Paige Bragg of Bartonville, IL,...

May 12, 2025

Karen Susan Thompson, 81, of Eureka, IL, formerly of Freeland, MI, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

Karen was born on November 26, 1943, in Bay City, MI, the daughter of Donald R. and Florence M. Lossing Young. In December of 1962, Karen married Terry Thompson, and together...

May 1, 2025

Gladys M. Fritz, 96, of Peoria, IL passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at John C. Proctor Endowment Home in Peoria.

She was born on January 4, 1929, in Jamaica, NY the daughter of Franz and Meta Wallat. She married John Fritz in September 1949, and he passed away on November 21, 2012, in Peoria.

Apr 29, 2025

Janet Marie (Otten) Gorman left this earth to be with the Lord on April 29, 2025, at the age of 86.

Janet was born on June 12, 1938, in Peoria, IL to Fred and Marie (Schwerer) Otten. She was preceded in death by her parents, along with two husbands, John "Jack" Boyce (1969) and Gene Gorman (1987),...

Apr 14, 2025

Dr. Robert C. "Doc" Whitney, 83, of Bartonville, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 14, 2025, with his wife, Rene' at his side. A committed Christian, Bob is now rejoicing in heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born October 8, 1941, in Elmwood, IL, to L. Richard and Marie Fleisher Whitney....

Apr 12, 2025

He was born on October 25, 1938, in Canton, IL, the son of Donald W. and Blanche L. Beadles McCumber. He married Billie Ann Irving on March 1, 1974, in Peoria.

His wife and three children, Michelle (Don) Ku of Denver, CO, Joseph Kyle McCumber of Florida, and Lisa Dixon of Peoria, are surviving. Five grandchildren, Zachary...

Apr 9, 2025

Julie L. Chadwick, 66, of East Peoria, IL, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on November 29, 1958, in Rockford, IL the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Bicksler Albright. She married James A. Chadwick in East Peoria on October 7, 2012. Surviving are her husband,...

Apr 3, 2025

Shirley Virginia Baker, aged 94, of Peoria, IL, gently departed from this world on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Farmington Village Nursing Home in Farmington, IL.

Born on March 26, 1931, in Peoria, she was the beloved daughter of Benjamin and Olive Maddox Ames. Shirley shared a loving marriage with William Baker, who has since passed, leaving...

Apr 3, 2025

Benjamin Lee Moye, affectionately known as "Lucky" by his comrades in Vietnam, passed away peacefully on the evening of April 3rd, 2025, in Peoria, Illinois, at the age of 80.

Born in Ridgway, Illinois on August 22, 1944, Ben spent his early years in Southern Illinois before moving to Peoria at the age of 11, where he...

Apr 1, 2025

James M. Vance, 83, of East Peoria, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on August 4, 1941, in Peoria, IL the son of Charles and Helen Wallace Vance.

Surviving are his children; Teri Cline of Sandwich, IL; Jill (Leo) Bouchez of Delavan, IL; Jim (Tina) Vance...

Mar 31, 2025

Susan M. Bennett, 66, of Morton passed away at 7:15pm on Monday March 31, 2025, at her residence. She was born on November 3, 1958, in Peoria the daughter of Vincent and Joan Smith Bennett.

Surviving are her sister in law Danette Bennett; three nephews Brandon Bennett, Brian Bennett and Josh Bennett.  Her parents, and two brothers...

Mar 29, 2025

Newburgh, IN--Lou V. Stuck (Cobb) born July 22, 1951, in Greenville KY, passed away of a short illness peacefully in the loving care of the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria Illinois on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

She was the daughter of James and Naomi Cobb both of whom preceded her in death. Lou was...

Mar 22, 2025

Brenda L. Shields, "Brenda Lou," age 73, of Peoria Heights, IL, passed away on March 22, 2025. Brenda was born on March 1, 1952, in Peoria.

In 1977, she married the love of her life, Stan Shields, and they celebrated 47 wonderful years together. They had four daughters, Jamie (Todd) Marks, Heidi (Kurt) Scheppmann, Jodi (Chad) Hoelscher,...

Mar 15, 2025

Gary "Jake" A.R. Reeder, 35, of East Peoria IL, passed away on March 15, 2025, at home with his wife by his side.

He is survived by his wife, Danielle Reeder (Toth), Mother Stacie Taylor Sister Christa Ferguson& Husband (Brandon) Brother Dre Douglas, Sister-In-Law Cheyenne Patterson; Half-Sister & Brother Natalie & Nathan Reeder; Nieces Keelii, Mariah, Rowen,...

Mar 14, 2025

Gary Dean Walker, 84, of Peoria, passed away of Heart failure at the ARC Nursing home in Chillicothe, on Friday, March 14th, 2025. He was born on October 4, 1940, in Peoria, Illinois to Betty and Raymond Walker. He married Sharon Kaye Hunt on March 11th, 1961, in Peoria, Illinois.

Surviving are his children James (Jim) D....

Mar 9, 2025

William "Bill" "Jody" Jenkins, 65, of Oakhill, IL passed away on Sunday March 9, 2025, at the emergency room of Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

He was born on October 27, 1959, in Oakhill to William and Dorothy Pirog Jenkins.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Ronald Jenkins.

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Mar 7, 2025

Richard "Dick" Charles Lewis, 79, of rural Edwards, IL, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens hospice home in Peoria, IL. He was born on May 10, 1945, in Spring Valley, IL, the son of Frank and Frances Ballard Lewis.

Dick grew up in Bureau, IL and was a standout athlete in...