Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell County, Illinois
Pamela Zipper
Jun 22, 2026
Pamela Sue Zipper, 64, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly at 11:58 pm Monday, June 22, 2026, at Carle Health Hospital in Peoria, Illinois.
She was born to Walt and Rose (Dismang) Carrington in Peoria, IL, on April 6, 1962.
Pam grew up with a deep sense of family and community. Her years of service as a CNA spanned more than 25...
Beverly Clark
Jun 22, 2026
Beverly A. Clark, 78, passed away on June 22, 2026, at OSF St. Mary’s Hospital in Galesburg, Illinois.
She was born in Peoria, Illinois, to John and Deloris “Dee” (Estep) Lance Jr. on June 16, 1948. She married Jack Clark on August 19, 1967.
She is survived by her daughter, Janet (Drew) Johnson, of Pekin, and their daughters, Lauren and Kaylee; her...
Sherri Faught
Jun 22, 2026
Sherri Faught, 61, from Macomb, Illinois, peacefully passed away on June 22, 2026, in Peoria, Illinois. She was born on March 10, 1965, to Carroll Faught and Diana Schrodt Livermore. She was raised in the Bushnell area.
Sherri spent many years as a Registered Nurse, caring for others. She was known for being stubborn, independent, and maybe a little grouchy. Beneath...
James Larson
Jun 13, 2026
James H. Larson, age 59 passed away June 13, 2026, in Peoria, IL surrounded by his family and his partner, Tamara Krupps.
He was born September 24, 1966, in Limestone, Maine, at Loring AFB to Neil D. Larson and Janice Yonker Larson. The Larsons later relocated to Belleville, IL, where they raised their family.
Jim's parents introduced him to Roller Speed Skating...
Randall Bailey
Jun 6, 2026
Randall Bailey, 73 of Morton, Il. passed away at 3:31 AM on June 6, 2026 in Peoria, Il.He was born to James and Bonnie (Light) Bailey on July 18, 1952.
He is survived by two children; Randall Bailey Jr. and Bonnie Bailey. He also has 9 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. His five sisters; Sherrill Schmidt of Indiana, Shelia Berry, Connie Ozment,...
William Skelley
Jun 1, 2026
William Edward Skelley, 72, passed away peacefully in Peoria, Illinois, on June 1, 2026. A celebration of life, pending his return home, will be announced.
Born in Hartford, Connecticut, on July 8, 1953, Bill graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Master's in Computer Science and double minors in Math and English. He spent over half his life working with...
Douglas Joseph Howard
May 30, 2026
Douglas Joseph Howard, 76, of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully at 7:06 am on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at his home.
He was born on May 1, 1950, in Topeka, KS, to John and Bea (Bedord) Howard. He married Katheryn Howard.
He is survived by his children, Melinda Riley, Chris (Brandy) Riley, Tara (Oscar) Lopez, Joseph Howard, and Brian Sandy; fourteen grandchildren;...
Loretta Phillips
May 30, 2026
Loretta E. Phillips died May 30, 2026, at the age of 95 in Peoria, IL. The first child of Dorrance and Eileen (Coziahr) Williamson, she was born in Galesburg, IL. She was formerly of Peoria Heights, Oak Park, and El Paso, IL.
Loretta attended Woodruff High School in Peoria, where she was a member of the Orchestra and the Student Council....
Wendal Chambliss
May 27, 2026
Wendal Wayne Chambliss, 81, passed away at 2:17 PM on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at his home in North Pekin, IL.
He was born on December 15, 1944, in Mt. Vernon, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Chambliss and Rose Sled Chambliss.
He is survived by children Tiffany (Hal) Tarr and Jeff (Tracy) Chambliss; grandchildren: Jordan Kieffer (Joshua),...
Rocena "Dolly" Hausam
May 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Dolly
If you didn't know Dolly, we are sorry for you.
Dolly had the kind of heart a person is lucky to find once in a lifetime. We were fortunate enough to have her as our mother.
She loved us more than she loved herself. Mothers love their children, but even among mothers, her capacity to love us was...
Sally Anne Martin
May 20, 2026
Sally Anne Martin, age 79, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 17, 1946, Sally lived a life rooted in kindness, laughter, faith, and deep devotion to those she loved.
Sally was the beloved wife of Michael Martin and a loving mother to her three daughters, Pamela, Patricia, and Michelle. She...
Erica Drayton
May 19, 2026
Erica Luckey Drayton passed away on May 19, 2026, at home peacefully with her family and friends by her side in Peoria, IL. She was born July 10, 1963, in Neptune, NJ. Erica was predeceased by her parents, Earl Williams and Cammie Lee Robinson; her daughter, Moniqua Drayton; and her siblings, Pamela James and Delores Price.
Erica leaves to mourn a...
Judith Lindsey
May 6, 2026
Judith L. Lindsey, 90, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on January 5, 1936, in Peoria, to Warren and Georgia LaGrow Kircher. She married Darrell Lindsey, who passed away on June 12, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Wallace.
Surviving family members include her son, Darrell (Linda)...
Donna Morgan
May 3, 2026
Donna Jean Morgan, 72, of Farmington, IL passed away at 1:40 am Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Arcadia Car in Havana, Illinois.
Born May 18, 1953, she was the daughter of Beatrice Hazel and Robert Donald Lash.
Surviving are two brothers and their spouses, two sisters, one daughter, one son, a granddaughter and a great-grandson.
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Linda Adams
May 3, 2026
Linda May Adams, 78, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on May 3, 2026, at Carle Health Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
She was born on November 13, 1947, in Elgin, Illinois, to Eugene and Ada Anderson. She married Donald Adams on February 14, 1969. And he passed away on October 14, 1990. Her brother Ed Anderson and one sister, Nancy Anderson,...
Michael Potter
May 3, 2026
Michael J. Potter, 76, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare of Peoria.
He was born on November 26, 1949, in Springfield, Illinois, the son of the late Harry and Julia Nudo Potter. He married Sherry D. Choate on May 14, 1997, in Peoria.
He leaves behind his loving wife, two sons—Shawn Reuter from East Peoria...
John Beanblossom
Apr 29, 2026
John W. Beanblossom, 75, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away on April 29, 2026, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois.
He was born on August 29, 1950, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of Millard and Magdalene Ryder Beanblossom. He married Gloria E. Keller on August 29, 1970.
Surviving are his wife, one son, Shawn (Wendy) Beanblossom of Germantown...
Joyce Bessler
Apr 27, 2026
Joyce Marie Bessler, 89, formerly of Toulon, IL, passed away peacefully at Carle Proctor Hospital in Peoria, IL, on April 27th, 2026.
She was born on March 16, 1937, the daughter of the late Ira Sylvester Moreland & Marie Katherine (Otto) Moreland.
Joyce is survived by her children Jim (Rayanne) Bessler, Jeff (Lisa) Bessler, Jodi (Scott) Turnbull, Jay (Melinda) Bessler as well...
Chauncey Hersemann
Apr 26, 2026
Chauncey Lee Hersemann was born on October 11, 1985, in Fort Knox, Kentucky. He died peacefully in his sleep on April 26, 2026, at his home in Pekin, Illinois. During his youth, he often told people that he was a “Billhilly” because of his Kentucky origins.
He was a welder by profession, with many years of experience in welding and fabrication...
Margaret Bridges
Apr 20, 2026
Margaret Ann Bridges, 60, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on April 20, 2026, at her residence. She was born on July 8, 1965, in Peoria. Margaret spent her life in the community she called home.
Margaret was a dedicated worker and a familiar face to many. She last worked at SC2 in Bartonville, Illinois, and was also a beloved bartender in...
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