Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell County, Illinois

Allen Lee Hulin

Allen Lee Hulin

Sep 26, 2020

Allen Lee Hulin, 49, of Peoria, IL passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020.

He was born on January 4, 1971 in Peoria, IL to Lester Hulin and his loving mother Violet Elliott Crafton. They both preceded him in death.

Allen was married to Sherry Rice in 2006 and she survives. Also surviving are Robert...

Claudine "Connie" Rutledge

Claudine "Connie" Rutledge

Sep 26, 2020

Claudine "Connie" Donna Rutledge, 88, of Bartonville passed away Saturday, September 26, 2020, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born in Peoria, IL, on February 9, 1932. Claudine was preceded in death by wonderful parents Nettie (Claudin) Howlett and Roy Howlett, lovely sister Janet (Howlett) McClain, much-beloved son Brian Rutledge, and devoted husband Larry Rutledge....

Pamela Roseanne Krasner

Pamela Roseanne Krasner

Sep 24, 2020

Pamela Roseanne Krasner, 34, of  Peoria, IL, suddenly passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2020. She was born on October 10, 1985.

She is survived by her parents Michael (Diana) Ryan and mother Christine (Jimmy) Krasner; one sister Margo Trapper of Peoria; two brothers Aaron Krasner and Adam Krasner both of Peoria; eight children, one daughter Destiny...

Rita Veal

Rita Veal

Sep 22, 2020

Rita Faye Veal, at the young tender age of 62, has gained her beautiful well-deserved wings and ability to watch over all of us.  She flew high on September 20, 2020, at 3:09 pm from OSF medical center.  She was brought to all on June 19, 1958, by Joseph Marcus Veal Sr and Angela Faye Veal(Wedding).

Rita...

Mary Eve Quinn

Mary Eve Quinn

Sep 20, 2020

Mary Eve Quinn, 87, of Morton, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL due to complications from Covid-19.

Mary was born on April 20, 1933 in Chicago, IL to Jure and Jennie (Ivkovich) Botich.

Surviving are her adored family, daughter...

Emma M. Cannon

Emma M. Cannon

Sep 19, 2020

Emma M. Cannon, 90, of Peoria, IL passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria.

She was born on April 27, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA, a daughter of John and Amanda "Emma" (Dunlop) Brereton. She married William Cannon on June 19, 1948 in Peoria. He preceded her in death on March 17,...

Leah Joy Sebring

Leah Joy Sebring

Sep 18, 2020

Leah Joy Sebring, 76, of Washington, IL passed away at 4:40 pm on Friday, September 18, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on June 3, 1944, in Peoria, IL to Andrew Jackson and Isla Pearl (Cleer) Flowers.

Surviving are her daughter Kelly Black of Pekin; son Howard Durst,...

Ken E. Kamp

Ken E. Kamp

Sep 14, 2020

PEORIA - Ken E. Kamp of Peoria, IL was surrounded by his family when he lost his battle with cancer on Monday, September 14, 2020, at the age of 59.

He was born on December 12, 1960, in Peoria the son of Norman Kamp and Judith Dutlinger Russell.

Surviving are one son Kyle Kamp of...

Jimmie "Jim" Dusten

Jimmie "Jim" Dusten

Sep 4, 2020

Jimmie "Jim" Dusten, age 64, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020, at his home in Peoria surrounded by his family. He was born to Jimmie Lee and Rose Marie Dusten on June 10, 1956, in Canton. He married Claudette Wilkinson on May 28, 1974 in Martinsville, Illinois.

Jim is survived by his wife, Claudie of Peoria;...

Wanda W. Payne

Wanda W. Payne

Sep 2, 2020

Wanda Wanita Payne, 98, of East Peoria, IL, formerly of Chillicothe, IL, passed away at 12:00 pm on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Aperion Care Peoria Heights.

She was born on April 17, 1922. Wanda married William Rupp and then Paul Payne. Both preceded her in death along with two step-grandchildren.

Surviving are children Pauette...

Gregory Charles Watkins, Jr.

Gregory Charles Watkins, Jr.

Sep 1, 2020

Gregory Charles Watkins Jr., better known as Greg, 37, of Peoria, IL transitioned from this life to his eternal home at 2:10 pm on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington, IL.

The third eldest of four children, Greg was born on October 3, 1982 in Milwaukee, WI to Donna Shird and...

Herbert D. Waldbeesser

Herbert D. Waldbeesser

Aug 30, 2020

PEORIA Herbert D. Waldbeesser, 84, of Peoria passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on April 24, 1936, in Peoria the son of Fred L and Marguerite Heise Waldbeesser.  He married Margaret M. Boles on September 25, 1955, in Peoria.  She passed away on March 11, 2014.  His parents, one brother Bo...

Victoria "Vicki" Lynn (Bisio)  Funderburk

Victoria "Vicki" Lynn (Bisio) Funderburk

Aug 22, 2020

Victoria "Vicki" Lynn (Bisio) Funderburk, 65, of Groveland, IL, suddenly passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020.

She was born in Streator, IL, July 30, 1955. Vicki graduated from Pekin High School. She retired after 25 years from Pekin Insurance and most recently employed by Lovell Orthodontics in Morton, IL. She was married to Gary Funderburk and they...

Jason Wayne Baker

Jason Wayne Baker

Aug 22, 2020

Jason Wayne Baker, 43, of Mapleton, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020.

He was born in Peoria, IL, on August 15, 1977, the son of Harold W. and Linda Morris Baker.

Surviving are his parents; one brother, Eric; 21-year-old daughter, Shelby Baker of Peoria; and his 5-year-old son, Cyrus Baker of Mapleton.

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Medley "Med" Arden Tornow

Medley "Med" Arden Tornow

Aug 21, 2020

Medley Arden "Med" Tornow, 80, died Friday, August 21, 2020, at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

Med was born to Lester Harold and Ardis Evangeline (Monson) Tornow on February 18, 1940 in Princeton, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Marlene Dorjahn. He married Kathie Ellen (Liermann) Tornow...

Karen "Kaye" E. Dean

Karen "Kaye" E. Dean

Aug 20, 2020

PEORIA - Karen E. "Kaye" Dean, 82, of Peoria, formerly of Bath, IL, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at University Rehab at Northmoor, formerly Rosewood Care Center in Peoria.

She was born June 17, 1938, in Peoria, the daughter of Willard E. "Rube" and Georgia A. Ista Rubin. She married Paul Dean...

Kenneth Lusk, Sr.

Kenneth Lusk, Sr.

Aug 15, 2020

Kenneth Lusk, Sr. passed from this world to the next on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. His wife of many years was with him holding his hand when he peacefully and quietly slipped away.

Ken was born in Olney, IL on June 9, 1938 to Frank and Anna...

Jack Clark

Jack Clark

Aug 12, 2020

PEKIN- Jack S. Clark, 72, passed away on August 12, 2020, at Amy's Country Manor in Pekin. He was born in Peoria, Illinois to Howard and Inez (Gatlin) Clark in July 1948.

He married Beverly Lance on August 19, 1967.  She survives along with his daughter Janet (Drew) Johnson of Pekin, and their daughters Lauren and Kaylee,...

Karyn Elizabeth Knight

Karyn Elizabeth Knight

Aug 12, 2020

Karyn Elizabeth Knight, 52, of Peoria, IL. passed on to her heavenly home at 1:25 pm Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born on December 2, 1967, in Peoria, to Kenneth and Debra Knight. Surviving to cherish her in loving memory is her one and only daughter, Alasia...

Garry Lock

Garry Lock

Aug 10, 2020

Garry B. Lock, 73, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 10:36 p.m. while in hospice care at his daughter's home in Chillicothe, IL.

He was born on January 3, 1947, in Canton, IL to Harry and Virginia (Blewitt) Lock. He married Kathy Mooney on December 20, 1966, in Peoria. She passed away on April 18, 2020....