Apr 1, 2020

PEORIA - Robert Dale Bender passed in peace at the age of 82 on April 1, 2020, at Washington Senior Living in Washington, IL. He was born to Andrew & Cosby Bender on November 13, 1937, in Buchanan, WV. He was preceded in death by both his parents, 5 sisters and 4 brothers.

He is the loving...

Mar 31, 2020

EAST PEORIA - Norman Cliffton Stanton of East Peoria was born in Greeneville TN. on August 5 1944 and passed away March 31 2020 at the age of 75. The family moved to East Peoria IL, when Norman was a young boy. He was a graduate of East Peoria High School in 1963, where he was an active member...

Mar 31, 2020

Dr. Jack Louis Gibbs passed away at his home on March 31, 2020 surrounded by his children. Dr. Gibbs was born on January 18, 1926 in Bloomington Illinois and raised in a series of small communities throughout central Illinois. He joined the Navy in 1944, after which he graduated from Bradley in 1949 with a Bachelor of Science degree....

Mar 25, 2020

Daniel L. Lescallett, 65, of West Peoria, IL  passed away at 5:20 am, Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born on November 1, 1954, Canton, IL to the late  Homer "Jay" and Virginia (Casper) Lescallett. Dan graduated from Galesburg High School in 1972 and retired from Caterpillar as...

Mar 22, 2020

Dennis Lynn Deppert,75, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at Unity Point Health-Methodist, Peoria, IL on Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was born on November 6, 1944, in Pekin, IL to John and Katherine Deppert.

Surviving are his wife Wilma Deppert and grandchildren Janine Speiden and Zachary Poynter. Also surviving are four foster children, Thao Phan, Oanh...

Mar 15, 2020

Patrick James Claudin, 54, of Elmwood, IL passed away peacefully at 7:50 a.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2020, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria peacefully with his family by his side.

He was born on September 4, 1964, in Peoria the son of Alfred and Minnie Dillard Claudin.  He married Dena L. Brown in Peoria...

Mar 13, 2020

Peoria-Judith Ann (Gibbs) Joiner 72 of Peoria, IL passed away at 11:45 am Friday,  March 13, 2020, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 14, 1947, in Peoria to Leroy G. and Virginia I. Lemons Lofthouse.

She is survived by her husband Merle Joiner of Peoria; and her daughter's  Regina  A. (Steve) of...

Mar 12, 2020

Jerry Gillam beloved husband of Jacqueline, father of Chad and Thea, grandfather to Maren, brother of Judy Shute, uncle to Linda and Gary, son of Helen and Bill Gillam, and Pie passed away gently Thursday March 12, 2020 at the age of 81 in Peoria, IL.

Jerry was best known as the owner of Her Majesty's English...

Mar 7, 2020

Dean Douglas "Doug" Martin, 61, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020, at his residence in Quincy, IL.  He was born in Peoria, IL on October 15, 1958, to Willis "Dean" and Sharon F. Brown Martin.

He is survived by two brothers, David (Elaine) Martin of Peoria Heights and Jimmy Martin of Peoria, and one sister, Julie Maher...

Feb 27, 2020

John M. Fitch, 43, of Hanna City lost his battle with pancreatic cancer at 4:10 p.m., Thursday, February 27, 2020, in the comfort of his home. He was surrounded by his wife, family, friends, and the Holy Spirit.

He was born on May 15, 1976, in Peoria to Michael and Catherine (Loser) Fitch. He married Malinda (Mindy)...

Feb 27, 2020

Karl Downs, 62, of East Peoria passed away at 5:10am, Thursday, February 27, 2020, at Fondulc Wood Rehabilitation Center in East Peoria, IL.

He was born on January 24, 1958 in Lubbock, TX.  Surviving are one son Kristopher( Crystal) Downs of Peoria; His mother Betty Burnett of Conroe, TX; four grandchildren Knevea, Kaycey, Kinzlei and Kyileia.  His...

Feb 14, 2020

Lee A. Hartley, 78, of Chillicothe, IL  passed away at 6:56 p.m., Friday, February 14, 2020, at his residence.

He was born on August 5, 1941 in Oak Hill, IL the son of Lee and Esther Wolf Hartley. He married Kay McCartney on July 16, 1960. Surviving are his children Harold (Leeann Spencer) Hartley, Jerry Hartley and...

Jan 25, 2020

James L. Holt, 80, of Pekin passed away peacefully at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2020, at his residence.

He was born February 28, 1939 in Peoria the son of Harold L and Lily Bell Russell Holt.  Surviving are 3 three nieces, two nephews and host of cousins.  His parents, two brothers and one sister preceded him...

Jan 17, 2020

Patricia Ann (Roberts) Harland 65, of Kewanee, IL passed away at 5:40 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2020, at her home surrounded by family.

She was born February 24, 1954, in Kewanee the daughter of Henry and Georgia (Clark) Roberts.  She married Ronald Joseph Harland September. 27, 1969. He passed away on November 20, 2012. She had 2...

Dec 30, 2019

Richard C. Clifton Sr., 74, of Peoria passed away December 30, 2019, at OSF ST. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on November 12, 1945, in Peoria the son of Clifton and Lela Ritter Luncsford.  He married Diana Baker on December 7, 1965, in Peoria.  She passed away on August 17, 2019. His parents and...

Dec 24, 2019

Michael L. Sears, 77, of Creve Coeur, IL passed away at 4:00pm, on December 24, 2019, at his residence.

He was born February 1, 1942, in Peoria the son of Lyle and Anna Nevett Sears.  He married Mary Plemons on January 8, 1971.  She passed away on June 1, 2006. His parents, three sisters and one brother...

Dec 24, 2019

Peoria Heights, IL – Zachery A. Symmonds, 36, died unexpectedly on December 24, 2019. He was born on November 14, 1983, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Jonathan P. (Teresa) Symmonds of Peoria Heights and Jackie L. (Eric) Reichard of Washington.

Zac was preceded in death by his Grandparents Ellis and Betty Symmonds of Peoria, Jack Vanderheydt...

Dec 23, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" Katherine Kemmer, 83, of Peoria, IL, passed away on December 23, 2019, at Heritage Health in Chillicothe, IL.  She was born March 3, 1936, in Peoria, IL, to Bernard and Veronica (Cullen) Kemmer.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters Mary Buehler, Josephine Rock, Patricia Waibel, Mildred Kidd, and Rita Swanson.  ...

Dec 22, 2019

Shirley Ann Smith, 82, of Peoria passed away at 8:18am, Sunday, December 22, 2019.

Shirley was born on Saturday, August 28, 1937, to Everett and Golda Marth Harmon.  She was later adopted by Anna Dutlinger of Peoria.  Shirley married James W. Smith on Wednesday, July 27, 1955 and they had 8 children together.  James passed away at...

Dec 15, 2019

James A. Bennett, 77, of Pekin passed away peacefully at 7:55 a.m. Sunday, December 15, 2019, in his home with family by his side.  Cremation rites will be accorded and final arrangements are presently being made and the information will be published when it becomes available.