Jul 2, 2020

Linda R. Eckwood, 70, of Peoria, IL  passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 11, 1949, in Brinkley, AR, to Sammy and Imigine Davie Eckwood.

She is survived by her three daughters Ramona Cook, Antoinette (Rodney) Johnson, Catina (Jeff) Thompson, three sons Dedric Eckwood, Shaun Eckwood,...

Jun 29, 2020

Timothy Shaft Wilson

(1971-2020)

Timothy Shaft Wilson, 48, of Peoria, Il, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home on June 29, 2020, at 12:34 pm.

Timothy was born on November 18, 1971, to the late Thomas Wilson II and Glenda Allen (Wilson-Evans).

Timothy married...

Jun 27, 2020

Richard "Dick" L. Herink, 82, of Canton, IL passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020.  He was born on April 11, 1938, in Canton, IL to Frances and Roy Herink.  He married the love of his life, Alice Roberts, on June 9, 1967.  She preceded him in death on January 18, 2014.  Surviving are their two children, Stephanie Herink...

Jun 26, 2020

Charles Albert Boston, 88, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 4:53 pm on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Fondulac Rehab and Health Care Center in East Peoria.

Charles was born on March 18, 1932 in Farmersville, IL to Raymond and Isabel (Stephen) Boston. He first married Lona Lenz in 1955 in Lacon, IL. He then married...

Jun 22, 2020

Eugene A. Slizewski (Gene), 79 of East Peoria, IL passed away Monday June 22, 2020 at 6:50 PM surrounded by his family at Lakeview Nursing Center.

Born June 29, 1940 in Chicago, IL to Eugene and Frances (Belecky) Slizewski. Gene completed high school and worked in the Chicago area where he met his first wife. He married...

Jun 19, 2020

Kathryn "Kathy" L. Wright, 68, of Fairview passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2020, at her home.

She was born in Minneapolis, MN, on May 22, 1952, to Charlotte (Friedheim) and Dr. Robert Wright. Kathy is survived by her brother Steve of Texas, step-mother Marianne (Ivan) Johnson of Texas, step-sister Debbie (Tom) Reeder of Washington, Il,...

Jun 10, 2020

Jennifer Lynne "Jenny" Jackson, 63, of Marquette Heights, IL passed away at 12:56 am on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria, IL.

She was born on July 25, 1956, in Peoria, IL to Ralph M. Dean and Shirley Slater and was raised by her grandparents, Jesse, and Katherine Dean.  She married Richard Jackson.  ...

Jun 6, 2020

Wanda J. Zeiters, 78, of Dunlap, IL, passed away at 11:22 am, Saturday, June 6, 2020, at her residence with her family by her side.

She was born September 8, 1941, in Zanesville Twp., IL, the daughter of George and Mary Goodwin Spears.  She married Larry Zeiters on January 22, 1961, in Washington, D.C.

Surviving...

Jun 6, 2020

Mark, J. McMillion, 68, of Peoria passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020, at his residence.

Mark was born September 17, 1951, in Dixon, IL, the son of James and Marjorie (Baker) McMillion.  He married Lisa H. Fuentes on November 7, 1974, in Dixon, IL.

Surviving are his wife Lisa, one son Jeremy McMillion, one daughter...

Jun 4, 2020

Hobert K "Red" Pauls, 94, of Hanna City passed on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at his residence with his family at his side.

He was born on April 28, 1926, in Lewistown, IL the son of Albert and Emma jones Pauls.  He married Betty J. Pistole and she preceded him in death In 2014 after 61 years...

Jun 1, 2020

Peggy L. Hamilton, age 61, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 8:07 am, Monday, June, 1, 2020, at OSF Medical Center.

Peggy was born on September 25, 1958 in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Ervin and Hazel (Gambetti) Hamilton.

She is survived by her mother Hazel of Peoria; three daughters, Nicole (John) Bute of Crystal...

May 31, 2020

Penny Jo Smith, 67, of Peoria, IL, died Sunday evening, May 31, 2020, due to Alzheimer's Disease.  She was born to Carol and Dale Smith in Iowa Falls, IA, on October 13, 1952.

Her early years were spent surrounded by loving extended family.   She grew up in Iowa Falls and Marshalltown, IA, where she graduated from High...

May 25, 2020

Danny L. DeVos, 75, of East Peoria, IL passed away from natural causes at 9:15 pm on Monday, May 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on June 3, 1944 in Peoria, IL to Alfons and Helen (Martin) DeVos. He married Mary Warrington on August 29, 1964. She preceded him in death...

May 24, 2020

PEORIA-Ray Walden, 79, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 7:32 pm on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at his residence. He was born on April 16, 1941, in Elkton, Tennessee, to Henry and Ida (Whitman) Walden.

Surviving are his children Lynn (Kirk) Andrews of Lexington, IL, Jackie Walden of Peoria, James R. "Jim" Walden II of Peoria Heights,...

May 23, 2020

Harley William Jenkins, 74, of Glasford, IL passed away at 2:40 pm on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Harley was born on October 24, 1945, in Peoria, IL to Harley B. and Betty Jane (Bradley) Jenkins.  He married Ilse J. Barthel on May 5, 1967.

Surviving are his wife...

May 14, 2020

Elizabeth Kathryn Hardaway, 62, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 12:44 am on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at her residence. Her service dog, Emma, passed away on the same day.

She was born June 27, 1957, in Blytheville, AR, to Fred W. and Ruby K. (Henderson) Hardaway.

Surviving are her mother, Ruby (Kay) Cloyes...

May 9, 2020

Sylvia Armstrong, 81, of East Peoria, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at the Loft and Rehabilitation Center in Eureka, IL.

She was born on March 20, 1939, in Peoria the daughter of Wilmer and Audrey Lewis Walker.  She married Joseph Armstrong on May 28, 1970, in Love Lock, NV.  He passed away in...

May 4, 2020

Frances Earlene Conlee Enfield, age 76, formerly of Chillicothe, IL peacefully passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020, at home in Peoria with her family by her side.

Earlene was born on December 16, 1943, in Peoria, IL to Francis William and Charlotte Louise Conlee. She married Joseph Lee Enfield on July 24, 1965, at the Edgewater...

May 3, 2020

Joan Ibanez, 80, of Peoria, IL, passed away the afternoon of Sunday, May 3, 2020, comfortably at her home, surrounded by the love and care of her daughter, Lisa Hetzel.

Joan was born to John and Lucile Nicholl on September 22, 1939 in Blue Island, IL. She was a devoted wife to her late husband, Lester Ibanez,...

Apr 30, 2020

Terry Gene Farnsworth, 69, of Morton, IL passed away at 1:50 pm on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at his home He was born on July 24, 1950 in Cresco, IA to Gerald R. and Helen E. (Necas) Farnsworth.  He married Kerry Phillips on September 27, 2008 in Groveland, IL.

Surviving are his wife, Kerry of Morton; five...