Sep 2, 2019

Donald W. Hunt, 68, of Peoria, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2019, at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria.

Don was born Sept 24, 1950 to James and Lila Hunt.  He is survived by his brother, Richard Hunt and sister Rose Clanin both of Peoria. His parents and several siblings preceded him in death.

Don...

Aug 31, 2019

Ronald F. Orwig, 80, of Toulon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2019, at 6:36PM, while accompanied by his loving wife.  Ronald was born Nov. 21, 1938, in Kewanee IL, the son of Haydn and Anna (Gaddie) Orwig.  Ron married June G. Webster on September 4, 1970 at the Bridal Cave near Camdenton Missouri in Lake of the...

Aug 29, 2019

CHILLICOTHE - Steven Kenneth Rhoads, 60, of Chillicothe, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at 12:23 AM at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on October 22, 1958, to Kenneth and Mary Rhoads. He married Karen Weers on August 14th, 2009. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Kenneth...

Aug 21, 2019

Donna Star Scolley, 82, of Peoria passed away at 7:01pm Wednesday, August 21, 2019 in Lincoln, IL.

She was born on December 17, 1936, to the late Orus and Marcella Winsor Shrum. Surviving are her four children, Michael Johnson, Thomas Johnson, Patricia Pelosi and Susan Peterson, 10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, along with three siblings, Jim Shrum,...

Aug 17, 2019

Margaret Jo Davis, 68, of Peoria passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her beloved family and the care of Unity Point Hospice.

She was born on June 8, 1951 in Elsberry, MO the daughter of Hadley and Cordelia Porter Davis.

Surviving are her daughter Marlena Davis and one son James...

Aug 17, 2019

Dorothy S. Pyell, 94, of Washington, formerly of Peoria and Nashville, TN passed away at 6:05pm, Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Washington Christian Village.

She was born on April 18, 1924 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Julius and Selma Malke Konar. Surviving are two daughters Judy (Harold) Love of Peoria Heights, IL and Janet Fuchs of...

Aug 17, 2019

Diana L. Luncsford, 70, of Bellevue, passed away at 8:00pm, Saturday, August 17, 2019, at her residence with her loving family at her side.

She was born on February 5, 1949 in Peoria the daughter of Charles and Betty Baker Sr. She married Richard Luncsford Sr. on December 7, 1965 in Peoria.

Surviving are two...

Aug 16, 2019

James Michael Roberts, 54, of Peoria, IL passed away at 1:34 pm on Friday, August 16, 2019 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

James was born on January 29, 1965 in Peoria, IL to John and Sue Roberts on January 29, 1965.

Surviving are his third wife Ping Huang of Peoria; daughter...

Aug 12, 2019

Attention World! Linda Stoecker of Edelstein, Illinois is now free. She is off somewhere driving in a red convertible, wearing big sunglasses and waving with the wind in her hair. She left us in the early morning of August 12, 2019, in her 79th year. Her parents, Harold and Luella, preceded her. She will be mightily missed by her...

Aug 9, 2019

Phyllis J. Jones, 54, of St. David, IL passed away at 7:00am, Friday, August 9, 2019 at Graham Hospital in Canton, IL.

She was born February 18, 1965 in Canton the daughter of Andrew and Helen Bartlet Fouts. She married Randy "Dinger" Jones on February 16, 1983. He passed away on July 10, 2015 in Canton. Two...

Aug 7, 2019

Jean A. Novak, 79, of Peoria passed away at 4:25am, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center in Peoria. She was born on October 14, 1939 in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph and Theresa Congotelli.   Surviving are one son Chuck Woodhull of Horse Shoe Bend, AR.

Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of her...

Aug 7, 2019

John Thomas Thorson, 66, of Peoria, IL, passed away unexpectedly  at his residence, Wednesday, August 7th, 2019.

John was born on June 13, 1953 in Peoria the son of the late Albert and Gloria Thorson.  He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Susan Thorson (Nelson), two daughters, Angie Thorson and Jenny (Brian) Grant, two sisters...

Aug 2, 2019

Darlene E. Clingenpeel, 75, of Peoria, IL passed away at 4:43 pm on Friday, August 2, 2019 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born on March 1, 1944 in Ithaca, MI the daughter of Lloyd and Zelma (Kaiser) Clingenpeel. Surviving are Marilyn Learned whom she made her home with for many years,...

Jul 28, 2019

James Edward Matthews, 66 of Peoria, IL passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born July 20, 1953 in Pekin the son of Francis and Dorothy McMullen Matthews.James married Mary Beth Ingle on October 28, 1995 in Washington, IL and she survives.  Also surviving are his twin brother, John...

Jul 24, 2019

PEORIA – Rosemary Heintzman of Peoria passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at the age of 90 at Washington Christian Village in Washington, IL.

She was born March 13, 1929 in Peoria the daughter of Ben & Ida Haecker Weyeneth. She was married to Jack Heintzman on June 27, 1953. He passed away on October 12,...

Jul 12, 2019

Robert "Bob" Leslie, Jr., 68, of Peoria, IL passed away at 2:05 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born November 15, 1950 in Streator, IL to Robert and Dorothy Peterson Leslie.  He married Angela Fisher on November 15, 1986 in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are his wife, nine...

Jul 6, 2019

Donald W. Sutton, 85, of Peoria, IL passed away at 10:53pm, Saturday, July 6, 2019 at his residence.

He was born July 22, 1933 in Peoria, IL to Charles W. and Eva East Sutton.  He married Rita Pusecker on February 19, 1955 in Columbus, OH. She passed away on June 9, 2008.  Also preceding him in death...

Jul 1, 2019

Judy A. Babcock, 71, of Peoria passed away at 9:39am, Monday, July 1, 2019, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on June 19, 1948 in Peoria the daughter of Bruce and Gloria Hopps McMullen. She married David Babcock on July 3, 1965 in LaFayette, GA.  He passed away on September 27, 2018.  ...

Jun 30, 2019

SPARLAND – Richard "Rick" R. Starkweather Sr, 64, of Sparland, IL, passed to his heavenly home on Sunday, June 30th, 2019, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

Rick was born on August 29, 1954 to Rollen and Marie Foster  Starkweather. He was raised in Princeville, IL and was a 1972 graduate of Princeville High School.

Jun 25, 2019

Connie L. Pumphrey, 74, of Peoria, IL passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL after surrendering her battle with multiple myeloma cancer.

She was born in Bloomington, IL on December 13, 1944. The daughter of James and Betty McCanoe Hisle.  She lived most of her life in...