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.

Dec 11, 2019

Walter E. Schaufelberger, 80, of Chillicothe, IL passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2019,  at his residence. Arrangements are presently being made and the information will be published when it becomes available.

Dec 10, 2019

Billie M. Kiger, 66, of Pekin, IL passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his family.  Arrangements are presently being made and the information will be published when it becomes available.

Dec 7, 2019

Orrin Sax, 85, of Peoria passed away at Sharon Elms Health Care in Peoria at 9:01 p.m. on Saturday December 7, 2019. Arrangements are presently being made and the information will be published when it becomes available.

Dec 7, 2019

Rickey "Rick" Dale Green, 69, of West Peoria, IL passed away at 5:40p.m., Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Heddington Oaks, where he had been a resident for the last few years.

Rick was born on October 3, 1950, in Waltonville, IL, the son of Bill and Chestine (Richards) Green. She later married Don Richards, who was a...

Dec 7, 2019

Randall "Randy"  Hill, 68, of Peoria passed away at 12:52 a.m., Saturday, December 7, 2019, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on June 7, 1951, in Peoria the son of Melvin and Anne Ashbaker.  He married Mary E. Ballowe on August 7, 1991 in Peoria.

Surviving are his wife, five children,...

Dec 6, 2019

Jeanine Marie Raithel, 65, of North Pekin, IL passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.  She was born on July 17, 1954 in Peoria, IL to Jeanne E. DeTrempe.  She married George H. Raithel on October 1, 1995.

Surviving are her husband George of North Pekin; stepson David L....

Dec 3, 2019

Earl Lee Doby, 70, of Peoria, IL departed from this world on December 3, 2019. He was born to Lucille Doby and LC Sturdivant on March 23, 1949 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Earl was a hardworking mechanic and maintenance man. He had one son Marcus Williams by Theresa William's that he loved very...

Dec 1, 2019

Rick Ferguson, 57 passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at OSF Medical Center in Peoria. He was born April 30, 1962 in Peoria, Illinois to Charles and Judy (DeArcos) Ferguson.

Surviving are his two brothers, Randel Guerrero and Garrot Ferguson both of Peoria; stepsister Amber (Dave) Larson of Elmwood; stepbrother Ronnie Snare of Elmwood; and his dear...

Nov 29, 2019

Karen Lynn Timcke, 76, of Eureka, formerly of Pontiac, IL passed away at 10:30pm, Friday, November 29, 2019, at the Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Eureka.

She was born on January 24, 1943, in Pontiac, IL the daughter of Clinton and Viola (Heisner) McCormick. Clinton passed away when Karen was a young girl, Viola then married...