Randy Walters

Mar 8, 2019

Randall "Randy" E. Walters, 73, of West Peoria passed away, surrounded by the family he loved so much, on Friday, March 8, 2019.

He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 23, 1945, to Anne S. (Zalensy) Walters and Edwin J. Walters.

He is survived by Karen Walters, his wife of 44 years and life...

Shelby Craddick

Mar 7, 2019

EAST PEORIA ~Shelby Craddick, 24, of East Peoria,, IL passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, March 7, 2019.

Services are pending at Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services of Central Illinois, Peoria.

Edward R. Robbearts

Feb 26, 2019

GILSON ~ Edward Riley Robbearts, Sr, 68, of Gilson, IL, died February 26, 2019, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

Born August 5, 1950, in Quincy, IL, to Jerry and Ulna Verlee (Atwater) Robbearts, Ed was a graduate of Quincy Senior High School. He married Jill French on March 1, 1993. She...

Ruth A. Shurts

Feb 23, 2019

GLASFORD ~ Ruth A. Shurts, 78, of Glasford, IL, passed away 11:50 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019, at OSF Richard L. Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL, with her loving children by her side.

She was born May 24, 1940 in Peoria, IL to Vernon & Catherine "Tiny" Deatherage. She married Richard K. Shurts on September...

Gilbert Duran

Feb 23, 2019

Peoria ~ Gilbert Joseph Duran, 53, of Peoria passed away at 6:00 a.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Cremation rites have been accorded and no services are scheduled.

Michael T. Horan

Feb 22, 2019

CHILLICOTHE ~ Michael Thomas Horan, 64, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on February 22, 2019 at his home in Chillicothe, IL.

He entered this world on October 31, 1954 in Peoria, IL, born to James and Jean (Ankers) Horan. He married Brenda (Long) Horan on September 16, 1978 at St. Edwards Catholic Church...

Ronald Allen Gasper

Feb 19, 2019

Ronald A. Gasper, 72, of Chillicothe passed away peacefully 8:09am, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL

He was born August31, 1946 in Berwyn, IL son of Clarence and Anne Ryba Gasper.  Ron is survived by his wife Judi of 41 years, sons Brody (Shelly), Brandon McMahon (Kelly), his brother...

Christine "Christy" Cook

Feb 16, 2019

OGLESBY ~ Christine "Christy" Kay Cook, 64, of Oglesby, IL  passed away at  3:25 a.m., Saturday, February 16, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

Christy was born November 10, 1954 in Aurora, IL to Ronald and LaVergne (Bozik) Cook.  She was employed at the University of Arizona, Tucson, and later at Waste Management...

Freda Mann

Feb 10, 2019

Freda R. Mann, 78, of Peoria passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born July 25, 1940 in Chicago, daughter of Frank and Jorean McCarthy Mann.

Surviving are a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, one...

Richard Byrne

Feb 8, 2019

Richard D. Byrne, 83, of Peoria, IL, formerly of Bartonville, IL and Winter Springs, FL, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 in Farmington, IL surrounded by his wife and son.

He was born on October 5, 1935 in Peoria, Illinois to Oran "Buss" and Lucille (Borgra) Byrne. He married Ruth (Wilson) Griffith on October 30, 1965 in...

Cleo J. Steiner

Jan 30, 2019

Cleo J. Steiner, 77, of Peoria passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at his residence.

He was born May 3, 1941 in Peoria son of Cleo M. and Dorothy L. Lohmar Steiner.  He married Carol M. Dougherty on August 12, 1967 at St. Marks Catholic Church in Peoria.

Surviving are his wife, one son Andrew...

Arnazia Jalois Gayton

Jan 27, 2019

Arnazia Jalois Gayton, 24, of Peoria passed away Sunday January 27, 2019 at 7:12 p.m. at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Arnazia came into this world and blessed her mother on July 7, 1994.  Arnazia leaves behind her mother Alicia Gayton Rutherford step dad Landon Montel Hollins-Rutherford, one son Ayden Jasion Gayton, grandmother Eloice...

Robert Vernon Crane

Jan 23, 2019

PEORIA HEIGHTS – Robert Vernon Crane, 88, of Peoria Heights, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria.

He was born on June 10, 1930 in Peoria, IL to Vernon R. and Olive J. (Bohm) Crane.  He married Marjorie J. Cunningham on July 16, 1956 in Peoria.  She survives.

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Barbara J. Spink

Jan 22, 2019

Barbara Jan Spink, 59, of Peoria lost her battle with cancer on January 22, 2019 at Unity Point Health-Proctor

She was the daughter of James E. and Harriett B. Schildman Spink and the sister of Mark J. Spink, who are all deceased. She is mourned by her nieces Kristin Spink (Erick) Baumgartner of Colorado and Kaitlyn Spink...

Marvin J. Park Ii

Jan 21, 2019

Marvin J. Park II, 53, of Pekin passed away at 10:50am, Monday, January 21, 2019 at Timbercreek Rehab & Health Care Center in Pekin.

He was born March 4, 1965 in Pekin the son of Marvin J. and Linda L. Smith Park. Surviving are two sons Scott (Toscha) Upchurch and Michael Upchurch one daughter Kristen Upchurch several...

Barbara Ann Goulding

Jan 16, 2019

Barbara Ann Goulding, 74, of Morton IL, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019, at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria, IL.

Barbara was born on February 20, 1944 in Neosho MO to Raymond and Helen Shepard. She was raised by her aunt and uncle Arlene and Ted Gofinch of Bryant IL.

She married Robert Goulding on...

Richard S. Bentley

Jan 10, 2019

BARTONVILLE – Richard S. Bentley, 68, of Bartonville, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2019, at his home surrounded by his high school sweetheart, his sons and daughters-in-law, and his faithful labradoodle, Sadie. Rick was born October 21, 1950, in Peoria, Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Geraldine Bentley, and his beagle,...

Kenneth Ray Malec

Jan 5, 2019

Kenneth Ray Malec, 70, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on March 20, 1948 at St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco, CA the son of Pete Paul and Irene Bernice Mickenes Malec Jr.

Surviving are one son Kenneth "Leon" Malec of Washburn; four grandchildren...

Jack Kear

Dec 30, 2018

Jack E. Kear, 87 of Princeville passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Toulon Rehab and Health Care Center.

He was born on December 28, 1931 in Sparland, IL the son of McKinley and Anna (Crew) Kear. He married Dorothy Veronica Eckley on March 11, 1953 in Princeville and she passed on February 7, 2010. He was...

Richard Springston

Dec 28, 2018

PEORIA - Richard Lyle "Dick" Springston, born October 26, 1935, in Peoria, IL,  passed away December 15, 2018, of natural causes, at the age of 83 at his residence.

Richard attended White School in Peoria from 1942 until 1950, Peoria Central High School between 1950 and 1954, and SIU-Carbondale in 1954. Richard served in the Seventh Army...