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...

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...

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...

Dec 28, 2018

Betty E. Latvaitis, 72, of Peoria Heights, IL passed away on December 28, 2018 at Rosewood Care Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on January 26, 1946 to Earl and Viola Wagner Whited in Peoria, IL. Betty married Robert W. Latvaitis on November 20, 1964 in Peoria.

Betty is survived by her husband and...

Dec 19, 2018

William J. "Bill" "Joe" Ehlen, 79, of Peoria passed away at 1:12am Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria surrounded by his family.

He was born May 22, 1939 in Peoria, IL the son of Ruth B. Ehlen.  He married Beverly J. Humphrey on December of 1966. She passed away on...

Dec 3, 2018

David Wayne "Hi-Way" Bybee, 65, of Peoria, IL passed away Monday, December 3, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 20, 1953 in Canton, IL to Robert and Helen Chittum Bybee Sr.  He married Linda Allonge on July 3, 1990 in Canton.  She survives as well...

Nov 27, 2018

Ron was born on April 13, 1941, in Waverly, Illinois, to parents Ronald Wayne Tannahill Sr. and Priscilla Darlene Owens Tannahill.

He is survived by his five daughters; Kelly Birdsell, Kim (Tony) Livingston, Jody (Kenny) Lowery, Alison (David) Duncan, and April (Will) Hammer, his son Keith (Kellie) Kleen and his step-children, Didi (Billy) Byars and Steve Terry,...

Nov 24, 2018

Maria Sanchez de Muñoz, 84, of Peoria, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, November 24, 2018.

She was born March 5, 1934 in Zacatecas, MX. She is survived by her children, Manuel Muñoz Jr., Alma (Francisco) Prieto, Griselda Muñoz, Javier (Cheryl) Muñoz, Jose Muñoz Sr., as well as 10 grandchildren,...

Nov 14, 2018

Stanton "Stan" D. Ing, 66, of Pekin, IL passed away at 6:29 pm Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at his residence.

Stan was born on April 3, 1952 in Peoria, IL to Paul and Bernadine Sturm Ing. He married Gloria "Jeannie" Calhoun on April 25, 1986 in North Pekin, IL.

Surviving are his wife and children;...

Nov 9, 2018

Laura Radosevich, 67, of Peoria passed away Friday, November 9, 2018 at Sharon Healthcare Willows of Peoria.

She was born on July 23, 1951 in Canton the daughter of Isadore and Dorothy Baker Radosevich.

Surviving are two sons Joseph (Melinda) Wittmer of Bement, IL and Jacob Wittmer of Peoria. Also surviving are three grandchildren Elaina,...

Nov 9, 2018

Brian Nixon, 57, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on November 9, 2018.

He entered this world on June 30, 1961 in Hutchison, KS, born to Melvin and Rosalie Nixon (Loffredo).

He grew up in Peoria, IL. Residing in Peoria, he made a life for himself working and loving his children. Brian...

Nov 9, 2018

Shirley L. Happs 82, of Peoria passed away at 2:44am Friday, November 9, 2018 at Generations at Peoria.

She was born on January 11, 1936 in Peoria the daughter of Bernard and Elsie Brocklehurst Kagel.  She married Billy Happs on August 31, 1962 in Peoria. He passed away in 2006.  She was also preceded in death by...

Nov 8, 2018

Dorene Faye Culp, 72, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2018 at 1:30am at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria

She was born on born June 21 1946, in Charleston, IL the daughter of Lewis and Winifred Matteson.

Dorene was a loving mother of three to Lydia "Missy" Culp, Joseph Culp, Cynthia Culp, and grandmother...

Nov 8, 2018

Robert Eugene Wyant Sr., 87, of Peoria, IL passed away at home on Thursday November 8, 2018 surrounded by his family.

He was born in Benton IL on November 1, 1931 to Carl Luther & Jessie Mae (Rohn) Wyant. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Robert Eugene Wyant Jr., three brothers - Denny,...

Oct 31, 2018

PEORIA - Ronda Fay Brewer (Roberts), 57, of Peoria, IL passed away on October 31, 2018 at Richard Owens Hospice Home, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with the aftermath of cancer. She was incredibly tough, fighting until the end.

Ronda is survived by her husband of more than 40 years, Ervin (Ernie) Brewer, three...

Oct 29, 2018

Jose Garza, 72, beloved husband, father, grandpa and great grandpa, was called to his eternal resting place on October 29th 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family.

He entered this world on January 23, 1946 in Acuna, COA, born to Manuel and Maria Garza. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Hilda Garza, Son,Jose...

Oct 20, 2018

Tracy D. Hartseil, 47, of Peoria, IL drew her last breath on October 20, 2018 at 3:42 p.m. at OSF St. Francis medical Center in Peoria surrounded by her family.

She was born July 14, 1971 to Thomas & Sherry Barnhill McKinney. She spent the last 8 years with the love of her life Roger Cox.

Oct 13, 2018

After a short bout with cancer, Pamela Sue (Schmitt) Wright passed away on October 13, 2018, at the age of 70 surrounded by friends and family.

Pam was born in Peoria, IL in 1947 to Monica and Elmer (Ty) Marsh. She graduated from Woodruff High School. Shortly after graduation, Pam married George Howard Schmitt and had three...

Oct 13, 2018

Yvonne A. Walker, 81, of East Peoria passed away at 11:06pm, Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Liberty Village in Pekin, IL.

She was born on December 31, 1936 in Detroit, MI the daughter of John and Frances Brenner Boyer.  She married Ned Marvin.

Surviving are three sons Mark Marvin, Mike Marvin and Kelly Marvin all...

Oct 5, 2018

Lillian Ehrentreu, 84, of Peoria passed away on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Aperion Care Peoria Heights.

She was born on January 11, 1934 in Kaposvar, Hungary. She was adopted by Maria and Redli Ferenc and lived in Budapest, Hungary. She married Otto Ehrentreu on December 23, 1954 in Budapest and immigrated to the United States in...