Apr 14, 2025

Dr. Robert C. "Doc" Whitney, 83, of Bartonville, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 14, 2025, with his wife, Rene' at his side. A committed Christian, Bob is now rejoicing in heaven with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born October 8, 1941, in Elmwood, IL, to L. Richard and Marie Fleisher Whitney....

Apr 12, 2025

He was born on October 25, 1938, in Canton, IL, the son of Donald W. and Blanche L. Beadles McCumber. He married Billie Ann Irving on March 1, 1974, in Peoria.

His wife and three children, Michelle (Don) Ku of Denver, CO, Joseph Kyle McCumber of Florida, and Lisa Dixon of Peoria, are surviving. Five grandchildren, Zachary...

Apr 9, 2025

Julie L. Chadwick, 66, of East Peoria, IL, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on November 29, 1958, in Rockford, IL the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Bicksler Albright. She married James A. Chadwick in East Peoria on October 7, 2012. Surviving are her husband,...

Apr 3, 2025

Shirley Virginia Baker, aged 94, of Peoria, IL, gently departed from this world on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Farmington Village Nursing Home in Farmington, IL.

Born on March 26, 1931, in Peoria, she was the beloved daughter of Benjamin and Olive Maddox Ames. Shirley shared a loving marriage with William Baker, who has since passed, leaving...

Apr 3, 2025

Benjamin Lee Moye, affectionately known as "Lucky" by his comrades in Vietnam, passed away peacefully on the evening of April 3rd, 2025, in Peoria, Illinois, at the age of 80.

Born in Ridgway, Illinois on August 22, 1944, Ben spent his early years in Southern Illinois before moving to Peoria at the age of 11, where he...

Apr 1, 2025

James M. Vance, 83, of East Peoria, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on August 4, 1941, in Peoria, IL the son of Charles and Helen Wallace Vance.

Surviving are his children; Teri Cline of Sandwich, IL; Jill (Leo) Bouchez of Delavan, IL; Jim (Tina) Vance...

Mar 31, 2025

Susan M. Bennett, 66, of Morton passed away at 7:15pm on Monday March 31, 2025, at her residence. She was born on November 3, 1958, in Peoria the daughter of Vincent and Joan Smith Bennett.

Surviving are her sister in law Danette Bennett; three nephews Brandon Bennett, Brian Bennett and Josh Bennett.  Her parents, and two brothers...

Mar 29, 2025

Newburgh, IN--Lou V. Stuck (Cobb) born July 22, 1951, in Greenville KY, passed away of a short illness peacefully in the loving care of the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria Illinois on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

She was the daughter of James and Naomi Cobb both of whom preceded her in death. Lou was...

Mar 22, 2025

Brenda L. Shields, "Brenda Lou," age 73, of Peoria Heights, IL, passed away on March 22, 2025. Brenda was born on March 1, 1952, in Peoria.

In 1977, she married the love of her life, Stan Shields, and they celebrated 47 wonderful years together. They had four daughters, Jamie (Todd) Marks, Heidi (Kurt) Scheppmann, Jodi (Chad) Hoelscher,...

Mar 15, 2025

Gary "Jake" A.R. Reeder, 35, of East Peoria IL, passed away on March 15, 2025, at home with his wife by his side.

He is survived by his wife, Danielle Reeder (Toth), Mother Stacie Taylor Sister Christa Ferguson& Husband (Brandon) Brother Dre Douglas, Sister-In-Law Cheyenne Patterson; Half-Sister & Brother Natalie & Nathan Reeder; Nieces Keelii, Mariah, Rowen,...

Mar 14, 2025

Gary Dean Walker, 84, of Peoria, passed away of Heart failure at the ARC Nursing home in Chillicothe, on Friday, March 14th, 2025. He was born on October 4, 1940, in Peoria, Illinois to Betty and Raymond Walker. He married Sharon Kaye Hunt on March 11th, 1961, in Peoria, Illinois.

Surviving are his children James (Jim) D....

Mar 9, 2025

William "Bill" "Jody" Jenkins, 65, of Oakhill, IL passed away on Sunday March 9, 2025, at the emergency room of Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

He was born on October 27, 1959, in Oakhill to William and Dorothy Pirog Jenkins.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Ronald Jenkins.

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Mar 7, 2025

Richard "Dick" Charles Lewis, 79, of rural Edwards, IL, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens hospice home in Peoria, IL. He was born on May 10, 1945, in Spring Valley, IL, the son of Frank and Frances Ballard Lewis.

Dick grew up in Bureau, IL and was a standout athlete in...

Mar 5, 2025

Laurie Ann Waibel passed away at her home in Congerville, IL on Wednesday March 5, 2025, at age 67 in the loving care of her husband and daughter.

She was born in Pekin, Illinois, on September 17, 1957 and spent her formative years in central Illinois, surrounded by its familiar charm. Along the way, she also ventured...

Mar 3, 2025

On Monday, March 3, 2025, Irene slipped from the planes of this earth to her new heavenly home and safely in the arms of Jesus!

Irene was born December 14, 1941, to David and Annie Ledford in Unicoi County, Tennessee. She moved to Illinois and graduated from Woodruff High School. She married Donald Satchfield on September 16,...

Mar 2, 2025

Emily Maccarone was born on October 21, 1999, in Peoria, Illinois, and from a young age, she was known for her intelligence, kindness, and beautiful personality all around.

Emily grew up in Brimfield, Illinois, graduating from Brimfield High School class of 2018. At the age of 18, Emily moved to Westminster, Maryland, where she began to build...

Feb 15, 2025

Patsy (Pat) Ruth Brodbeck Aliano Sharum, a 89-year-old resident of Hanna City, IL peacefully departed this life at home on February 15, 2025.

Born on October 18, 1935, in Peoria, Illinois, she was the daughter of George John Warren and Ruby Fern Graves Brodbeck.

Pat first married Daniel D. Aliano on September 17, 1955, in...

Feb 12, 2025

Joanne K. Bohm, 78, of Peoria, gracefully departed this world on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Timber Creek Nursing Home in Pekin, IL.

Born on October 23, 1946, in Peoria, she was the cherished daughter of Earl and Violet Hart.

Joanne is survived by her children, Kirk (fiancé Dawn Parks) Bohm of Bartonville, IL; Jamie...

Feb 12, 2025

Robert "Bob" Halverson, of Peoria, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. He was born on July 6, 1942, in Black River Falls, WI, to Ed and Edith (Simplot) Halverson. He was lovingly raised by Walt and Marge Simonson of Merrillan, WI.

Bob married Mary Dormady on June 27, 1971, in Merrillan, WI. Together,...

Feb 11, 2025

Donald Calvin Beason Jr., lovingly known as Don, passed away surrounded by family and love on February 11, 2025, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born on June 11, 1940, in Michigan City, Indiana, to Donald Calvin Beason Sr. and Stella Mildred Gooch. He was married to the late Susan Clarke...