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...

Jan 26, 2025

Sallie Mae Williams, 76, of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2025. She resided at Goldwater Care in Peoria Heights and was under hospice care.

She was born in Marion, AR, in 1949 to IC and Earline Williams. She spoke fondly of her parents and grew up in a bustling household with five sisters. Sallie...

Jan 25, 2025

Virginia L. Stevenson, 91, of Pekin, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 12:01 am Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

She was born on November 23, 1933, in Peoria County, the daughter of Opal "Frank" and Myrtle Hall. She married Norman W. Stevenson in East Peoria on February 26,...

Jan 18, 2025

Elisabeth Bain Grogan, born Oct. 8, 1956, at LaGrange Hospital, passed away January 18, 2025, at the Grand Regency Home in Peoria, Illinois. A longtime resident of Clarendon Hills and Westmont, she was the beloved mother of Amy Grogan and Katy Grogan (deceased), sister to Roger Bain (Linda), Cynthia McDonald (David) and David Bain. Preceded in death by her...

Jan 17, 2025

Verma DeLois Harris, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, in East Peoria, Illinois. She was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to Alvie and Bettie Cassel, who instilled in her a strong sense of compassion, resilience, and dedication to others.

Verma was a woman of great intellect and ambition, earning...

Jan 16, 2025

On May 29, 1962, in Owatonna, Minnesota, Wayne and Virginia Trapp welcomed their newest son - Darryl David Trapp. Lynda, Susan, and Lester learned the news when their dad came home and hollered up the stairs: "You've got a new brother!"

When Darryl came home from the hospital a few days later, his teenage sisters - Lynda...

Jan 5, 2025

Lawrence Arvil Bass, 76, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born January 26, 1948, in Maryville, MO, to Lawrence and Pauline (Duff) Bass.

He married Jennifer Sanford on November 27, 1971, at St Mary's Chapel in Knoxville, Il. Together, they had three children: Sayard (Alex) Bass-Rucinski of Downers Grove, Jacob of North Pekin, IL,...

Jan 4, 2025

Jon E. Lickey, 77, of Peoria, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 4, 2025, while surrounded by his loving family at Carle Health Proctor Hospital in Peoria, IL, after suffering from Kennedy's Disease for many years.

He was born on March 24, 1947, in Victoria, VA, the son of...

Jan 2, 2025

Linda Kay Holford, 64, of Creve Coeur, IL passed away on January 2, 2025, in the emergency room at Carle Health Methodist Hospital.

She was born on April 13, 1960, in Bloomington, IL the daughter of Kenneth and Jean Graack Williams.

Surviving are her husband Fred Holford and one son Joshua Holford both of Creve...

Dec 24, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Diane K. Willey. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 20, 2024

Fairy Lea Burroughs, 84, of Mapleton, IL passed away at 6:15 am on Friday, December 20, 2024, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

She was born on October 10, 1940, in South Pekin, IL the daughter of Darrell and Beulah Porter Jarrett. She married Dale E. Burroughs on March 10, 1960 and he survives.

Dec 17, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Valerie P. Hattermann. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 17, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Ralph M. Buckman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 9, 2024

Barbara Joanne Patterson, 82, of Peoria, IL passed away on Monday December 9, 2024, at Manor Court of Peoria.

She was born on December 24, 1941, in Peoria the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Shady Rafool.

Surviving are two daughters, Debbie Patterson of Peoria, and Dina (Patrick) Hartman of Chillicothe, IL. Also surviving are one...