Joseph R. Venzon

Aug 1, 2018

PEORIA-Joseph Russell Venzon, 79, of Peoria died at 12:56am, Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Heddington Oaks in West Peoria. He was born on August 18, 1938, in Peoria to the late John and Dorothy Hensley Venzon. He married Rebecca Emmons in 1959 and together they have four daughters Teresa Alvarez and Beverly (Amadore) Ramirez both of Indiana, Lisa (Tyson)...

John L. Waters

Aug 1, 2018

John L. Waters, 88, of Peoria passed away at 12:05am, Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born April 27, 1930, in Hanna City, IL the son of the late John H. and Hester H. (Truscott) Waters.

He married the love of his life Barbara J. Osburn...

Jack L. Boice

Jul 22, 2018

PEORIA- Jack L. Boice, 87, passed away at 3:20pm, Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Rosewood Care Center in East Peoria.

He was born on August 1, 1930, in Glasford, IL the son of Earnest and Mildred Orwig Boice. He married Bertha Humke and she preceded him in death on June28, 1987. Also preceding him in death were...

Linda J. Mcmullen

Jul 14, 2018

Linda J. McMullen, 75, of Dunlap, passed away July 14, 2018 at Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Peoria.

Born on July 4, 1943 in Peoria to August E. and Marie C. Hoerr, she married the love of her life M. Michael (Mike) McMullen  on November 18, 1967 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Peoria.

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Jessie Lou Newman

Jul 14, 2018

Jessie Lou (Turner) Newman, 91, of Elkhart, IN, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at Farmington Country Manor in Farmington, IL.

Cremation is being handled by Affordable Cremation & Funeral Services, and notes of condolences may be sent using www.peoriafuneral.com.

Jessie was born in Spencer, IN on December 17, 1926. She was married to ...

Mark E. Dotson

Jul 6, 2018

Mark Edward Dotson, 53, passed away quite unexpectedly Friday, July, 6, 2018, at his home in Peoria, IL.

Mark was born June 8, 1965 to Gene Donald and Kathryn Margaret (Scoby) Dotson.

He is survived by his mother, Kathryn DuBoff, and his sisters, Gene ("Genie") Donnal Huber of Laura, IL and Vicki Lynn Davis (Ronnie...

Dionna L. Fugate-Roy

Jun 11, 2018

Dionna L. Fugate-Roy, 45, of Hanna City, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on Monday, June 11, 2018.

She was born on September 29, 1972 in Peoria, the daughter of James V. and Peggy L. Burton Fugate. She married Joseph V. Roy on August 13, 2011.

Surviving are her husband, her...

Carl "Charlie" Brown Sr

Jun 1, 2018

Carl "Charlie" D. Brown Sr. 88, of Chillicothe passed away at 10:10 pm on June 1, 2018 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born on March 6, 1930 in Lake City, AR. He married Mary Lou Flanagan on May 6, 1989 in Peoria County.

Surviving are his wife of Chillicothe,...

Wanda "Big Mama" Nixon-Maietta

May 31, 2018

Family and friends mourn the loss of Wanda M. Nixon-Maietta, "Big Mama" 89, of Chillicothe, who died on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Heritage Health-Chillicothe.

She was born on June 14, 1928, in Louisville, KY, the daughter of Courtney C. and Elsie M. Crawley Keith. She married Clifford Nixon on April 1, 1946. He passed away on...

Charlene Jackson

May 30, 2018

Charlene Jackson, 67, of Bartonville passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at her residence. She was born on May 13, 1951 in Peoria the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Clemmer Jackson.

Cremation rites have been accorded and no services will be scheduled. To share a memory or condolence with her family, visit www.peoriafuneral.com.

Thomas Fritz

May 30, 2018

Thomas Alan Fritz, 62, of Peoria, passed away at Unity Point Health-Proctor on May 30, 2018.

Tom was born to John and Gladys Wallat Fritz on April 9, 1957, in Peoria.  He is survived by his beloved partner of many years, Brenda Rastegar, his mother, his sisters Diane (Hal) Corley and Susan (Marty) Obery, and his brothers...

Diane K. Fryer

May 20, 2018

Diane K. Fryer, 66, of Pekin passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018 surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 21, 1951 in Pekin the daughter of John and Mona Sisler Piro. She married Eldon Fryer on June 28, 1986 in Pekin.

Surviving are one daughter Angela Grimm of Pekin and one son James...

Charles "Butch" Franklin Jr

May 10, 2018

Charles A. "Butch" Franklin, Jr., 68, of Bartonville, passed away at 8:20pm, Thursday, May 10, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family after a two year battle with cancer.

He was born on November 11, 1949, in Peoria the son of Charles and Anna Marie Allison Franklin. He married Kathryn I. Parks on June 20th1970 in...

Julie Worley

May 7, 2018

Julie E. Worley (Graham), 58, of Bartonville, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria after her battle with cancer.

She was born on March 7, 1960 in Peoria, the daughter of Vernel and Corrine Curless Graham. She married Rick E. Worley on February 27, 1982 at St. John's Lutheran Church...

Vernon C. Tidwell

Apr 24, 2018

Vernon C. Tidwell, 87, of Peoria, passed away at 9:05pm, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at Heddington Oaks in West Peoria, IL

He was born on January 7, 1931 in Newbern, TN the son of Leonard and Sylvia Hanson Tidwell. He married Thelma Floyd April 8, 1949 in Trivoli, IL. She passed away on April 12, 1997. His...

Faye M. Hobbs

Apr 14, 2018

Faye M. Hobbs, 75, of Pekin passed away at 3:02pm Saturday, April 14, 2018, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born on December 7, 1942, in Sycamore, IL the daughter of Elbert and Helen Davis Elliott. She married Thomas R. Hobbs.

Surviving are one daughter Jill (Scott) Carpenter of Pekin...

Jerry Lee Hight

Apr 9, 2018

Jerry L. Hight, 71, of Peoria passed away at 1:30pm. Monday, April 9, 2018 at Aperion Care in Peoria Heights, IL.

He was born on May 26, 1946 in Peoria, IL son of Bill and Ruth Reese Hight. He married Teri L. Alberts on August 26, 1966 in Peoria.

Surviving are his wife, one daughter...

Kimberly "Kim" Forbis

Mar 28, 2018

Kimberly "Kim" (Caldwell) Forbis passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 28, 2018. Kim was a fighter, and fought courageously to the end.

Kim was born on April 1, 1958 in Peoria IL to Robert and Ruth (Kaufman) Caldwell. Kim graduated from Peoria Heights High School in 1976. She went on to pursue a...

John H. Porter

Mar 25, 2018

PEORIA- John H. Porter, 58, of Peoria, formerly of Phoenix, AZ, died Sunday, March 25, 2018, at 1:51 p.m. at UnityPoint-Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

Born March 27, 1959, in Phoenix, AZ, to Harold and Eleanor (Regan) Porter, he married Ellen Keenan on December 18, 2010, in Peoria, IL. She survives along with daughters Emily (Jim)...

Carmelita Andrada

Mar 25, 2018

Carmelita Andrada, 97, of Peoria passed away at 8:50 am, Sunday, March 25, 2018 at her residence. Cremation rites will be accorded. Services are currently pending and will be announced when they become available.