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.

Debra A. Hedrick

Mar 24, 2018

Debra A. Hedrick (Yeagle), 52, of Lacon passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 24, 2018 at her residence.

She was born July 24,1965 in Peoria, IL. to William Yeagle Sr. and Elsie A. Forbes, and both preceded her in death.

Debra is survived by one son Joshua Whited, one daughter, Whitney Whited, four grandchildren, EllieRay, Carter,...

Kevin K. Brittingham

Mar 22, 2018

Kevin K. Brittingham, 60, of Wyoming, IL passed away at Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Unity Point Health-Proctor in Peoria, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded and a private celebration will be held. To share memories and condolences with the family, visit www.peoriafuneral.com.

Larry Callan

Mar 19, 2018

Larry L. Callan, 74, of Peoria Heights, passed away at 1:00am, Monday, March 19, 2018 at Heartland Health Care Center of Peoria.

He was born on May 28, 1943 in Peoria the son of the late William and Mary Helen Herzog Callan. He married MaryAnn Walz on September 30, 1967 in Waterville, MN. She passed away on...

Dennis K. Wright

Mar 19, 2018

Dennis K. Wright, 75, of Peoria passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born on March 13, 1943 in Peoria son of the late Wellington and Evadale Hoisington Wright. He married Odette Duprez on September 28, 1991 in Palestine, TX.

Surviving are his wife of...

Kathryn I. Jones

Mar 17, 2018

Kathryn I. Jones, 70, of Wyoming passed at St. Joseph Nursing Home in Lacon IL. on Saturday, March 17, 2018 with her family by her side.

She was born July 23,1947, in Peoria IL. She was adopted by the late David and Carolyn Lachnit Smith. She married William Jones on June 23,1974, and he passed on April...

Roger L. Lambie

Mar 16, 2018

Roger L. Lambie, 49, of Hanna City, IL passed away Friday March 16, 2018 at his residence.

He was born on June 9, 1968 in Peoria the son of John Haynes and Connie Stallings.

Surviving are his mother Connie Stallings-Lambie of Hanna City, biological father John Haynes of East Peoria and adopted father Alex (Sandy)...