Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell County, Illinois

James "Duke" Willard

James "Duke" Willard

May 18, 2017

DUNLAP-James F. "Duke" Willard, 80, of Dunlap, IL passed away at 7:28 p.m., Thursday, May 18, 2017 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born on May 9, 1937 in Providence, RI., son of James and Florabell Willard. He married his beautiful wife Lisa on April 5, 1976 in Las Vegas, NV. They enjoyed a...

Jeffrey Yarger

Jeffrey Yarger

May 14, 2017

Jeffrey A. Yarger, 56, of West Peoria formerly of Muncie, IN passed away at 6:43am Sunday, May 14, 2017 at the home of his sister. He was born on May 28, 1960 in Muncie, IN son of the late Donald and Patsy Sims Yarger. Surviving are his four children Brent Yarger and Adam Yarger both of Indianapolis, IN; Jared...

Pamela G. Mcenroe

Pamela G. Mcenroe

Mar 22, 2017

Pamela G. McEnroe, 72, made her transition peacefully at 12:59AM, March 21, 2017 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. Pam was born on July 22, 1944 in Peoria, IL, daughter of Paul Edward and Alice Jean Gillespie Young. She is survived by her brother Thomas Young and his wife Sylvia of Asheville, NC. Pam graduated...

Sonja Mason

Sonja Mason

Mar 15, 2017

Sonja L. "Sonny" Mason, 79, of Peoria IL, formerly of San Diego CA, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Farmington Country Manor in Farmington, IL. Sonny was born January 26, 1938, in Peoria Illinois, the daughter of the late Robert D. Sturm and Violet M. Kingen and Step father Guy Simmons. She is survived by her son,...

Joseph N. Bauer

Joseph N. Bauer

Mar 12, 2017

Joseph Nicholas Bauer, 86, of Morton, Il. passed away at 5:25pm Sunday, March 12, 2017, at his residence. He was born November 20, 1930 in Joliet, IL to Joseph and Frances (Zugel) Bauer. Survived by 4 children: Debra Kelley and Theresa Nealis both of Joliet, Thomas Bauer (Pauline) of Bloomington, Lisa Bauer (Craig Baugher) of Joliet, IL. Also surviving...

Michael "Morky" Morey

Michael "Morky" Morey

Mar 2, 2017

Michael "Morky" Morey, 60, beloved friend, was called to his eternal resting place at 10:01AM Thursday March 2, 2017 in Peoria, IL. He entered this world on March 15, 1956 in Peoria, IL, born to Richard and Sophie Morey. They preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Morey and Carol Morby. He...

James F. Niles

James F. Niles

Mar 1, 2017

James F. Niles, 79, of Lacon passed away at 7:07 am, Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Surviving are two sons James M. Niles of Low Point, IL and David (Lynda) Niles of Chillicothe, IL and one grandson Matthew of Chillicothe. At his request, cremation rites have been accorded, private services will...

Joyce Marion Johnson

Joyce Marion Johnson

Feb 18, 2017

Joyce Marion Johnson, 72, passed away on February 18, 2017 at Fondulac Woods Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in East Peoria, IL. Joyce was born in Peoria on February 6, 1945 to Joyce Hunt Johnson and Edward Amer Johnson. For much of her childhood, she spent summers with her sister, Virginia Crane and family in North Carolina, traveling, learning to...

Steven Dale Pauli

Steven Dale Pauli

Feb 14, 2017

Steven Dale Pauli of Peoria Heights, IL., died Valentine's Day, February 14th, 2017 at age 64. Steve was born July 25, 1952 to Rolland and Louise (Ford) Pauli in Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. Steve was preceded in death by his Father Rolland and his Brother Kennith. He leaves behind his Mother Louise and his two sons, Steven and Lynn,...

Danny R. Jordan

Danny R. Jordan

Feb 14, 2017

Danny Ray Jordan, 69, of Pekin passed away at 11:45am, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at his residence. He was born September 5th, 1947 in Lancaster, TN the son of Wallace and Anna Mae Lockhart Jordan. He married Beverly Doubleday November 26th 1969 and she proceeded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his parents and 2 brothers Mark...

Robert Rhodes

Robert Rhodes

Feb 6, 2017

Robert A. Rhodes, 92 of Peoria, passed away Monday, February 6, 2017 at Independence Village in Peoria, IL. He was born September 6, 1924, in Madison WI, the son of Jesse E. Edith E. (Chapman) Rhodes. He married Nancy Hammond Robertson in 1947. She survives. Also surviving are their three children: Katherine R. Cox (Jerry Self), East Peoria, IL;...

Richard Lewis

Richard Lewis

Feb 1, 2017

PEORIA-Richard L. Lewis, 82, of Peoria passed away at 11:41am Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born May 4, 1934, in Sullivan, IL the son of Oscar Lee and Carrie Edith Green Lewis. He married Dalene Hope Gilliland on November 29, 1990 in Sterling, VA. Surviving are his wife, one son...

Dolores Watson Prindable

Dolores Watson Prindable

Jan 19, 2017

Dolores W. Prindable, also known as Dee, transitioned into spirit at 10:15 PM on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at the age of 90, from complications of Alzheimer's. She is survived by her son, David Prindable, of Chicago, and her long-term partner, George Young, of Peoria. She was preceded in death by Francis Prindable to whom she was married for...

Kelly M. Roberson

Kelly M. Roberson

Jan 12, 2017

Kelly Marie Dotson-Roberson, 54, of Peoria died on Thursday January 12, 2017 at her home. Kelly was born on Nov 27, 1962 in Peoria to Gene and Kathryn (Scoby) Dotson. She married Greg Roberson; he survives. Kelly is also survived by her mother, Kathryn DuBoff, of Peoria and sisters Gene (Carroll) Huber of Laura and Vicki Davis of Peoria...

Antoinette Atamian

Antoinette Atamian

Jan 11, 2017

Antoinette M. Atamian age 56, passed away suddenly on January 11, 2017 in Peoria, Illinois. She is survived by her loving parents Mitchell and Anita (Equihua) Atamian. Her children Michael (Amy) Krotchvil, Sarah (Brian) Miller, Samantha (Chris) Hamilton. Her beautiful grandchildren Lily, Lucine Marina, Abigail,Grant and Easton. Dear sister of Michelle (Donald) Snider, Suzanne (Bryan) Bednarke, Mitchell (Tammy) Atamian....

Lawrence Hutchinson

Lawrence Hutchinson

Jan 8, 2017

Lawrence Hutchinson, 68, of Peoria passed away at 7:10pm Sunday, January 8, 2017 at his residence. He was born on November 20, 1948 in Peoria the son of Lester and Lillian Sutter Hutchinson. Surviving are his daughters Tammy (Bill) Levi, Jennifer March, and Donna (Josh) Egli and one son Lawrence (Terra) Hutchinson II. Also surviving are his step daughters...

William "Denny" Powers

William "Denny" Powers

Jan 8, 2017

PEORIA-William Dennis, (Denny) Powers, 76, of Peoria passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. Denny was born on August 31, 1940 in Peoria IL to William and Maxine (Velpel) Powers. Survivors include his children Michael (Karen) Powers, Susan Powers Sturm, Patrick (Kathy) Powers, and Timothy Powers, his brother Michael...

Dale E. Mills

Dale E. Mills

Jan 8, 2017

Dale Edward Mills, 74, of Bloomington passed away on Sunday January 8, 2017 at 3 PM at the Richard L Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. Born May 10, 1942 to James and Olive Mills in Havana, IL. Dale is survived by his loving wife, Joan, Daughters, Violette (Ruffin) Wright of Annapolis, MD, Trisha (Willie) McGee of Bloomington, Sons...

Esther Weyeneth Bell

Esther Weyeneth Bell

Dec 31, 2016

Esther Bell, 108, of Peoria passed away at 12:55am on December 31, 2016 at Rosewood Care Center in Peoria following a brief illness. She was born on May 26, 1908 in Francesville, Indiana, the daughter of Eli and Tillie Hunkler Weyeneth. She married Lee Bell on December 22, 1934 and he passed away in 1969. She was also preceded...

Rush A. Taylor

Rush A. Taylor

Dec 27, 2016

Rush A. Taylor Jr., 95, of Peoria passed away at 6:40pm Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Heartland Healthcare Center of Peoria. He was born on November 10, 1921 in Brownsburg, IN. the son of the late Rush A. and Rose M. Duncan Taylor Sr. He married Jeanne Rice October 22, 1948 in Brownsburg, IN. Surviving are his wife, one...