Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell County, Illinois

Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson

Feb 2, 2018

Richard L. Thompson, 51, of Peoria passed away at 5:37pm, Friday February 2, 2018 at his residence.

He was born on January 31, 1967 in Peoria son of Thomas and Mary Heubi Thompson.

Surviving are his father of Bellevue, his mother, of Peoria one brother Tom (Amanda) Thompson of Germany, two sisters Tina Bohm-Chandler of...

Nona Mae Bollinger

Nona Mae Bollinger

Jan 29, 2018

Nona M. Bollinger, 88, of Farmington passed away at 10:36pm, Monday, January 29, 2018 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on February 24, 1929 in Columbus, OH daughter of the late Leo and Ernestine Farrand Gaa. She married Gene Bollinger on April 24, 1948 in Columbus, OH. He passed away on January...

Carol M. Monroe

Carol M. Monroe

Jan 17, 2018

PEORIA-Carol M. Monroe, 79, of Peoria, passed away at 10:16pm Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on February 4, 1939, in Sparland, IL daughter of William Pearson and Dora Copple McDonald. She married James Monroe on January 18, 1957, in Bradford, IL.

Surviving are her husband,...

Margaret E. Worrick

Margaret E. Worrick

Jan 4, 2018

PEORIA-Margaret E. Worrick, 85, of Peoria passed away peacefully, Thursday, January 4, 2018, at Heddington Oaks in West Peoria, IL.

She was born on April 14, 1932 in Peoria, daughter of Harry and Jessie Beal Knickerbocker. She married Donald H. Worrick on September 23, 1948 in Peoria. He passed away on July 10, 2007. Also preceding her...

Ronald Reliford Jr

Ronald Reliford Jr

Jan 2, 2018

Ronald Eugene Reliford Jr. 39, of East Peoria passed away Tuesday January 2, 2018 at home.

He was born October 16, 1978 to Ronald and Cindy (Hammond) Reliford Sr. He married Karen Cremeens on January 18th, 2007. She survives along with his mother Cindy Reliford and Jon Thomas (step father) of Peoria. His father Ronald and Corrina...

Marie H. Groll

Marie H. Groll

Dec 29, 2017

Marie Groll, 98, of Peoria, our beloved mother went to be with Jesus on December 29, 2017.

Born in Memphis, TN on December 20, 1919, daughter of the late Edward and Imogene Perkins Sechler Jr.

She is survived by daughter Mary (Miles) Crook, son Ray (Jill) Holloway, daughter Jeannie (Tim) Gullett, 7 grandchildren, 14 great...

Lorna E. Fields

Lorna E. Fields

Dec 17, 2017

Lorna E. Fields, 76, of Peoria, IL passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Rosewood Care Center in East Peoria where she had been a patient.

Lorna was born in Peoria to Harold and Cora Kreps who preceded her in death as well as her son, Christoper Fields, and a sister, Carol Durham Wisely. She has three...

Dale A. Smith

Dale A. Smith

Dec 15, 2017

Dale Smith, 88, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on December 15, 2017 at Heartland Healthcare Facility in Peoria.

He entered this world on February 28, 1929 in Peoria, IL, born to Louis and Bertha (Wiltz) Smith. He is survived by his two sons Tyler and Greg, one grandson Ben Lowrey, one great grandson...

Joseph W. Powers Ii

Joseph W. Powers Ii

Dec 6, 2017

Creve Coeur - Joseph Warren Powers II, age 64, of Creve Coeur, IL formerly Butler Pennsylvania, passed away at 3:15pm on December 6, 2017, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, surrounded by his family.

He was born April 23, 1953, in Natrona Heights, PA. the son of Joseph W. and Alma G. (Baker) Powers. On...

Lois A. Weinstein

Lois A. Weinstein

Dec 5, 2017

PEORIA-Lois Anne Weinstein, 73, of Peoria passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in Bartonville at the home of her daughter Tammy.

She was born on November 13, 1944 in Murphysboro, IL daughter of William E. and Nora Morris Freeman. She married Lawrence D. Reames Sr. in 1963, She later married Phillip Weinstein on February 27, 1981, he...

Richard Lee Mcguire Sr

Richard Lee Mcguire Sr

Nov 29, 2017

Richard Lee McGuire Sr., 70, of Washington, passed away at 5:00 pm Wednesday, November 29, 2017.

He was born in Peoria, IL to the late Robert and Marcella (Adams) McGuire.

Surviving are four children; Jeffrey (Pattie) McGuire of Urbana, IL, Richard McGuire Jr. of Spirit Lake, ID, Randall McGuire of Mariposa, CA, and Tammy Carter...

Aaron "Duck" Shelton

Aaron "Duck" Shelton

Nov 28, 2017

Aaron "Duck" Shelton, 71, of Peoria, IL passed away at 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. He was born August 9, 1946, to the late Willie Bee "Joe" and Mae Lue (Keys) Shelton.

Aaron is survived by his significant other and soul mate, Karen Fulster; four children, Aaron...

Jacki Wetterauer

Jacki Wetterauer

Nov 25, 2017

Jacki L. Wetterauer, 59, of Mapleton, passed away at 12:30pm Saturday, November 25, 201

She was born on March 15, 1958 in Peoria daughter of LeRoy Paul and Lois Alice Parrott David.

Surviving are one son Terry (Jenny) Wetterauer of Bartonville; two daughters Michelle Wetterauer and Jessica Wetterauer both of Peoria; three grandchildren Alexander, Luke...

Teresa Annette Gioviannia

Teresa Annette Gioviannia

Nov 22, 2017

Teresa Annette Gioviannia, 54, of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at home surrounded by her family.

She was born February 28, 1963 to Dewey and Norma Price. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jerry Mark Gioviannia whom she married February 20th, 1987 and her father-in-law...

Mary Cecilia Bellman

Mary Cecilia Bellman

Nov 17, 2017

Mary Cecilia Bellman, 75, of Roanoke, IL passed away at 6:18 a.m. Friday, November 17, 2017, at Heritage Health in Minonk ,IL.

She was born January 30, 1942, the fourth child of Bernard and Ella Smith (nee Wallin). She attended Plainfield High School, graduating in 1960 and went to work for Kroger Foods for the next 35...

Kathryn E. Counsil

Kathryn E. Counsil

Nov 15, 2017

Kathryn E. Counsil, 75, of Dunlap, IL passed away at 6:12 am on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. She was born on October 26, 1942 in Peoria, IL to Theodore and Blanche (Chamberlain) Bontjes. She married Edward C. Counsil II on June 16, 1963 in Peoria. He survives.

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Sandra L. Hicok

Sandra L. Hicok

Oct 22, 2017

Sandra L. Hicok, 75, of Peoria passed away at 12:35pm, Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Heartland Health Care Center of Peoria.

She was born on June 11, 1942 in Paducah, KY, daughter of Eugene and Lois Short. She married John Hicok in 1972 and he passed away in 2004. Also preceding her in death were her father...

Marsha L. Barnes

Marsha L. Barnes

Oct 20, 2017

Marsha Lee Barnes (Birdsell) 69, of Peoria, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 at Unity Point Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria.

She was born on May 9, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Eugene Alberta "Maxine" Birdsell. Raised by her mother Maxine and David Green, she married Chuck Barnes Sr. on September 23, 1968.

Surviving are...

Gary Eubanks

Gary Eubanks

Oct 18, 2017

Gary Eubanks, 61, beloved dad, brother and GG, of Pekin passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at OSF Richard L Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL after a long battle with cancer.

He was born on October 6, 1956 in Peoria, IL, to James 'Al' and Donna Eubanks. He is survived by his sister Renee (Kevin)...

Angellita J. Renfroe

Angellita J. Renfroe

Oct 13, 2017

Angellita J. Renfroe, 47, of Peoria, IL formerly of Chicago passed away at 11:23pm, Friday, October 13, 2017 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

She was born on February 2, 1970 in Chicago the daughter of Earnest and Bettie Fouche Renfroe.

Surviving are one son Brian Renfroe of Peoria, IL and...