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...

Dec 8, 2024

Karen Rose Logue, 77, of Manito, IL, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

She was born on November 11, 1947, in Peoria to Kelso and Rosemary Azbell. Karen married Gary A. (Butch) Logue on December 14, 1968, in Chillicothe, IL

She is survived by her brother,...

Dec 6, 2024

Roland Wilbert Lahne, 89, of East Peoria, IL died of natural causes Friday, December 6, 2024.

A memorial service will be held 10 am on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Mason-White Funeral Home, 20 Valley Forge Dr., Washington, IL. Burial will be at Roberts Cemetery in Morton following his service. We request no flowers or plants; any...

Dec 4, 2024

John Vincent Favorita Jr., 89, of Peoria, IL, died peacefully at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

John was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 20th 1935 as the only child of John Vincent and Rose Mary Favorita.

In 1959, John received his BS in Industrial Management from University...

Nov 30, 2024

Henry Rakoff, 100, passed away on May 2, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and friends. He saw many changes in the world in his long life.

He was born in Brooklyn in 1924 to Joseph and Anna. His mother died when he was 10 and his sisters raised him, helping him value education and...

Nov 20, 2024

Ronald W. Cato, 77, of Eureka, IL, passed away at 7 pm on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria, IL.

He was born on December 29, 1946, in Herrin, IL, the son of Charles and Nina Casali Cato. He married Junie R. Bailey on June 17, 1972, in Eureka. IL.

His...

Nov 17, 2024

Jerry Dodson, 77, of East Peoria, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 17, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 9, 1947, the son of Jack and Betty (Tomlinson) Dodson, and was raised in Mason City, IL. He graduated from...

Nov 9, 2024

Danny B. Davis, 74, of rural Princeville, IL, peacefully passed away at 3:03 AM on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Born on November 19, 1949, in Peoria, IL, Danny was the cherished son of James and Mardella Starnes Davis.

He leaves behind his beloved brothers: James...