Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Tazewell County, Illinois

Clyde "Butch" Mcabee

Clyde "Butch" Mcabee

Aug 22, 2014

Clyde H. "Butch" McAbee, 61, of Washington passed away on Friday August 22, 2014 at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, IL. He was born on May 31, 1953 in Rutherford County, NC son of the late Clyde A. and Caroline G. Blanton McAbee. Surviving are his children, twins Salem Steck and Waylon McAbee both of East Peoria, Stacey Chamness...

Michael Howard

Michael Howard

Aug 13, 2014

Michael C. Howard, 61, of Pekin formerly of Washington, Springfield passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2014 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on November 9, 1952 in South Bend, IN the son of Cecil and Doris Gruber Howard. Surviving are three children Kim Howard of Hewitt, TX; Kelli (Matt) Davis of New Berlin,...

Clarence E. Driver Jr

Clarence E. Driver Jr

Aug 8, 2014

Clarence E. Driver Jr., 49, of Washington passed away unexpectedly on Friday August 8, 2014 at his residence. He was born on August 9, 1964 in Peoria the son of Clarence and Hazel Zierke Driver. Surviving are his three children Mary Driver, Stacy Driver and Eddie Driver all of Peoria. Also surviving are two grandchildren Jerry Humes and Harmonie...

B.D. Cooper

B.D. Cooper

Aug 6, 2014

B.D. Cooper, 74, of Bartonville passed away and was called home by the Lord at 8:51 PM Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family. B.D. was born in Jamestown, TN on April 6, 1940 the son of Casto and Roxie Cooper. He married Jo Linda Fitzpatrick on January 26, 1962. She survives. He is also...

Rick Bollinger

Rick Bollinger

Jul 31, 2014

Ricky Lyn Bollinger, 62, of Farmington, entered into rest peacefully, July 31, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born to Franklin Eugene and Nona Mae (Gaa) Bollinger March 20, 1952 in Columbus, Ohio. He joined his life with Susan Finfrock on March 19th, 1984 and she survives. Also surviving are his Mother; his children Frank (Jill) Bollinger,...

Kathleen "Katie" Bevis

Kathleen "Katie" Bevis

Jul 20, 2014

Kathleen "Katie" G. Bevis, 82, of Peoria passed away peacefully at 12:22pm on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Manor Court of Peoria. She was born on September 18, 1931 in Springfield, MO the daughter of the late James and Grace Gibson Clayton. She married William D. Bevis on January 14, 1978 in Peoria. He passed away on October 8,...

Donna L. Esposito

Donna L. Esposito

Jul 20, 2014

Donna Louise Esposito, 66, of Metamora took her last breath, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, July 20th at 5:22pm at her home. She was born on November 27, 1947 in Peoria the daughter of the late Fred and Ethel Humphrey Logsdon. Donna is survived by one son Robert Jordan, Jr., two daughters Michelle Jordan and Donna Egli, 9...

Thomas Lee Lottman

Thomas Lee Lottman

Jul 9, 2014

Thomas Lee Lottman, 71, of Morton passed away at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at his home. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Advent Lutheran Church 1211 S. Main St in Morton, where visitation will be one hour before. Cremation has been accorded. Affordable Funeral & Cremation Service of Central Illinois is in charge...

Jackie K. Long

Jackie K. Long

Jul 7, 2014

Jackie K. Long of Pekin died at 3:40pm on July 7, 2014 at his residence at home surrounded by family. Born Sept. 30, 1939 in Oskaloosa, IA to Clifford and Opal Long. He married Rosemary West on December 7, 1957 in Oskaloosa, who survives. Also surviving are their children: Kimberly Strong, Bradley K. Long, Louise R. Milam, and Sherri...

Thomas Alan Murray

Thomas Alan Murray

Jul 7, 2014

PEORIA... Thomas Alan Murray, 59, of Peoria, passed away at his home on Monday, July 7, 2014. Tom was born on October 21, 1954 in Peoria to Thomas Ray and Helen Elizabeth Roberts Murray. He married Sherry Morgan in Washington in 1980. Sherry survives. Also surviving is one precious daughter, Samantha Kathleen Murray; one loving grandson, Eli Fletcher Murray...

Albert E. Freye Jr

Albert E. Freye Jr

Jul 3, 2014

Albert E. Freye Jr., 59, of Bloomington formerly of Chicago Heights, IL passed away peacefully at 2pm on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at his home. He was born on February 3, 1955 in Chicago Heights, IL the son of the late Albert and Eileen Pease Freye. He married Vickie Ryan in Steger, IL. Surviving are one son Branden Freye...

Sonja Nesbit

Sonja Nesbit

Jun 30, 2014

Sonja Nesbit, 73, a resident at B'Nai Brit Apartments in Peoria, passed away at Unity Point Health-Methodist on June 30, 2014. She was born December 12, 1940 in Peoria to Berleatha Howell and Alvin Jones. Sonja was married to the late Henry (Hank) Nesbit and resided in East Peoria during their life together. She was a loving mother to...

Rosemary Copp

Rosemary Copp

Jun 26, 2014

Rosemary Copp, 82, of Peoria passed away peacefully at 1:19am Thursday, June 26, 2014 at her residence with her children by her side. She was born August 23, 1931 in Springfield, IL to the late John and Apollona Rutter Copp, Surviving are her three children, Anne Pellicciotto of Washington, DC, Jane Pellicciotto of Portland, OR and Nick Pellicciotto of...

Gini Kessler

Gini Kessler

Jun 23, 2014

Frances "Gini" Kessler of Peoria passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 23, 2014 at her residence. She was born on February 23, 1947 in Tallahassee, FL. the daughter of the late William F. and Frances V. Lewis Cox. She married Darcy Kessler on July 18, 1996 in Peoria. He survives. Also surviving are her two children Michael Sullivan and...

Jimmy D. Dalton

Jimmy D. Dalton

Jun 17, 2014

Jimmy D. Dalton, 59, of Peoria formerly of Rainsville, AL, passed away at 3:16am Tuesday June 17, 2014 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born January 17, 1955 in Deklab County, AL the son of Elton and Imogene Dalton. He married the late Sandra Haggard of Farmington on November 22, 1988. Surviving are his daughter...

William "Bill" Shrode

William "Bill" Shrode

Jun 16, 2014

William R. "Bill" Shrode II, 72, of Peoria passed away at 11:55am Monday, June 16, 2014 at his residence with family by his side. He was born on September 6, 1941 in Peoria, the son of William R. and Edna E. Hayes. He married Bobette S. Nickles on January 31, 1970 in Peoria. Surviving are his wife, one daughter...

Donald L. Hammer

Donald L. Hammer

Jun 13, 2014

Donald L. Hammer, 83, of West Peoria passed away at 11:36am Friday, June 13, 2014 at Unity Point Health-Proctor. He was born on November 24, 1930 in East Peoria. He married Joetta Good. He later married Barbara E. Cleary on April 7, 1993. She survives. Also surviving are two sons Steven Hammer of Streator, IL and Larry Hammer of...

Richard "Bubba" Henderson

Richard "Bubba" Henderson

Jun 11, 2014

Richard D. "Bubba" Henderson, 41, of East Peoria passed away peacefully at 5:30am on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at OSF Richard IL. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria surrounded by his family. He was born on September 25, 1972 in Peoria the son of William and Mary (Maple) Henderson. Richard was raised by his paternal grandparents Richard and Alla Jean...

Mary Kay Chamberlain

Mary Kay Chamberlain

Jun 4, 2014

Mary Kay Boss Chamberlain, 62, passed away peacefully at home Wed., June 4, 2014 with her loving husband, Craig, at her side. Mary was born August 4, 1951 in Decatur, Illinois, daughter of Cleo and Katherine Boss. She met Craig Chamberlain at The Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind where she took courses in medical transcription. She then worked at...

Charles William Bohannon Iii

Charles William Bohannon Iii

Jun 4, 2014

Charles W. Bohannon III, 63, of Pekin passed away peacefully with family by his side at 3:55pm June 4, 2014 at his residence. He was born on July 24, 1950 in Springfield, the son of Charles W. and Ruby Dolly Lefever Bohannon Jr. He married Debra Stieghorst on November 12, 1983 in Peoria. Surviving are three daughters Tammy (Dusty)...