Jun 2, 2014

Russell A. Clanin Sr. 65, of Peoria passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 2, 2014 at Unity Point Health Methodist. He was born in Canton, IL on October 31, 1948 the son of Melvin and Pauline Dilts Clanin. Russell married Rose Hunt and later married Karen Kleen. Surviving are his children Russell Clanin Jr., Josie Burns, Tina Fouche, Melissa...

May 25, 2014

Michael Painter, 66, of East Peoria passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 25, 2014 in the Emergency Room at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on December 7, 1947 in Peoria the son of Hugh and Grace Willert Painter. Surviving are his children Nikki (Paul) Dumm, Anita (James) Bennett, Jessica (Roy) Collins, Brandon (Crystal) Painter and Caitlin...

May 21, 2014

Mr. William Deria (Duke) Crawford 85, of Peoria passed on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at UnityPoint Health-Proctor in Peoria. He was born to John L. Crawford and Estelle Joseph Crawford on August 10, 1928 in Marks, MS. He moved to Peoria in 1948 and married Fannie L. Morgan in 1949. William was employed at Altofer Brothers Company and Armour...

May 20, 2014

Michael D. Burks, 65, of Bloomington passed away on May 20, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 5, 1949 in Pasco, WA the son of James and Pauletta Fortner Burks. He married Margaret Ferrara on July 24, 1982 in Bloomington. Surviving are his wife, two children Jason (Brooke) Smith of Clinton, IL...

May 18, 2014

Bernard Patrick "Sarge" Donovan Jr., 77, of Peoria passed away at 8:11am on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at his residence. Pat was born on March 23, 1937 in Peoria the son of Bernard P. and Marie Annette Wright Donovan Sr. He first married Cora Maguire in Dublin, Ireland on July 11, 1959. He later married Cheryl Snyder on November...

May 9, 2014

John Franklin Scott, age 75, of East Peoria, formerly of Michigan, passed away on May 9, 2014, into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a courageous struggle with pancreatic cancer. John was born on March 31, 1939, in Detroit, MI, to Loren and Theodora (Gregory) Scott. He married Carol Ann Gaskill on June 18, 1966,...

Apr 25, 2014

Jack Gilbert Ohlmann, 83, of Peoria passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2014 at his home with his devoted wife, Katy by his side.

Jack was born August 9, 1930 in Grand Rapids, MI, to the late Gilbert and Hazel Ohlmann. He attended St, John's Military School in Delafield, WI.

Jack and Katy married...

Apr 20, 2014

Wendell "Wendy" E. Hinnen, 85, of East Peoria passed away on the morning of Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Rosewood Care Center in East Peoria.

He was born on December 24, 1928 in Eureka the son of Jacob and Mary Atwood Hinnen. He married Ermelinda "Linda" Martinez on June 21, 1974 and she survives.

Surviving...

Apr 17, 2014

Leroy Masters, 66, of Spring Bay passed away peacefully at 7:28am in the comfort of his home into the hands of his Lord and Savior.

Leroy was born on January 2, 1948 in Peoria the son of Jesse and Mary McCormick Masters. He first married Brenda Perrine and they had to sons Jarrod (Stephanie) Masters of Scottsdale...

Apr 14, 2014

Harriet A. Waddle, 69, of Hanna City formerly of Bartonville passed away at 7:12pm Monday, April 14, 2014 at her residence.

She was born on July 29, 1944 in Madison, IL the daughter of Gilbert J. and Helen A. Banks Wilkinson. She married Paul Waddle on March 24, 1976 in Bartonville. He passed away on December 12,...

Apr 6, 2014

Timothy M. Tipton, 59, of Peoria passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 6, 2014 in the Emergency Room at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. He was born on November 30, 1954 in Peoria the son of Henry and Julia Cage Tipton. He married Sheri K. Potter on November 10, 1997 in Peoria. Surviving are his wife, one son Kensley (Teresa)...

Apr 1, 2014

Donald l. Monari, 76, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 as a result of a fire at his home.

He was born on February 20, 1938 in LaSalle, IL to Dom and Leona (Sabatini) Monari. Surviving are two children, Lisa (Dan) Vogel,Todd Monari, two grandchildren all of Peoria and 1 brother Robert (Linda) Monari....

Mar 22, 2014

Lorn J. "Bill" Whitehurst, 73, of Peoria passed away at 8:35pm on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on June 1, 1940 in Peoria the son of Arthur and Gertrude LaMay Whitehurst.

Surviving are three brothers Tony Whitehurst of Sparland, Ronnie Whitehurst (address unknown) and Larry Whitehurst of...

Mar 11, 2014

Margaret Mary Boles Waldbeesser, 74, of Peoria passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. She was born on June 8, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI the daughter of Lyle and Nita Radichel Boles. She married Herbert D. Waldbeesser on September 25, 1955 in Peoria. She was the matriarch of the family and well loved by all including her husband Herbert....

Mar 9, 2014

Thomas C. Rusk Sr., 67, of Kewanee, and formerly of Hillsdale, died at 5:54pm Sunday, March 9, 2014 at Kewanee Care.

He was born on June 27, 1946 in Canton, IL the son of Leon C. and Nora Louise (Thomas) Rusk.

Surviving are a daughter Dawn (Jon) Celus of Kewanee; sons Tom (Nicole) Rusk Jr....

Mar 7, 2014

Laveta J. Engle, 74, of Laura, IL passed away at 11:53am on Friday, March 7, 2014 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on February 8, 1940 in Peoria the daughter of Roy and Bessie Way McCall. She married John Engle and he passed away on December 20, 2006 in Peoria. Her parents, five brothers...

Mar 6, 2014

Norma J. Brinker, 86, of Peoria passed away at 11:53am on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria. She was born on November 30, 1927 in Peoria the daughter of Robert and Myrtle Ahlsted Shelton. She married Herman F. Brinker on March 27, 1948 in Peoria. Surviving are her children Dennis (Suzanne) Brinker; Gary (Becky) Brinker...

Mar 2, 2014

Chirisse "Reecie" Fouts, 28, of East Peoria formerly of California passed away unexpectedly at 4:47am on Sunday March 2, 2014 in the emergency room of OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born on October 10, 1985 in Dallas, TX. Surviving is her mother Lisa Fouts of East Peoria, IL; her father Andrew Peers of Apple...

Feb 21, 2014

Charlotte M. French, 70, of Bartonville passed away at 9:24pm, Friday, February 21, 2014 in the emergency room at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on May 13, 1943 in Lewes, DE, the daughter of George and Evelyn Uphoff Walley. She married Roger D. French on August 27, 1970 in Las Vegas, NV. Surviving is...

Feb 16, 2014

Tracy P. Overturf, 52, of Peoria passed away peacefully on Sunday February 16, 2014 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home with his family by his side. He was born on March 18, 1961 in Peoria the son of Bruce and Verna Lucas Overturf Sr. Surviving are four children Eddie Tharp, Michael Tharp, Robert Overturf and Kacie Overturf....