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....

Feb 15, 2014

Cremation services are currently pending.

Feb 14, 2014

Roger T. Payne, 71, of Brimfield passed away at 8:21am on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Proctor Hospital in Peoria. Roger was born on February 23, 1942 in West Frankfort, IL the son of Samuel and Marie Ford Payne. He first married Patricia Tucker and later married Carol Forbes on March 6, 1971 in Bartonville. Surviving are his wife,...

Feb 11, 2014

Joseph A. Pocius Jr., 58, of Peoria passed away at 12:24am on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Galesburg Cottage Hospital. He was born on October 6, 1955 in Peoria the son of Joseph A and Wanetta Beechler Pocius Sr. He married Angela Belle Harris on December 18, 1994 in Peoria. Surviving are his wife of 20 years, two daughters...

Feb 5, 2014

Willoby W. Long, 85, of Peoria passed away at 9:37pm on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Heddington Oaks in West Peoria. He was born November 7, 1928 in Valley Hills, MS the son of Walter and Hallie Griffin Long Sr. He married Barbara J. Smith on March 24, 1990 in Waukegan, IL. Surviving are his wife of Peoria, three...

Feb 4, 2014

Marcus Thompson, 65, of Peoria passed away at 1:48am on Tuesday February 4, 2014 at his residence. He was born on March 29, 1948 in Bellamy, AL the son of Abe and Annie Hines Thompson. He married Elizabeth Young in Bellamy, AL. Surviving are his children Linda Page of Peoria, Brenda Thompson Boyd of Huntsville, AL; Lisa Thompson and...

Feb 3, 2014

Russell E. Bishop, 67, of East Peoria, formerly of Canton passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 3, 2014 at his residence. He was born on July 26, 1946 in Canton the son of Dale and Neva Miller Bishop. Surviving are four brothers Gary (Cindy) Bishop of Cuba, IL; Jerry (Rhonda) Bishop of Canton; Randy (Patti) Bishop of Grand Prairie,...