Nov 3, 2024

Robert G. Herington, age 64, of Peoria, IL, peacefully passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria on Sunday, November 3, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Born on January 13, 1960, in Peoria, he was the beloved son of Robin and Sandra Gulick Herington.

He is survived by his three loving siblings: John...

Oct 30, 2024

Era Neline "Nel" Yates passed away on October 30 at the Richard L Owens Hospice Home.

She was born February 7, 1932, in Duncan, OK, to Ely Nelson Toops and Minnie Lula Boone. She grew up in Waynesville, MO, and lived there for most of her life. She was previously married to William L. Brown, Jr., with...

Oct 27, 2024

Shirley Eleanor Koelling Cunningham, 86, left us on Sunday, October 27, 2024, due to cardiac failure.

She is survived by her sister Ruth Koelling DeBruine (Paul), and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Ida Koelling, her beloved husband Roger, her sister Gladys, and her dear friend Don Paul.

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Oct 26, 2024

Shirlee A. Clark, 84, of Princeville,  passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her cherished family.

Born on January 19, 1940, to Fred and Maude (Camp) Miller, Shirlee embarked on a beautiful journey when she married James M. Clark on March 17, 1956, in Pontiac. Their enduring love remains strong as he...

Oct 22, 2024

Sherry Lee Duncan, 80, of Chillicothe, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on August 21, 1944, in Des Moines, IA, the daughter of Dwayne and Peggy Fredrick Cochran. Sherry loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed gardening, cooking delicious meals,...

Oct 18, 2024

Jon K. Greuter, 89, a resident of East Peoria, IL passed away at 2:12 am on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

Born on September 23, 1935, in Peoria, Jon was the cherished son of Orrie and Mabel LaConte Greuter. He found love and companionship with Jana L. Baxter,...

Oct 11, 2024

Michael A. Bridgman, 71, of Toluca, IL passed away at 4:45 pm on Friday, October 11, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on July 10, 1953, in Burlington, IA, the son of John and Joanne Bridgman. Michael joined the Army in 1971 and was honorably discharged for medical reasons. He married Cynthia J. Cagle on September...

Oct 5, 2024

Frederick A. Mayes, 82, of Peoria, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at his residence. Frederick was born on July 13, 1942, in Beardstown, a son of Vernon and Pearl (Gravens) Mayes. They preceded him in death, along with his daughter, Tammy McCoy and siblings, Larry Mayes, Terry Mayes and Elaine Fox. He is survived by his significant...

Oct 5, 2024

Kitty A. Jackson, 72, of Creve Coeur, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. A Celebration of Kitty's Life will be from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the Creve Coeur VFW Post 4835, 628 South Main Street, Creve Coeur, IL, 61610. Kitty was born on November...

Sep 24, 2024

Barbara "Barb" M. Soddy, 93, of Metamora, IL, formally of Peoria, Il passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Snyder Village in Metamora. Barb was born on June 24, 1931, in Winooski, VT, one of 11 children of Francois and Florence (Provost) Decarreau. She married James D. Soddy on November 18, 1952, in Colorado...

Sep 16, 2024

Fly, fly little wing Fly beyond imagining The softest cloud, the whitest dove Upon the wind of heaven's love Past the planets and the stars Leave this lonely world of ours Escape the sorrow and the pain And fly again Fly, fly precious one Your endless journey has begun Take your gentle happiness Far too beautiful for this Cross...

Sep 12, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" Jean Little, 71, of Congerville went Home to be with Jesus on September 12, 2024. Sandy was born on January 16, 1953, in Peoria IL to John and Verna (Wood) Gordon Jr. She graduated from Eureka High School in 1971. She married Dave Bishop in 1974, and together they raised three children. She later married Mickey Little...

Sep 10, 2024

Annie J. Brogan, 84, of Peoria, IL passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Kountry View Assisted Living in Hanna City, IL.

She was born on March 15, 1940, in Peoria, IL the daughter of Ralph and Lucille Heintz. She married Edward Brogan. After many years of marriage, they divorced, and he passed away on October...

Sep 3, 2024

Donald Edward Hickey, 81, passed away on September 3, 2024. Born on December 13, 1942, Don dedicated 40 years of his life to the Social Security Administration, retiring as the manager of the Galesburg office in 2005. He was proficient in the German language and translated German legal documents throughout his career.

A graduate of Central High...

Sep 2, 2024

Karen L. Roberts, 78, of West Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Heartis Village Assisted Living in Peoria, IL with her sons by her side.

She was born on March 4, 1946, in Peoria. She was preceded in death by her father George Cox, parents Clifford and Maxine Schifeling, sister Sandy Bishop,...

Aug 26, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Joan Francis Cozens, aged 79, of Peoria, IL. She peacefully passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

Born on May 27, 1945, in Milwaukee, WI, Joan was the beloved daughter of the late William and Mildred...

Aug 9, 2024

Ervin "Ernie" Wayne Brewer, 73, of Peoria, IL passed away on Friday August 9, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Ernie is survived by his children, Justin (Tracy) Brewer, Jeremy (Jennifer) Brewer and Amber Brewer, his grandsons, Colten and Brandon. He is also survived by his brother, Melvin, his in-laws, Starla (Dave) Roberts, Inez Roberts Gruber, Sharon (Danny)...

Aug 9, 2024

Michael J. Krokum, 67, of Chillicothe, died peacefully with his son and daughter-in-law at his side, at 8:55 a.m., Friday, August. 9, 2024, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born August 24,1956, in Devil's Lake, N.D., to Marvin and Marjorie Krokum. He married Karen Miller in 1983, in Peoria. He later married Janis...

Aug 5, 2024

Damon James "DJ" Burns, aged 35, of Peoria, IL, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024. DJ was born in Peoria to Dionysia Fauber and David Parker and later adopted by Orlando Burns Sr. and Josephine (Richard) Ingle.

DJ was fortunate to have the love of two families. He was preceded in death by both of his...

Aug 3, 2024

Janette Kleffman, 64, of Marquette Heights, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2024.

She was born on July 2, 1960, to her loving parents, Barb Lyons and Jerry Lyons. She was an incredibly loving mother of her two sons, Jon and Alex Kleffman; warm hearted and dedicated wife to Josef Kleffman; and grandmother of Breck Kleffman and...