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...

Jul 29, 2024

Danny Joseph Stevens, 69, of 215 Sam J. Stone in Peoria, died on Monday, July 29, 2024, at his home.

He was born on September 30, 1954, in Peoria, IL, to Imogene and I.J. Stevens. He married Karla (Kipfer) Lowe on July 14, 1973. She survives along with their four daughters, Jennifer Fifer, Julie Stevens (Steve), Sarah...

Jul 20, 2024

Millard Michael "Mike" McMullen, 80, of Dunlap, IL, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL.

Born on November 22, 1943, in Salinas, CA, to Russell C. and Frances L. (Gadberry) McMullen, he married the girl next door, the former Linda J. Hoerr, on November 18, 1967, at Westminster Presbyterian Church in...

Jul 6, 2024

Aaron P. Palazzo, 54, of Monmouth, IL passed away at 5:47 am on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born on July 14, 1969, in Peoria, the son of Dennis Palazzo and Katherine Spengler. Aaron was preceded in death by his mother, 4 uncles, 1 aunt...

Jul 3, 2024

Bonnie K. Chapman, 84, of Peoria, IL, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

She was born on February 17, 1940, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Irvin and Zelma (Nester) Koser, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her soulmate, Bob Temple; daughter, Rosalee Johnson; and...

Jul 2, 2024

Kenneth Raymond "Kenny" McKnight, 87, formerly of Peoria, IL passed away 1:40 am on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Sunset Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Canton, IL.

He was born on October 23, 1936 in Peoria, IL the son of Andy and Vera (Stiff) McKnight.

He is survived by his daughters Sandra Woods of...

Jun 28, 2024

Juanita M. Russell 78, of Chillicothe, IL passed away at 5:30pm on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the ARC of Chillicothe. She was born on October 24, 1945, in Cleveland, OH the daughter of Dennis and Irma (Bokros) Thorpe. She married Raymond Russell on October 4, 1970 in California.

Juanita is survived by her daughter Marie (Nick)...

Jun 23, 2024

Boyd K. Christy, 77, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 11:38 pm on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 11, 1946, in Kirksville, MO, the son of Boyd and Jeanetta Hogue Christy. He married Sarah A. Herrick on October 9, 1965, in Farmington, IL.

Surviving...

Jun 22, 2024

Dr. John R. Day, 85, of Peoria, passed away at 3:09 am on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria after a brief illness.

He was born on October 18, 1938, in Philadelphia, PA, the only child of the late Elmer and Madeline Day. John married his college sweetheart Sharon...

Jun 21, 2024

Rita D. Smith, 76, of rural Sparland, IL passed away at 1:40 pm, Friday, June 21, 2024, at her residence with her family by her side.

She was born on November 12, 1947, in Peoria, IL the daughter of George and Darlene Mannon Miller. She married Ronald Smith on June 12, 1966, in Chillicothe. He passed away...

Jun 13, 2024

Nina E. Snider, 88, of Peoria Heights, IL, passed away at 8:38 pm on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on October 3, 1935, in Bennetsville, SC, to James and Ruby Ransom Prevatte. She embarked on a lifelong journey with her beloved James W. Snider, whom she married...

Jun 11, 2024

Shirley A. Camerer, 86 of Pekin, IL formerly of Sioux City, IA passed away at 5:02pm Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Carle Health Pekin Hospital in Pekin, IL.

She was born on March 28, 1938, in Sioux Falls, SD the daughter of Quentin and Matha Boedecker Crouch.  She married Leo Camerer on January 10, 1962 in Sioux...

Jun 7, 2024

Bonna L. Schaub, "Bonnie" 82, of Peoria, surrendered to her 18-month battle with cancer on Friday, June 7, 2024, at her residence with her children by her side.

She was born in Peoria on October 21, 1941, to James Edward and Cora VanBeuning Atkinson. After graduating from Limestone High School in 1959, she married William N. Schaub...

Jun 7, 2024

Mark A. Alberssen, 65, of Morton, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

Mark was born on April 4, 1959, in Peoria, a son of Phillip and Anita (Melonis) Alberssen. He was preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by is mother of Morton; siblings, Scott (Melissa)...