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)...

May 19, 2024

Vernessa Gayle "Mimi" Osborne, 65, of Peoria, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 19, 2024, in Mobile, AL, while visiting her daughter and family.

She was born on August 5, 1958, in Louisville, KY to David Payton and Angela Harris. She married Roy "Ed" Osborne in Peoria on March 20, 1984.

Surviving are her husband,...

May 15, 2024

Dolores "Dee" Horn left this earth on May 15, 2024, at her home in Brimfield. She suffered from a head injury incurred during a fall, from which she did not recover. Dee was a devoted wife to her loving husband, Jerry, who preceded her in death in October 2014. She was a wonderful mother to her son, Kevin, who...

May 15, 2024

Patricia J. Aldred, 78, of East Peoria, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on November 27, 1945, in Kewanee, IL, the daughter of Gerald R. and Doris M. Earley Craghead. She married Ronald T. Aldred on September 21, 1963. Her parents, her husband,...

May 8, 2024

Juanita "Nita" Lavon Peabody, 79, of Washburn, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family.

Nita was born on October 16, 1944, in Peoria, IL, the daughter of Raymond Banta and Gladys (Glaub) Taylor. She married Richard Dean Peabody in Washburn on March 10, 1963, and they enjoyed over...

May 4, 2024

Arnold R. "Arnie" Burger, 75, of Peoria, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria, IL.

He was born on January 7, 1949, in Pontiac, IL, the son of Erich and Martha Wilson Burger. He married Linda Hogan on December 1, 1982, in Peoria.

Surviving are his loving wife...

May 1, 2024

William A. Jackson, 71, of Peoria, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Carle Health Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on October 27, 1952, in Ronceverte, WV, the son of Curtis and Imogene Mitchell Jackson. He married Vivian "Lynda" Gibson on June 18, 1984, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

His...

Apr 28, 2024

Arthur L. Sellers Jr., 69, of East Peoria, passed away at 8:05 pm on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his residence.

He was born on March 28, 1955, in Peoria, the son of Arthur and Marie Schwark Sr. He married JoAnn Brinker on August 28, 1987, in Peoria.

Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Julie...