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...

Apr 22, 2024

Ronald T. Aldred, 82, of East Peoria, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Aperion Care Morton Villa in Morton, IL.

He was born on March 10, 1942, in Peoria, IL, the son of Donald W. and Geraldine A. Weber Aldred. He married Patricia J. Craghead on September 21, 1963. His parents, one brother, Donald...

Apr 11, 2024

Janet C. Hatch, 88, of Peoria and Morton, IL, passed away at 8:55 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Lutheran Hillside Village Assisted Living n Peoria.

She was born on December 26, 1935 in Evergreen Park, IL. She married Lester Hatch in 1957 and he passed away on December 1, 1983. She was preceded in death...

Mar 29, 2024

Debra Ann Ungles, 66, of Pekin, IL passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the Loft Rehabilitation and Care Center in East Peoria, IL. She was born in Kansas City, MO, on November 2, 1957, the daughter of Robert E and Bertha D. (Ackerman) Boyer. She settled in Cherryvale, KS, until moving to Pekin, Illinois in 2015.

Mar 18, 2024

Charles A. Driskell Jr., 67, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 5:10 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on February 23, 1957, in Peoria, the son of Charles and Lois Kennedy Driskell Sr.

Surviving are his sister, Mary Brownlee of Creve Coeur, IL; two...

Mar 17, 2024

Karen I. Fulster, 76, of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully at 9:40 am on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Accolade Healthcare of East Peoria. Karen was born on June 26, 1947, in St. James, New York.  She was the daughter of Hans Fulster and Mabel Fisher, who preceded her in death. She joins her beloved life partner Aaron Shelton, ...

Mar 15, 2024

William M. Brown, 81, of Peoria passed away at 4:44 pm on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Accolade of Peoria.

He was born November 17, 1942, in Peoria, the son of Robert and Margaret Mathis Brown.

Surviving are one sister Jean (Jim) Palmer of Littleton CO; one niece Rebecca (Brian) Whitmer of Peoria and one...

Mar 12, 2024

Sandra L. (Jones) Marks, 76, of Pekin, Il, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, surrounded by her family.

She was born May 15, 1947, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Warren and Irene Allen Jones. Sandra is survived by her husband, Michael Marks, of Peoria, and children, Todd (Jamie) Marks of Brimfield and Mark (Andrea Kupferschmid)...

Mar 11, 2024

Nicole Watson, 40, of Peoria, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at her mother's home, surrounded by her family. Nicole was born on July 17, 1983, in Peoria, the daughter of Jeffrey Patridge and Connie Woodson. She married Terry Watson on August 1st, 2003 in Pekin. Through that union, she had her children, Shea, Henry and Raelyn Watson,...

Mar 6, 2024

Darlene J. (Strube) Reed-Cornish, 89, of Dunlap, IL, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria, IL.

She was born March 5, 1935, in Chicago, IL to Henry J. And Ida (Mitzelfelt) Strube. The only daughter of 8 children. She was preceded in death by six brothers.

She married George...

Feb 25, 2024

David D. Carr, 72, of Eureka, IL, died on Sunday, February 25, 2024. David was born in Peoria, IL, a son of Earl and Dolly Carr. He graduated from Eureka High School, where he was active in sports. He was a devoted Hornets fan, as well as a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. He lived in Florida for...

Feb 24, 2024

John David Bartley, 47, of Chillicothe, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. He was born on December 1, 1976, in Fontana, CA, the son of John and Kay Vogler Bartley.

His mother, Kay Bartley, and one brother, Jim (the late Jennifer) Bartley, are both...

Feb 23, 2024

Douglas H. Fraser Jr., 79, of Bartonville, IL, passed away at 2:18 pm on Friday, February 23, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL., after 4 years battling cancer.

Doug was born on January 2, 1945, in Albany, GA, the son of Douglas H. and Helen Swain Fraser Sr.  He married Cheryl K....

Feb 22, 2024

Ronald Myers, 71, of Chillicothe, IL, passed away at his residence on Thursday, February 22, 2024.

Ronald was born on December 2, 1952, in Joliet, the son of the late Robert and Mabel (Jones) Myers. He married Suezen Murray on September 17, 1977, in May Port, FL. She survives.

Ron was a beloved father and...