Feb 12, 2024

Michael T. Jones, 61, of Peoria passed away at 12:21am Monday February 12, 2024, at OSF hospital in Peoria, IL.

He was born on August 14, 1962, in Peoria, IL, the son of Margaret (Peggy) Jones. He married Darlene Jones on March 3, 1982, in Peoria.

Surviving are one daughter Stephanie McAvin of Pekin, and...

Feb 12, 2024

Robert "Bones' Smith, 72, of Peoria, passed away on February 12, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Bones was born on March 12, 1951, in Sioux City, Iowa, a son of John and Arline (Bertrand) Smith. There will be no public services or visitation. Cremation rites have been accorded. Arrangements have been entrusted to Affordable...

Feb 9, 2024

Kenny Gray, 65, of Peoria, passed away on February 9, 2024, at his home. Kenny was born on February 9, 1959, in Peoria, a son of the late Richard Sr and Mary (Gutierrez) Gray. He married Beverly Martin on July 31, 1982, in Peoria. She preceded him in death on July 13, 2003. He was also preceded in death...

Feb 7, 2024

Tina D. McGee, 60, of East Peoria, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at her r esidence.

She was born on November 15, 1963, in Peoria, a daughter of Mayburn and Derrel (Shields) Boyles. She married Darrell McGee on February 17, 2007, in Moulton, AL. He survives.

Tina is also survived by her children,...

Jan 30, 2024

Frank E. Duffy, 87, of Peoria Heights, IL, passed away on January 30, 2024 in Peoria, IL. He was born in Quincy, IL, on July 7, 1936, to Frank and Olive Duffy. Frank, known affectionately as Duff, was a beloved family member and friend.

Frank proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1954 to 1958 as a...

Jan 10, 2024

Cynthia S. Creamer, 60, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 2:45 PM Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on September 24, 1963, in Peoria. Cindy was the daughter of Larry and Gladys Frazier Norris.

She married Paul F. Creamer in Las Vegas, NV on April 9, 1994.Surviving are...

Jan 5, 2024

Teryl L. "Teri" Emory, 68, of rural Chillicothe, IL, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 27, 1955, in Canton, IL, the daughter of Donald and Mary Ellis Braun. She married Jon K. Emory in Peoria on...

Jan 4, 2024

Carl E. Thannert, 91, of Lewistown, IL, passed away at 12:06 AM on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora, IL. He was born on April 7, 1932, in Peoria, IL, to Percival E. Thannert and Yetta D. Zeh Thannert. He married Miriam F. Matthews Zipper in Creve Couer, IL, on May 21, 1981.

Dec 29, 2023

Albert "Shot" Raymond Snider, 78, of East Peoria, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Shot was born in Peoria on July 17, 1945, to the late Albert and Mary (Righi) Snider. He married Vicki Thomas on December 31, 1991, in Peoria. She survives.

His children...

Dec 28, 2023

Bruce W. Platt Jr. died peacefully in his sleep on December 28, 2023. He was born in Cedar Rapids, IA on July 10, 1946, to Bruce W. Platt Sr. and Melva (Milroy) Platt. Bruce worked for Caterpillar for thirty years. He worked as a forklift operator and completed his career as a layout planner. Bruce married Delaine Harkins on...

Dec 27, 2023

Debra L. Hoelscher, 70, of Peoria, IL passed away on December 27, 2023.  Debra was born on June 29, 1953 to John and Virginia (Webb) Lane.  She married Joseph Hoelscher on September 26, 1981 and had three children and five grandchildren.

Debra was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  She was a school bus driver...

Dec 26, 2023

Tiffany J. Begeman, 40, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at 11:52 AM on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at her residence. Tiffany was born on February 13, 1983, in Peoria, IL the daughter of Danny and Lynda Wilson Mock.

Surviving are two daughters, Brooklynn Begeman of Pekin, IL and Jaylynn Begeman of Forrest City, IL.  One granddaughter...

Dec 17, 2023

Diann L. Kaufmann, 79, of Peoria, IL, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Cornerstone Rehab and Healthcare Center in Peoria Heights, IL. She was born on November 8, 1944, in Urbana, IL, the daughter of the late William and Jane Creager Baldwin.

Surviving is one daughter, Angela (Allen Jr.) Hamm of Peoria; one grandson,...

Dec 11, 2023

William A. "Butch" Welker, 79, of Canton, IL, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was born on August 20, 1944, in Canton. He was the son of Harold E. and Dorothy L. Murphy. He married Linda Gregory on August 17, 1968, in Farmington, IL.

Surviving are...

Dec 2, 2023

Gary K. Hutton, 87, of Peoria passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, with family by his side. He was born on April 23, 1936, in Petty Township, Lawrence County, Illinois, the son of Leo and Mabel Oteal (Stout) Hutton. He married Marilyn A. Buchko on June 8, 1956, at Grace Presbyterian...

Nov 30, 2023

Priscilla A. Overbey, 83, of Peoria, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL, with her children by her side.

She is survived by her sons Randy Overbey, and Michael Overbey and daughters Jade (Paul) Martin and Cindy Nafziger. Grandchildren Nicholas Overbey, Domenic Overbey, Tommy John Nafziger Sr., Nicole...

Nov 30, 2023

In loving memory of Nick Sandro, who passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024. He will be deeply missed by family, friends, and all who knew him. Nick's legacy of kindness, warmth, and his unwavering but quiet spirit will live on in the hearts of those he touched. He was known by all as a lovely man, outstanding father...

Nov 21, 2023

Henry "Han k" Jensen, 77, of Chillicothe, IL, passed away peacefully at 8:48 pm on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at the Arcadia nursing home in Chillicothe, IL, and is now home in heaven.

Hank was born on Wednesday, June 12, 1946, at the family farm in Lone Rock, WI, to Harry Valdemar Jensen and Erma Elizabeth (Nelson)...

Nov 18, 2023

Darrell C Barton, age 78, of Peoria, IL, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

Darrell was born on September 25, 1945, in Peoria, IL, to Cleve H and Ruth M (Plymale) Barton. He married Raelene Collier, the love of his life, on April 29, 1989, in Peoria, IL....

Nov 8, 2023

Marsha A. Mear, 72, of Bartonville, Passed away at 4:28 PM on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, in the emergency room of OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on August 21, 1951, in Peoria the daughter of Oscar and Phyllis McCullom Godinez.  She married Kalvan Mear on July 3, 2007.

Surviving is...