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...

Nov 2, 2023

Margaret M. Shelby, 86, of Peoria passed away at 12:55 PM on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Accolade Healthcare of East Peoria. She was born on August 19, 1937, in Chicago the daughter of Owen and Marion Dunne McNerney.

She married Toliver Shelby on August 31, 1957, and he passed away on February 4, 1982. She was...

Oct 30, 2023

Nancy Jane Tucker, 89, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at River Crossing of East Peoria.She was born on March 16, 1934, in Canton, IL the daughter of the late Robert and Leola Shryock Williams.

Surviving are her children Rebecca Mohlenbruck of Creve Coeur, IL: Robert (Beverly) Walker of East Peoria, IL; Roberta (Punch) Dean of...

Oct 29, 2023

Daniel L. Whited Sr. 72, of Peoria, IL passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on February 22, 1951, in Peoria the son of Richard and Vada Billingsley Whited.  He is survived by one son Daniel L Whited Jr., three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Oct 27, 2023

M. Doreen Jenner, 97, of East Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2023. She was born in North Wales, UK, on May 25, 1926, to Stanley Harold and Elizabeth Thomasine Beadle Stratford. She married Thoran E. Jenner on March 8, 1944, in the UK. He passed away on December 8, 1993. She was also preceded in death...

Oct 17, 2023

Jane Marie Lanier, 66, of Galesburg, IL, passed away peacefully at 8:07 AM on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Born on November 16, 1957, in Galesburg, the daughter of Richard and Patricia Courtright Walker.

Surviving Jane are her daughter, Amanda (Ben) Stomberg of Galesburg, and two brothers, David (Yvonne)...

Oct 15, 2023

Harvey "Danny" Snider, 61, of Oakhill, passed away peacefully at 4:52 pm on Sunday, October 15th, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on August 14th, 1962, in Peoria, Harvey was the son of the late Harvey Jack and Barbara (McCoy) Snider. He was a beloved brother, uncle, and friend who will be...

Oct 15, 2023

Albert "Al" William Smith, 90, formally of Park Ridge, IL, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Apostolic Christian Skylines Peoria, IL.

He was born in Chicago, IL, to the late George J. and Marie J. (Fredricksen) Smith. He married Leta M. King in Des Moines, Iowa, on May 18, 1963.

Surviving are his wife,...