Every Life Tells a Story.

Oct 20, 2026

Susan "Sue" Lynn Roper, of Peoria, a beloved daughter, sister, mom, grandma, great-grandma, aunt and great-aunt, friend to many and daughter of Christ, passed unexpectedly at the age of 70 on Tuesday, October 20th, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.She was born October 2, 1956, in Peoria, IL. Missing her greatly here are her parents, Wendell L....

Oct 19, 2026

Weslee Umphryes, 38, of Washington, Illinois passed away Monday, October 19, 2026 in Washington.

He was born October 15, 1988 in Monterey, California to Vern and Lana (Rosecrans) Umphryes. He married Kelsey Reissig in Peoria, Illinois on September 30, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kelsey Umphryes, and his parents, Vern (Sherilyn) Umphryes and Lana Michael. Weslee leaves...

Oct 19, 2026

Gerald "Whitey" R. Wilder, 81, of Washington, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Whitey was born to the late Myrtle and Lon Wilder in Washington, IL, on May 24, 1945. He married Judith McLean at the Peoria, Illinois,  courthouse on October 28, 1978. She survives. He is also survived by his children, Scott (Sharon) Reel of...

Oct 15, 2026

Brenda Kay Pruett, age 76, passed away on October 15, 2026 in Plainfield, IL. Brenda was born in Peoria, IL to Kenneth and Kathryn Swearingen. She married Wayne Pruett of Dallas, Georgia on October 11, 1969 in Washington, IL. She is survived by her children Mandy Pruett and Emily (and Darrell) Wiegand, her grandchildren Natalie and Paige Wiegand, her brother...

Oct 13, 2026

Jeffrey L. “Jeff” Furst, 61, of Creve Coeur passed away unexpectedly at OSF St Francis Medical Center on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Jeff was born on April 5, 1965, in Peoria; the son of Judson and Jeanette (Veatch) Furst.

Jeff worked 38 years over the road for RJR Trucking, until his health caused him to retire. Jeff loved all his time...

Oct 13, 2026

Lynda Lou Wright, 85, of Metamora, passed away at 9:12pm Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at her home.

Lynda was born February 24, 1941 in Peoria to the late Harold and Betty Hammer Lefler. She married Larry Wright on April 3, 1970 in Westervelt, IL.

Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Larry; their children, James (Kathryn) Ogborn of Williamsburg, VA, Ron (Trudy)...

Oct 12, 2026

Andy Carpentier, 52, of Washington, passed away at home on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Andy was born September 15, 1974 in Peoria to the late George E. and Charlene Moore Carpentier. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Carey Marsh.

He is survived by his children, Jaxson Carpentier, Sydney Schubert, and Bobby Meeks; his siblings, Tracy Bourassa (Ron Fullenwider), Teri...

Oct 11, 2026

Peggy Lee Robertson passed away on October 11, 2026, at Snyder Village Care Facility in Metamora, IL. 

Peggy moved from Mt. Prospect, IL, where she resided for most of her life, to the Central Illinois area, to be near family. Peggy was born in Chicago to Lenore (Villani) and RL Robertson on March 15, 1944. She was the third of six...

Sep 29, 2026

Jesse L. "Jess" Hackett, 86, of East Peoria, passed away at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Jess was born on November 21, 1939, in Canton, IL, the son of the late John and Ann (Byers) Hackett. Jess married Alta Smith in Havana, Illinois, on August 29, 1964. Jess and Alta relocated to East ...

Sep 28, 2026

Michael J. “Mike” Hamilton, 79, of Washington passed away on Monday, September 28, at Carle Methodist Hospital in Peoria. Mike was born on November 25, 1946, in Chicago, IL; the son of the late Dr. Eugene and Dorothy (Paschen) Hamilton. Mike married Peggy Grosset on August 19, 1967, in Wilmette, IL. Mike was formerly a Radiology Technician and then worked...

Sep 12, 2026

Benjamin Edward Izaguirre, 30, passed away peacefully at home in Frisco, TX on September 12, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones, after a courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He was born on January 23, 1996, in Peoria, IL.

Ben was a kind and caring person who always put others before himself. He was known for...

Sep 8, 2026

Vickie Howard, 71, of Roanoke, formerly of Washington, passed away Tuesday, September 8th at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born March 9, 1955 in Peoria to the late Carl and Sarah (Clark) Ulmer.  She married Stephen M. Howard in Peoria on June 11, 1982.  He survives.

Also surviving are one daughter,...

Sep 3, 2026

Larry E. Blake, 68, of Congerville, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at his home.  Larry was born on December 11, 1957, in Pekin, the son of the late Eldon and Mary (Troyer) Blake.

Larry worked for many years as a welder at DMI, as a truck driver, and later as a warehouse operator when it...

Aug 29, 2026

Heaven had some technical problems so they called Alan Stockner, the man who could fix anything.  The amazing, one-of-a-kind Al, 77, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026 at Snyder Village in Metamora, where he had received the most wonderful care from so many loving people over the last year.

He is survived by his adoring wife...

Aug 26, 2026

Timothy R. "Tim" Kooi, 76, of Germantown Hills, passed away Wednesday, August 26, at Carle Methodist in Peoria.

He was born February 16, 1950, in Streator to the late Earl and Myrtle (Philhower) Kooi. He married Florence "Flo" Vitale on April 5, 2014, in Peoria. She survives.

Also surviving are his daughter, Amanda (Chris) Hartwig;...

Aug 22, 2026

William Owen "Bill" Cole Sr., 82, of Bellevue, Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, at Accolade Nursing Home in Peoria, Illinois.

Bill was born in Streator, Illinois, to John and Mary (Hallam) Cole and was one of eighteen children. He shared a special bond with his family throughout his life. He will be laid to...

Aug 20, 2026

Robert R. "Bob" Fisher, 80, of Canton, passed away at The Loft of Eureka on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Bob was born on January 10, 1946, in Carrollton, IL; the son of the late John and Peggy (Howard) Fisher. Peggy would later marry Eldon Baker who raised Bob from a young age and also preceded him in death. Bob...

Aug 16, 2026

Shirley Means, 89, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the Eureka Apostolic Christian Home.  Shirley was born on October 13, 1936, in Crane, MO; the daughter of the late Webster and Grace (Wilks) Russell.  Shirley married Oscar Means in Peoria on July 1, 1954; they shared nearly 65 years together until he preceded her in...

Aug 14, 2026

Nancy Ann Wright (Clark) of Washington, IL died on August 14, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ace K. Clark and Alta Clark, by her sister, Gretchen Bastian, and by her husband Charles N. Wright. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Jill Fazekas and her husband Peter Fazekas and by her son David Wright and...

Aug 11, 2026

Norbert G. Wacker, 64, of Eureka, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born March 11, 1962 in Nuremberg, Germany to John and Ilse (Goerke) Wacker. They survive.  He married Brenda Kettwich on May 1, 1982 in Eureka.  She survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Renee...