Every Life Tells a Story.

Mar 10, 2025

David "Dave" Quinn, 61, of Washington, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria.

He was born July 25, 1963 in Jacksonville, IL to the late Charles and Helen (Bangert) Quinn.  He married Nancy Garber in Peoria on December 12, 1987.  She survives.

Also surviving are three children, Jacob (Lauren)...

Mar 7, 2025

Joyce answered heaven's call on March 7, 2025, at age 94, to join her 7 siblings and son Gene (GW) Stockton, who passed on November 1, 2021 at age 66.

Her husband of 27 years, Leonard O. Stockton and later her husband of 30 years, Robert Hoffman also predeceased her.

She is survived by her...

Mar 6, 2025

Thomas Leroy "Tom" Berlett, 85, of Washington, IL died peacefully at 4:13 PM Thursday, March 6, 2025 at OSF Saint Francis.

Born November 19, 1939 in Fairbury, IL to Henry and Hazel Berlett, Tom married Janice (Ward) Berlett almost 62 years ago on April 6, 1963 at Sunnyland Christian Church in Washington, where they both remain members...

Mar 5, 2025

James D. Bayer, 76, of Washington, IL, passed away on March 5, 2025. He was born on September 18, 1948, in Peoria, IL, to Charles F. Bayer and Ethel A. Bayer (Farden).

On September 30, 1967, James married his beloved wife, Barbara Bayer, in Peoria, IL. Together, they raised two daughters, Jamie Bennington (Bayer) and Kelli Boeckmann...

Mar 5, 2025

Dorothy Mae Watts, 93, of Washington, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Washington Senior Living.

She was born on August 16, 1931 in Jacksonville, IL to the late Helen (Patterson) Smith and Clyde Ashford Smith. She married Charles H. Watts on November 6, 1949 in Concord, IL. He preceded her in death on August 3,...

Mar 3, 2025

John H. Foster, 86, of Eureka, IL and formerly of Washington, IL, died at 5 am on Monday, March 3, 2025 at The Loft in Eureka.

Born on February 18, 1939 in Peoria, IL to Harold and Ann Boice Foster, he married Sharon Osborne on June 6, 1964 in Morton, IL.  She survives.

Also surviving...

Mar 2, 2025

Patricia "Patti" Dianne Moehle, 70, of Washington, Illinois, passed on to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Patti was born on September 24, 1954, in Pekin, Illinois, to Carrell Gene and Dorothy Lillian (Scarsdale) Huskey. She grew up in Pekin, Illinois, and spent her childhood summers visiting cherished family...

Mar 1, 2025

Shirla June "Junie" Joos, 87, of Washington, IL died peacefully at 5:02 pm Saturday, March 1, 2025 at her home.

Born on February 22, 1938 in Peoria, IL to James A. and Dorothy A. Burton Thomas, she married Frederick G. Joos Jr. on September 6, 1959 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Washington, IL.  He survives.

Feb 26, 2025

Pastor Joe Ballard, 86, of East Peoria, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born in Versailles, IL to the late Louis Cosby and Hazel Eilene (Foiles) Ballard.  He married Sharon Rose Bevard in Pekin, IL on June 9, 1957.  She survives.

Also surviving are...

Feb 24, 2025

Pamela Sue Kelch, 69, of Peoria Heights, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

She was born on April 25, 1955 to James P. and Martha J. (Schultz) Simmons in Peoria, IL. She married Larry Kelch on August, 29, 1998 in Hanna City, IL. He survives.

Also surviving are...

Feb 24, 2025

Marvine Engel, 98, of Washington, passed away on February 24, 2025 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka: their kind, loving care during the last months of her life was such a gift.

She was born September 21, 1926 in Normal  to the late Edward J. and Sarah M. Unsicker Schultz. On August 1, 1948, she married...

Feb 21, 2025

Robert Eugene Dean, 79, of Washington, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025.

He was born on January 22, 1946, in Obion County, TN to the late Houston and Louise (Goad) Dean. His family moved to Peoria when he was five years old.

Robert attended Dunlap High School, class of 1964, often reminiscing that it...

Feb 21, 2025

Donald "Don" Karl Meyer, 96, of Morton, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Reflections Memory Care in Morton.

He was born on July 28, 1928 to the late Leo and Lucille (Reiser) Meyer in Quincy, IL. He married Marie M. Vogelsang on January 13, 1952 in East Peoria, IL. She survives.

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Feb 21, 2025

James R. "Rudy" Toon, 87, of Washington, IL died at 11:40 pm Friday, February 21, 2025 at Richard L. Owen Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

Born on September 4, 1937 in Fancy Farm, KY to Charles K. and Mary A. Roberts Toon, he married Margie S. Shanks on June 2, 1962 in Fancy Farm.  She preceded him...

Feb 17, 2025

Janet Sarah Hubler, 82, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 in Eureka, IL.

She was born on October 4, 1942, in Erie, Pennsylvania to Irene (Kohler) and George Zimmerly.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Dr. James G. Zimmerly, and her eldest son, David Hubler.

She is survived by her...

Feb 17, 2025

Scott N. Kalbacken, 71, of Peoria passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at his home.

Scott was born in Pekin on June 3, 1953, to Norman and Joan Kalbacken. He married Kathy Erickson. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Teryl "Tyke" Engel.

He is survived by his wife Kathy and...

Feb 15, 2025

Rachel Bloch, 46, of Washington, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 15, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 18, 1978 to John and Marilyn (Murphy) Emmons III.  She married Karl Bloch in Spencer, Indiana on June 8, 2002.  He survives.

Also surviving are her mother,...

Feb 14, 2025

Evelyn Lee, 93, of Washington, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 14, 2025.

She was born in Virginia, IL on January 19, 1932 to Wilma Keltner.  She married Harold Lee on February 19, 1950.  He preceded her in death on October 24, 1989.  She was also preceded in death by her mother; son, Gregory...

Feb 14, 2025

Dolores Hutt, 75, of Groveland, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Hopedale Medical Complex.

She was born on March 24, 1949 in Davenport, IA to Wilbur and Margaret Peters. They precede her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Hutt.

She married Steve Hutt in Davenport, IA...

Feb 12, 2025

Rachel Lynne deFreese, 47, of Congerville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Carle Bromenn in Normal. She is now at rest in the presence of the Lord.

Born on March 23, 1977, in Peoria, Illinois, to Dale and Linda Klyce deFreese, Rachel grew up with a deep sense of curiosity and a passion for...