Every Life Tells a Story.

Feb 11, 2025

Rob Whelan, 44, of East Peoria and Washington, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 in Washington.

He was born July 16, 1980 in Peoria to Robert "Pat" and Sharon Whelan.  He married Tiffany L. Buhs on December 5, 1997 in Pekin.  She survives.

Also surviving are his parents, Robert "Pat" Whelan and Sharon Lehman; son,...

Feb 11, 2025

Jake Knapp, 36, of Congerville, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria.

Jake was born February 6, 1989 in Peoria to Eric and Molly Coon Knapp. He married his high school sweetheart, Jenna Curley, on November 10, 2012 in Eureka.

Surviving is his wife, Jenna and their three children, Audrey,...

Feb 10, 2025

Philip James Millar, 83, of Washington, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 in Washington.

He was born December 24, 1941 in Crestwood to Thomas and Lucille (Spring) Millar.  He married Lynda Kolski in Midlothian on October 26, 1963.  She preceded him in death in 2007.

Surviving are four children, Michael Millar, Timothy Millar, Karen (Brian)...

Feb 10, 2025

Randall "Randy" Pruitt, 59, of Washington, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 10, 2025.

He was born February 7, 1966 in Carthage, Missouri to Birl Pruitt and Janet (Garrison) Sheridan. He married Amy (Jones) on June 6, 1992 in East Peoria.  She survives.

Also surviving are his mother, Janet Sheridan; son, Andrew...

Feb 10, 2025

Margaret "Marge" Braun, 73, of Washington passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. While we weren't quite ready to let her go, we take comfort in knowing she's now reunited with loved ones-and is likely already making sure heaven is properly decorated for the next holiday.

Born...

Feb 7, 2025

Betty L. Crusen, 79, of Metamora, formerly of Peoria and Georgetown, passed Friday morning February 7 at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.

Betty was born on April 29, 1945 to the late W. Richard "Rip" and Juanita Winland Neild, in Georgetown, where she grew up and attended school. Betty recognized that education was a calling and...

Feb 3, 2025

Ruth Ann Sollberger, 97, formerly of East Peoria, IL, passed away on February 3, 2025 at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL.

Born on August 17, 1927 in East Peoria to Jacob and Louise Hugh Wiegand, she married F. Cecil Sollberger on October 29, 1949 in East Peoria. He preceded her in death on November 11, 1967....

Feb 2, 2025

Christine "Chris" Elizabeth Thomas, 55, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Chris was born on August 9, 1969 in Findlay, OH to Mary (MacDonald) and William Sloman. They survive.

She married William "Bill" McDowell in Pekin, IL on August 11, 2020. He survives.

Feb 1, 2025

Caroline M. Winkler, 95, of Peoria, IL, died February 1, 2025 at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL.

Born on February 17, 1929 in East Peoria, IL, to Jacob and Louise Hugh Wiegand, she married her high school sweetheart, Harold Walter Winkler on July 29, 1950 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Peoria, IL.  He preceded her in...

Feb 1, 2025

Norma Jane Fisher, 87, of Washington, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born in Bloomington, IL on January 11, 1938 to the late John and Della (Angelo) Graack.  She married Clyde Melvin Fisher on April 6, 1958 in Minonk, IL.  He preceded her in death on April...

Jan 29, 2025

Montie L. Decker, 86, of Peoria, formerly of Eureka and Washington, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born in Annapolis, IL on November 3, 1938 to the late Lonnie D. and Dortha Lou (Boyles) Decker.  He married Martha A. Elliott in Casey, IL on February...

Jan 26, 2025

Nancy Lee Albritton, 74, of Peoria, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 26, 2025 at her home.

She was born in Peoria, IL on December 4, 1950 to Earl and Marilyn (Holzinger) Parrott.   She is survived by her long time companion, Ross Buskirk; five daughters, Christina Sanders, Leah (Patrick) Hirsch, Stephanie Albritton, Brittney Cone, Ashley (Jerry Cassidy) Buskirk;...

Jan 23, 2025

Jennifer Ann Bowers, 36, of Washington, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Jennifer was born to her loving parents, Rod and Barb (McQuiston) Bowers on September 28, 1988 in Peoria. She instantly became their pride and joy. Her parents survive, as do her aunts, uncles, cousins, and their...

Jan 22, 2025

Donald Lee Bernovich, 89, of Marquette Heights, passed away on Wednesday, January 22,2025 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria.

He was born on September 23, 1935 in Canton, IL to the late Freida Annabelle (Coons) andGeorge F. Bernovich.

He is survived by his children, Donald Bernovich II of Minneapolis, MN, Shaun Bernovich of Pekin, IL,...

Jan 21, 2025

Breanna Michelle Bjork, 23, of Morton, passed away and into Jesus' arms on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at home with her family.

Bre was born March 25, 2001 in Dothan, AL and became the heartbeat of a large and loving family. She is survived by her parents, Margaret and Tony; her seven siblings, April (Kuda), Blake (Kerista),...

Jan 19, 2025

Robert "Bob" Lichtenberg, 91, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at Carle Proctor Hospital in Peoria.

He was born on April 20, 1933 in East Peoria, to the late Carol (Batterton) and Fred Lichtenberg. He married Mary Ann Keyes on October 30, 1954 in East Peoria. She preceded him in death on March 12,...

Jan 17, 2025

Ella "Leona" Stiltz, 92, of Washington, passed away at 1:31pm on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton with loving family by her side.

She was born on March 26, 1932 in Pleasant Plains, IL to John E. and Anna L. (Austin) Humphress.  She married Bud Stiltz in Pleasant Plains on July 23, 1950....

Jan 14, 2025

William "Bill" Brogan, 78, of Washington, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

He was born in Peoria, IL on January 26, 1946 to Edward and Helen (Leach) Brogan.  He married Mara Rudovskis in Peoria on November 2, 1968.  She survives.

Also surviving are two...

Jan 7, 2025

Robert S. Meinig of Germantown Hills passed away January 7, 2025, at the age of 78.

While Bob was a man of few words, he was a man of great action, leading to a laundry list of experiences and accomplishments that he, being the humble man he was, chose to downplay

or keep to himself....

Jan 7, 2025

Jill E. Huson, 71, of Wyanet, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Washington Senior Living.

Jill was born on January 12, 1953 in Peoria, IL to Beatrice R. (Puckett) and Lyle Scottie Huson. Her mother survives. She married Tom Lenz in Peoria in 1997. He preceded her in death in 1998.

Jill...