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Anthony D. Tony Antonacci

Anthony D. Tony Antonacci

Jul 19, 2010

Obituary WASHINGTON - Anthony D. "Tony" Antonacci, 93, of Washington, IL, died at 11:20 pm Monday, July 19, 2010 at Washington Christian Village in Washington. Born on February 4, 1917 in Toluca, IL to Dominic and Concetta Bartolomucci Antonacci, he married Elizabeth J. "Betty" Kemp on January 9, 1954 in Peoria, IL. She preceded him in death on March 11,...

J. Randy Jordan

J. Randy Jordan

Jul 16, 2010

Obituary WASHINGTONa"J. Randy Jordan, 54, of Washington died at 11:06 PM on Friday, July 16, 2010 at Proctor Hospital in Peoria. He was born February 3, 1956 in Peoria, IL to JP and Bobbie Jordan. Surviving are his fiance and partner of 21 years, Christina Schmitt; his daughter, Heather Jordan of Bartonville, IL; step son, Shane Schmitt of Washington; his...

Ray Layton

Ray Layton

Jul 13, 2010

Obituary Peoria- Ray Layton, 71, of Peoria died at 5:28 pm Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at his home. He was born November 24, 1938 in Straven, AL to Ed and Annie (Lovell) Layton. He married Nancy Kinder in 1963 in Peoria. He later married Marla Camp on October 28, 1971 in Lewistown, IL. She survives. Also surviving are his children,...

Gene Miller

Gene Miller

Jul 9, 2010

Obituary East Peoria- Gene Miller, 91, of East Peoria, died Friday July 9, 2010 at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. He was born October 20, 1918 in Heyworth, IL to Frank and Nell (Pierson) Miller. He married Dorothy Holderby September 12, 1943 in Lincoln, IL. She preceded him in death February 11, 2005 in East Peoria. Surviving are one daughter,...

Hans J. Badtke

Hans J. Badtke

Jul 3, 2010

Obituary WASHINGTONa"Hans J. Badtke, 55, of Washington died at 7:08 PM on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on May 17, 1955 in Wuppertal, Germany to Reinhold and Brigitte Becker Badtke. Surviving are his mother, Brigitte Badtke of Washington; his sister, Monika (Frank) Delia of Washington; a niece, Anna (Jami) McKimson...

Janet M. Leary

Janet M. Leary

Jun 29, 2010

Obituary Janet M. Leary, 78, of Washington, IL, died at 12:40 pm Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Washington Christian Village in Washington. Born on January 21, 1932 in Somerville, MA to Joseph and Flora Kelm MacDougall, she married Paul E. Leary on May 29, 1954 in Somerville. Surviving are her husband of 56 years, Paul, 7 children, Mark (Margie) Leary...

Stephen Lucas

Stephen Lucas

Jun 28, 2010

Obituary EAST PEORIAa"Stephen Lucas, 79, of East Peoria died at 6:03 PM on Monday, June 28, 2010 at the Greater Peoria Specialty Hospital in Peoria. Born January 16, 1931 in Boonton, NJ to Stephen and Kathryn Salzer Lucas, he married Jenette Winchester on December 20, 1953 in East Peoria, IL. She survives. Also surviving are his daughter, Kathy Lucas of...

Curtis E. Taylor

Curtis E. Taylor

Jun 27, 2010

Obituary PEORIA-Curtis E. Taylor, 62, of Peoria, IL, died at 8:15 pm Sunday, June 27, 2010 at Rosewood Care Center in Peoria. He was born on March 19, 1948 in West Plains, MO to Stanton and Ruth Elaine Smith Taylor. Surviving are his mother, Elaine Taylor of Peoria, IL; 3 children, Daniel (fiancee Jennifer Predmore) Taylor of Peoria, IL, Jennifer...

Nicholas A. Rogers

Nicholas A. Rogers

Jun 22, 2010

Obituary Nicholas A. "Nick" Rogers, 11, of Washington, IL, died at 12:51 pm Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, IL, surrounded by his family after an acute asthma attack. He was born on August 23, 1998 in Peoria, IL to Kay A. and Christine Keller Rogers. Nicholas was loved by all, especially his parents, Christine...

Julia Ann Matheny

Julia Ann Matheny

Jun 20, 2010

Obituary Julia A. Matheny, 39, of East Peoria, IL died at 6:57 am Sunday, June 20, 2010 at her home. Born on November 15, 1970 in Peoria, IL to Brian J. and Patricia L. Weinandy Bour, she married Stephen G. Matheny on July 11, 1998 in Peoria, IL. He survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Claire E. Matheny and Emily...

Helen Louise Hoye

Helen Louise Hoye

Jun 19, 2010

Obituary Helen L. Hoye, 71, of East Peoria, IL, died at 9:50 am Saturday, June 19, 2010 at her home. She was born on January 23, 1939 in Peoria, Il to Joseph and Mary Lasky Wyatt. Helen was a dry cleaner press operator for Forrest Hill Cleaners for over 40 years. Cremation rites will be accorded and there will be...

Nan L. Abbott Brooke

Nan L. Abbott Brooke

Jun 18, 2010

Obituary WASHINGTON-Frances L. "Nan" Abbott Brooke, 86, of Washington, IL, died at 10:33 am Friday, June 18, 2010 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka, IL. Born on October 29, 1923 in Lexington, TN to Joe and Jesse Mae Olive Parker, she married Thomas Bufford Abbott on May 22, 1939 in Dresdon, TN. He died on June 8, 1977. She...

Erin M. Clark Keith

Erin M. Clark Keith

Jun 15, 2010

Obituary Erin Michelle Keith, 37, of Washington, IL, died at 6:27 pm Tuesday June 15, 2010 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center emergency room in Peoria. Born on July 16, 1972 in Peru, IL to John W. and Margaret E. "Maggie" Glasier Clark, she married Shannon J. Keith on April 19, 2008 in Washington, IL. He survives. Also surviving are...

Edwin W. Fron

Edwin W. Fron

Jun 15, 2010

Obituary WASHINGTON-Edwin W. Fron, 89, of Washington, IL died at 8:00 am Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at Washington Christian Village in Washington. Born on September 22, 1920 in Chicago, IL to John and Josephine Paas Fron, he married LaVada M. Hersemann on June 25, 1960 in Lacon, IL. She survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Sharon Connolly of Sun City,...

Donald A. Taylor

Donald A. Taylor

Jun 15, 2010

Obituary Donald A. Taylor, 78, of Peoria, IL died at 10:45 am Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria. He was born on November 5, 1931 in Chicago, IL to Lawrence E. and Margaret C. Henneghan Taylor. Surviving are 1 sister, Mary Ellen Taylor of East Peoria, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

Tyler Samuel Bradstreet

Tyler Samuel Bradstreet

Jun 10, 2010

Obituary WASHINGTON-Tyler Samuel Bradstreet, 14 days old, of Washington, IL, died at 3:54 pm Thursday, June 10, 2010 at his home. Although perfectly and wonderfully made, Tyler lost his battle to a genetic disorder. He was born on May 27, 2010 in Peoria, IL to Robert D. and Amanda J. Roper Bradstreet. He was baptized by Pastor Jim Book of...

Dorothy A. Thomas

Dorothy A. Thomas

May 26, 2010

Obituary WASHINGTON - Dorothy Ann Thomas, 92, of Washington, IL, died at 6:50 am Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Washington Christian Village in Washington. Born on December 3, 1917 in East Peoria, IL, to Lee W. and Mary Dainty Burton, she married James "Lonnie" Thomas on August 1, 1935. He preceded her in death on August 18, 1993. Also preceding...

Janell Tucker

Janell Tucker

May 24, 2010

Obituary Janell Castle Tucker, 92, of East Peoria, IL died at 3:30 am Monday, May 24, 2010 at Morton Terrace in Morton, IL. Born on September 21, 1917 in Pawnee, IL to Sam and Maude Castle, she married Lawrence "Larry" Tucker on March 7, 1939 in Burlington, IA. He preceded her in death on November 3, 2002. Surviving are 3...

Eleanor J. Mccabe

Eleanor J. Mccabe

May 24, 2010

Obituary EAST PEORIAa"Eleanor J. McCabe, 84, of East Peoria died at 2:10 AM on Monday, May 24, 2010 at her residence. Born on December 1, 1925 to John and Eleanor Waltz Bione in Herrin, IL, she married John McCabe on January 20 1947 in Herrin and was a loving spouse for over 63 years. He survives. Eleanor was a loving...

Emma L. Lock

Emma L. Lock

May 23, 2010

Obituary PEKIN - Emma L. Lock, 75, of Washington, IL, and formerly of Pekin, IL, died at 8:40 am Sunday, May 23, 2010 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Born on May 26, 1934 in Logan, WV, to John and Elizabeth King Worix, she married Calvin D. Lock on October 18, 1948 in Pikeville, KY. He preceded...

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