Every Life Tells a Story.

Nov 27, 2024

Eunice L. Powell, 92, of Eureka, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

She was born on October 18, 1932 in Missouri to Mary (Redfern) and Walter Rickett.

Surviving is her grandson, Jesse Powell; and her daughter, Lori Powell.

She is preceded in death by her parents; and her children, Steven, Todd, and...

Nov 19, 2024

Patricia Louise Connaughton, 88, of Peoria, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Apostolic Christian Skylines.

She was born on July 7, 1936  to Bertha Emma (Wageman) and Emory Zinser in Peoria. She married Thomas H. Connaughton on May 13, 1956 in East Peoria. He preceded her in death on May 27, 1999.

Surviving...

Nov 17, 2024

James "Jim" Tompkins, 83, of Metamora, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born to Burnett "Buck" Eugene and Mary Louise Fierce Tompkins on November 30, 1940 in Canton, IL.  He married Valerie Wisniewski in 1966.  He later married Marian Rohman Kleen on March 15,...

Nov 15, 2024

Margaret J. Valentine, 82, of Washington, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Margaret was born on April 27, 1942, to Ella Mae (Curtis) and Millard A. Tate in Peoria, IL. She married James Valentine Sr. on July 2, 1960, in Peoria, IL. He preceded her in death on February 17, 2014.

Nov 15, 2024

Shirley J. Boudreau, 89, of East Peoria, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Fondulac Rehabilitation and Healthcare in East Peoria.

She was born February 25, 1935 in Peoria to the late Otto and Helen Weinstein Roecker. She married Abijah Sherwood; they later divorced. She then married Ivan Boudreau, who preceded her in death in 1994....

Nov 9, 2024

Diana "Di" Maxheimer, 59, of Washington, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at her home in Washington.

Di was born April 5, 1965, the daughter of Franklin and Mariann Maxheimer. Her father, Frank; brothers, Steve and Stan; and nephew, Simon preceded her in death.

She is survived by her mother,...

Nov 9, 2024

Jacqueline "Jackie" Storks, 90, of Peoria, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Carle Health Proctor Hospital in Peoria with her family by her side.

She was born in Burlington, Iowa to Paul and Lucille H. Conn Mack on November 5, 1934.  They preceded her in death, along with four sisters; and one brother.

Surviving...

Nov 8, 2024

GW Bradford Jr., 75, of Washington, IL, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on June 21, 1949 in Memphis, TN to GW and Ludie Bradford.

GW married his high school sweetheart, Jennifer Martin, on October 3, 1969. Together, GW and Jennifer created...

Nov 6, 2024

Linda Steiger, 83, of Washington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at her home.

She was born May 9, 1941 in Tamms, IL to Hamby "Bill" and Nell Etherton Haney.  She married Raymond Ellis Sr., he preceded her in death.  She later married Roger D. Steiger in Pekin on July 1, 1977.  He preceded her...

Nov 5, 2024

Howard "Tug" McClaskey, 75, of East Peoria, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 in his home.

He was born on January 8, 1949 in Litchfield, IL to the late Jacquelina (Davis) Underhill and Donald McClaskey. He married Karen Lourash on January 1, 1998 in Reno, NV. She survives.

Also surviving are his siblings, Delores...

Nov 5, 2024

David Lee Holler, 62, of Ft. Worth, TX and formerly of Galesburg, IL died on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 in Ft. Worth.

He was born on October 30, 1962 in Davenport, IA to Earl William and Joan Hope Rodden Holler.

Surviving is his mother Joan Holler of Washington, IL, one sister, Paula (Rod) Chioni of...

Oct 28, 2024

Michael Lee Despines, 90, of Washington, passed away at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home on Monday, October 28, 2024, surrounded by his daughters Amanda Sue and Mickey Lee.

Michael lost the love of his life, Anne, on February 22, 2020.  Mike and Anne were married on January 25, 1952 at Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria by...

Oct 28, 2024

Nathan "Nate" Robertson, 43, of Mackinaw, formerly of Washington, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Peoria on November 28, 1980 to Rick and Pam Robertson. They survive.

Also surviving are his fiancé, Mandi Martin; son, Zalen Goodwin; daughter, Ezmay Goodwin; seven siblings, Nikki (JP Bentz) Reber, Maggie (John)...

Oct 25, 2024

Norman Dwight Perkins, 86, of Homosassa, FL formerly of Washington and Pekin, IL, passed

away on October 26, 2024 in his home.

He was born on June 22, 1938 in Pekin, IL to the late Lela (Tomlinson) and James Perkins. He

married Loretta Schrader on February 5, 1970 in Lincoln, IL. She preceded...

Oct 25, 2024

Nancy Kastl, 87, of Washington, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born March 17, 1937 in Charleston, IL to Thomas Marion and Kate Emily Austin.  She married Gerald D. "Jerry" Kastl in Charleston on October 5, 1957.  He preceded her in death on May 26, 2018.

Oct 24, 2024

Rich Kennedy, 76, of Washington, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

He was born in Quincy, IL on December 26, 1947 to Richard W. and Darlene Kennedy.

Surviving are his two children, Troy (Aimee) Kennedy of Midlothian, TX, and Darla (Walt) Deemie of Dundee, FL; six...

Oct 9, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gabriela Renee Ridings, lovingly known as Gaby, who left us on October 9, 2024, at the age of 20. Born on January 23, 2004, in Chicago, Illinois, Gaby spent her formative years in Evanston, Illinois, and graduated from Evanston Township High School in 2022. She was a junior...

Oct 6, 2024

Oct 3, 2024

Betty "Dale" Dale, 89, of Peoria, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Dale was born on January 20, 1935 to Robert Franklin and Margaret (Umphryes) Dale in Rushville, IL. She married James Cagle on September 23, 1995 in Hennepin, IL. He survives.

Also surviving are...

Oct 2, 2024

Stephen James Dudas, 61, of Washington, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born on August 23, 1963 to Robert and Patsy (Welch) Dudas in Peoria, IL.

He is survived by his mother, Pasty Dudas; his siblings, Romona (Gary) Soppe, and Douglas (Wanda) Dudas; and...