Every Life Tells a Story.

Sep 30, 2024

Karen J. Ganz, 86, of Murrieta, CA, formerly of Washington, IL, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, compassion, and zest for life.

Karen, a vibrant soul and true jack of all trades, was born September 13, 1938, in Davenport, IA to John S. and Dorothy A. Feser; they preceded her...

Sep 11, 2024

Hope Marie Wegman, newborn daughter of Philip and Emily Wegman (Hartter) of Washington passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

The 28 minutes of Hope's life stand among the most beautiful moments experienced by Philip and Emily.  They have been comforted by their Faith and Church through these trying, but...

Sep 8, 2024

Don R. Price, 61, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 in Washington.

He was born January 21, 1963 in Peoria to George and Mary Jane Davis Price. He married Carol LaKemper on June 18, 1982.

Surviving is his wife Carol; their daughters Jennifer High and Lisa (Matt) Ropp; his grandkids, Madison, Brody,...

Sep 5, 2024

Karl Kay Taylor, 85, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024 at Snyder Village, Metamora. He had recently moved from Reflections Hollybrook in Morton.

He was the only child of Harry and Edna Thurman Taylor. He was born in Peoria December 2, 1938, but knew Elmwood, Illinois as his home where his parents owned and operated the...

Sep 3, 2024

Connie Lynn Tandy, 72, of Washington, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital.

She was born on November 28, 1951 to the late Lois (Long) and Elmer Osborne in Peoria, IL. She married Terry R. Tandy on July 11, 1969 in Peoria, IL; he survives.

Also surviving is her daughters, Angie...

Aug 18, 2024

Clint T. "Skipper" French, 43, of Pekin, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024 in his home at 2:36pm.

Clint was born on November 12, 1980 to Rick and Linda (Son) French in Peoria, IL.

Surviving are his daughter, Rylie (Zell Daniels) French; his girlfriend, Jennifer Broombaugh; Jennifer's children, Jacob Broombaugh and Jessica Mock; his...

Aug 17, 2024

Ed Smith, 85, of Washington, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

He was born September 9, 1938 in Peoria, IL to Eugene and Annie Sue Weldy Smith.  He married Rita K. VanThreese in Indianapolis, IN on December 10, 1966.  She preceded him in death on February 23, 2020.  He was also preceded in...

Aug 16, 2024

Shirley Curley, 87, of Washington, passed away at 6:04pm Friday, August 16, 2024 at Reflections Memory Care in Washington.

Shirley was born June 23, 1937 in Peoria to the late Clarence and Isabel Kennel Slonneger, and she married Daniel Curley on September 1, 1955.

Surviving is her husband, Dan; their sons, Dennis (Kathy) Curley of...

Aug 14, 2024

Ralph Noe Sr. passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka, IL.  He was born at home in Worth Township, Woodford County, IL at his parent's farm on November 11, 1930, the son of George Noe and Catherine (Kneip) Noe.  In August of 1958, Ralph married Norma Eaton.  She passed away in July...

Aug 11, 2024

Jean Jones, 73, of Washington, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born November 20, 1950 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Mario and Jennie Pentimone Spatafore.  She married Robert Jones on December 18, 1976 in Peoria.  He preceded her in death on August 22, 2023.  She was...

Aug 10, 2024

Christina "Chris" Crew, 49, of Washington, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born September 16, 1974 in Peoria to Donald and Diane Burgess Sutter.  She married Lee Crew in Creve Coeur on September 19, 1998.  He survives.

Also surviving are...

Aug 8, 2024

Claude L. Greenway, 77, of Washington, formerly of East Peoria, passed away at 4:40am Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the Villas of Hollybrook in Washington.

Claude was born July 16, 1947 in Peoria, one of three children born to the late Lester and Margaret Ritter Greenway.

Surviving are his children, Gina (Rod) Bull and Jeff...

Aug 8, 2024

Mike Haywood,63, of Washington, passed away at 11:24am Thursday, August 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family and close childhood friends.

Mike was born March 2, 1961 in Spring Valley to Richard and Glenda Casey Haywood. He married Lori Toellen on October 24, 1981 at Sacred Heart Church in Granville.

Surviving is his wife, Lori;...

Aug 5, 2024

Gary "Cookie" W. Cook Sr, 68, of Washington, crossed his final finish line on Monday, August 5, 2024, at OSF St. Francis in Peoria and is now racing through the heavens alongside his son, Gary Jr.

Gary was born in Pekin, IL on October 4, 1955, to the late Lester and Betty (Volk) Cook.

Surviving...

Aug 5, 2024

Gloria Ann (Sheets) McIntosh, 93, of East Peoria, passed away at 7:09am Monday, August 5, 2024 at the Villas of Hollybrook in East Peoria.

She was born May 1, 1931 in Peoria to the late Earl J. and Laura Schmidt Sheets. She married Harold L. McIntosh in 1951; he preceded her in death in 1990.

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Jul 31, 2024

Phillip Albert McGill, 86, of East Peoria, passed away on July 31 surrounded by family.

Phil was born on November 4, 1937, in Chicago to Fred and Lillian (Grenke) McGill. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sue (Benson) McGill; children, Brett (Karla) McGill, Ginelle McGill, Jessica...

Jul 28, 2024

Robert "Bob" K. Shaver, 99, of Washington, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at the Eureka Apostolic Christian Home.

He was born October 13, 1924 in Dodge City, Kansas to Albert and Maude (McQuen) Shaver.  He married Shirley Jean Myers in 1943.  She preceded him in death after 72 years of marriage on September 13, 2015.  Also...

Jul 25, 2024

Ralph Moebus 69, of Washington, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Carle Methodist Hospital of Peoria.

He was born on December 13,1954 in Dusseldorf West Germany to the late Alejandro and Elisabeth (Klosser) Moebus.  He married Bernadette Solecki on November 7, 1980 in Palos Hills, Illinois and enjoyed 43 years of marriage with her....

Jul 23, 2024

Jacob A. "Jay" Hopp, 84, of Washington, Il died at 4:00 am Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Metamora Snyder Village.

He was born on April 18, 1940 in Rock Rapids, Iowa to the late Pete and Ann Hopp. He moved to Washington, IL at 14 and later married Barbara A. (Zimmerman) Hopp on November 19, 1960.

Jul 22, 2024

Avery Love Grazier, 16, of Washington, IL died at 3:20 am Monday, July 22, 2024 in East Peoria, IL.

She was born on October 17, 2007 in Peoria, IL to Dean and Sunshine Hardin Grazier.  Surviving are her parents, Sunshine (Jason) Elder and Dean (Lei) Grazier, all of Washington, IL.

Also surviving are her siblings:...