Every Life Tells a Story.

Jul 18, 2026

Miles Thomas Beamer, 27, of East Peoria, formerly of Washington, passed away at his residence on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Miles was born on July 9, 1999, in Peoria, IL. He graduated from Washington Community High School.  He had several jobs over the years including at Parsons and Rivian.  He enjoyed fishing and camping trips with his...

Jul 18, 2026

Cynthia "Cindy" S. Kiesewetter, 72, of Metamora, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Saturday, July 18, 2026, following a courageous, prolonged battle with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP).

Born in Peoria on September 13, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Elizabeth (Rooker) Laitas. On June 8, 1973,...

Jul 16, 2026

Ralph Gauwitz Jr., 86, of Peoria, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026 at the Farmington Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Farmington.

He was born July 4, 1940 in Peoria to the late Ralph Joseph and Virginia Ruth (Wright) Gauwitz.

Surviving are two brothers, Charlie (Linda) Gauwitz, Mike Gauwitz; seven nieces and nephews, Tim, Bret,...

Jul 14, 2026

Mary Lou (Clark) Claudin, 72, of Washington, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL and Germantown Hills, IL passed away peacefully in Jeffersonville, IN on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

She was born in Peoria, Illinois on May 13, 1954 to the late Robert and Madeline (Anthony) Clark.  She married Keith Claudin in Peoria on June 12, 1971.  He survives....

Jul 11, 2026

Pearline K. Streitmatter, 96, of Washington, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 11, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka. Pearline was born on July 3, 1930, in Lester, IA; the daughter of the late Fred and Caroline (Knobloch) Metzger. She married Vernon Streitmatter on November 17, 1957 and they spent 28 wonderful years together....

Jul 10, 2026

Patricia "Pattie" Kohorst, 74, of Washington, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026 at the Arc at Chillicothe.

She was born December 25, 1951 in Burlington, Iowa to the late Jack and Patricia (Hummel) Duke.  She married Mark E. Kohorst on December 7, 1974 in Galesburg, Illinois. They moved to Washington in 1980 where they raised their family.  ...

Jul 10, 2026

David E. Bullard, 89, of Washington, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Washington Senior Living.

David was born November 9, 1936 in Irwin, OH to Joseph R. and Ursul Lininger Bullard. He married Nancy R. Hunt on June 11, 1961 in Mechanicsburg, OH.

Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Nancy; their children,...

Jul 7, 2026

Judy Naples, 82, of Canton, formerly of Peoria, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at Sunset Nursing Home in Canton.

She was born December 23, 1943 in Peoria, IL to the late Harry and Marie (Dozard) Carson.

Surviving are three children, Crystal Kinkead, Michele (Jeff) Cocoran, Wendy (Dan Haley) Scott; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister,...

Jul 5, 2026

Susan "Sue" L. Cleveland, 73, of East Peoria, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.  Sue was born on October 14, 1952, in Peoria, Illinois, to Francis and Shirley (Hersemann)Hayes, who preceded her in death. She married the love of her life, Gary Cleveland, on December 20, 1975, at Washington Presbyterian...

Jul 2, 2026

Ed Burnette Jr., 62, of Peoria, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 2, 2026.

He was born November 30, 1963 in Peoria to the late Edwin A. Sr. and Annabelle (Stroud) Burnette.

He is survived by three sons, Eddie Burnette, Adam Burnette and Aaron Burnette.

Ed worked as a postal carrier...

Jun 28, 2026

Julie Klings, 66, formerly of Washington, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest, after battling early onset Alzheimer's for several years.

Julie was born January 28, 1960 in Peoria to Robert F. and Roberta (Herbst) Klings. Her dad preceded her in death in 2020.

Her mom, Bert,...

Jun 20, 2026

It is with heavy hearts, and gratitude for a life filled with love, faith, and family that we celebrate the life of our dearest Mother, Gloria D. (Sizemore) Carson, a devoted Christian mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend. Gloria peacefully entered the house of our Lord in the early hours of June 20, 2026.

Gloria was born...

Jun 18, 2026

Bill Burian, 85, of Washington, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

He was born June 2, 1941 in Granite City, Illinois to the late William F. and Rose M. (Schlemmer) Burian.

He is survived by the love of his life, Barbara A. Pape, whom he married in Springfield, Illinois on...

Jun 17, 2026

Richard P. Phillips, age 81, of Morton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Born on July 26, 1944, in Peoria, Illinois, Rich was the youngest of four children born to Ernest Lester and Eva Marie Phillips. After attending Washington High School, Rich married his high school sweetheart, Ruth...

Jun 16, 2026

Doris Irene Quick, 93, of East Peoria, formerly of Morton and Peoria, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born April 21, 1933 in Peoria to Floyd and Lucille (McNeal) Arrowsmith.  She married Jack L. Quick on November 5, 1949 in Hanna City.  He preceded her...

Jun 14, 2026

Alma J. Fassett, 100, lifelong resident of East Peoria, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Alma was born on June 19, 1925, the daughter of Jacob and Louise (Hugh) Wiegand. Raised on the family farm in East Peoria, Alma was one of four sisters who remained close throughout their lives. During WWII, Alma worked at...

Jun 9, 2026

Michael "Mike" E. Bradley, 75, of East Peoria passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.  Mike was born on May 30, 1951, in Chicago and raised in Rockford, the son of the late William and Dolores (Stone) Bradley.  Mike married Deana Averse in Minier in 1990.

Mike was an ambitious and...

Jun 7, 2026

Ruby Dell Green, 92, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Carle Health Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born June 13, 1933 in Winnsboro, TX to the late George Henry Clint Dickey and Katie Lee (Murphy) Dickey. She married James R. Green on April 27, 1952, and they shared six children: Jimmy...

Jun 6, 2026

Jim Druin (Harry D. Druin) was born in Peoria, IL to the late Harry and Virginia (Kelly) Druin on January 3, 1944.  Jim died at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria, IL on June 6, 2026 at the age of 82.

He married Kay Anderson in East Peoria and she survives, along with three children, Elizabeth Dawn LaHood,...

Jun 4, 2026

Amia K. Brinkley, 28, of Spring Bay, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at her home.

She was born September 23, 1997 in Peoria to Robie G. Jr. and Cherie (Bennett) Brinkley.

Surviving are her mother, Cherie Brinkley of Spring Bay; two sisters, Ashley Littrell of Cave In Rock, Amber (Matt) Williams of Clermont, FL;...