Every Life Tells a Story.

Mar 28, 2024

Carol J. Alexander, 90, of Washington, passed away at 4:55 am on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at The Loft in Eureka.

Carol was born on July 30, 1933 in Bethany, IL to the late Blanche (Roney) and Floyd Griffith. She married Charles M. Alexander on January 12, 1957 in Eureka, IL. He preceded her in death in...

Mar 28, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Harlan Hobbs, 84 of Washington, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his

loving family on March 28, 2024. He was born on June 12, 1939, in Fancy Farm, Kentucky to Lloyd and

Pauline Hobbs. Gene was a standout basketball and baseball player for the Fancy Farm Golden Gophers.

He earned Honorable...

Mar 22, 2024

Beverly A. Paluska, 77, of Washington, passed away at 2:55am Friday, March 22, 2024 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Bev was born October 19, 1946 in Peoria to the late Ralph and Virginia Wright Gauwitz. She married the love of her life, Roy "Tom" Paluska, Jr. on January 21, 1967 in Washington; they...

Mar 21, 2024

Judy Hart, 82, of Morton, passed away at 2:33pm Thursday, March 21, 2024 at her home with her family present.

She was born March 20, 1942 in Bloomington to the late Glendon and Lola Clesson Arvin. She married Gale S. Zaborac on July 27, 1982; he preceded her in death in 2012.

Surviving are her...

Mar 19, 2024

Art Wurster, 75, of Washington, passed away at 3:03pm Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria.

Art was born December 1, 1948 in Peoria to the late Chester A. and Doris J. Raines Wurster.

He is survived by his son, Jason (Jennifer) Wurster of St. Joseph, MI; his three granddaughters - who...

Mar 15, 2024

Janis Gavelys, 74, of East Peoria, passed away peacefully Friday, March 15, 2024 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born January 10, 1950 in Peoria to Anton and Mary (Skuratko) Kobylanski.  She married Tony Gavelys in Peoria on August 31, 1968.  He survives.

Also surviving are three children, Misi (Ryan)...

Mar 14, 2024

James L. Schmitt, 101, of Peoria, IL, formerly of Washington, Metamora, and Quincy, IL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Thursday, March 14, 2024 at his winter home in Lakeland, FL.

He was born August 28, 1922 in Quincy to the late Lawrence A. and Florence Menke Schmitt. He married Jean Kircher on August...

Mar 13, 2024

On Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Frederick "Freddie" D. Hall of Eureka, IL (formerly of Bartonville, IL), passed away peacefully following a long illness.

He was born in Peoria, IL 2/22/44 to Frank Norman and Alice Marie Almasy-Hall. He was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 2 brothers.  He was a longtime custodian at a local Tap...

Mar 8, 2024

Donna (Kern) Graff, 71, of Washington, passed away 8:25am Friday, March 8, 2024 at Washington Senior Living.

She was born April 14, 1952 in Peoria to the late William A. and Bernadine L. (Grebner) Kern, Jr. one of seven children.

Surviving are her brothers, Dave Kern of Danvers, Mike Kern of Washington, Doug (Connie) Kern...

Mar 8, 2024

Gary A. Rathbun, 80, of Washington, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born March 28, 1943 in Roanoke to the late Louis and Gladys Marriott Rathbun. He married Sharon Usnik on February 20, 1962 in Washington, and they were blessed with 63 years of marriage.

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Mar 7, 2024

Doris Jean Wurster, 97, of Irmo, SC, formerly of Washington, IL and Bowling Green, MO, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Prisma Health Richland, SC.

Doris was born in rural Alabama in 1927 as the 4th of 6 children to Early Mim and Nettie Vee (Pope) Raines.  She married Chester Arthur Wurster in 1945 near...

Mar 1, 2024

Robert "Rob" William Laughlin, 66, of Peoria passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.

He was born on April 30, 1957 in Lincoln, IL the son of William and Patricia (Babbitt) Laughlin.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother and sister, Sheryl Anne Laughlin.

Rob...

Feb 28, 2024

Kristina Jo (Kelly) Wilson, 30, of Denver, CO formerly of Morton, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at her residence in Denver.

She was born December 2, 1993 in Kansas City, MO to Christopher Shannon and Betty Jo (Holthus) Kelly.

Surviving are her mother; sister, Shea; brother, Seth; several nieces and nephews. She was...

Feb 27, 2024

Donald Eugene Wallace, 95, of Washington, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

Don was born July 28, 1928 to Elmer and Noma (Johnson) Wallace in Plumfield, IL.  He married Lenora J. Moore on May 3, 1947.  She preceded him in death.  Together they had 2 children, Karla (Jerry) Hippen of Germantown Hills, and Bryan (Michelle) Wallace of...

Feb 26, 2024

Edward "Wayne" Lambrich, 77, of East Peoria, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born January 15, 1947 in Metropolis, IL to the late Wesley and Gladys (Gullett) Lambrich.  He married Vicki Gadberry in Creve Coeur on July 26, 1968.  She survives.

Also surviving...

Feb 17, 2024

Dorothy Aileen Orr, 94, of Eureka, IL and formerly of Washington, IL died at 9:15 am Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka, IL.

Born on November 14, 1929 in Memphis, TN to Julius W. and Dorothy E. Bucher Glatz, she married Roy E. Orr Sr. on October 29, 1949 in Danville, IL.  He...

Feb 17, 2024

Linn E. Elliott, 64, of Peoria, passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, February 17, 2024, surrounded by family, at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria.

Linn was born August 14, 1959 in Decatur to the late Carroll and June Ater Elliott, and he later married Michael McGowen on August 10, 2011 in Peoria.

Surviving is...

Feb 17, 2024

David Eric Roberts, 72, of Washington, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2024 at his home.

He was born October 7, 1951 in Peoria, IL to the late Merle David Roberts and Lorraine Delores Ehrich.

Surviving are his children Jennifer Roberts (Washington, IL), David (Sarah Ann) Roberts (Easley, SC), and Sarah Roberts (Chandler, AZ); and grandchildren...

Feb 14, 2024

Roseann L. Howley, 83, of Washington, IL returned home to the loving rest of Jesus on February 14th, 2024.

On December 22nd, 1940 Roseann was born to Dorothy and John Lorentzen of Rock Island, IL.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jackie Lorentzen; husband, Sidney Howley; son, Ian Howley; and beloved uncle,...

Feb 13, 2024

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