Every Life Tells a Story.

Feb 7, 2024

Robert "Bob" Everett, 75, of Pekin, passed away at 7:43 am on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Carle Health Pekin Hospital.

Bob was born on February 13, 1948 in Peoria, IL to the late Hazel Evelyn (Utsinger) and Robert Daniel Everett. He married Barbara J. Casey on January 23, 1987 in Fort Myers, FL. She survives.

Feb 5, 2024

Betty L. Copp, 96, of Peoria, formerly of Washington, passed away at 2:15pm Monday, February 5, 2024 at the Loft Rehabilitation of Peoria.

Betty was born December 27, 1927 in Toluca, to the late Frank and Lottie Rinkenberger Scudder. She married Eugene "Gene" W. Copp on April 20, 1947 in Toluca; he preceded her in death in...

Feb 4, 2024

Marie Callender, 86, of Secor, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born August 13, 1937 in Kentland, IN to the late William A. and Florence L. (Simmons) Burke.  She married Robert E. Callender in Sheldon, IL on October 30, 1960.  He preceded her in death...

Feb 2, 2024

Carol S. Keithly, 79, of Peoria, IL, died on Friday, February 2, 2024 at her home.

She was born on June 16, 1944 in Hannibal, Mo to Edwin and Evelyn Gould Keithly.

Surviving are 2 children, Kristy (Doug) Arnold of Peoria, IL and Brian K. O'Neill of Sahuarita, AZ, 2 grandchildren, Parker Rashid and Anna...

Feb 1, 2024

Solange M. Wahl, 88, of Washington, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side at her daughter's home in Stafford, Virginia on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

She was born May 4, 1935 in Dompierre-sur-Mer, France to the late Jean and Madeleine (Gassueu) Proux.  She married Harry O. Wahl on August 8, 1959 at St. Bernard's...

Jan 30, 2024

Gary Dean Snyder, 67, of Washington, passed away at 1:35pm Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at OSF St.

Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born March 2nd , 1956 in Peoria to the late L. Dean and Marilyn Noll Snyder. He married Holly

Clark on March 20th, 1982 in Washington; she survives.

Jan 27, 2024

Andrew "Andy" D. Roe, 65, of Washington, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

He was born June 14, 1958 in Peoria, IL to William Lee and Sandra Ann (Newell) Roe.  He married Amanda Ellen Harper in Peoria on September 4, 1987.  She survives.

Also surviving...

Jan 27, 2024

Thomas "Tom" J. Carroll Jr., 80, of Germantown Hills, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024.

He was born on October 17, 1943, in Chicago, IL to the late Thomas J. and Mary (Mattingly) Carroll.  He married Carol A. Atteberry in Peoria on January 14, 1967, and they shared a wonderful life together for 45 years.  She...

Jan 26, 2024

James S. "Butch" Davis, 77, of Peoria, passed away at 8:35am Friday, January 26, 2024 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born December 22, 1946 in Tuscola to the late James E. and Laura L. Watson Davis. He was also preceded in death by three siblings, Sandra Bridwell and her husband George,...

Jan 25, 2024

Connie Norwood, 80, of Washington, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born October 5, 1943 in Peoria to Thomas B. and Elizabeth Heinz Norwood. Connie worked as a hairdresser for many years, last working out of Miguel's Salon. She volunteered her services for over 20 drama...

Jan 24, 2024

Marilyn S. Van Fossen, 82, of Washington, passed away at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January

24, 2024 at Washington Senior Living.

Marilyn was born on November 15, 1941 in Decatur, IL to the late Geneva (Ragsdale) and

Russell Gepford. She married Richard Van Fossen on November 6, 1999 in Macomb, IL. He

Jan 22, 2024

Terry L. Childers, 69, of Peoria, passed away January 22, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Terry was born June 20, 1954 in Peoria to the late Ray and Dorothy Lee Childers. He married Dorothy "Dewey" Magee on October 5, 1981; she preceded him in death on January 18, 2023.

Surviving are...

Jan 21, 2024

Kenneth "Kenny" W. Hise, 85, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Accolade Healthcare of East Peoria.

He was born March 3, 1938 near Junction, IL, the son of Glen and Aundean (Paris) Hise, and he was raised on a farm near Ridgway, IL. He married Shirley Dowden-DeMolli in 1991 in Potomac, IL.

Jan 16, 2024

On January 20, 1949, a Fort Madison, IA mother gave birth to her third child. Her mother was caring for the other two kids, Monte and Linda, but found a new baby to be too much for her. She placed the baby in an orphanage where he stayed until he was adopted at 14 months by James (Jim) and...

Jan 16, 2024

Marijane Baer, 82, of Washington, IL died peacefully Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at her home.

Born on February 16, 1941 in Peoria, IL to Leonard A. and Virginia May Unsicker, she married Philip H. Baer on August 9, 1964 in Tremont, IL.  He survives.

Also surviving are 4 children; Jane Baer (Brad Benson) of St....

Jan 14, 2024

John A. Blind, 79, of Washington, passed away at 12:33 pm Sunday, January 14, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

John was born February 13, 1944 in Davenport, IA to the late Virginia (Adams) and Morris Blind. He married Donna J. Grimm on July 31, 1965 in Blue Grass, IA. She survives.

Also surviving...

Jan 14, 2024

Leo McGowan, 72, of Washington, passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Proctor Place Senior Living in Peoria.

He was born March 27, 1951 in Bloomington, IL to the late Francis and Amelda (Lorig) McGowan.

Leo is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 51 years Lynn (Hufford); three children, Brian (Michelle), Eric...

Jan 9, 2024

Dr. David L. Krick, age 68, of Washington, IL, passed away on January 9, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

Dave was born to Robert (Bob) and Louise Krick in Greenville, Mississippi.  Raised as a deeply loved son and brother, he is survived by his mother; brother, Jim...

Jan 5, 2024

Brittany N. Kellington, 34, of Washington, passed away in her sleep on Friday, January 5, 2024.

She was born September 19, 1989 in Peoria to Stephen and Aniko Landenz Kellington. Her father preceded her in death in 2022.

Surviving is her mother, of Washington; and her brother, Steven (Janice) Kellington and their family.

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Jan 3, 2024

Patricia Ann Keigher, 78, of East Peoria, IL died on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at The Loft in East Peoria.

She was born on December 19, 1945 to Ida Mae Baker, and married John Harding.  She later married Delbert Danner, and then Frank Keigher, who preceded her in death.

Surviving are 5 children; Sharon Tucker,...