Every Life Tells a Story.

Nov 25, 2023

Wesley Emmett Waters, 96, of Ottawa, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Lacon Rehab and Nursing.

He was born June 6, 1927 in Waukegan to the late Wesley Carlton and Dorothy Stoerp Waters. His wife preceded him in death in 2016, after 60 years of marriage.

Surviving is his daughter and her husband,...

Nov 14, 2023

Kimberly A. Bain, 68, of East Peoria, passed away at 9:55am Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Manor Court of Peoria.

She was born September 13, 1955 in Peoria to the late Roy and June Lindgren Petri. She married Brice E. Bain on May 25, 1974 at First Christian Church in Peoria; he preceded her in death on...

Nov 14, 2023

Jacob "Jake" Coyle, 41, of Peoria, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

He was born February 2, 1982 in Peoria to Pastor David and Brenda (Fishburn) Coyle. He married Lacy Tharp in Mapleton on October 23, 2004. She survives.

Also surviving are his parents; four children, Carter, Mackenzie, Jaelyn and Jackson Coyle; two brothers, Paul...

Nov 13, 2023

Tyler W. Turner, 32, of Robinson, formerly of Creve Coeur, passed away on November 13, 2023 in Robinson.

Tyler was born in Peoria on May 28, 1991 and raised in a loving home by his grandparents, Harold and Sharon Turner; Harold preceded him in death in 2001.

Surviving is his grandmother, Sharon Turner; his father,...

Nov 10, 2023

Dorothy M. Schertz, 96, of Washington, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka.

She was born May 1, 1927 in Washington, IL to the late Daniel S. and Elizabeth "Anna" (Ulrich) Kamp.  She married Robert D. "Bob" Schertz in Washington on December 31, 1946.  He preceded her in death on February...

Nov 9, 2023

Mary Ann McCarthy, 68, of East Peoria, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at her home.

She was born October 27th, 1955 in Peoria to the late Richard E. "Brownie" and Roselita M. "Rosie" Bentler Brown.

Surviving are three children, Ryan McCarthy, Jamie (Joshua) Smith, Chris McCarthy; four grandchildren, Chloe, Carter, Charlotte, and Camille...

Nov 9, 2023

Carla Jane Lamprecht, born April 9, 1955, passed away peacefully with family by her side in her East Peoria home on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

Carla is survived by her daughters: Allison Canty, Saint Louis, Missouri and McKenzie Canty, Raleigh, North Carolina; sister, Paula (Tom) Wick; brother Jerry (Terrie) Lamprecht; sister-in-law Susan Lamprecht; and numerous nieces and...

Nov 7, 2023

Emma Louise Dafoe, 83, of Washington, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 1:40pm on Tuesday, November 6, 2023 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born on August 13, 1940 in Marion, VA to the late John W. and Catherine L. Snider Fortner. She married Harold E. Dafoe, Jr. on...

Nov 6, 2023

Gene Reeves, 96, of Washington, passed away at 10:34 am on Monday, November 6, 2023 at Washington Senior Living.

He was born May 8, 1927 to the late Eva G. (Dexter) and Leslie Reeves in Pleasant Hill, IL. He married Bettie L. Dirksmeyer on August 21, 1954 in Kampsville, IL. She preceded him in death on September...

Nov 4, 2023

Lynne L. Brinker, 83, of Washington, passed away at 1:50pm Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Washington Senior Living.

Lynne was born October 19, 1940 in Eureka to the late Robert G. and Arlene Schertz Faubel. She married Raymond F. Brinker on September 2, 1962 in Washington; he preceded her in death on May 10, 2022.

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Nov 3, 2023

Donald Ray Bruna, 76, of East Peoria, formerly of Thayer, died at 6:20pm Friday, November 3, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Peoria.

Born April 24, 1947, in Springfield, he was the son of Thomas and Bertha Micca Bruna. He married the former Norma Jean Watson July 26, 1975, in East Peoria; she preceded in death

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Oct 23, 2023

Charles E. "Chuck" Moss, 85, of Washington, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born December 9, 1937 in Lincoln, KS to the late Herbert M. and Dorthia F. (Hanson) Moss.  He was also preceded in death by son, Wayne; granddaughter, Jessica; and two brothers, Herbert...

Oct 21, 2023

Richard D. Ridle, 82, of Eureka, passed away on October 21, 2023 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka.

He was born to Verwin D. and Frances Efnor Ridle on January 14, 1941 at Graham Hospital in Canton, who preceded him in death. He married Vickie C. Hernan of Pekin on March 21, 1969 (which was the...

Oct 21, 2023

Ruth Irene Bromley, age 90, of Washington, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care in East Peoria; surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born February 6, 1933 in Stafford, Kansas to the late Ray and Elna Wilson.  Ruth was also preceded in death by her sister, Lucile...

Oct 20, 2023

William Albert Winslow, 97, a 70 year resident of Washington, IL, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Thuesen Cottage, Western Home Communities of Cedar Falls.

He was born February 13, 1926, in Kokomo, IN, son of Albert and Hazel (Marshall) Winslow.  After graduating from high school in Hannibal, MO, Bill enlisted in the army at...

Oct 18, 2023

Oct 17, 2023

Diane L. Buckingham, 73, of Peoria Heights, passed away at 7:52am, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born February 27, 1950 in Peoria to the late Edna F. (Knoche) and Henry J. Picton, Jr. She married Terry Buckingham on January 17, 1970 in Washington; he survives.

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Oct 12, 2023

Carrie Koch, of Germantown Hills, IL, was born in Peoria, IL to William F. and Susan (Fuller) Schefelbein and raised in Madison, WI and Sleepy Hollow, IL.  Carrie graduated from Bradley University where she met her husband, Don.  Carrie taught elementary school for 35 years in Germantown Hills where she lived.  Carrie was an outstanding teacher and a master...

Oct 11, 2023

Daniel Lee "Dan" Street, Age 70, of East Peoria, IL passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Dan was born in Peoria, IL on December 14, 1952.  Dan retired in 2021 after working as an Electrician and Crossword Extraordinaire for Caterpillar for nearly 50 years. He was a devoted Husband, Father and Grandpa.  Dan was a member of Northwoods...

Oct 7, 2023

Gene McDonald, 83, of Washington, IL passed away on Saturday, October 7th, 2023 at Grand View Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born on August 12th, 1940 in Peoria to James and Maxine (Hauge) McDonald. He married Carol E. Wennmacher on July 27, 1968. She survives.

Also surviving are his children Jamie...