Every Life Tells a Story.

Aug 19, 2023

Jason M. Presley, 37, of Washington, passed away at 7:05pm Saturday, August 19, 2023 in East Peoria.

He was born August 22, 1985 in Peoria to Scott and Robin Dalton Presley.

He is survived by his parents; his son, Hunter, and his mom, Dawn Falatko; his sister, Amanda Presley and her daughter, Lyliann; and his...

Aug 17, 2023

John L. Bullard, 67, of Washington, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Carle Bromenn Medical Center in Normal, IL.

He was born October 29, 1955 in Quincy to the late Lyndle and Juanita (Lane) Bullard.  He married Rebecca "Becky" Atteberry in Mackinaw on August 9, 1980.  She survives.

Also surviving are two children, Matthew...

Aug 13, 2023

Sherry Lynn Throckmorton, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Bel Aire Senior Living in American Fork, UT.  She was born on March 20., 1955 in Peoria, IL to her dear parents, Dana and Erma Wren Throckmorton.

Survivors include her brother, Mark (Karen) Throckmorton of Bedford, MA and their children, Joshua (Tessa) Throckmorton and...

Aug 12, 2023

JoAnn Donehue, 87, of Metamora, formerly of Washington, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Snyder Village in Metamora.

She was born July 19, 1936 in Russellville, AL to Samuel Houston and Dell (Fredick) Downey.  She married Albert E. Hogan.  He preceded her in death.  She later married Donald W. Donehue in Morton on September 10, 1973.  ...

Aug 8, 2023

Gail Annis, 71, of Washington, died at 3:45 pm on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at her home.

She was born on December 5, 1951 to the late Rachelle Louise (Depauw) and Donald Eugene Schopp. She married John Annis on February 26, 1972 in Geneseo, IL; he survives.

Also surviving is her daughter, Angela Marie Gail...

Aug 6, 2023

Gary W. McKinney, 79 of East Peoria, IL died at 4:40 pm Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Carle Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

Born on February 29, 1944 in Mt. Vernon, IL, to George W. and Retha Clara Chambliss McKinney, he married Linda Sue Bean on May 23, 1965 in Mt. Vernon, IL.  She survives....

Aug 6, 2023

Diana L. Umdenstock, of East Peoria, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, as the sun was shining brightly at 6:23am at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, at the age of 77, with her daughters by her side.

She was born in Peoria, IL on October 31, 1945, to Louis and Orpha (VanOppen) Johnson.  She married Ronald...

Aug 5, 2023

Barbara A. Osborn, 85, of Washington, IL died at 7 pm Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Manor Court in Peoria, IL.

Born on June 27, 1938 in Irving, IL to Oris and Vona Matthews Cook, she was adopted by Carson Hagood following her father's death.  She married Barry Osborn in Rosamond, IL on September 1, 1957.  He...

Aug 4, 2023

Clarence Edwin Noe, 86, of Pekin, and formerly of Washington, IL, died at 1:40 am Friday, August 4, 2023 at Cedarhurst of Pekin.

Born on November 18, 1936 in Oshkosh, WI to Henry Joseph and Anne Lichtenwald Noe, he married Nancy Sue Hansen on July 2, 1955 in Peoria, IL.  She preceded him in death on February...

Aug 4, 2023

Dolores Belle Simpson, 92, of East Peoria, passed away August 4, 2023 at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria.

She was born September 6, 1930 in Peoria to the late Charles and Evelyn (Roos) Watkins.  She married Donald Simpson in 1979.  He preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Lynette Cauley.

Aug 3, 2023

Jerlyn A. Bailey, 92, of Washington, IL died at 6:33 pm Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Richard L. Owens

Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

Born on March 4, 1931 in Ft. Madison, IA to Wesley and Hildred Sayers Dobson, she married Leonard

"Len" Bailey on August 14, 1954 in Ft. Madison, IA. He...

Aug 3, 2023

Todd I. Pfeifer, 61, of Washington, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at his home.

He was born May 1, 1962 in Peoria to the late Wayne and Louise Murphy (Larry Bloom). He was also preceded in death by his brother, Troy; and brother-in-law, Bud Pruett.

Surviving are two daughters, Jessi (Ryan) Hines, Nicole (Tyler)...

Jul 30, 2023

Robert "Lindy" Arnold, 96, of East Peoria, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Carle Health Proctor Hospital.

He was born on May 18, 1927 in East Peoria to the late Chester R. and Beulah B. Boundy Arnold. He married Jean Ann Gould on August 9, 1959 in East Peoria;...

Jul 27, 2023

Marjorie "Marge" Hughes, 91, of Rockford, passed away at 8:45pm Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria.

She was born March 8, 1932 in Ripley Co., MO to the late Orval M. and Nettie Miller Byrd. She married Henry R. Hughes on Jul 24, 1954; he preceded her in death in 2005.

Jul 24, 2023

Nicholas M. Terry, 33, of O'Fallon, IL, formerly of Peoria, IL, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 in a tragic car accident in St. Louis, MO.

He is survived by his wife, Kimberly, their daughter, Emily, and their unborn child due in February; his parents, Karen and Mike Davis of Cazenovia, IL; his brother, Mitchell (Beth)...

Jul 20, 2023

Nancy J. Gendron, 75, of East Peoria, passed away at 12:50pm Thursday, July 20, 2023 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born August 29, 1947 in Peoria, IL to the late Walter Fredericks and Ruth Wyatt Lierle.  She married Jerry D. Gendron.  He preceded her in death on December 19, 2021.  ...

Jul 18, 2023

Donna May (Ebert) Duncan, 87, of Peoria died on Tuesday July 18, 2023 at her home.

She was born on November 11, 1935 in Peoria to Harold and Mary Kennedy Ebert.

Surviving are her brother, Robert "Bob" Ebert of Washington, IL and her sister, Marg Colley of Peoria, IL, and several nieces and nephews.

Jul 18, 2023

Sharon "Sherry" M. Welsh, 75 of Palmetto, FL. died unexpectedly on July 18, 2023. Sherry was born in Galesburg, IL on September 8, 1947. Over the years she had many addresses throughout the country, but spent the last 15 years in Palmetto, FL. She loved her home in Florida.

She was the daughter of Arlene F. (Glendening)...

Jul 17, 2023

Jerrold L. "Jerry" Hall, 78, of Metamora, passed away peacefully Monday, July 17, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born October 14, 1944 in Peoria to Roy and Doris (Head) Hall.  He married Rosalie Hulse in East Peoria on March 2, 1968.  She survives.

Also surviving are son, Bryan...

Jul 15, 2023

Marjorie M. Cleveland, 97, of Peoria, formerly of Morton and East Peoria, passed away at 4:53pm Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Bickford House in Peoria.

She was born August 26, 1925 in Peoria to the late Leonard and Margaret Marsh Parnham. She married LeRoy Cleveland on July 3, 1943; he preceded her in death in 2004.