Every Life Tells a Story.

Jun 6, 2023

Don R. Brubaker, 93, of East Peoria, formerly of Washington, passed away at 9:51am Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born October 28, 1929 in Eureka, IL to Ralph and Anna Blumenshine Brubaker.  He married Ana Mae Thomas in Washington on May 29, 1954.  She preceded him...

Jun 2, 2023

Bridget Marie Buysse, 56, of Washington, IL died peacefully at 10:40 pm Friday, June 2, 2023 at Carle Methodist in Peoria, IL, surrounded by her husband and their 3 sons.

Born on September 13, 1966 in Rockford, IL to Robert and Marilyn Quinn Downer, she married Robert "Rob" S. Buysse on September 19, 1992 in Rockford. He...

May 30, 2023

Linda M. Craig, 73, of East Peoria, IL died at 6:13 pm Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at River Crossing Care Center in East Peoria, IL.

She was born on July 10, 1949 in Peoria, IL to James W. and Florence B. Parks Craig.

Surviving are 2 sons, Scot (Brenda) Craig and Josh Alexander, several grandchildren,...

May 29, 2023

Jeremy D. Howe, 43, of Glen Carbon and Peoria, Illinois, passed away at 9:01 p.m. on Monday, May 29, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, surrounded by family.

He is survived by his wife, Abbey, and children Sedona, Sebastian, Genevieve, and Augustine; his parents, Rick Howe of Altamont and Glenda Hockman Howe of Alabama; his brother,...

May 23, 2023

Toby L. Quin, 52, of Peoria, formerly of Washington, passed away at 2:47am Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria.

He was born May 11, 1971 in Peoria, IL to Roger L. and Linda G. Quin.  They survive.

Also surviving is his brother, Robert A. Quin; niece, Elizabeth S. Quin; nephew, Carter...

May 23, 2023

Stephen Warren "Blanky" Blankenship, 87, of Washington, passed away at 5:20am Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Steve was born February 24, 1936 in Peoria to the late James Robert and Mildred Sawyer Blankenship. He married Joyce Darlene Deckard on September 24, 1955 in Peoria; she survives.

Surviving...

May 22, 2023

Claude "Earl" Kettle, 76, of Washington, passed away at 11:16am Monday, May 22, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born May 6, 1947 in Kosciusko, MS to Claude Eli and Louise M. Smith Kettle.  He married Shelly J. Humphrey in Peoria on April 3, 1996.  She survives.

Also surviving...

May 20, 2023

Mike Belsly, 71, of Washington, passed away at 5:35pm Saturday, May 20, 2023 at his home.

He was born January 8, 1952 in Peoria to the late Willard and Dorothy Elizabeth Blumenshine Belsly.  He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Patricia Bolton, Ellemae Renken; and brother, Howard Belsly.

Surviving are his brother, Lester...

May 20, 2023

Anita Woodall, 71, of Washburn, passed away at 11:22 pm Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born October 11, 1951 in Fairfax, Virginia to the late Charles and Dolly Colli Propes.

She married Dennis Woodall on October 4, 1997 in Peoria.  He survives.

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May 19, 2023

Janet D. Delk, 64, of Peoria, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Heritage Health in Chillicothe.

She was born April 30, 1959 in Jamestown, TN to the late Vertie and Janice M. Stanford Delk. She and her sweetheart, Jack Aylward, shared life for many years until he preceded her in death in 2015.

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May 18, 2023

Lois M. Gorman, 96, of Washington, passed away at 9:02pm at River Crossing East Peoria.

She was born January 14, 1927 in Peoria to the late Walter and Eunice Smith Short. She married Howard L. Gorman, Sr. on November 20, 1954; he preceded her in death in 1988.

She is survived by her son, Howard;...

May 18, 2023

Douglas George Kirkwood, 96 of Peoria, IL went to his heavenly home at 11 am Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Apostolic Christian Skylines in Peoria, IL.

Born on August 6, 1926 in Peoria, IL to George D. and Minnie P. Folkers Kirkwood, he married Lois M. Siebenthal on Dec 20, 1947 in Peoria. She preceded him in...

May 17, 2023

Jeffery A. Blair, Jr. 37, of East Peoria, formerly of Washington, passed away at 9:19pm on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

Jeff was born February 23, 1986 at Camp Pendleton, CA to Jeffery A. Blair, Sr. and Karen (Gerrard) Blair.

Surviving are his parents, Karen Blair (Craig Catton) and Jeff...

May 14, 2023

Ernie Crow, 91, of Metamora, passed away at 11:18pm Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Hallmark Healthcare of Pekin.

He was born January 30, 1932 in Omaha, Nebraska to John R.B. and Beulah Violet Rae Crow.  He married Jo Williamson in Lincoln, Nebraska on June 4, 1960.  She preceded him in death on May 11, 2023.  He was...

May 13, 2023

Jimmy L. Patterson, 73, of East Peoria, passed away at 2:10 pm on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at OSF Medical Center in Peoria.  Jimmy was born on May 21, 1949 in Decatur, Alabama to James and Elaine Pannell Patterson.

Jimmy is survived by the love of his life, Lois A. Patterson.  Meeting at the Roller Gardens in...

May 12, 2023

David "Dave" L. Nordhielm, 55, of Washington, Illinois, crossed the finish line into Jesus' arms at 8:44 pm on Friday, May 12, 2023, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois.

He was born on May 13, 1967, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Bert and Joyce Sprague Nordhielm. He married Patty Folkerts on November...

May 11, 2023

Jo Crow, 87, of Metamora, passed away at 8:20pm Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Hallmark Healthcare of Pekin.

She was born July 13, 1935 in Blytheville, AR to Clarence and Myrtle Johnson Williamson.  She married Ernest Wesley Crow in Lincoln, Nebraska on June 4, 1960.  He passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023.  She was also preceded...

May 6, 2023

James B. Lenz, 91, of Washington, IL died at 11:26 am Saturday, May 6, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Born on May 24, 1931 in Womack, MO to Samuel James and Cela E. Phillips, he married Doris L. Dunn on November 21, 1953 in Cape Girardeau, MO. She survives.

Also surviving...

May 1, 2023

Sherran Ellwanger, 76, of East Peoria, passed away on Monday, May 1, 2023 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

She was born February 24, 1947 in Elizabethton, TN to Ralph and Bonnie Street Hensley. She married Larry Ellwanger on July 31, 1965 in Edwards; he survives.

Also surviving are one daughter, Tami...

Apr 29, 2023

Michael Kent Yates, 72, of Washington, passed away at 10:45pm Saturday, April 29, 2023 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born April 14, 1951 in Peoria to the late James W. and Ruth M. Sampson Yates, and he married Patricia M. Kimball on February 28, 1998 in Washington.

Surviving is...