Every Life Tells a Story.

Apr 29, 2023

Fred Beckham, 80, of Washington, unexpectedly passed away Saturday, april 29, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

Fred was born February 24, 1943 in Morris Chapel, TN to F. Ralph and Dovie L. Grisham Beckham. He married Judy Tisdale on August 27, 1965 in Pekin.

Surviving is his wife, Judy; their children, Christy (Aaron)...

Apr 28, 2023

Edna Mae Simon, 95, of East Peoria, passed away at 10:36 pm Friday, April 28, 2023 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka.

She was born January 4, 1928 in East Peoria to the late Adolph H. and Laura M. Wieland Lauffenberger.  She was also preceded in death by John and Bertha Meyer Simon, who raised her;...

Apr 24, 2023

Faye Cline, 90, of Peoria, passed away at 6:32 pm Monday, April 24, 2023 at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria.

She was born November 11, 1932 in Brimfield, IL to Ernest J. and Mildred R. Orwig Boice.  She married Lester M. Cline in Pekin, IL on August 13, 1993.  He preceded her in death on November 2,...

Apr 21, 2023

Pat A. Ozella, 77, of Washington, passed away,  surrounded by her family, at 4:32pm Friday, April 21, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born to the late Francis and Florence Epplin Eisfelder on August 21, 1945 at Scott Air Force Base in St. Clair Co, IL. She married Anthony Ozella on August...

Apr 17, 2023

Jim Yount, 92, of East Peoria, passed away at 10:50am Monday, April 17, 2023 at Snyder Village Health Center.

Jim was born January 4, 1931 in Casey, IL to the late Ray and Novah Bartley Yount. He married Patricia Foster on September 2, 1950 in Crawfordsville, IN.

Surviving is his wife, Pat; their children, Brian...

Apr 17, 2023

Joyce Dann, 88, of Washington, passed away at 3:00am Monday, April 17, 2023 at Washington Senior Living.

She was born April 2, 1935 in Guffey, PA to the late Floyd and Mae Marks Stalker. She married Martin J. Dann, Jr. on April 24, 1954 in Bradford, PA; he preceded her in death in 2009.

Surviving...

Apr 16, 2023

Carol J. Helems, 84, of Washington, passed away at 1:30am Sunday, April 16, 2023 at her home.

Carol was born July 9, 1938 in Peoria to the late William and Gladys Ingram Garwood. She married Jerris L. "Moe" Helems on March 24, 1956 in Hernando, MS; he preceded her in death in 2019.

Surviving are...

Apr 13, 2023

William Lee "Bill" Hermann, 88, of Peoria, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 13, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. The family would like to thank OSF Home Hospice Care for their wonderful support.

He was born July 4, 1934 in Peoria, IL to Benjamin and Reba Harper Hermann.  He married his sweetheart, Rachel...

Apr 12, 2023

Catherine Jenkins, 63, of Lacon, passed away at 5:23pm Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at St. Louis University Hospital.

She was born November 10, 1959 in Erie, IL to James and Donna Mahaffey DeSmit.  She married Douglas L. Jenkins in Kewanee on December 10, 1977.  He survives.

Also surviving are her mother, Donna DeSmit; three children,...

Apr 12, 2023

John "Jack" Boyer, 79, of East Peoria, passed away at 1:14 pm Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at River Crossing of East Peoria.

He was born August 4, 1943, in East St. Louis, IL to Francis and Marion Winning Boyer.

Surviving are his children, Mike (Denise) Boyer, Greg Boyer, Roger (Kristin) Boyer, Rodney (Kim) Boyer, Bill...

Apr 8, 2023

Edward Thomas Schrock, 64, of Washington, passed away at 2:03pm Saturday, April 8, 2023 at UnityPoint Health Methodist in Peoria.

He was born March 26, 1959 in Peoria, IL to Robert and Mary Huntzinger Schrock.  He is survived by his significant other for over 30 years, Janell Hall.

Also surviving is his father, Robert Schrock;...

Apr 7, 2023

Carol Ann Janszen, 76, of Washington, passed away at 8:30am Friday, April 7, 2023 with her family by

her side, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Carol was born January 21, 1947 in Peoria to John "Bud" and Hazel O'Conner. She married Eddie D.

Janszen on November 5, 1966; he preceded...

Apr 5, 2023

Brad Ogborn, 66, of Washington, passed away at 2:09pm Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his home.

He was born October 26, 1956 in Peoria to the late Melvin L. and Shirley R. Kelso Ogborn. He married Denise E. Gallagher on February 4, 1978 in Peoria; she survives.

Also surviving are his children, Shawn Ogborn and...

Apr 4, 2023

Wanda A. Aultman, 73, of East Peoria, passed away on April 4, 2023 at UnityPoint Methodist at 12:29 pm.

She was born on October 17, 1949 to the late Elnora (Parnell) and Edwin Zimmerman in Peoria. She married the love of her life Donald Aultman on June 7, 1968 in Pekin. He survives.

Wanda is...

Mar 28, 2023

Peggy Martin, 78, of Washington, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born April 26, 1944 in Evansville, IN to Eathen Marvin and Sylvia Lucille Dike Smith.  She married Billie Ray Martin in Owensville, IN on June 10, 1961.  He preceded her in death on September 21, 2002.  ...

Mar 26, 2023

Max L. Londrie, 79, of Washington, passed away peacefully at 8:22am Sunday, March 26, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born May 15, 1943 in Keokuk, IA to Kenneth Max and Helen L. Jones Londrie.  He married Mary Ann Lowe in Carthage, IL on November 8, 1964.  She survives.

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Mar 25, 2023

Claudette Fletcher, 87, of Washington, formerly of Arkansas, passed away at 6:30pm Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Washington Senior Living.

She was born October 3, 1935 in Buffalo, New York.  She married Harry Fletcher, he preceded her in death.

Surviving are her significant other, Kenneth Piper; five daughters, Gail, Sandy, Linda, Daris and Debi; son,...

Mar 22, 2023

Gary Heuermann, 64, of East Peoria, passed away in his wife's arms at 6:00pm on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his home.

Gary was born February 2, 1959 in Frankfort, Germany to Eugene A. and Donna J. Tanner Heuermann.

He is survived by his partner and best friend, Gloria Shilling; their son, Christopher Shilling; his...

Mar 21, 2023

Stephen A. Hard, 69, of Peoria, passed away at 4:37pm Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born December 21, 1953 in Peoria to the late Norman C. and Mable E. Sheffer Hard.

Surviving is his son, Ryan Hard of Peoria; his sisters, Jane Cox of Washington, Phyllis...

Mar 10, 2023

Kenneth G. "Zeke" McCormick, 92, of Washington, passed away at 9:05am Friday, March 10, 2023 at his home.

He was born May 4, 1930 in Rutland to the late Claude L. and Leva M. Probus McCormick. He married the love of his life, Shirley J.  Oliver, on October 13, 1951 in Washburn. She preceded him in death...