Every Life Tells a Story.

Mar 9, 2023

Glenda Joyce Smith, 78, of Peoria, passed away at 12:02am Thursday, March 9, 2023, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born March 15, 1944, at home in Peoria to the late Glenn and Lillian Greene Smith. She is survived by her siblings, Richard (Sandra) Smith of Sebastian, FL, Marilyn Berkshier, David (Sandra) Smith,...

Mar 7, 2023

Merilyn Bates, 77, of Washington, formerly of Quincy, IL, passed away on March 7, 2023 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria.

Merilyn was born May 29, 1945 to the late Maude H. (Safford) and Clyde R. Pulsifer in Lewistown, ME.

Merilyn is survived by her children (from a previous marriage to T. Scott Bates of...

Mar 7, 2023

Debbie McBride, 64, of East Peoria, passed away on March 7, 2023 at OSF St. Francis in

Peoria.

She was born on June 19, 1958 to the late Ed and Betty (Potts) Theesfeld in St. Anne, IL.

Debbie is survived by her daughter; Tiffany Bohlmann of East Peoria; her four siblings; Joyce

Mar 4, 2023

Marilyn Roberds, 84, of Washington, passed away at 1:53am Saturday, March 4, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Marilyn was born February 15, 1939 in Bradford, PA to the late Mark and Irene Cuneen Foote. She married Arlan Roberds in 1961 in Robinson, IL.

Surviving is her husband, Arlan; their son, Mark...

Mar 3, 2023

Kayton G. Heavrin, 88, of Washington, passed away peacefully at his home at 10:37am Friday, March 3, 2023.

He was born May 27, 1934 in Hecla, South Dakota to Harlan and Marie Guild Heavrin.  He married Myrna "Kay" Livengood on July 16, 1979.  She preceded him in death on December 7, 2021.  He was also preceded in...

Feb 24, 2023

Sandy Buckingham, 70, of Peoria, passed away at 4:48pm Friday, February 24, 2023 at OSF Transitional Care Hospital in Peoria.

She was born March 24, 1952 in Brown City, MI to the late Frank and Jean Kriener. She married William Buckingham on May 27, 1995 in Peoria.

Surviving is her husband, Bill; children, Matt (Kelleen)...

Feb 24, 2023

Larry E. Purfield, 73, of East Peoria, IL died at 11:19 pm Friday, February 24, 2023 at his home in East Peoria.

Born on October 31, 1949 in Peoria, IL to Jack and Virginia Morrow Purfield, he married Linda S. Graham on July 3, 1996. She preceded him in death in 2014.

Surviving is his...

Feb 23, 2023

Bob Thrush, 87, of Washington, passed away at 12:55am Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Accolade Healthcare in East Peoria.

Bob was born June 22, 1935 in Raritan to the late Lester Dale and Norma Jean SeamanThrush. He married Sharron Gallahue in June 1956, and they enjoyed nearly 67 years together.

Surviving is his wife, Sharron;...

Feb 23, 2023

Owen R. Lindsey, age 24, of Centralia, IL, formerly of Peoria, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia.

Owen was born on January 26, 1999, in Normal, IL, to Terrence and Jane "BJ" (Dobbins) Lindsey. He is survived by his parents of Peoria; older brother, Ross Lindsey (fiancée Emily...

Feb 16, 2023

James F. "Jimmy" Neltner Jr., 70, of Morton, passed away at 8:30pm Thursday, February 16, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born June 22, 1952 in Peoria to the late James F. and Betty J. (Reed) Neltner Sr.  He was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, James E. Zilch.

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Feb 16, 2023

Michael "Mike" Taylor, 83, of East Peoria, passed away at 9:11pm Thursday, February 16, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by the love of his family.

He was born October 8, 1939 in Peoria to Harry and Betty Parker Taylor.  He married Betty L. Hoffer, she preceded him in death.  He later married...

Feb 15, 2023

James "Kent" Chapman, 63, of Washington, formerly of Groveland, passed away at 7:34pm Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at River Crossing of East Peoria.

He was born August 21, 1959 in Peoria to the late James and Charleen Sronce Chapman.

Surviving are five siblings, Randy (Jean) Chapman of Fuquay-Varina, NC, Steve (Kim) Chapman of Washington, Chris...

Feb 15, 2023

Sherri L. Anders, 67, of Peoria, passed away at 6:28pm Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at her home.

She was born on January 16, 1956, in Knoxville, TN, to Donald Gordon and Delores Oakley Paris.

She is survived by her former husband, James G. Anders, and their children, Jason (Laura) Anders of Sussex, WI, and Jeremiah...

Feb 13, 2023

Larry Anthony "Tony" Ball, 52, of East Peoria, passed away at 9:11am on Monday, February 13, 2023 at his home.

He was born November 6, 1970 in Peoria to Larry W. and Charlotte K. Stewart Ball.  They survive.

Also surviving is his maternal grandmother, Edith Stewart; daughter, Joranne Cleaver; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and...

Feb 10, 2023

Norma "Jeanne" Shuford, 92, of East Peoria, passed away at 1:47pm Friday, February 10, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born August 8, 1930 in Peoria to the late Daniel and Elsie Atwater Van Winkle. She married Louis "Don" Shuford on October 7, 1950 in East Peoria; he preceded her in death...

Feb 9, 2023

Ronald P. Goetze, 86, of Peoria and formerly of Washington, IL, died at 10:20 am Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Buehler Home in Peoria.

Born on January 23, 1937 in rural Canton, IL to Philip and Alma Jost Goetze, he married Helen Higgs on March 17, 1957 in Maquon, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are...

Feb 9, 2023

Ruth Presley, 97, of Snyder Village in Metamora, passed away at 3:05pm Thursday, February 9, 2023 at UnityPoint Health- Methodist in Peoria.

She was born July 6, 1925 in Lockhart, MN to the late Edward H. and Ida M. Willhardt Attig. She married William "Joe" Presley on January 19, 1952 in Washington.

Ruth was employed...

Feb 9, 2023

EAST PEORIA - Linda L. Racki, 69, of East Peoria, IL died at 3:58 am Thursday, February 9, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Born on February 5, 1954 in Bloomington, IL to Louis and Margaret Proctor Soeldner, she married Stephen J. Racki III on January 3, 1976 in Colfax, IL. He survives.

Feb 9, 2023

Joyce Elaine "Joy: Shorb died on February 9, 2023, after a protracted illness. She was 86 years old.

Born in Schuyler County Illinois on January 5, 1937, to Clyde and Lois David, she grew up in Washington, Illinois where she met the love of her life, Jack Shorb. They were married 67 years. Over the years they...

Feb 8, 2023

Debra "Debi" Unes Wong, 76, of Washington, IL, and formerly of Peoria, IL, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Washington Senior Living in Washington.

She was born on February 7, 1947 in Peoria, IL to Cleo and Mildred Hicks Hobbs. Her parents and 2 brothers, Terry Hobbs and Frank Hobbs preceded her in death.