Every Life Tells a Story.

May 30, 2026

Betty Leach was born in Pope County, IL to Lucy Mae & William J Leach on April 8, 1929. She, with her parents and 4 older siblings (William, Otis, Helen and Juanita), moved to Peoria, IL, around the age of 2 years old. She attended Blaine Sumner Grade School and Manual High School.

With her being born...

May 29, 2026

Robert "Bob" Dean Houck, 80, of Washington passed away due to respiratory complications on Friday, May 29, 2026, at St Francis Medical Center. Bob was born on December 27, 1945, in Gridley, IL, the son of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Shoemaker) Houck.

Bob proudly served our country in the Army during the Vietnam era. He then...

May 27, 2026

Janel came into this world a lucky girl. She was born in Morton, Illinois on October 30, 1971, a day shy of her soon-to-be favorite holiday, to Judy and Jim Meehan. Jim, a father who made her laugh each time they talked, even if she rolled her eyes at his gift for storytelling and his ability to never know...

May 23, 2026

Sharon R. "Sherry" Killian, 84, of Washington, passed away at her home with her loving family at her side on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Sherry was born on September 21, 1941, in Madison, WI, the daughter of John and Ruth (Reynolds) Walters.

Sherry graduated from the University of Wisconsin La Crosse, and she went on...

May 22, 2026

Donald R. Yoder of Anderson, SC formerly of Morton, IL passed away on May 22, 2026, at the age of 91.

Don was born on May 2, 1935, in Peoria, IL to Jesse L. Yoder and Margaret A. (Yentes) Yoder. Don was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 10 years Barbara E. Payne, his...

May 20, 2026

Philip C. Moss, 77, of Washington, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at his home.

Phil was born July 5, 1948 in Taylorville, IL to William C. and Sophronia I. Moss. He married Linda Evans on August 30, 1969 in Owaneco, IL.

Surviving is his wife, Linda; their sons, Shawn and Mark Moss both...

May 19, 2026

Gina Johnson (Flash), 59, of Washington, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born November 1, 1966 in Peoria to the late J. D. and Linda Lou (Kestner) Floyd.  She married Arlyn Johnson in 2012 in Washington, IL.  He survives.

Also surviving are her step-father, Lenny...

May 15, 2026

John A. Musil, 90, of Peoria, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Pekin Manor.

He is survived by his niece and nephews: Dawn Musil of Chino Valley, AZ, John E. (Michele) Musil of Royse City, TX, Robert R. (Brenda) Musil of Ontario, OR, and Steven M. (Dawn) Musil of Pleasanton, CA, and their families.

May 12, 2026

Brenda L. Bowen, 66, of East Peoria, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at OSF Medical Center.  Brenda was born on April 13, 1960, in Peoria, the daughter of the late Richard and Donna (Hall) Bowen.  Brenda cherished her family and loved to be around her siblings and adored her nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.  Her family...

May 11, 2026

Phyllis J. Peterson, 97, of Peoria, formerly of Morton, passed away at OSF Medical Center on Monday, May 11, 2026. Phyllis was born on January 17, 1929, in Peoria, the daughter of the late Elbert and Pearl (Schult) Reynolds. Phyllis attended Peoria High School, and while in high school she met Donald Peterson, Phyllis and Donald married on March...

May 6, 2026

Karen M. Yocum, 69, of Washington, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria.

Karen was born October 16, 1956 in Urbana to Dillon and Anna Jean Thompson Williams; she went on to marry Michael Yocum on June 13, 1980 in Peoria.

Surviving is her husband, Mike; their children,...

May 4, 2026

Andy R. O'Brien, 59, of Peoria, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria.

He was born May 15, 1966 in Peoria to Roger and Treva (Lowry) O'Brien.  They survive.

Also surviving are two sons, Bradaigh O'Brien, Caleb O'Brien; five siblings, Angela McConnell, Teresa (David) Brown, Patrick (Magda) O'Brien, Natalie...

May 2, 2026

II Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."

Ralph E. Bauer, 82, of East Peoria, arrived in Glory, to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born...

May 2, 2026

Sharon Lee Fraboni, age 90, of Peoria Heights, passed away on May 2, 2026  at Richard L Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Sharon was born on July 11, 1935, to Rolland Keith and Beulah Marion (Corbin) Lowder. She married Louis Robert Fraboni on October 14, 1956, in Peoria. They preceded her in death.

Sharon is...

Apr 24, 2026

Shay Michelle Wright, 56, of East Peoria passed away at OSF Medical Center on Friday, April 24, 2026, with her loving family at her side.

Shay was born on September 13, 1969, in Peoria, to Tom and Kathryn Marliere. She married Chuck Wright on June 17, 1989, in Peoria. Together, they had two children, Josh and Jacob,...

Apr 22, 2026

Dwayne Edwin Tharp, 66, of Washington, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at his home.

He was born April 5, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Terry and Cora Beth Tharp.  He married Rita M. Thompson in Pekin, Illinois on March 4, 2011.  She survives.

Also surviving are four children, Alayna Tharp...

Apr 20, 2026

Richard "Todd" Brekke, 68, of Washington, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at his home.

He was born November 5, 1957 in Peoria, IL to the late Richard Lee and JoAnne (Fox) Brekke.  He married Janice M. Brekke in January of 1993.  She preceded him in death.

Surviving are four children, Bonnie Marie (Jacob) Landgrebe,...

Apr 17, 2026

Ann V. Godwin, 84, of East Peoria, passed away on Friday, April 17, at the Loft of East Peoria with her loving family at her side.  Ann was born on March 7, 1942, in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania; the daughter of Eldred and Louise Gettings.  Growing up on a farm in Pennsylvania taught Ann the value of hard work which she...

Apr 15, 2026

Earl Lee, 85, of Washington, passed away at 3:33pm Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Earl was born on April 1, 1941, in Sullivan to the late Kenneth and Florence Crockett Lee, growing up in West Peoria. He married Carol A. Guilfoyle on September 11, 1965 at Sacre Coeur Catholic Church...

Apr 14, 2026

Lifelong sailor and fisherman, serial inventor, refugee, devoted husband, father of three, grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of four, Adam Gudat of Peoria passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Adam was born on January 12, 1939, in Pascheren, Lithuania, to parents Adam and Eugenia Hasse Gudat. When...