Every Life Tells a Story.

Feb 6, 2023

William Thomas "Tee" Bundy, 74, former resident of Chillicothe area, passed away February 6, 2023.

He was born in LaHarpe to the late Lucille and William V. Bundy, and later married Coleen.

He is survived by two sons, Scott of Oklahoma and Tim of Henry; and his brothers, Vern of Washington, Mike of Rome, and...

Feb 5, 2023

Alexander Paul Pantazonis, 54, of East Peoria, passed away at 5:02 pm Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Unity Point Methodist in Peoria.

Alex was born on January 16, 1969 in Baltimore, MD to the late Claire (Trombetta) and Byron P. Pantazonis. He married his soulmate, Alexandria Avery, on May 8, 2019 in Peoria

He is...

Feb 4, 2023

Mildred "Millie" Eldridge, 90, of Washington, passed away at 1:15am Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Apostolic Christian Skylines in Peoria Heights.

She was born August 10, 1932 in Yankton, South Dakota to the late Richard M. and Charlotte B. Wilson Stuelpnagel.  She married Eddie D. Kroeger in 1953.  He preceded her in death in 1960.  She later...

Feb 2, 2023

Roy "Tom" Paluska Jr., 78, of Washington, passed away at 10:08pm Thursday, February 2, 2023 at River Crossing of East Peoria.

He was born December 20, 1944 in Peoria to Roy Thomas and Goldie B. Schuler Paluska Sr.  He married Beverly A. Gauwitz on January 21, 1967 in Washington.  She survives.

Also surviving are four...

Feb 1, 2023

Larry L. Spurgeon, 86, of Washington, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka.

He was born December 22, 1936 in Oak Hill, IL to the late Howard S. and Erma Stober Spurgeon.  He married Joyce A. Green on August 2, 1959 in Peoria.  She preceded him in death on July 11,...

Jan 28, 2023

Richard "Dick" Schaeffer, 91, of Washington, passed away at 9:40am Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Washington Senior Living.

He was born October 5, 1931 in Snicarte, IL to Floyd and Arlene Blessman Schaeffer.  He married Nancy G. Lynn in Oakford, IL on July 3, 1955.  She survives.

Also surviving are six siblings, Danny (Marcella) Schaeffer,...

Jan 24, 2023

Deborah "Deb" Heller, 71, of Creve Coeur, passed away at 7:00pm Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at UnityPoint Health Methodist.

She was born in Henderson, TN on July 16, 1951 to Jesse C. Shelton, Sr. and Dorthey Robinson Shelton.

She is survived by her mother, Dorthey Shelton of Washington; her children, Tonya (Ritchie) Higdon of Washington...

Jan 23, 2023

Dustin Alan Pollard, 37, of Washington, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at his home.

He is survived by his parents, Tony and Susan Pollard; his sister, Celeste (Jeremy) Williams; nieces, Envy, Eva, and Elisha; grandmother, Mildred Pollard; his former wife, Sabrina Black; and his aunts, uncles, and cousins.

From an early age, Dustin dreamt...

Jan 18, 2023

Dorothy Sue "Dewey" Childers, 67, of Peoria, passed away at 12:37am Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born October 30, 1955 in Chillicothe, IL to Wilvin and Nancy Davis Magee.  She married Terry L. Childers in Peoria on October 5, 1981.  He survives.

Also surviving are two...

Jan 15, 2023

Frank J. Proske, 97, of Blue Grass, IA, passed away at his daughter's home in Washington, IL, on Sunday, January 15, 2023.

He was born August 13, 1925 in Davenport, IA to the late Frank and Ella Mueller Proske. He married Loretta Verschoore on January 27, 1968 at St. Ambrose Church in Milan, IL.

Surviving...

Jan 15, 2023

Shirley J. McCormick, 89, of Washington, passed away at 12:08pm Sunday, January 15, 2023 at her home.

She was born January 13, 1934 in Peoria to Kibb E. and Lydia M. Harms Oliver.  She married Kenneth G. McCormick in Washburn on October 13, 1951.  He survives.

Also surviving are six children, Sheila (Michael) Taylor, Sherry...

Jan 15, 2023

Marilyn Stamerjohn, 93, of Peoria, formerly of East Peoria, passed away on January 15, 2023 at Proctor Place Senior Living in Peoria.

She was born on January 28, 1929 to the late John W. and Bessie M. (Fash) Reeser in Peoria. She married Frederick Stamerjohn on September 4, 1948 in Peoria. He survives.

Marilyn is...

Jan 15, 2023

James "Nick" Volk, 80, of Washington, passed away at 6:48am Sunday, January 15, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born May 17, 1942 in Spring Valley, IL to the late Berent N. and Josephine A. Bray Volk.  He married Judith A. Jereb in Oglesby on September 28, 1963.  She survives.

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Jan 7, 2023

Harrel N. Frazier, 93, of Washington, passed away at 9:22pm Saturday, January 7, 2023 at home on hospice.

Harrel was born April 17, 1929 in Morrison, TN to the late Colonel W. and Willie Ophia Edwards Frazier. He married Virginia F. Bryan on August 21, 1954 in Peoria; she preceded him in death on February 11, 2022....

Jan 5, 2023

Richard E. "Archie" Archdale, 53, of Washington, passed away at 5:01pm Thursday, January 5, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born January 17, 1969 in Peoria to Virginia Pickel.  He married Christy Shipley on January 8, 2005.  She survives.

Also surviving are seven daughters, Erren Pierson of Carbondale, Courtney (Amanda)...

Jan 1, 2023

Nancy Kay McIntyre, 81, of Chillicothe, formerly of Washington, passed away on January 1, 2023 at 5:02 p.m at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home with her three daughters by her side.

She was born on January 20, 1941 to the late Clifford and Mardell (King) Arnold in Mason City, Illinois. She married Donald R. McIntyre Sr....

Dec 24, 2022

Shanon S. Hymbaugh, of East Peoria, after a brave battle against cancer for 8 years, passed away at 11:38am Saturday, December 24, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born March 16, 1956 in Galesburg, IL to Chester Robert and Betty Jane Essex Vest.  She married Kevin W. Hymbaugh on September 8, 1990...

Dec 23, 2022

Luana Allen, 75, of Washington, IL, passed away at 3:38am Friday, December 23, 2022 at UnityPoint Health Methodist in Peoria, IL.

She was born April 22, 1947 in New Mexico, the daughter of Doctors Lillian and Jesse Tipton.  Luana lived in New Mexico, Iowa, California, Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Illinois.  She graduated from High...

Dec 18, 2022

Bernice L. Mack, 93, of East Peoria, Illinois, formerly of Montgomery, Illinois, passed away in her sleep on Sunday December 18, 2022 at River Crossing of East Peoria.

Bernice was born August 25, 1929 in Beecher, IL to the late Albert and Alvina Bunte. She married Clarence W. "Sonny" Mack on May 2, 1953 in Beecher, IL....

Dec 15, 2022