Every Life Tells a Story.

Sep 15, 2022

Dorothy G. Roth, 99, of Metamora, passed away at 5:10pm Thursday, September 15, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born March 9, 1923 in Metamora to Michael A. and Gertrude Dubois Roth Jr.  She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marguerite Wallace; and brother, Donald.

Surviving are a...

Sep 14, 2022

Robert R. Hill, 93, of Metamora, passed away at 3:04 pm Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born August 23, 1929 in Peoria, IL to the late Reuben W. and Ethel N. Varnes Hill.  He married Alma G. "Jerry" Claybaugh in Peoria, IL on November 12, 1950.  She preceded...

Sep 13, 2022

George W. Howard, 85, of Peoria, passed away at 3:38pm Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Accolade Healthcare of East Peoria.

He was born July 29, 1937 in Sullivan, Indiana to the late Herbert and Laveta (Page) Howard.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Doris.  He married Margaret Anne Ehlen in Peoria, IL on June...

Sep 11, 2022

Richard "Dick" Wennmacher, 83, of East Peoria, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side at 7:12pm Sunday, September 11, 2022.

He was born March 15, 1939 in Peoria, IL to Arthur and Eleanor Funfsinn Wennmacher.  He married Sandy Hatfield on February 20, 1960 in Peoria, she survives.  He later married Jeri Kaffer...

Sep 9, 2022

William "Bill" M. Ebert, 96, lifelong Washington resident, passed away at 6:09pm Friday, September 9, 2022 at the Villas of Hollybrook, surrounded by his family.

Bill was born August 9, 1926 in Peoria to the late Forrest M. and Wilma Cole Ebert. He married Winifred J. Werckle on October 8, 1949 in Peoria.

Surviving is...

Sep 6, 2022

John "Pat" Dougherty, 72, of Washington, passed away at 12:55 am Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

Pat was born September 29, 1949, in Springfield to the late James P. and Ruth P. Stevens Dougherty. He married Teresa Fuertges in Bradford on February 12, 1972.

Surviving is his wife of...

Sep 5, 2022

Bradley "B" Ogborn, 44, of Germantown Hills, passed away at 11:20pm Monday, September 5, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born August 20, 1978 in Peoria to Brad and Denise Gallagher Ogborn. He married Ella Keller on May 7, 2011 in Las Vegas.

Surviving is his wife, Elly; their children, Brady,...

Sep 5, 2022

Dolores J. Otten, 92, of Washington, IL, died at 11:11 pm Monday, September 5, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 24, 1930 in St. Louis, MO to Burley G. and Libbie J. Easton Matthews, she married Gerald T. Otten on July 30, 1949 in Peoria, IL.  He preceded her in death...

Sep 1, 2022

Johnny Clutters, 37, of Washington, passed away at 9:37 am Thursday, September 1, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by his family.

He was born in Peoria, IL on August 8, 1985 to Rick and Janet Argo Clutters.

Surviving are his mother, Janet Clutters and step-father Mack Monroe; brother, Rick (Adrienne)...

Sep 1, 2022

Thelma "Colleen" Wallace, 92, of Rover, MO, formerly of Washington, IL, passed away at 11:26am Thursday, September 1, 2022 at NHC HealthCare in West Plains, MO.

She was born April 19, 1930 in Rover, MO to Lee and Goldie May Redburn VonAllmen.  She married Wayne Judd.  He preceded her in death.  She later married Donald B. Wallace.  ...

Aug 30, 2022

On Tuesday, August 30, 2022, John Henry Hafner, a loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 81.

John was born June 20th, in St. Louis, Missouri to Henry and Jane Hafner. After attending Clayton High School he obtained his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at Washington University in 1963. John then...

Aug 29, 2022

Thomas "Tom" Eugene Hobbs, 65 of Washington, Illinois, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at 10:32 AM on Monday, August 29, 2022.

He was born on September 27, 1956, in Peoria, IL to Gene and Shirley (Shanks) Hobbs of Washington, IL. He attended St. Patrick's Grade School and graduated from Washington Community High...

Aug 27, 2022

Brent Cone, 40, of Washington, passed away at 7:44pm Saturday, August 27, 2022 at UnityPoint Health-Methodist after a well-fought battle with cancer.

Brent was born January 22, 1982 in Peoria to Thomas R. "Randy" and Elaine Hancock Cone. On May 12, 2007, he married Brittney Buskirk in Peoria.

Surviving are his parents, Randy and Elaine...

Aug 25, 2022

A loving mother and aunt, Cynthia A. Yehl, went home to Jesus on August 25, 2022.

Born on August 20, 1946 to F. Mae and George Bayler Jr., she married George Yehl on August 29, 1964 at St. Patrick Church in Washington. She was preceded in death by her...

Aug 25, 2022

Dale Trovillion, 76, of Deer Creek, passed away peacefully at 5:15pm Thursday, August 25, 2022 at his home with his loving wife by his side.

Dale was born January 22, 1946 in Washington to the late Cecil and Eleanor Brierton Trovillion. He married Maureen Marshall on OCtober 21, 1977; she survives.

Also...

Aug 19, 2022

JoAnne M. "Becky" Beckmann, 90, of Washington, passed away at 4:15am Friday, August 19, 2022 at Washington Senior Living.

She was born March 20, 1932 to the late Leo and Dorothea Schmelter Beckmann.  She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Madelyne Stalbaum and Dorothy Saberniak; and brother-in-law, Gerald Doty.

Surviving...

Aug 19, 2022

Delores Wagstaff, 86, of Washington, passed away at 10:20pm Friday, August 19, 2022 at her home in Washington.

Delores was born September 15, 1935 in Prenter, WV to the late Clyde and Eve Woodrum Bowe. She was married to Gerald K. Wagstaff, Sr. in 1958, until their separation in 1973.

Surviving is...

Aug 18, 2022

Michael W. Conner, 57, of Washington, passed away at 10:42pm Thursday, August 18, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born December 31, 1964 in Streator to Daniel P. and Gloria Jean Root Conner Sr.

Surviving are his mother, Gloria Jean Conner; two daughters, Mattie (Andrew) Yedinak, Sadie...

Aug 16, 2022

Marva D. Farden, 78, of Washington, passed away at 3:05am Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at Snyder Village in Metamora.

She was born March 25, 1944 in Clinton, IL to Amzy and Ione Schmitz Utter.  She married Marlin Craft, he survives.  She later married Irl Farden, he preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in...

Aug 15, 2022

Sarah M. (Cunningham) Brubaker, 31, of Colorado, formerly of Washington, passed away unexpectedly August 15th, 2022.

Sarah was born on September 19th, 1990, in Peoria to her parents Shelly (Ellis) and Terry Cunningham. She met her best friend and partner in adventure, Jesse L. Brubaker, of Peoria IL, late summer 2009 (married June 20th, 2016)....