Every Life Tells a Story.

Jan 8, 2022

Carl Jacob Wyss, 96, of Washington, passed away on January 8, 2022 at Carle Eureka Hospital. He was born February 24, 1925 in rural Morton to Edward and Julia (Schick) Wyss. He married Lydiann Metzger on June 25, 1950 in Lester, IA. They were blessed with 71 ½ years together. Surviving is his devoted and loving wife, Lydiann Wyss, of...

Jan 8, 2022

Helen Scheuble, 91, of Peoria, formerly of Washington, passed away at 6:23am Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Accolade Healthcare of Peoria.

She was born November 7, 1930 in Carrier Mills, IL to the late Reuben and Alice Wooten Taborn. She married Marshall "Clive" Scheuble at Salem Lutheran Church in Peoria in 1951; he preceded her...

Jan 8, 2022

Gerald "Jerry" Louis Nieukirk, 81, of Washington, IL passed away at 8:20pm Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.

He was born December 30, 1940 in Peoria to Louis and Teresa (Palumbo) Nieukirk.  He married Vivian (Gerdzos) in Chicago on October 7, 1967.  She preceded him in...

Jan 7, 2022

Melissa "Missy" Heubi, 44, of Washington, passed away at 12:22 pm Friday, January 7, 2022 at UnityPoint Methodist Hospital in Peoria.

She was born March 23, 1977 in Peoria to Mark and Isabelle "Izzy" Robbin Seiler.  She married Kenneth "Ken" Heubi in East Peoria on October 9, 2004.  He survives.

Also surviving...

Jan 7, 2022

Vickie L. Williams, 60, of Washington, IL, died at 8:53 am Friday, January 7, 2022 surrounded by her family at Unity Point Methodist in Peoria.

Born on December 10, 1961 in Peoria, IL to Alvin Russell Smith and Beverly Iona Greenhalgh, she married...

Jan 6, 2022

Raymond E. Wettstein, 83, of Eureka, IL, went home to be with Jesus at 12:51 am Thursday, January 6, 2022 in Peoria, IL. Born on January 16, 1938 at the family farm Eureka, IL to Sam and Hazel Pepper Wettstein, he married Sally J. Bishop on June 1, 1957 in Morton, IL. She survives. Also surviving are 3 children; Connie...

Jan 3, 2022

William "Lyle" McGrann, 99, of Washington, died peacefully Monday, January 3, 2022 at Snyder Village in Metamora, Illinois.

Lyle was born August 21, 1922 in Colchester, Illinois to the late William and Edna McGrann.  He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Melvin, Harold and Russell; and a twin sister, Lila.  He married Alice...

Jan 3, 2022

Mike Trine, 66, of Washington, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022. Mike was born on June 29, 1955 in Grand Rapids, MI and later married Dawn Hannon in 2000 on Valentine's Day.

Dawn survives along with Mike's 2 daughters, Carla Trine, Tiffany Aldrich, and step-children, Jeremy Spence and Nichole Benassi; his many grandchildren; and his...

Jan 3, 2022

John J McNally, 94, of Washington, passed away peacefully at 1:00pm Monday, January 3, 2022 under hospice care at home surrounded by family.

John was born April 30, 1927 in Sioux City, IA to the late John E and Mary L McNally. On June 28, 1949, he married the late Margaret Duffy in Sioux City;...

Jan 2, 2022

James F. Turner, 79, of Washington, IL, formerly of Stonefort, IL, passed away at 7pm Sunday, January 2, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

He was born August 23, 1942 in Stonefort, IL to the late Orbera and Iris Sarah Harris Turner.  He married Herta B. Odeneal in Creve Coeur, IL...

Jan 1, 2022

Ronald "Ron" Calvin Coombs, 74, of Washington, passed away at 6pm Saturday, January 1, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born July 17, 1947 in Avon, IL to the late Calvin S. and Betty G. Craig Coombs.  He married Susan L. Huwer on April 24, 1976 in Freeburg, IL.  ...

Jan 1, 2022

Jim Deaton, 70, of Washington, passed away at 7:15pm Saturday, January 1, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born March 23, 1951 to the late Bob and Rosalyn Deaton. He is survived by his wife Linda; they enjoyed nearly 30 years of love, fun, and laughter after joining their families...

Dec 31, 2021

Tootie, Lavern Doering Schmidt, of East Peoria, IL passed away peacefully, on Friday, December 31, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

Born on May 25, 1928 in East Peoria, IL to George G. and Pauline Stahl Doering, she married her best friend and loving husband...

Dec 29, 2021

Stephen Brady Towry, 69, of Supportive Living in Washington, IL left this world at 11:42 am, Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. He was born on March 3, 1952 in Peoria, IL to Isaac Brady and Ina Vivian (Evans) Towry.

Steve is survived by one sister, Pamela Towry, of Washington IL,...

Dec 28, 2021

Merrilou Myers, 80, of East Peoria, passed away at 11:05pm Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka.

She was born April 12, 1941 in Rosedale, IN to the late Freeman and Wilma Montgomery Chaney. She married Thomas J. Myers on December 27, 1967 in Terre...

Dec 28, 2021

Davis L. Janes, 81, of Edelstein, formerly of Washington, passed away at 11:13 pm Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at UnityPoint Health Proctor in Peoria.

He was born April 25, 1940 in Peoria to Edgar and Charlotte Janes.  He married Betty Garland in Peoria in 1957.  She survives.

Also surviving are three children,...

Dec 27, 2021

Norma June Adami, 82, of Germantown Hills, formerly of Cypress and Goreville, passed away at 2:40am Monday, December 27, 2021 at UnityPoint Health Methodist in Peoria.

Norma was born July 20, 1939 to the late Rev. Raymond C. and Mary C. Schierbaum McHugh. She married Russel L. Adami on March 24, 1962; he preceded her...

Dec 25, 2021

Sharon L. King, 82, of Peoria, passed away at 3:35 am Saturday, December 25, 2021 at her home.

She was born January 2, 1939 in Peoria to Charles and Vivian King.  She married Grover Wayne King in Peoria on May 30, 1958.  He preceded her in death on September 9, 2018.  She was also preceded...

Dec 23, 2021

William Ambrose "Bill" DeBoeuf, 94, passed away Thursday, December 23 rd at his residence in Washington, IL.

He was born on December 15, 1927 in St. Francisville, IL to Ambrose Louis and Flossie (Howerton) DeBoeuf. He was the 4 th of 8 children. He married Grace Earlene Shoup on May 15, 1948 in Vincennes, IN.  ...

Dec 21, 2021

Jimmie Lee Williams, 101, of Washington, Illinois, formerly of Okeene, Oklahoma, passed away at 4:40 pm Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Cedarhurst in Washington. She was born October 18, 1920 in Vernon, TX to Benjamin M. and Agnes B. Cox Wilkinson. She married Claude H. Williams on June 14, 1941 in Frederick, OK. He preceded her in death on October...