Every Life Tells a Story.

Dec 20, 2021

Phillip M. Wood, 72, of Washington, IL and formerly of East Peoria, IL died at 5:48 am Monday, December 20, 2021 in Washington. He was born on January 23, 1949 in West Plains, MO to Junior and Nancy Lovins Wood. His mother preceded him in death. Surviving is his father, Junior Wood of Washington, IL, 3 brothers, Bruce Wood, Mark...

Dec 19, 2021

Jerry D. Gendron, 74, of East Peoria, passed away at 7:13 am Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Sharon Elms in Peoria.

He was born February 24, 1947 in Shady Valley, TN to Clyde Raymond and Evelyn Jones Haynes.  He married Nancy Fredericks.  She survives.

Also surviving are five sons, Scott (Shelia) Chaney,...

Dec 19, 2021

Stephen T. Hughes, 54, of Henry, IL and formerly of Washington, IL died at 5:30 pm Sunday, December 19, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 30, 1967 to Thomas and Carolyn Ogle Hughes. His parents preceded him in death, as did his stepfather, Duane Hall. Surviving is one sister Debra Hall (Daryl Fager) of East Peoria, IL,...

Dec 18, 2021

Charlotte M. Cerny, 91, of Washington, IL, formerly of Homosassa, FL, passed away at 3:03am Saturday, December 18, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

Charlotte was born May 2, 1930 in Princeton, WI to the late Arthur and Leona Prachel Luedtke. She married Michael T. Cerny on July 23, 1955 in...

Dec 17, 2021

Bradley A. Randles, 78, of Washington, IL, died at 12:10 pm Friday, December 17, 2021 at his home. Born on April 20, 1943 in Alliance, Nebraska to Alfred and Eleanor Weins Randles, he married Darlene K. Crawley on November 20, 1965 in Dallas, OR. She preceded him in death on June 7, 2016 in Washington, IL. Surviving are 3 children;...

Dec 17, 2021

The Reverend James H. Middleton, 95, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and pastor to all he met died on December 17, 2021 at his home in Peoria, Illinois under hospice care.  Jim is survived by his daughter, Janet Middleton, his grandson Dan Middleton (Jeannette) of Kansas City, Missouri, and his granddaughter Carrie Middleton (Michael Stewart)...

Dec 17, 2021

Paul D. Bigger, 70, of Washington, passed away at 12:20am Friday, December 17, 2021 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Paul was born July 31, 1951 in Peoria to Frank and Ruby Berkshire Bigger, who preceded him in death.

Surviving are his children, Beau Bigger, Natalie Bigger, and Samantha...

Dec 16, 2021

Joann Mae Parr, 92, of East Peoria, passed away at 8:20am Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Serenity Assisted Living in East Peoria.

She was born December 2, 1929 in Astoria Illinois to the late Branchford Bair and Vera Hilda (Nolan) Bair. She married Gerald L. Parr, Sr. on the...

Dec 11, 2021

LaVerne E. Patterson, 84, of Washington, passed away at 10:53 am Saturday, December 11, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born August 25, 1937 in Peoria, IL to Henry W. and Frieda L. Koch Essig. She married Albert E. Patterson on May 5, 1957; he preceded her in death in 2007. She was also preceded...

Dec 11, 2021

Ingrid T. Cooksey, 77, of Washington, IL died at 1:10 pm Saturday, December 11, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.

She was born on September 23, 1944 in Vienna, Austria, but grew up in Germany where she worked on several farms.  She was an orphan,...

Dec 8, 2021

Christine Edwards, 71, of Washington, passed away peacefully at home at 11:10 am Wednesday, December 8, 2021. She was born August 5, 1950 in Marquette, MI to the late Lowell Jerome and Rose Catherine Gillespie Cooper. She married Paul G. Edwards in Manistique, MI on August 8, 1970. He survives. Also surviving are three children, Josh (Gabrielle) Edwards, Rachal Edwards,...

Dec 7, 2021

Myrna Kay Heavrin (Livengood) passed away peacefully the morning of Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 at OSF Hospital at the age of 83. Kay was born March 2nd, 1938 in Peoria, IL to Fred Wayne and Gwendolyn Harriet Livengood (Rabbe). She attended Peoria Central High School, class of 1956. Kay married Kayton G. Heavrin on July 16th, 1979 in Union City,...

Dec 2, 2021

Graveside services will be held at 2:30pm Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Maple Hill Cemetery in Osceola, Iowa, where she will be laid to rest with her husband Rev. Arnan Williams.

Dec 2, 2021

Gladys Whatley, 86, of Peoria, formerly a longtime Florida resident, passed away at 5:13am Thursday, December 2, 2021 at River Crossing of Peoria. She was born July 15, 1935 in Luray, VA to the late Otie Lee and Dora Jewell Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Goers of Peoria; granddaughters, Misti Abel and Lisa Chrostowski; great-grandchildren, Jessica Litteral...

Dec 2, 2021

Joe R. Nelson, 87 of Morton, IL died at 2:29 am Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Unity Point Methodist in Peoria, IL. Born on January 21, 1934 in Dakota, NE to Charles M. and Elsie Friedrichsen Nelson, he married Margie June Malchert on Sept 6, 1952 in Fulton County, AR. She preceded him in death on May 22, 1993. He...

Dec 1, 2021

Roy Kuykendall, 86, of Peoria, formerly of Morton, passed away at 3:09pm Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Lutheran Hillside Village. He was born April 2, 1935 in Peoria to the late Rodney Roy and Pearlle McGheehe Kuykendall. He married Patricia Lee on December 2, 1956 in Creve Coeur. Surviving is his wife Pat, of Washington; daughters, Cathy (Denny) Endress of...

Nov 28, 2021

Raymond R. Torry, 88, of Washington, IL died at 3 pm Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Snyder Village in Metamora. He was born on September 5, 1933 in Williamson, IL to John and Lena (Semanek) Torry, who preceded him in death. He married Esther M. Graiff on April 12, 1958 in Livingston, IL. In addition to his wife of 63...

Nov 27, 2021

Philip R. Ross, 81, of Washington, IL, formerly of Lonoke, AR and Marion Center, PA, passed away at 4:59am Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Reflections Memory Care in Washington. Philip was born April 7, 1940 in Marion Center, PA to David Bittle and Miriam Elizabeth Hill Ross. He married his bride of 56 years, Elaine Lucille George in Armagh, PA...

Nov 24, 2021

Charles E. Heil, 70, of East Peoria, passed away at 11:50am Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Fondulac Rehabilitation and Health Care in East Peoria. He was born August 28, 1951 in Peoria, IL to the late Oscar and Genevieve Schnicker Heil. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Paul. Charles graduated from Washington Community High School. He loved...

Nov 22, 2021

Eleanor K. Metzger Rowe Held, 98, of East Peoria, IL, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 in Pekin, IL at Villas of Hollybrook Reflections Memory Care. She was released from the bonds of Alzheimer's which robbed her of her memory, but she never lost her sweet smile or cheerful spirit. Eleanor was born in Morton, IL on October 23, 1923,...