Janice L. Martin
Jun 17, 2020
Janice L. Martin, 76, of Peoria, passed away at 7:44pm Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Reflections Memory Care in Washington. She was born September 4, 1943 in Peoria to the late Clarence McKune and Jean (Hartman) McKune Ashbaker, and married Joseph Martin; he preceded her in death in 2018. Surviving are four sons, Todd, Derrick, Troy and Dale DeWalt; grandchildren,...
Merle D. Lee, Sr.
Jun 14, 2020
Merle D. Lee Sr., 86, of Washington, passed away peacefully at his home at 8:30am Sunday, June 14, 2020.   He was born August 31, 1933 in Peoria, IL to George and Emma Dieckow Lee. He married Patsy Ann Eakle September 4, 1954. She preceded him in death on November 7, 2008. He was also preceded in death by his parents;...
Randy Montgomery
Jun 14, 2020
Randy Montgomery, 68, of Washington, passed away at 3:08pm Sunday, June 14, 2020 at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria. Randy was born August 24, 1951 in Peoria to Willliam and Violet Brooks Montgomery. On August 12, 1995, he married Peggy Oseland; she survives. He was preceded in death by his father. Also surviving are two children, Anthony (Jenny) Montgomery and Danielle...
Richard Maurer
Jun 12, 2020
Richard L. Maurer, 74, of Peoria, IL, unexpectedly passed away on June 12, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born March 14, 1946 in Mertztown, PA to Edna M. (Reppert) Maurer and the late Forrest L. (Lucille) Maurer. Richard graduated in 1964 from Brandywine Heights High School in Topton, PA and went on to serve in the Navy for...
Robert L. Bob Deaton
Jun 12, 2020
Robert L. "Bob" Deaton, 94, of Washington, passed away at 1:36 pm Friday, June 12, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born November 24, 1925 in Bloodland, MO to Ernest and Lucy Hough Deaton. He married Rosalyn Barr in Swedeborg, MO on September 8, 1945. She preceded him in death on April 20, 2015. Together...
Howard M. Holmes, Jr.
Jun 7, 2020
Howard M. Holmes Jr., age 92, of Washington, passed away at 6:43 am Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Reflections Memory Care in Washington. He was born October 29, 1927 in Kewanee, IL to Howard and Eva Ames Holmes Sr. He married Betty Stinson in Mt. Sterling, IL on October 10, 1952. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Dixie (Ron)...
Roxanne Nix
Jun 6, 2020
Roxanne W. "Roxie" Nix, 87, of Morton, formerly of Creve Coeur, passed away at 3:18am Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Aperion Care Morton Villa in Morton. Roxie was born February 5, 1933 in Cleveland, AL to the late Fred W. and Lola M. Marsh Carnell. She married Billy R. Nix on July 28, 1948 in He preceded her in death...
Lee Orvin Bollenbach
Jun 5, 2020
Lee Orvin Bollenbach, age 75, of Morton, IL, passed away on June 5, 2020, with his family at his side. Born on August 13, 1944 in Madison, WI to Orvin E. and Vanita R. (Voss) Bollenbach, he married Kathleen Ann Zimmerman on April 30, 1966 in Middleton, WI. She survives. Also surviving are two children, Shaun (Melissa) Bollenbach of Morton,...
Joanne Lane
Jun 1, 2020
Joanne Lane, 84, of Washington, formerly of Champaign and Homer, passed away at 8:20am Monday, June 1, 2020 at her home. Joanne was born January 28, 1936 in Tilton to the late Lyle Christian and Juanita Z. (Mitchell) Christian Parker. In 1980, she married Richard A. Lane and they enjoyed life together until his passing in 2006. Surviving is her...
Buck Slater
May 28, 2020
Robert "Buck" W. Slater Jr., 66, of Washington, passed away at his home with his family by his side at 6:04 am Thursday, May 28, 2020. He was born March 9, 1954 in Peoria to the late Robert W. Slater Sr. and Melba Gene Slater. He married Cindy Ward in Washington on June 30, 1979. She survives. Also surviving are...
Earl Charles Innes
May 15, 2020
Earl Charles Innes, 75, of Pekin, passed away at 11:32 am Friday, May 15, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. He was born July 15, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA to John Innes Jr. and Vernice (Fairweather) Innes. He married Rebecca "Becky" Lamie in Peoria, IL on July 25, 1970. She survives. Also surviving are one son,...
James E. Jim Melton
May 14, 2020
James E. "Jim" Melton, 72, of Washington, passed away at 7:05 pm Thursday, May 14, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. He was born January 27, 1948 in Galesburg, IL to Charles "Chuck" and Shirley Welsh Melton. He married Constance M. "Connie" Kuschel on October 25, 1969 in Cook County, IL. She survives. Also surviving are...
Louise S. Kirk
May 13, 2020
Louise S. Kirk, 82, of East Peoria, passed away at 11:50 am Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. She was born March 19, 1938 in Johnston City, IL to Leo and Lela Rodden Stephenson. She married Chaplain Larry D. Kirk in Johnston City on April 23, 1960. He preceded her in death January...
Donald D. Correll
May 8, 2020
Donald D. Correll, 72, of Washington, IL died at 8:58 am Friday, May 8, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Born on November 19, 1947 in Robinson, IL to Murray and Clara Correll, he married Diana Lackey on July 15, 1972 in Hutsonville, IL. She survives. Also surviving are his parents, Murray and Clara Correll of...
Lois Jane Sturgis
May 7, 2020
Lois Jane Sturgis, 78, of Roanoke, IL and formerly of Bartonville, IL, died at 5:20 am Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Unity Point Proctor in Peoria, IL. Born on March 21, 1942 in Peoria, IL to Walter and Viola Harms Frerichs, she married Terry Sturgis. He preceded her in death. Surviving are 3 children; Robert W. (Cheryl) Sturgis of Woodstock,...
Phillip B. Gordon, Jr.
May 7, 2020
Phillip Burton Gordon Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2020 in his home in Washington, IL. He was born on August 5, 1931, in Mansfield, IL to Phillip Burton Gordon Sr. and Jenny Ramey. He was also raised by his stepfather and dad, Leo Arnold. He grew up in Urbana, IL. Phill served his country in the United...
William A. Hill
May 3, 2020
William A. Hill, 60, of East Peoria and formerly of Washington, IL, died at 5:35 pm Sunday, May 3, 2020. He was born on March 26, 1960 in Peoria, IL to William and Carolyn Piehl Hill, who preceded him in death. Surviving are 2 daughters; Megan Hill of Peoria Heights, IL, and Caitlin Hill of Peoria, IL, and 1 brother,...
Marjorie C. Howell
Apr 30, 2020
Marjorie C. Howell, 87, of Eureka, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side at 4:40 pm Thursday, April 30, 2020. She was born November 8, 1932 in Benson, IL to Bernard W. and Clara Schroeder Redenius. She married Logan T. Howell in East Peoria on March 30, 1968. He preceded her in death on October 28,...
Matthew W. Anderson
Apr 28, 2020
Matthew W. Anderson, 51, of Germantown Hills, passed away on April 28, 2020 at St. Francis Medical Center after a short but valiant fight with cancer. He was born March 7, 1969 in Washington D.C. to Kitty Anderson (Goode) and Jim Anderson currently of Washburn. He is also survived by his wife, Sharon (Walker); his daughter, Rebecca Anderson both of...
Brad E. Birkner
Apr 28, 2020
Brad E. Birkner, 55, of Washington, passed away at 12:20 pm Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at his home. He was born July 9, 1964 in Peoria to Edward and Juanita Smith Birkner. They survive of Washington. Also surviving are his sisters, Trina (Nick) Jack of Morton, Angela (Tim) McElyea of East Peoria; two nephews, Kyle McElyea, Alistair Jack; and niece,...