Obituaries
obituaries
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Robert L. Bob Heller
Jan 6, 2020
Robert L. "Bob" Heller, 81, of Washington, passed away at 5:10 pm Monday, January 6, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on July 21, 1938 in Peoria, IL to Luke and Marie Burch Heller. He married Camille LaCivita on August 17, 1985 in Peoria, IL. Surviving are his wife, Camille of Washington; daughters, Kim...
Lorraine G. Decker
Jan 6, 2020
Lorraine G. Decker, 92, of Chillicothe, passed away at 1:21 pm Monday, January 6, 2020 at her home with her family by her side. She was born February 11, 1927 in Evanston, IL to Paul and Clara (Dorband) Ludwig. She married John Decker in Evanston, IL in 1946. He preceded her in death on October 13, 1983. She was also...
Bill Hatfield, Sr.
Jan 2, 2020
William Charles 'Bill' Hatfield, Sr. of Washington died at 3:15pm Thursday, January 2, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on July 23, 1940 in Hannibal, MO to William and Eva Myers Hatfield. He married Mary Louise Frieda on February 18, 1961 in Florissant, MO. Surviving are three sons, William (Charlotte) Hatfield of Annapolis, MD,...
Mary Eileen Carroll
Dec 30, 2019
Mary Eileen Carroll, 96, of Washington, passed away at 1:40am Monday December 30, 2019 at Grand View Alzheimers Special Care Center in Peoria. Eileen was born May 11, 1923 in East Peoria to the late William E. and Clara A. Wurster Carroll. Surviving are her nieces and nephew, Carol (Bill) Kitterman, Stephanie (Richard) Vanaria, Valerie Schmidt-Wilson, Theresa (John) Wisslead, and...
Ida Mauveline Montgomery
Dec 28, 2019
Ida "Mauveline" Vickery Montgomery, age 91, a long time resident of Washington, IL, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at 3:40 pm at Washington Christian Village where she was a resident for the last three months. Born in Cypress Inn, Tennessee to Thomas and Lula Eads Vickery on July 17, 1928; she married Henry J. Montgomery in Florence, AL...
Terry W. Tellefson
Dec 26, 2019
Terry W. Tellefson, 74, of Washington, IL, passed away at 9:10 pm Thursday, December 26, 2019 surrounded by his family. Terry was born on September 29, 1945 in Fort Atkinson, WI to Don and Bette Tellefson, both of whom preceded him in death. Surviving are his loving wife of 50 years, Mary "Carol" Tellefson, his brother, Dean (Bev) Tellefson of...
Robert Pete Childers
Dec 25, 2019
Robert "Pete" Allen Childers, 66, of Washington, passed away at 2am Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at his home. Visitation will be from 10am to noon Monday, December 30, 2019 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington followed by a funeral service Monday at noon with Pastor Mary Arnold officiating. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded following the...
Constance Connie Minch
Dec 25, 2019
Constance "Connie" Minch, 87, of Washington, passed away at 12:53pm Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at her home. She was born February 27, 1932 in Alton, IL to James Alvin Sawyer and Arvetta Marie Haney. She married Milton E. Minch in Pekin on August 16, 1984. He preceded her in death on November 24, 2011. She was also preceded in death...
Jerris Moe Helems
Dec 17, 2019
Jerris L. "Moe" Helems, 84, of Washington, passed away at 5:00pm Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at his home. Moe was born November 4, 1935 in Holcomb, MO to the late Cleo and Pauline Caldwell Helems. He married Carol J. Garwood on March 24, 1956 in Hernando, MS. He is survived by his wife, Carol; their five children, John (Sherrie) Helems...
Joyce M. Dewitt
Dec 9, 2019
Joyce M. DeWitt, 78, of Washington, passed away at 10:25 pm Monday, December 9, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. Joyce was born October 6, 1941 in Cabool, MO to Melvin Harry and Eva Marie Holmes Johnson. She married Frankie "Frank" DeWitt Sr. in Memphis, TN on March 28, 1959. Surviving are four children, Frankie (Bonnie)...
Jason Q. Gardner
Dec 4, 2019
Jason Q. Gardner, 39, of East Peoria, passed away at 3:26am on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at UnityPoint Health- Methodist in Peoria. He was born May 31, 1980 in Fairview, IL to Billy Gardner and Rosalie Finocchario. He is survived by his mother, Rose; step-dad, Randy Watkins; aunts and uncles, Terry (Frank) Ryan, Betsy (Royce) Flickner; Louis, Joseph (Gloria), Angelo...
Thomas E. Libotte
Nov 25, 2019
Thomas E. Libotte, 77, of Washington, passed away at 1:12 pm Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Feb. 27, 1942 in Mattoon, IL to William Hollis and Belva Irene Baldwin Libotte. He married Joyce Leanette Mingus in Lerna, IL on Sept. 7, 1960. She survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Jamie Lin...
Susan N. Knight
Nov 24, 2019
Susan N. Knight, 71, of Washington, passed away in St. Louis, MO at 5:46 am Sunday Nov. 24, 2019. She was born May 22, 1948 in Peoria to Wayne R. and Clarice N. Brush Rennau. She married Jack D. Knight in Washington on July 27, 1968. He survives. Also surviving are her mother, Clarice of Washington; son, J.D. (Alison) Knight...
Frankie D. Dewitt, Sr.
Nov 22, 2019
Frankie "Frank" DeWitt, Sr., 83, of Washington, passed away at 3:05 pm Friday, November 22, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Frank was born April 23, 1936 in Galesburg to the late Eugene L. and Della Lou Peacock DeWitt. He married Joyce M. Johnson in Memphis, TN on March 28, 1959. Surviving are his wife, Joyce, of...
John R Roser, Sr.
Nov 21, 2019
John R. Roser, Sr., 94, of West Peoria, IL died at 8:28 am Thursday, November 21, 2019 at his home. Born on September 18, 1925 in Peducah, KY to Frank and Docia Lee Parker Roser, he married Lois Raistrick on June 20, 1947 in Peoria. She preceded him in death on July 13, 2017. Surviving are 1 daughter, Becky (Rick)...
Susan J. Glenn
Nov 20, 2019
Susan J. Glenn, 78, of Washington, passed away at 10:23am Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at UnityPoint Health- Methodist in Peoria. Susan was born September 28, 1941 in New Rochelle, NY to the late Charles and Louise Schaad Jordan. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Master's of Education. She worked for a time in education and then as a...
Evelyn M. Bradlo
Nov 20, 2019
Evelyn M. Bradlo, 77, of Washington, passed way at 9:20pm Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born June 11, 1942 in Chicago to the late Anthony and Eleanor Zielinski Mraz. She worked as a librarian and in banking over the years. She enjoyed reading, bird feeding, and spending time with family, especially...
Jerry Campbell
Nov 19, 2019
Jerry Campbell, 69, of Eureka, formerly of East Peoria, died at 3:45 am Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Jerry was born on February 10, 1950 in Wattensaw, AR to the late Charles L. and Melba J. Wilson Campbell. He married Mary Crum on March 23, 1969 in East Peoria. She survives. Also surviving...
Bill Bliss
Nov 18, 2019
William "Bill" G. Bliss, 93, of Washington, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away at 2:55am Monday, November 18, 2019 at Washington Senior Living. Surviving are his nephews, David (Elaine) Sledgister of Alexandria, VA and Richard (Melody) Sledgister of Metamora and several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother and his wife David (Betty) Bliss, his sister and...
Jan M Robson
Nov 17, 2019
Jan M. Robson, 69, of Eureka, passed away at 3:54am Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. Jan was born February 22, 1950 in Harrisburg, IL to the late Joseph and Hazel E. Glathart Robson. He married Peggy Shanks on October 27, 1984 in Eureka. Surviving is his wife, Peggy of Eureka; children, Mark (Melissa) Kent...
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