Every Life Tells a Story.

Dec 22, 2025

Robert "Bob" Metelak, 83, of Washington, IL, formerly of Dubuque, IA, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025 at Snyder Village Nursing Home in

Metamora, IL.

Bob was born June 24, 1942 in Cedar Rapids, IA to the late Joseph and Lillian Procok Metelak. He married Janet Buss on July 18, 1964 in Cedar...

Dec 20, 2025

Philip R. Zengri, 83, of Washington, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 20, 2025.

He was born April 3, 1942 in Chicago to the late Angelo J. and Antoinette A. (Bono) Zengri.  He married Patricia Ann Norra in Chicago on February 26, 1961.  She preceded him in death on November...

Dec 18, 2025

James W. "Jim" Miller, 78, of Metamora, formerly of East Peoria, passed 4:40pm Thursday, December 18, 2025 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Jim was born September 23, 1947 in Lincoln, IL to the late James W. and Rachel L. DeGroot Miller. He married Sandra Felker on November 17, 1973 in Washington; she

Dec 17, 2025

Wayne Kenneth Harrison, born January 8, 1948, passed away peacefully at OSF St. Francis Medical Hospital in Peoria, IL at 11:17 pm on December 17, 2025.

He was a son of Marie & Donald Harrison and youngest brother to Dianne Lyckberg who all preceded him in death.  Surviving are his older brother Donald & his wife Lorraine...

Dec 17, 2025

Harry Leon Burwell, 85, of Eureka, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

He was born in Mattoon, Illinois on May 12, 1940 to Harry G. and Caroline C. (Fitzpatrick) Burwell.

He is survived by two sons, Tonny (Lisa) Burwell of Muscatine, Iowa, Allan Burwell of Montgomery, Texas; daughter, Christine Daniel of...

Dec 16, 2025

Linda Knight, 73, of Washington, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 surrounded by her family.

She was born November 15, 1952 in Peoria to Bill and Freda Scrimager.  She married Thomas Knight in West Peoria on April 24, 1976.  He survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Aron (Kathleen) Knight, Jeff...

Dec 15, 2025

Dwight Gilbert Henderson, 81, of Morton, passed away at his home on Monday, December 15, 2025.

He was born October 19, 1944 in Shelbyville, Tennessee to Gilbert Lee and Mary Elizabeth (Agee) Henderson. He married Joyce Irene Moreland in Peoria on May 9, 1964. He later married Vivian Ann Fuchek in Illinois on February 14, 1974. She...

Dec 15, 2025

Mandi Renee Washburn, 50, of East Peoria, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born in East Peoria, Illinois on March 20, 1975 to Brad and Sylvia Joy (Berkley) Badgerow.  She married Dustin Washburn.  He survives.

Also surviving are her parents, Brad and Sylvia Joy Badgerow;...

Dec 6, 2025

Meredith "Dottie" Seaton, a devoted follower of Christ, went to be with the Lord at 87 years of age on December 6, 2025 at her home. She lived a life filled with faith and love and always had encouragement and a warm smile for those around her.

Dottie was born February 15, 1938, in Peoria to the...

Dec 4, 2025

Cheryl Ann Coen-Perez, 65, of Charleston, IL passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born October 6, 1960 in Akron, Ohio to the late Aletha Leisure.  She married Ruben Perez in Charleston on February 22, 2004.  He survives.

Also surviving are five children, Naomi (Brian) Prunier,...

Dec 3, 2025

Carl Müller, 60 of Bloomington, formerly of Washington, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

He was born January 23, 1965 in Peoria to Arden E. and Doris A. (Southern) Müller Sr.  He married Sara J. Hardy in Bloomington on August 27, 2022.  She survives.

Also...

Dec 2, 2025

Joanne Dee Smith "Mama Jo", 76, of West Peoria, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria.

She was born April 27, 1949 in Camden, New Jersey to the late Robert and Marjorie Smith.  She married Bob Smith and he preceded her in death.

Surviving are three sons, Travis...

Nov 29, 2025

Barbara J Craig (Bobbie), 90, of Washington, IL, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday November 29, 2025, at OSF Richard L Owens Hospice Home in

Peoria, IL.

Barb was born February 9, 1935, in Algona, IA to the late Earl and Veda (Robinson) Bowman. She married Donald E Craig on February...

Nov 24, 2025

Donald "Don" Haworth, 86, of Metamora formerly of Washington, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025 at Carle Health Proctor Hospital in Peoria.

He was born July 8, 1939 in Grinnell, Iowa to the late Murray and Nettie (Ditch) Haworth.  He married Norma K. Smith in East Peoria on November 23, 1958.  She preceded him on March 27,...

Nov 17, 2025

Ronald R. Sons, 79, of Washington, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Monday, November 17, 2025.

He was born in Fairfield, Illinois on February 10, 1946 to the late Lewis and Ethel (Spriggs) Sons.  He married Ruthie Kinsey in Monkey's Eyebrow, Kentucky on April 15, 1967.  She survives.

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Nov 9, 2025

Rebecca Lynn (Thar) Pudik, of Seneca, SC, formerly of Washington, passed away on November 9, 2025, at the age of 74.

She was born on November 1, 1951, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to Richard and Sarah Thar. On April 8, 1972, she married the love of her life, Mark Pudik, and together, they raised three wonderful sons...

Nov 3, 2025

Kenneth William "Ken" Todd, 78, of Peoria, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at CarleHealth Methodist in Peoria.

He was born March 21, 1947 in Peoria, IL to the late Kenneth and Ada (Baer) Todd.  He married Vicki Bjork in East Peoria on February 8, 1970.  She survives.

Also surviving are two children, Troy (Becky)...

Nov 2, 2025

William "Joe" Presley, 93, of Metamora, formerly of Washington, passed away at 8:45pm Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Snyder Village.

Joe was born December 24, 1931 in West Plains, MO to the late Rev. Leslie H. and Sadie M. Hull Presley. He married Ruth I. Attig on January 19, 1952 in Washington; she preceded him in death...

Oct 31, 2025

Robert D. Root, 96, formerly of Peoria, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at Life Care Center of Gwinnett in Lawrenceville, GA.

He was born March 14, 1929 in Peoria to the late Wilbur and Mabel Elmore Root. He married Edna Rose Gluck on September 25, 1955 in Peoria; she preceded him in death in 2018....

Oct 31, 2025

LuVern "Lu" A. Titus, 81, of Washington, passed away at 2:03am Friday, October 31, 2025 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born September 13, 1944 in Austin, MN to Edward and Arthamese Feeley Titus.

Surviving are his children, Dana (Doug) Sidwell of Rolla, MO, Tanya (Mike) Doolan of Washington, and...