Christine L. Denbo
Oct 5, 2017
Obituary Christine L. Denbo, 54, of Washington, passed away at 7:20 pm Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. She was born Aug. 25, 1963 in Wahiawa Oahu, Hawaii to George and Ruth Clark Smith. Surviving are her mother, Ruth Smith of Lacon; son, Jay (Tina) Denbo of MN and their daughter, Aubrey;...
Lorraine Sara Bender
Oct 1, 2017
Obituary Lorraine Sara Bender, age 67, of Peoria, Illinois, died on Sunday, October 1, 2017. She was born to the late Warren and Blanche Douple Helder on October 30, 1949. Lorraine attended the Eastern Lebanon County School district and attended Harrisburg Area Community College earning her an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license and Certified Dietary Manager certificate. During her life,...
Barb Alessi
Sep 30, 2017
Obituary Barbara E. Alessi, 84, of Washington passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 while traveling in El Paso County, CO. Barb was born November 8, 1932 in Grand Forks, ND to Bernard and Mary Bolack Westlake. She married Richard "Dick" E. Alessi on September 15, 1951. Surviving is her husband, Dick of Washington; children, Ronald Alessi of Washington, Tony...
Jacqueline S. Jackie Lister
Sep 28, 2017
Obituary Jacqueline S. "Jackie" Lister, 70, of Peoria, passed away at 3:40am Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka. Jackie was born October 18, 1946 in Peoria to Benjamin and Virginia Bush Wyss. She married Richard J. "Rich" Lister April 8, 1966 in Peoria. He preceded her in death June 3, 2013. Surviving are her sons,...
Shelly A. Dr. Mcgath
Sep 11, 2017
Obituary Dr. Shelly A. McGath, 52, of Washington, passed away and was bestowed a crown of beauty at 4:15 pm Monday, September 11, 2017 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Surviving are her children, Dakota and Jessica Jones, both of Washington; her life partner, Jimmie Carnell of Peoria; her parents, Ann McGath of Washington and James McGath...
Kenneth A. Dunston
Sep 3, 2017
Obituary Kenneth A. Dunston, 55, of Washington, passed away at 12:24 pm Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born Dec. 12, 1961 in Peoria to Robert and Peggy Boyer Dunston. They survive. Also surviving are his 3 daughters, Chanda Bennett, Chelsea Dunston, Shalea Harris; 6 grandchildren, Maci, Averi, Ellie, Payton, John, Luke;...
Dalynn Kay Bitner Brown
Sep 1, 2017
Obituary Dalynn Kay (Bitner) Brown of Washington, IL, formerly of Miami, FL for 35 years, left this world at 5:35 AM September 1, 2017, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Dalynn was born April 6, 1961 in Peoria, IL to Donald Bitner and Helen Ford-Bitner. She grew up in Trivoli and attended Farmington High School, graduating in 1979. Following...
Jimmy R. Webb
Sep 1, 2017
Obituary Jimmy R. Webb, 74, of East Peoria, passed away at 5:50am Friday, September 1, 2017 at Rosewood Care Center of East Peoria. Jimmy was born June 1, 1943 in Leoma, TN to the late Walter and Opal Shultz Webb. He is survived by his children, Raylee (Stephen) Brown, Walter Webb (Deena Raithel), and John Webb; and his five granddaughters,...
Russell E. Carroll
Aug 26, 2017
Obituary Russell E. Carroll, 88, of Washington, passed away at 6:10 pm Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 at Reflections Memory Care in Washington. He was born Dec. 21, 1928 in Crawfordsville, IN to Frank and Mary Fielden Carroll. He married Ida E. Richardson on April 9, 1948. She preceded him in death on June 27, 2016. He was also preceded in...
Maryann W. Sullivan
Aug 26, 2017
Obituary Maryann W. Sullivan, 88, of Washington, passed away at 9:48 pm Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 at Morningside of Washington. She was born in Peoria, IL on Aug. 13, 1929, daughter of William and Madeline Hanson Wetzbarger. She married Dr. Robert Sullivan at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Washington on Sept. 22, 1951. He survives. Also surviving are 4 children,...
Claire Jean Benson
Aug 26, 2017
Obituary Claire Jean Benson, of Peoria, passed away at 6:00pm Saturday, August 26, 2017 OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Claire was born Friday, August 25, 2017, to Wesley and Yesikha Atmadja Benson. With tears of joy and sorrow we celebrate the life and birth of Claire Jean Benson - One Precious Day of Hope. We rest and remember...
Ruby R. Hediger
Aug 25, 2017
Obituary Ruby R. Hediger, 94, of Peoria, passed away at 7:11 pm Friday, Aug. 25, 2017. She was born to Andrew and Mary Long Frueh in Greenville, IL on Nov. 11, 1922. She married Lester W. Hediger in Bunker Hill, IL on July 6, 1953. He preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 2017. She was also preceded in death...
Cheryl A. Cheri Taylor
Aug 21, 2017
Obituary Cheryl A. "Cheri" Taylor, 70, of Washington, passed away at 5:00pm Monday, August 21, 2017 at her home. She was born October 30, 1946 in Pittsfield to Charles and Wilma Shepherd Duggins. Surviving are her three children, Michelle (Thom) Nobile, Christopher (Teresa) Johnson, and Charles (Michelle) Johnson; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Charles (Judy) Duggins. She was...
Richard Anchac. Hanchett
Aug 20, 2017
Obituary Richard Anch Hanchett, 75, of Peoria, passed away at 8:57pm Sunday, August 20, 2017 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Richard was born August 23, 1941 in Bradford, IL to Ross Everett and Dorothy (Oberg) Hanchett; they preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Nicole Salem, Dena Fischer, Janel Fortner, Seth Hanchett, Ross...
Richard L. Garner
Aug 11, 2017
Obituary Richard L. Garner, 92, of Washington passed away at 7:49am Friday, August 11, 2017 at the Villas of Holly Brook in Washington. He was born on January 10, 1925 near El Dara, IL to Herman and Ethyl (White) Garner; they preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by six sisters, Winnifred, Florene, Marjorie, Charlene, Leola, and...
Charles E. Brown
Aug 10, 2017
Obituary Charles E. Brown, 90, of East Peoria, passed away at 3:10pm Thursday, August 10, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. He was born May 20, 1927 in Chickasaw, MS to Felix S. and Vernon (Enochs) Brown. He married Evylon V. Shamblin on October 28, 1950 in Piggott, AR; she preceded him in death on June...
Gary L. Mcgrane
Aug 9, 2017
Obituary Gary L. McGrane, 70, of Washington, passed away at 7:38pm Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Gary was born July 27, 1947 in Peoria to Jack and Doris Samuelson McGrane. He married Kayla Cheney on December 28, 1969 in Peoria. Surviving is his wife; two children, Cyndy (David) Pederson and Matthew McGrane; seven...
Mary C. Bridgens
Aug 7, 2017
Obituary Mary C. Bridgens, 93, of Washington, passed away at 12:59am Monday, August 7, 2017 at Heddington Oaks in Peoria. She was born September 19, 1923 in Dana, IL to Bert and Mildred (Huxtable) Coyle. Mary married George S. O'Dea in 1943; she later married Robert E. Bridgens in 1980. Surviving are three children, Patricia Fenoglia of Washington, Mick (Rosie)...
Brenda Sue Williams
Aug 7, 2017
Obituary Brenda "Sue" Williams, 77, of Washington, formerly of East Peoria, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 6:17 am Monday, August 7, 2017 at Morningside of Washington. Sue was born February 22, 1940 in Independence, IN to Dale and Dorothy Haynes, and was raised by her aunt and uncle, Elizabeth "Betty" and John "Jack" Haynes. She married Charles "Chuck"...
John W. Litherland
Aug 5, 2017
Obituary John W. Litherland, 73, of Germantown Hills, passed away at 8:40 pm Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. Born Aug. 21, 1943 in Vincennes, IN to Marion and Dorothy (Grauer) Litherland. He married Fran Cluskey in Mossville on July 11, 1975. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Traci Litherland, Lisa (Carmen...