Every Life Tells a Story.

Oct 2, 2025

Tommy Hunt, 93, of Brimfield, formerly of Peoria, passed away peacefully, with his children by his side, on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at Proctor Place in Peoria.

He was born March 19, 1932 in Bluford, IL to the late Roy and Lillian Shields Hunt.  He married Patricia A. Hunt in Peoria on July 3, 1954.  She preceded...

Sep 28, 2025

Keith Allen Park "Skeeter", 90, of Washington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Keith was born on September 20, 1935, in Peoria, IL, an only child to Glenn and Kathleen "Kate" (Beimfohr) Park. He married Charlotte Beckert in 1956 and together they had 6 children. He married Bonnie...

Sep 27, 2025

Donna Beck, 80, of East Peoria, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at OSF Hospice Home in Peoria, surrounded by love.

Born in Peoria, Illinois, Donna was the cherished daughter of Russell O. Dixon and Pauline L. Skiles. She married Larry Eugene Beck on March 13, 1971, and together they built a life filled with...

Sep 27, 2025

Pat Yount, 92, of East Peoria, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Snyder Village in Metamora.

She was born in Thorntown, Indiana on December 29, 1932 to the late Elmer and Ruth (Seybole) Foster.  She married Jim Yount in Crawfordsville, Indiana on September 2, 1950.  He preceded her in death on April 17, 2023.  She was...

Sep 21, 2025

Gene Hacker, 91, of Washington, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on July 21, 1934 in a house full of his relatives to be, at 107 Lakeview Ave. in Peoria, IL.  Genes' mother was Bessie Elizabeth Rotholtz-Hacker who was born in Peoria in 1903.  Genes' father...

Sep 19, 2025

David M. Van Oppen, 69, of East Peoria, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born September 7, 1956 in Peoria to the late Paul J. and Arlene J. (Hoffer)Van Oppen. He married Camila K. Edwards on June 30, 1984 in East Peoria.

Surviving is...

Sep 17, 2025

Gary R. Monagle, 75, of Washington, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at his home.

He was born on November 22, 1949 in Peoria to Alton R. and Myrtle Bradford Monagle. On July 26, 1969, he married Kay Plattner in Peoria; she survives.

He is also survived by his sons, Peter (Lisa) Monagle of...

Sep 16, 2025

Joanne Grampp, 80, of Metamora, formerly of Washington, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Snyder Village Nursing Center in Metamora.

Joanne was born June 25, 1945, in Peoria to the late John L. and Margaret E. Hoffman. She is survived by her daughter, Carrie Walsh; her grandchildren, Gordon and Mia; and

her brother,...

Sep 15, 2025

Joyce Majors, 75, of Sheffield Village, Ohio, formerly of East Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 15, 2025.

She was born on November 7, 1949, in Peoria, IL, to the late Isaac and Margaret Young. She married Joseph Louis Majors in East Peoria on April 12, 1969. He preceded her in death...

Sep 10, 2025

Billy R. Bloom, 81, of East Peoria, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born in Peoria on July 14, 1944 to Harold and Benita (White) Bloom.  He married Jeanette "Jan" Furst in Pekin on January 29, 1982.  She survives.

Also surviving are two daughters, Tammy...

Sep 6, 2025

Roger D. Hickman, 71, of Washington, passed away at 8:25pm Saturday, September 6, 2025 at his home.

He was born October 4, 1953 in Keokuk, IA to the late Noah C. and Helen L. Sowder Hickman.

He is survived by his daughters, Emily (Brandon) Isbell and Lauren (Luke) Liescheidt; his six granddaughters, Ellen, Lila, Rose,...

Sep 5, 2025

Peggy Jo (Gregory) Hessling, 87, of Washington, passed away at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria after a long illness.

Peggy was born and raised in Peoria to Elbert and Blanche Gregory, she moved to Washington in 1960, where she lived the rest of her life.

She was preceded by her husband of...

Sep 1, 2025

Beth "Buffy" Brashers, 75, of Washington, went to be with her loving savior in Christ on Monday September 1, 2025 in her home with her daughters by her side.

Beth was born May 30, 1950 in Kewanee to the late William and Eva Baer Wright. She married Michael Lee Brashers on December 27, 1970 in Washington. He...

Aug 31, 2025

Jane E. DuVall Kent, 90, lifelong Washington resident, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her home, surrounded by family.

Jane was born December 23, 1934 in Peoria to Thelma G. Slonneger DuVall and Russell W. DuVall. She married John "Jack" Kent on December 28, 1952 in Washington; they later divorced.

Surviving are her daughters,...

Aug 31, 2025

Jack Binkley, 57, of Creve Coeur, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born July 9, 1968 in Peoria to the late Walter and Nancy (Sharrock) Binkley.  He was also preceded in death by three siblings, Ronnie Binkley, Dennie Binkley and Karen Peters.

He is survived...

Aug 27, 2025

Rocky D. Parks, 64, of East Peoria passed away Wednesday, August 27th 2025 at his home.

He was born October 8th, 1960 in Pekin to Bruce D. and Judith Ann (Dunker) Parks. He married Ruth A. DeBolt in Manito on October 10th, 1992. She survives.

Also surviving are his step-mother, Lora Parks; five children, Rachel...

Aug 26, 2025

Allan D Pierantoni left this world on his own terms on August 26, 2025. Al was born to Ernest Pierantoni and Katherine "Kay" Klump Pierantoni 73 years ago.

He is survived by his wife, Marsha, his two sons, Clinton (Karmen) Randolph and Tim Pierantoni, and the love of his life, his granddaughter, Isabella. He is also survived...

Aug 24, 2025

Michael "Mike" E. Higgins, 52, of Washington, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025 at the OSF Hospice Home.

He was born May 4, 1973 in Peoria, IL to Earl and Margaret Higgins.  He married Tiffany Tomlinson in Peoria on May 22, 1999.  He is survived by his family, wife Tiffany and his three children, Allisyn, Drew and...

Aug 24, 2025

Barbara F. Gruver, 95, of Peoria formerly of Washington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria.

She was born July 7, 1930 to Rollyn and Fern (Tucker) Comstock.  She married Howard Monroe on June 25, 1948. He preceded her in death in June of 1976.  She later married James Gruver...

Aug 23, 2025

Jack S. Pudik, 80, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's.  Jack was born on May 9, 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Casmer V. Pudik and Shirley E. Olsen (Norris), who survives (102 yrs.).

On June 11, 1966, Jack married his high school sweetheart, Carol...