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E. Margaret Hoffman

E. Margaret Hoffman

Jul 8, 2015

Obituary E. Margaret (Eaton) Hoffman, 99, of East Peoria, passed away peacefully at 1:25am at the Washington Christian Village in Washington on Wednesday, July 8th. She was born on Christmas Day, 1915 in Biggs, IL to Theodore and Eva Euteneuer Eaton. On August 28, 1937, she married John L. Hoffman in East Peoria; he preceded her in death in 1986....

James A. Jim Captain Barnes

James A. Jim Captain Barnes

Jul 5, 2015

Obituary Captain James A. "Jim" Barnes, United States Navy (Retired), 85, of Washington, passed away at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 5, 2015 at UnityPoint Health Methodist in Peoria. He was born March 27, 1930 in Highland Park, MI to Harvey and Mary Carney Barnes. Surviving are three children, Joette (Kip) Blakesley of Germantown Hills, Jill Talaeai of Alexandria, VA, and...

Deon Marie Coovert

Deon Marie Coovert

Jul 5, 2015

Obituary Deon Marie Coovert, 63, of Washington, passed away at 5:00am, Sunday, July 5, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born September 14, 1951 in Peoria to Russel and Lois Mosley Stamm. She married Thomas David Coovert June 14, 1969 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Washington; he survives. Also surviving is their son, Anthony...

Etta Mae Brooks

Etta Mae Brooks

Jul 3, 2015

Obituary Etta Mae Brooks, 88, of Washington, passed away at 10:20 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2015 at Washington Christian Village. She was born July 3, 1927 in Rock Falls, IL to Harry and Florence DeMey Staples. She married James F. Brooks on September 9, 1945 in New Lenox, IL. He preceded her in death on June 1, 2009. She was...

Martha A. Decker

Martha A. Decker

Jul 1, 2015

Obituary Martha A. Decker, 74, of Washington, formerly of Eureka, died at 11:31 AM Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born on October 31, 1940 in Terre Haute, IN to Theron L. and Inez R. Taylor Elliott, she married Montie L. Decker on February 25, 1961 in Casey, IL; he survives. Also surviving are...

Travis R. Dewolfe

Travis R. Dewolfe

Jun 30, 2015

Obituary Travis R. DeWolfe, 9, of Magnolia, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 7:21A.M. at his residence. Travis was born April 15, 2006 in Peoria to Travis and Stephanie Nimmo DeWolfe. They survive. Also surviving is his sister, Marley (6); maternal grandparents, Jerra and Wayne Withers of Magnolia and paternal grandparents, Rick and Debbie DeWolfe of Plant City,...

Martha E. Storrer

Martha E. Storrer

Jun 29, 2015

Obituary PEORIA- Martha E. Storrer, 103, of Peoria passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015 at 5:57A.M. at the Apostolic Christian Skylines in Peoria. Martha was born on February 18, 1912 in East Peoria to John and Regina Streitmatter Wiegand. She married W. Leslie Storrer on March 4, 1944 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on May 5,...

Sybil Sue Grimes

Sybil Sue Grimes

Jun 29, 2015

Obituary Sybil Sue Grimes, 58, of Washington died at 2:00 AM Monday, June 29, 2015 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 4, 1956 in Evergreen Park, IL to James and Joanna Sparks. She married Steven M. Grimes on September 1, 1979 at St. Mark's Lutheran Church...

John L. Brashers

John L. Brashers

Jun 28, 2015

Obituary John L. Brashers, 83, of Washington, passed away at 5:16 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2015 at his residence. He was born December 14, 1931 in Charity, MO to Robert and Orvilla Nottingham Brashers. He married Emma Marie "Re" Tott in Harrison, AR on June 30, 1952. She preceded him in death on Nov. 21, 2008. He was also preceded...

Tony Moose Mcmurtry

Tony Moose Mcmurtry

Jun 28, 2015

Obituary Tony "Moose" McMurtry, 51, of Morton passed away at 9:52 AM Sunday, June 28, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born on May 4, 1964 in Peoria to James A. and Rose M. Puntoni Guede, he married Kimberly Janes on June 10, 1995 in Morton. Surviving are his mother, Rose Guede (Scott A. Noll) of Morton;...

Kim Mcmurtry

Kim Mcmurtry

Jun 27, 2015

Obituary Kim McMurtry, 46, of Morton passed away at 1:38 PM Saturday, June 27, 2015 in Peoria County. Born on September 30, 1968 in Peoria to Ollen and Imogene Tharp Janes, she married Tony "Moose" McMurtryon June 10, 1995 in Morton. Surviving are her son, Kyle McMurtry of Morton; sister, Patty Janes of East Peoria; nephew, Ryan Janes of East...

Allan S. Al Thannum

Allan S. Al Thannum

Jun 23, 2015

Obituary Allan "Al" S. Thannum, 88, of East Peoria passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at 12:12AM at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was a loving husband and father and his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. Al was born on March 30, 1927 in Hayward, WI to James and Karen Johanna...

Beatriz A. Lopez

Beatriz A. Lopez

Jun 17, 2015

Obituary Beatriz A. Lopez, 53, of Morton, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at 5:47PM at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Beatriz was born August 18, 1961 in Mexico to Jaiver and Rosa Maria Perez Aguirre. She was the beloved wife of Luis A. Lopez. They were married on August 14, 1984 in Los Angeles California; he...

Jo Ann Woods

Jo Ann Woods

Jun 16, 2015

Obituary Jo Ann Woods, 80, of Washington, IL passed away at 2:38 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at her home with her family at her side. She was born July 16, 1934 in Peoria, IL to Charles and Ethel Farden Bayer. She married Claude D. "Woody" Woods in Peoria on July 18, 1953. He preceded her in death on January...

Rosa A. Clark

Rosa A. Clark

Jun 15, 2015

Obituary Rosa A. Clark, 88, of East Peoria, passed away and went home to be with her Lord at 10:53pm Monday, June 15, 2015 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Rosa was born September 26, 1926 in Germantown Hills, IL to John and Katie Zilch Rentsch. She married Richard W. Clark on March 4, 1945 in Peoria....

Roger Dale Crotts

Roger Dale Crotts

Jun 7, 2015

Obituary Roger Dale Crotts, 61, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at 12:25AM at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Dale was born October 29, 1953 in Peoria to Edward Lloyd and Vera Vivian Johnston Crotts. He married Laura Brisbin on November 21, 1987 in Peoria. She survives. Also surviving is his daughter, Olivia Crotts;...

Justin Bud Dawson

Justin Bud Dawson

Jun 5, 2015

Obituary The world lost one of its kindest, most gentle souls on June 5, 2015, with the sudden passing of Justin M. Dawson, known to most people as Bud, at the young age of 38. While outwardly quiet, Bud was a gentle man with a quick wit and a huge heart. Without hesitation, he would lend a helping hand to...

Ross M. Rocky Daniels

Ross M. Rocky Daniels

Jun 3, 2015

Obituary Ross "Rocky" M. Daniels, of Salem, formerly of Washington passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Lebanon Care Center in Lebanon, IL. Rocky was born January 20, 1932 in Pontiac, MI to James and Evelynn Daniels. He married Mildred A. Mandeville in Detroit, MI. They later divorced. She survives. Also surviving are his children, Patricia B. Morris...

Stan Honegger

Stan Honegger

May 28, 2015

Obituary Stanley Dean Honegger, 84, of Metamora, formerly of Washington, passed away at 5:00am, Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Metamora, surrounded by his family. Stan was born February 17, 1931 in Peoria, to the late Stani and Margaret Alt Honegger. He married Patricia Vicary on February 11, 1956 at St. Mark's Church in Peoria; she preceded him in death. Surviving...

Julie Petri Delzell

Julie Petri Delzell

May 28, 2015

Obituary Julie Petri Delzell, 63, of East Peoria, passed away at 8:41 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born August 19, 1951 in Peoria, IL to Roy G. and June Lindgren Petri. Surviving are her two sons, Eric Petri and Wade Delzell both of East Peoria; two sisters, Terry (Dennis) Paluska...

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