Obituaries

Dennis G. Atteberry

Dennis G. Atteberry

Oct 19, 2026

Dennis G. Atteberry, 78, of Peoria passed away on October 19, 2026. 

Jeffrey Joe Giberson

Jeffrey Joe Giberson

Oct 17, 2026

Jeffrey Joe Giberson, 57 of Peoria passed away on October 17, 2026 in Peoria, IL. 

Donald Gary Smith

Donald Gary Smith

Oct 13, 2026

Donald Gary Smith, 83, of Lacon Illinois, formerly Utica Illinois, died October 13, 2026 at his home. Born in Coronado, California to the late Paul and Dorothy (Lewicki) Smith, Don served his country in the United States Navy as a Seabee.

Don is survived by his daughter Donette (John) Savvy of North Bend Oregon; son Brad (Kelly) Smith of Texas; sisters...

Kenneth Rudolph Hayes, Jr.

Kenneth Rudolph Hayes, Jr.

Oct 10, 2026

Kenneth Rudolph Hayes, Jr., 75, of Peoria passed away on October 10, 2026 in Peoria, IL. He was born on July 23, 1951 in Peoria, IL to Kenneth and Lora (Van Dettum) Hayes, Sr.

Ken loved watching movies and reading the bible. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He valued family as family was...

Linda Ann Gregar

Linda Ann Gregar

Oct 7, 2026

Linda Ann Gregar (née Tomaszewski), age 69, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

Linda was the beloved wife of Daniel Gregar, Sr.; loving mother of Daniel Gregar, Jr. (Elizabeth) and Anthony James (AJ) Gregar (fiancée Junnette); and cherished Nani of Hayley, Mia, Cameron, Isabella, Savannah, Terra, and AJ Gregar. She was the daughter of the late Bruno and Dorothy Tomaszewski; dear...

Emma Suzanne Gerard

Emma Suzanne Gerard

Oct 7, 2026

Emma Suzanne Gerard, known to most as Suzy and occasionally as E. Suzanne, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at the age of 90.

Born Emma Suzanne Sittig in Chicago, Suzy was a woman of many talents, strong opinions, an unconventional sense of humor, and a heart considerably softer than her occasionally prickly exterior might have suggested.

A registered nurse by training, Suzy...

Marsha Denise Miller

Marsha Denise Miller

Oct 3, 2026

Marsha Denise Miller, 75, of Chillicothe passed away October 03, 2026 at her residence. 

Barbara Anne Bieber

Barbara Anne Bieber

Sep 29, 2026

Barbara Anne Bieber, 81, of Peoria passed away on September 29, 2026 at The Loft of Peoria in Peoria, IL. She was born to John and Marian (Lackland) Monser on December 02, 1944 in Peoria, IL.

She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Morrise; son-in-law, Jason, grandchildren, Scout and Jaden, brothers, Tom (Deb) and Bob Monser; and sister, Jeanne (Nick) Bednorz...

Steven A. Snyder

Steven A. Snyder

Sep 25, 2026

Steven A. Snyder, 72, of Peoria passed away September 25, 2026 at Carle Health Proctor Hospital in Peoria, IL. He was born to Robert and Delores (Greenway) Snyder on April 08, 1954 in Peoria, IL. Steven married Lisa Gould on May 16, 1998 in Peoria, IL. She survives Steven.

He was a member of The Illinois State Archaeological Society. He also...

Charles Ernest Isonhart

Charles Ernest Isonhart

Sep 24, 2026

Charles Ernest Isonhart, 70, of Peoria passed away on September 24, 2026 in Peoria. He was born to Charles Joshua and Bettie (Francis) Isonhart in Ridgecrest, California on April 29, 1956. He married Leslie Ann on August 27, 1977 in Peoria, IL. She survives him.

Charlie had many hobbies some of his favorites included fishing, wood working, painting, even running a...

Barbara R. Soldwedel

Barbara R. Soldwedel

Sep 18, 2026

Barbara Reed Soldwedel, 88, Peoria passed away on September 18, 2026 in Peoria, IL. 

Sheila Marie Hufeld

Sheila Marie Hufeld

Sep 13, 2026

Sheila Marie Hufeld,75, passed away September 13, 2026 in Peoria, IL. She was born on December 17, 1950 in Peoria, IL to John and Patricia (Kelly)Hufeld.

Sheila's siblings are the late Mike Hufeld of Peoria, Ellen & Steve Addy of Idaho, Angie & Terry Oltman of Creve Coeur, Lynne & KC Kerchner of Ladd, Rose & Rick Ayres of Dunlap, Tim...

Arlene Loraine Chalmers

Arlene Loraine Chalmers

Sep 8, 2026

Arlene Loraine Chalmers, 88, of Metamora passed away on September 08, 2026 after a short illness. She was born May 17, 1938 to Frank and Loraine (Betz) Kuether in Milwaukee, WI. Arlene married Alexander James Chalmers on September 17, 1960 in Waukesha, WI. He precedes her in death. She leaves behind her six children Nicole Johnson (Charles), Kristin Chalmers (David...

Mary Ann Dean

Mary Ann Dean

Sep 7, 2026

Mary Ann Dean, 76, passed away on September 07, 2026 at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Princeton, IL to Douglas and Treveer (Hoyle) Riley on March 06, 1950. She married Richard Dean on November 30, 1974.

Mary is survived by her spouse, Richard "Deano" Dean, East Peoria, IL; son, Matthew (Christina) Dean, Germantown Hills, IL; grandchildren, Hunter...

Kimberley Dawn Taylor

Kimberley Dawn Taylor

Sep 6, 2026

Kimberley Dawn Taylor, 65, passed away on September 06, 2026 in Peoria, IL.  She was born on June 26, 1961 to Troy and Barbara (Williamson) Taylor in Peoria, IL. 

She is survived by her mother and father, brother, Rob (Beth) Taylor; 2 nieces, Amy and Rebecca; daughter, Amber (Jack) Davis; 5 grandchildren, Aliza, Braelynn, Elara, Sabrina, and Jaysen.

She enjoyed fishing, being...

John Darren Sweeney

John Darren Sweeney

Sep 5, 2026

John "Darren" Sweeney, 58, of Chillicothe, passed away on September 05, 2026 in Peoria, IL. He was born on January 07, 1968 to John "Jack" R. Sweeney and Thomasina (Davis) Sweeney in Peoria, IL.

He is survived by his step-children, whom he referred to as his children, Andrew (Courtney) Kinney of Springfield, IL; Hannah Kinney of Monmouth, IL; and Hallie Kinney...

Mary E. Colvin

Mary E. Colvin

Aug 24, 2026

Mary Ellen Colvin, 84, of Lacon, Illinois, and, in later years, Webb Lake, WI, passed away peacefully after a long journey with Alzheimer's on August 24, 2026. Mary was surrounded by family in her last moments and the outstanding staff at Country Comforts in Henry, IL. She was born on March 3rd 1942, to the late Austin L. Cranford and...

George James Young

George James Young

Aug 17, 2026

George James Young, 74, of East Peoria passed away August 17, 2026 at Carle Health Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was born December 28, 1951 in Peoria, IL to Ernest and Evelyn (Glore) Young. George married Brenda Fox on August 02, 1991 in Peoria, IL. She survives George.

He enjoyed the following outdoor activities: golfing, fishing, camping, boating, and riding...

Gregory Michael Storm

Gregory Michael Storm

Aug 1, 2026

Gregory Michael Storm, 69, of Sparland Illinois, died on August 1, 2026 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria Illinois. Born on March 28, 1957 in Peoria Illinois to the late Wayne G. and Dolores L. (Edminster) Storm, Greg was a self-employed entrepreneur in many different fields.

Greg is survived by his brothers Michael (Joanne) Storm of Lacon Illinois, Tim...

Frankie Charles Behm

Frankie Charles Behm

Jul 30, 2026

Frankie Behm, age 71, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026. He was born on December 29, 1954, and lived a life defined by love, devotion to family, and appreciation for life's simple and meaningful moments.

Frankie was the devoted husband of Brenda Lee Behm, whom he loved deeply. Together, they built a strong and loving family that remained his greatest...