Obituaries
Sandra Lee Hallam
May 27, 2025
Sandra Lee Hallam, 76, of Pekin Illinois, died on May 27, 2025 at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria Illinois. Born in Hannibal Missouri on April 11, 1949 to the late Robert and Mabel (Norris) Parrish, she married Larry Hallam on June 28, 1991 in Pekin, IL he survives.
Also surviving are her children: Doug (Rona) Haynes of Putnam, Illinois; John (Janette)...
Judith Ann Curran
May 25, 2025
Judith (Judy) Ann Curran, 70, of Kewanee Illinois, died on May 25, 2025 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria Illinois. Born in Kewanee on April 8, 1955 to the late John and Ina (White) Trussen, she graduated from Kewanee High School in 1973.
Judy is survived by her son, Jonathan Parks; daughters, Jennifer (Chad) Lucas and Jeanine (Steve)...
Mr. Shona Rudd
May 16, 2025
Mr. Shona Rudd, 54, of Peoria, IL passed away on May 15, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
John Franklin Bigger
May 13, 2025
John Franklin Bigger, 78, of Peoria, IL passed away on May 13, 2025 at Fondulac Nursing Home in East Peoria, IL. He was born on February 23, 1947 to Franklin and Ruby (Berkshire) Bigger in Peoria, IL.
He worked at Bel-wood Nursing Home in Peoria and the American Legion in Bartonville, IL. He loved collecting cars and model trucks.
John is survived...
Mary Lou Myers
May 11, 2025
Mary Lou (Stockstill) Myers, 75, of Peoria, IL passed away on May 11, 2025 at Accolade of Peoria in Peoria, IL. She was born September 24, 1949 to Harry and Virginia (Pruitt) Stockstill in Litchfield, IL.
She is survived by one son, Christopher Booker (Amanda); 6 granddaughters: Brittany(Juan),Christina(Ben), Kryssalyn, Katlyn, Kylee, AnaBelle and one great granddaughter, Addilyn.
She loved to crochet and...
Francesco A. Covello
May 7, 2025
Francesco Alessandro Covello was born August, 10 1954, in Marano Marchesato; a town in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy.
At thirteen Franco relocated to Chicago, IL with his father Gioacchino, mother Gilda Salerno and younger brother Joseph.
Frank married the love of his life, Marleen Gardner on March 3, 1979.
Francesco passed away on Wednesday, May 7,...
Carla Smith
May 3, 2025
Carla Smith, 67, of Peoria, Illinois, died on May 3, 2025 at OSF St Frances Medical Center in Peoria.
Russell Scott Westbrook
Apr 29, 2025
Russell Scott “Rusty” Westbrook Sr., 64, of East Peoria Illinois, passed away on April 29, 2025, in East Peoria. Born on August 25, 1960 in Peoria Illinois to Robert Hugh and Charlotte (Redshaw) Westbrook and grew up in East Peoria.
During his high school years, he enjoyed playing both baseball and football, activities that reflected his athleticism and love for sports.
Rusty...
Brian Martin
Apr 29, 2025
Brian Martin was released from pain and suffering on April 29th at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. He was 67.
Brian was born to Marvin and Lois Martin on December 5, 1957. He married Denise Bledsoe in 1977. They had two children, Jake Martin and Sara Martin. He later married Karen Williams in 2015 at which time he gained bonus children,...
Robert Lee Pruitt Jr.
Apr 27, 2025
Robert “Bob” Pruitt, Jr., age 84, of Peoria, IL, passed away on Sunday, April 27th, 2025, peacefully in his sleep after complications from COVID and pneumonia. He was born on May 14, 1940, to Robert, Sr. and Helen Pruitt.
Bob is survived by his wife of almost 24 years, Laura; daughters Jeanne (Mike) Pruitt-Burroughs of Peoria, IL, Kimberly (Pat) Pruitt-Murphy of...
Sybil Ann DeTrempe
Apr 24, 2025
Sybil Ann DeTrempe, 75, of Toluca passed away on April 24, 2025 at her residence. She was born April 23, 1950 in Springfield, Illinois to Robert and Nancy DeTrempe. Sybil married Robert Pulling. He precedes her in death.
Sybil loved playing euchre tournaments, reading, fishing, gardening, cooking, homesteading and being a mother to her son and every child or friend that...
Peter J. Agee
Apr 19, 2025
Peter J. Agee, 69, of Peoria passed away on April 19, 2025 in Peoria, IL. He was born on April 01, 1956 to Albert and Nellie (Forbis) Agee in Peoria, IL. He married Patricia (Wernsman) Agee.
Pete loved reading, movies and was an avid gamer. He loved D&D before it was cool and was a huge Critical Role fan. He will...
Shirley Roselle Higby
Apr 13, 2025
Shirley Roselle Higby, 91, of Peoria Heights passed away on April 13, 2025 at her residence. She was born March 02, 1934 in Oregon, Missouri to John and Lena (Pullen) Wilson. She married Robert L. Higby in 1953. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and four other siblings: John Wilson, Nancy Suppenbach, Larry Wilson, and Judy Hall.
Shirley...
Donald Charles Urban
Apr 13, 2025
Donald Charles Urban, 84, a retired a Computer Systems Analyst, passed away on April 13, 2025 at his residence in Peoria, IL. He was born to Dominic and Mary (Papousek) Urban on June 14, 1940 in Chicago, IL.
He enjoyed photography, videography, and all things railroad-related, especially steam locomotives from a bygone era.
Donald is survived by his two sons, Scott Urban,...
Bonny Lynn Gobert
Apr 12, 2025
Bonny Lynn Gobert, 79, of Lacon Illinois passed away on April 12, 2025 at her son’s residence in Lacon. She was born on April 28, 1945 to the late Harry and Alice (Caldwell) Bortolotti in Peoria Illinois.
Bonny enjoyed painting, gardening, and taking care of animals. She loved spending time with family and friends. Over the years Bonny had worked as...
Isidro Vega
Apr 9, 2025
Isidro Vega, 100, of Washington, IL passed away on April 09, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born on May 15, 1924 to Jenara Vega and Thomasa Torres in Guayama, Puerto Rico. He married Mercedes Carrasquillo. She survives him.
Everett Ronold Boers
Apr 4, 2025
Everett Ronold Boers, 53, of Sparland, IL passed away on April 4, 2025 in Peoria, IL at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Everett was born on April 1, 1972 in Peoria, IL to the late Everett G. and Sandra (Pollock) Boers.
“Ron”, “Ronnie”, “2 Bolt”, or just “Bolt” loved working on cars. He enjoyed the demolition derby races and horses. Ron's...
Mr. Harry M. Tompkins
Mar 23, 2025
Harry M. Tompkins, 83, of Mapleton, IL passed away on March 23, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, IL. He was born to Harry and Juanita (Manuel) Tompkins on August 12, 1941 in Canton, IL. Harry married Darlene on September 29, 2001 in Groveland, IL.
Harry served in the United States Army and served as a Peoria County Deputy...
Darian Keith Scott
Mar 21, 2025
Darian Keith Scott, 55 of Peoria, IL passed away on March 21, 2025 in Peoria, IL. He was born to Dorothy Mae Hill on August 6, 1969 in Greenville, Mississippi.
He enjoyed basketball and football games. Darian also enjoyed working as a chef. He was dedicated to family and a hard working man up to his hospitalization.
Darian leaves his memory to...
Steven Shawn Furrell, Sr.
Mar 13, 2025
Steven Shawn Furrell, Sr., 52, of Merriman, Missouri passed away March 13, 2025 in Ipava, IL. He was born to Ralph and Dana Furrell on September 13, 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Steven was a United States Navy veteran and truck driver.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his significant other, Julie Haverstock of Merriman, MO; his daughter, Gabrille Patterson of Overland...
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