Obituaries
Chad Himlin
Jul 23, 2026
Chad Robert Himlin, 45, of Princeville, Illinois, passed away on July 23,2026 surrounded by family. Chad was born on June 18, 1981, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Bob and Cheryl (Good) Himlin of Wyoming, Illinois. He is proceeded in death by his father.
Chad leaves behind his beloved wife and best friend of 15 years, Jenine (Gardner), and his five...
Montgomery Blake Irby
Jul 17, 2026
Montgomery Blake Irby, 65 of Peoria, IL was born on April 6th, 1961 to Frances H Johnson and Joe Irby. He passed away on Friday, July 17th, 2026 at 5:10am at his residence while surrounded by family.
Blake leaves behind three maternal siblings: Mark Irby, Kimberly L Johnson and Felecia L (Jack) Robinson all of Peoria, IL.
Five special maternal aunts Roberta...
Carole Frances Peugh
Jul 13, 2026
Carole Frances Peugh, 83, East Peoria passed away July 13, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born September 20, 1942 to Fred and Anna (Osborne) Miller in Pekin, IL. Carole married Thomas E. Peugh on November 14, 2005 in Eureka, IL.
Carole is remembered as a loving spouse, mother, step-mother, proud grandmother, and even PROUDER great...
Dean Brian Miller
Jul 1, 2026
Dean “Brian” Miller, 78, Peoria, IL formally of Oswego, IL passed away July 01, 2026 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL. He was born to Raymond and Lucille (Johnson) Miller on February 27, 1948 in Red Wing, Minnesota. Brian married Diane Wedeen on August 01, 1981 in Geneva, IL. She survives Brian.
He enjoyed NASCAR since the 70s, loved...
Sharon Denise Bradford
Jun 28, 2026
Sharon Denise Bradford, 59, passed away June 28, 2026 in Chillicothe, IL.
Joseph Lafayette Clingan
Jun 25, 2026
Joseph Lafayette Clingan, 75, of Peoria passed away June 25, 2026.
Bruce Melvin Castor
Jun 20, 2026
Bruce Melvin Castor, 88, of East Peoria, Illinois, passed away on June 20, 2026. He was born July 20, 1937, in Champaign, Illinois, to Harry Castor and Eva (Cottle) Castor.
Bruce was the proud father of three children: Karen Davis of East Peoria, Illinois, Sandy McDonald of East Peoria, Illinois, and Todd (Jeanne) Castor of Washington, Illinois.
He was previously married for...
Micheal Lee Shoop
Jun 19, 2026
Michael L. Shoop, 75 of Peoria Heights passed away suddenly on June 19 in Peoria, Illinois, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital Emergency Department. He leaves behind two sons, Scott Shoop and Rodney Shoop, both of Peoria Heights, Illinois.
Mike was born on September 29, 1950, in Peoria, Illinois, to Dale and Dorothy (Short) Shoop. After graduating from high school, Mike enlisted...
Glenn Summerville
Jun 13, 2026
Glenn Edward Summerville, 72, of Peoria, Illinois, died on June 13, 2026 in Peoria. He was born on May 18, 1954 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Rufus Sr. and Mercedes (Jones) Summerville.
He is survived by his only child, Pearis Carr of Thailand, brother Clyde Summerville, brother Jeffrey (Atasa) Summerville of Peoria, IL., sister Elaine Gordon of Oklahoma City, OK.,...
Gerald "Gerry" Ray Reeder, Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
Gerald “Gerry” Ray Reeder, Jr., 61, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026. Born in Peoria, Illinois, he was the son of Gerald (Loretta) Reeder, Sr. and the late Patricia (Fredrickson) Brooks.
He is survived by his children, Samantha (Aaron) Adami and Zachary (Megan) Reeder; his grandchildren, Austin, Ethan, Charlotte, and Weston; his brother Gary (Dianna) Reeder; and his stepsister Nicci...
Linda Marie Pates
Jun 10, 2026
Linda Marie Pates, 70, died on June 3, 2026 at her residence in Galesburg, Illinois. She was born in Galesburg to the late L.M. and Dorothy (Smallwood) Pates. Linda is a graduate of Galesburg High School. She grew up in the Second Baptist Church, where she was instilled with a deep life-long faith. She devoted much time to Bible Study...
Roland Lee Hayward
Jun 6, 2026
Roland Lee Hayward, 60, Chillicothe passed away on June 06, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was born to Richard and Betty (Marshall) Hayward, Sr. in Peoria, IL on April 25, 1966.
He is survived by his brother, Richard C. Hayward Jr.; sister, Marilyn (Andrew) Patterson; sister-in-law, Cathy Hayward; seven nieces; two nephews and many great-nieces...
Kari Lynn Kathamegos-Mitchell
Jun 1, 2026
Kari Kathamegos-Mitchell, 41, of Ottawa, Illinois, passed away on June 1, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on March 3, 1985, in Aurora, Illinois, to William Kathamegos and Sara Grant.
Kari was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Her greatest joy in life was her family, and she loved spending...
Bruce Mitchell Staley
May 30, 2026
Bruce Mitchell Staley, 73, Peoria passed away on May 30, 2026. He was born to Evertt and Barbara (Harter) Staley on September 26, 1952 in Canton, IL. He married Michele J. Bulkley on March 06, 2012.
He loved playing with his children when they were young, taking them to numerous Pro sporting events and playing golf.
Bruce is survived by his wife,...
Gary Everett McBride
May 29, 2026
Gary E. McBride, 81, Washington passed away on May 29, 2026 in Peoria at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice. He was born to Everett and Lucylle (Johnson) McBride on July 22, 1944 in Peoria, IL. He married Cheryl Mustard on May 13, 1972 in Peoria, IL.
Gary was an avid golfer. He would often play 4-5 times per week with his...
Richard Raymond Robbins
May 27, 2026
Richard Raymond Robbins, 75, of East Peoria passed away on May 27, 2026.
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