Obituaries

Peter J. Agee

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Pheofless Eugene Bailey

Pheofless Eugene Bailey

Mar 11, 2025

Pheofless “Gig/Teddy” E. Bailey was born on August 7, 1949, in Foley, Alabama, to Mary Williams. His journey took him from Alabama to McNary, Arizona, where he moved with his beloved “Uncle Buster,” Howard Williams Sr., to work at Southwest Lumber Mills. It was there that he met the love of his life, Eva Mae Daniel. They married on September...

Richard Allen Moreland

Richard Allen Moreland

Mar 3, 2025

Richard Allen Moreland, 68, of Peoria, IL passed away on March 3, 2025 in Peoria, IL.  He was born to Robert and Joy (Barnett) Moreland on July 19, 1956 in Santa Ana, California.  He married Terry A. Moore on November 16, 1984.  She survives him. 

Marvin Andrew Hawley

Marvin Andrew Hawley

Feb 24, 2025

Marvin Andrew Hawley, 67, of Oglesby Illinois, died on February 24, 2025 at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria Illinois. Born on June 29, 1957 to the late Arthur and Dorothy (Rakowski) Hawley, he graduated from Tonica High School in 1976 and served his country in the Army Reserves. Marvin is survived by his children Lindsay (Steve) Rodda, Amanda...

Ms. Mary Louise Roth

Ms. Mary Louise Roth

Feb 20, 2025

Ms. Mary L. Roth, 79, of Henry, IL passed away on February 20, 2025 in Henry, IL. She was born December 24, 1945 to Frederick R. and Mary J. (Kovachevich-LeGault) Traver in Peoria, IL. 

She is survived by her daughters, Anita Roth, Carla Carter (Daniel A.), and Constance Carter, all of Chillicothe. She is also survived by her brother, Frederick R....

Ronald Eugene Lewis

Ronald Eugene Lewis

Feb 19, 2025

Ronald E. Lewis, 68, of Peoria, IL passed away on February 19, 2025 in Peoria, IL.  Ronald was born on September 01, 1956 to Fredrick and Dorothy (Chase) Lewis in Peoria, IL.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Robert Lewis, Roger Lewis, and Randy Lewis. 

He is survived by four children and 11 grandchildren.  

Ronald was the...

Donald Williams

Donald Williams

Feb 16, 2025

Donald Williams, 60, of Peoria, IL passed on February 16, 2025 in Peoria, IL. He was born to Donald and Mary Sue Williams in Toledo, OH on June 13, 1964. 

He served proudly in Operation Desert Storm where he was a Transport Operator. He came home and worked for Cook Rentals for over 20 years. 

Donald is survived by his mother, Mary...

Delaine A Draper

Delaine A Draper

Feb 15, 2025

Delaine A. Draper, 70, of Peoria, IL passed away on February 15, 2025 in Peoria, IL. Delaine was born August 17, 1954 to John and Joyce Dulle in Peoria, IL. She married Dennis Draper. He survives her. 

Jenny Lee Friend

Jenny Lee Friend

Feb 6, 2025

Jenny Lee Friend, 64, of Peoria passed away on February 06, 2025 in Peoria, IL to Leroy and Janell (Johnson) Friend.

She is survived by her family, Herbert Friend and wife Mina; Krista (Johnson) Daily, cousin and husband Bill; several aunts, uncles and cousins; Brian Rager and close friends.

Jenny loved her friends, music, animals, and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She...

Homer Hobert Eddy, Jr.

Homer Hobert Eddy, Jr.

Feb 6, 2025

Homer Hobert Eddy Jr., 73, formerly of Peoria, IL died on February 6, 2025 at Lacon Rehab and Nursing. Born on October 22, 1951 to the late Homer and Marion (Krahenbuhl) Eddy.

Homer served his country in the Marines during Vietnam War. After the Marines he moved to Layton, Ut and worked for Rasmussen Sprinkler Specialists. And for the last four...

Gerald Elbert Farrar

Gerald Elbert Farrar

Feb 3, 2025

Gerald Elbert Farrar, 81, of Bartonville, IL passed on February 03, 2025 in Peoria, IL.  He was born to Lester and Cynthia (Williams) Farrar in Peoria, IL. He married Cindy Dutton, who precedes him in death. 

John Paul Hart

John Paul Hart

Jan 30, 2025

John Paul Hart, 70, of Hopewell, IL passed away on January 30, 2025 at his home.  Paul, as he was known by friends and loved ones, was born on October 11, 1954 to George and Patricia (Long) Hart in Enid, Oklahoma. 

Paul was a retired electrician with Caterpillar.  He was a long time member of the Peoria Casting Club and the...

Helen Marie Burton

Helen Marie Burton

Jan 26, 2025

Helen Marie Burton, 98, of Peoria, IL passed on January 26, 2025 in Peoria, IL.  She was born to Roy and Mildred (Wells) Gwartney in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas. She married Glen Burton, who precedes her in death.