Obituaries

Robert L. Long

Robert L. Long

Oct 11, 2025

Robert L. Long, 33, of Woodhull passed away on October 11, 2025 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, IL. He was born to Brian and Rosezona (Boers) Long on October 31, 1991 in Springfield, IL.

He was an avid reader, he would read the Guinness book of World records and retain most of the information. He was a walking...

Kimberli Lynn Steele

Kimberli Lynn Steele

Oct 10, 2025

Kimberli Lynn Steele, 59, of Lacon, Il. passed away on October 10th, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Il.

She was born on May 31st, 1966 in Oak Park, Il. to the late Patricia L. (Hodges) Steele.

She loved bowling, fishing and doing crochet.

She is survived by her sister Angela, brother Terrence (Nicolasa), partner Raul and numerous nieces and...

Arthur Ross McMahon

Arthur Ross McMahon

Oct 7, 2025

Arthur Ross McMahon always loved helping others. For 13 years, he delivered Meals on Wheels in the Peoria area, getting to know each person he served and offering a listening ear. Art never met a stranger—he was always ready to lend a hand and brighten someone’s day with a joke. Whether as an entrepreneur, salesman, blackjack dealer, or goodwill ambassador,...

Sandra K Roberts

Sandra K Roberts

Oct 6, 2025

Mrs. Sandra K. Roberts of Normal, IL was born on July  27, 1939 and passed away on October 05, 2025. 

Guadalupe Lugo

Guadalupe Lugo

Oct 5, 2025

Guadalupe Lugo, 76, of Hanna City, passed away on October 05, 2025 at his residence.  He was born to Pedro and Angela (Hernandez) Lugo on October 11, 1948 in Saginaw, Michigan.

Samuel Joseph Hart

Samuel Joseph Hart

Oct 2, 2025

Samuel Joseph Hart, 37, of Hopewell, IL, formerly of Mahomet, passed away on October 2, 2025 at his home. Sam, as he was known by friends and loved ones, was born on June 28, 1988 to John and Dee Ann (Swearingen) Hart in Peoria, IL.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents George (Dorothy) Hart and Joan (George) Spengler,...

Ronald Larry Williams

Ronald Larry Williams

Sep 27, 2025

Ronald Larry Williams, 82, of North Pekin Illinois, died on September 27, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his family. Born in Spring Creek Missouri on March 25, 1943 to the late Berl and Ella Fox Williams, he married Eldonna Jean Hardin on June 3, 1967 at Gospel Hill Church in Pottersville Missouri. She survives.

Also surviving are his five children,...

Claudine Janice Patton

Claudine Janice Patton

Sep 25, 2025

Claudine Janice Patton, 88, of Moline,IL passed away on September 25, 2025 at her son and daughter-in-laws home surrounded by her family.She was born to Theodore and Lavina (Soli) Gadaire on March 26, 1937 at the home of her grandmother in Vang, North Dakota.

Claudine worked at Moline Public Hospital in the sewing room for several years. She was a devoted...

Richard Allen Toliver

Richard Allen Toliver

Sep 24, 2025

Richard Allen Toliver, 71, of Washburn, IL passed away on September 24, 2025 peacefully at his residence surrounded by family. He was born on May 23, 1954 to Dean and Nancy (Cimei) Toliver in Spring Valley, IL. He married Kimberlee Hilligoss on December 16, 1972.

He loved being a Dad and grandpa. He loved fishing trips to Canada with his buddies....

Joseph Samuel Randall

Joseph Samuel Randall

Sep 23, 2025

Joseph Samuel Randall,79, of Henry Illinois, died on September 23, 2025 at his residence. Born on October 10, 1945 in Henry Illinois to the late Lawrence and Ruby (Songer) Randall, he married Betty Lou Weir on January 27, 1969 in Henry Illinois. Betty died on August 31, 2019 in Henry at her residence. Also preceding Joe was his Two stillborn...

Margaret A. Martin

Margaret A. Martin

Sep 12, 2025

Margaret A. Martin, 100, of E. Peoria, IL passed away on September 12, 2025 in Peoria, IL at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

Margaret LOVED animals. Margaret bred and raised Persian cats for many years and went all over the country to competitions where she won hundreds of trophies and ribbons. Margaret loved to ride motorcycles and was one...

Charles Earl White

Charles Earl White

Sep 7, 2025

Charles Earl White, 82, of Pekin, IL passed away on September 07, 2025 at his residence.  

Stephen Kenneth Bremer

Stephen Kenneth Bremer

Sep 5, 2025

Mr. Stephen Kenneth Bremer, 83, of Peoria, IL passed away on September 05, 2025 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL. He was born on January 17, 1942 to Ernest and Jane (Dupell) Bremer in Peoria, IL.

He is survived by brother Daniel Bremer of Peoria, sister Linda Ream (Mike) of Sacramento, CA, sister-in-law Patricia Bremer of Canton, IL, niece...

Richard Thomas Oakes

Richard Thomas Oakes

Sep 2, 2025

Mr. Richard Thomas Oakes, 77, was born June 28, 1948 and passed on September 02, 2025 in Peoria, IL. 

Michael Rudolph Eddy Sr.

Michael Rudolph Eddy Sr.

Sep 2, 2025

Michael R Eddy Sr., 63, of Peoria Illinois, died on September 2, 2025 at OSF Saint Francis in Peoria. Born on April 4, 1962 in Peoria to the late Homer and Marian (Krahenbuhl) Eddy, Mike graduated from Princeville High School in 1980 and joined the Navy to serve his country in 1984. After his return, Mike spent his years driving...

John Scott Johnston

John Scott Johnston

Sep 1, 2025

John Scott Johnston, 60, of rural Tremont died September 1, 2025 at his home. He was born January 20, 1965 in Peoria, IL to Johnie and Nelta Faye (Miller) Johnston.

John graduated from Dee-Mack High School in 1983. After high school he entered the Marines and was active for four years. He was stationed at Camp Pendelton, CA and in Okinawa,...

Brett Todd Colvin

Brett Todd Colvin

Aug 24, 2025

Brett Todd Colvin, age 62, of La Rose Illinois, passed away on Sunday August 24th, 2025 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Brett was born on April 29th, 1963 in Peoria Ilinois, the son of Larry and Mary (Cranford) Colvin. Brett married Tameco Ann Placher on June 15th, 1985 in Lacon Ilinois at St. John's Lutheran Church.

Brett is survived...

Anthony Clinton Harris

Anthony Clinton Harris

Aug 12, 2025

Anthony Clinton Harris, 54, of Auburn, IL passed away on August 12, 2025 at his home in Marquette Heights, IL. He was born October 01, 1970 to Jerry Harris and Vicki Patrick at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, California.

Anthony loved to play pool, fishing, and listen to music. He was funny and loved to make everyone laugh. He loved his...

Gregory A. Watson

Gregory A. Watson

Aug 10, 2025

Gregory A. Watson 71, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025 at The Loft of East Peoria. Greg was born October 2, 1953 in Marion, KY to Paul and Lois Watson.

Music was his life and he would be best known as the owner of Watson Music which served Peoria and surrounding communities for many years.

He is survived by five children;...

Alexander Michael Donovan

Alexander Michael Donovan

Aug 10, 2025

Alexander Michael Donovan, 33, of Rockford, IL passed away August 10, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was born on September 16, 1991 to Scott and Kimberly (Kimble) Donovan.