Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Carolyn Jean Potter
Jul 27, 2026
Carolyn Jean Potter, , of Decatur, IL passed away on July 27, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Health Center in Peoria. She was born in Latham, IL, to Ovie and Jeanella (Crabtree) Walcott on April 11,1940. She married Arvin L. Potter, he precedes her in death.
She loved working in her garden and her flower beds. Carolyn had a love...
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...
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