Obituaries
Richard A. Hess
Jan 12, 2023
Richard Allen “Mex” Hess, 58, of Peoria, Illinois passed away on January 12, 2023 while taking care of his best friend in her home. Richie was born on May 2, 1964 in Peoria, IL to Alfred “Bud” Hess and RoseMary (Hess) Patterson.Mex loved his sons and grandchildren dearly. He enjoyed every moment of life. He was the true definition of...
Judith E. Johnson
Jan 11, 2023
Judy was born on September 28, 1942 in Farmingdale, Long Island, NY to Richard and Frances (Kovalczuk) Lent. Judy married John Johnson on November 30, 1968 in Otego, NY. Judy was preceded in death by her parents.Judy is survived by her husband John of Brimfield, IL, children, JoAnn Johnson of Brimfield, IL, Jennifer Johnson of Urbana, IL, stepdaughter Debbi...
John H. "Jack" Johnson
Dec 20, 2022
John H.“Jack” Johnson, 87, of Lacon, Illinois died Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria as the result of an auto accident on Route 29 North of Chillicothe that day.
Jack was born in Cornell, Illinois, the son of the late Howard and Pearl(Pennington) Johnson. He graduated from Midland High School with the Class of 1953....
Thomas Richard Nevin
Dec 13, 2022
Thomas Richard “Tom” Nevin, 66, of Ottawa Illinois, formerly of Grand Ridge Illinois, passed away at his daughters home on December 13th, 2022. He was born on November 27, 1956 in Ottawa, Illinois to the late Richard And Norma (Robertson) Nevin. Tom grew up in Grand Ridge with his parents and siblings. He stayed to raise a family there too.
Tom worked as a truck driver for...
Jeanmarie R. Buneta
Dec 9, 2022
Jeanmarie Buneta, 68, of Bartonville Illinois, formerly of Belleville, died on December 9, 2022 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria. Jeanmarie was born in East St. Louis, Illinois to the late Carl and Mary (DeBra) Radisic on September 27, 1954.Jeanmarie spent 25 years working for Saint Clair County Illinois Housing Authority, helping people find housing in the metro east area.Jeanmarie is survived by her daughter Meredith (Beth Branaman) Buneta of...
Henry Garcia Jr.
Dec 5, 2022
Henry Garcia Junior 65 of Peoria Illinois died on December 5, 2022 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria surrounded by his family. He was born on July 27th 1957 to Henry Garcia Sr and Josefina Garcia. He left us, to join his parents and brother, Rick Garcia in Heaven.
Surviving Henry are his three children, Jeff (Denise) Garcia of North Pekin,...
Donald Carlyle Sanders
Nov 28, 2022
Donald Carlyle Sanders, 79, of Chillicothe Illinois, died on November 28, 2022 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born on November 12, 1943 to the late Archie and Mary (Broadstone) Sanders he married Barbara Lea Kerner on April 11, 1964 in Wenona Illinois.Don spent over 40 years in the beer industry as an electrical supervisor at Pabst Brewery...
Renate Mason
Nov 25, 2022
Renate Mason, 67 of West Peoria, Illinois, died November 25, 2022, at Richard L Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Born in Hachenburg Germany on April 12, 1955, to the late Hubert and Margaret (Schewe) Einheuser. She married an America Soldier, Alan Stenzel and had to two children. Renate is survived by her 3 children, Jill Ann Stenzel of Peoria, Jonathan...
Linda Sue Jones
Nov 23, 2022
Linda Sue Jones, 61, of West Peoria Illinois, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2022 at the Loft in Canton Illinois. Born on April 11, 1961 in Peoria to James and Sharon (Heberer) Elam, she married Marvin Jones on July 22, 1989 in Peoria. He survives. Linda was an employee for OSF St. Francis for over 25 years in the...
Cheryl Louisa Donovan
Nov 4, 2022
Cheryl Louisa Donovan, 68, of Peoria Illinois, died on November 4, 2022 at Accolade Health of Peoria.Cheryl was born October 27, 1954 in Peoria. She was married to Bernard Donovan. He passed in 2014.Cremation rites have been accorded and there will be no services at this time. illinicremation.com is assisting the family
Gloria D. Taylor
Nov 3, 2022
Gloria Taylor, 74, of Peoria Illinois, died on November 3, 2022 at UnityPoint Health Methodist in Peoria Illinois. Born on January 15, 1948 to the late Aaron and Johnella (Loggins) Walton, she married Floyd Taylor on June 5, 2005. Floyd passed on June 2, 2014. Gloria loved to garden and was the best cook around. She loved watching Big Brother,...
Donna Sue O'Dell
Oct 2, 2022
Donna Sue O'Dell passed over October 2 at her home in Washburn. She was born December 26, 1947 in Peoria to the late Walter and Mary (Tweddale) O'Dell. She is survived by her son, Rickard David Fehr; her granddaughter Samantha (Tim Luther) Moll; her son-in-law Larry Fossi; her stepdaughter, Wanda (Wes) Meredith Meacham Nance; her cousin LynneTweddale Watkins; her siblings...
Carol L. Jackson
Sep 28, 2022
Carol Lynn Jackson, 62, Of East Peoria Illinois died on September 28, 2022 at OSF St Francis Medical Center surrounded by her Children. Carol was born December 28, 1959 in Peoria to the late Leslie Oliver & Wanda Lucille (Mullins) Henson. Carol was a hard-working single mom for many years & a Survivor of Domestic Violence. She worked various trades...
Jo "Joey" E. Schrock
Sep 17, 2022
Jo Earline (Joey) Schrock, age 79, of Lacon, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at UnityPoint Hospital - Hospice in Peoria, IL, surrounded by her family.Joey was born on January 21, 1943, to Joseph and Jayne (Barnard) Freed in Bloomington, IL. Joey grew up in Lexington, IL and graduated from Lexington High School in 1961. She attended the...
Sandra Ann Ross
Sep 6, 2022
Sandra Ann Ross, 68, of Peoria Heights Illinois, died on September 6, 2022 at OSF Richard L. Owen Hospice Home in . Born on September 28, 1953 in Peoria to the late Derald and Minnie (Purtle) Haahn, she married Herbert Ross on August 18, 1980 in Fond Du Lac Park in East Peoria.They recently had celebrated their 42 anniversary.Sandra became...
Bobbie D. McGregor
Sep 2, 2022
Bobbie D. McGregor, 85, of Eureka Illinois, died on September 2, 2022 at the Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Eureka Illinois.Born in Oak Level Kentucky on October 12, 1936 to the late James and Pearl (Carper) McGregor, he married Donna Alexander on November 19, 1967 in Benton, KY.Bobbie is survived by his wife Donna at home, sons Steve McGregor of Eureka and Daniel (Tammy) McGregor of Speer.Bobbie worked for the Greater Peoria Sanitary District for 20 years. He enjoyed going to church, serving the Lord, and watching westerns on television. Bobbie was very...
Don A. Eckard
Aug 29, 2022
Don A. Eckard, 84, of Bradford, died on August 29, 2022 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Born on August 7, 1938 in Princeton Illinois to the late Walter and Daisy (Dahl) Eckard, he married Evelyn Seidell on June 29, 1957 and had two Children. Evelyn died on August 25, 2007. He later married Sandra Lea Demar...
Charles D. Engelbrecht
Aug 28, 2022
Charles D. Engelbrecht, 74, of Henry Illinois, died on August 28, 2022 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born on February 6, 1948 in Spring Valley to the late Albert and Mary (York) Engelbrecht,.Charles was of the owner and operator of Triple C Lawn and Garden since 1994. He was also an over the road...
Andrew T. Boone
Aug 28, 2022
Andrew Theodore Boone, 81 of Peoria, IL, passed peacefully at 8:55pm on August 28, 2022, at Richard Owens Hospice Home OSF in Peoria. Born on December 22, 1940, in Peoria to the late Charles and Beatrice (Trumbo) Boone, he married Judith Maree Logan on October 14, 1962, in Rock Island, IL. Andrew retired from Caterpillar, Inc., in 1999, with 30...
John M. Kelley
Aug 21, 2022
John M. Kelley, 87, of Snyder Village, formerly Peoria, passed away on August 21, 2022 at UnityPoint Proctor in PeoriaJohn was born on May 10, 1935 in McClure Illinois to Barney J. and Orpha O. (Lawson) Kelley. He married Nancy J. Huser in 1954. She preceded him in death in 1982. He later married Phyllis Sue Martin on January 13,...
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