Obituaries

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.

Michael Earl Hettwer

Michael Earl Hettwer

Aug 10, 2025

Michael Earl Hettwer, 78, of Low Point, Illinois, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, with members of his family by his side.

Mike was a graduate of Dunlap High School and studied at Western Illinois University. He was a diligent worker in the construction industry. For many decades Mike faithfully volunteered in the TV ministry at Grace Presbyterian Church...

Tena Marie Fitton

Tena Marie Fitton

Aug 7, 2025

Tena Marie Fitton, 70, of Washington, IL passed on August 07, 2025 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.  She was born to James and Winfred (Bradle) Wilson in Peoria, IL.  

She was an over the road truck driver for 23 years.  

Tena is survived by her boyfriend Paul Houtman; son, Shawn Cargill and his children, Austin Cargill and...

Tadd C. Kingen

Tadd C. Kingen

Aug 6, 2025

Tadd Christopher Kingen, 55, of Lacon Illinois, died on August 6, 2025 at his home. Born in Peoria Illinois to the late Frank and Ethel (Davis) Kingen, he married Roberta Jean Craig on February 3, 1997 in Lacon. She survives.

also surviving are his children Travis Kingen of Lacon, Audrey (Todd) Rodney of Pasadena California; brother Brian (Amber) Kingen of Sparland;...

Alexander James Chalmers

Alexander James Chalmers

Jul 30, 2025

Alexander James Chalmers, 97, of Morton, IL, died on July 30, 2025 after a short illness. He leaves behind his beloved wife Arlene Loraine Chalmers, his six children Nicole Johnson (Charles), Kristin Chalmers (David Wielenga), Megan Chalmers, Maureen Sipes (Michael), Erin Lopez (Joseph), Patrick Chalmers (Nichole), 9 grandchildren Cameron Johnson, Dylan Johnson (Tycie), Evan Johnson, Claire Johnson, Griffin Sipes, Ian...