Obituaries

Jan 11, 2026

Mark Douglas Gossick passed away on January 11, 2026 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.

Jan 10, 2026

Anthony “Tony” Wayne Williams, 48, of North Pekin Illinois, died on January 10, 2026 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria Illinois. He was born on January 14, 1977 to Ronald and Eldonna (Hardin) Williams. Tony was a correctional officer, like his siblings, for Illinois at the Pontiac maximum security prison.

Tony loved fishing, hunting, canoeing, and home improvement...

Jan 1, 2026

Theresa L. Burgher, 56, of Lexington, IL was born on October 23, 1999 and passed away January 01, 2026 in Normal, IL. 

Jan 1, 2026

Mitchell Frank, 26, passed away Thursday January 1st, 2026 at his home in Lacon, Illinois from complications of cardiomyopathy.

Mitchell was born on December 18th, 1999 in Peoria, Illinois to David and Lisa (Beachler) Frank. From an early age, he was curious, thoughtful, creative, and full of energy. He had a sharp sense of humor and a beautiful soul.

Mitchell attended Midland...

Dec 27, 2025

Mr. Timothy Joseph Curtin, 38, Peoria passed away December 27, 2025 at his residence.  He was born July 26, 1987 in Peoria, IL. 

Dec 19, 2025

Herschel "Tom" Thomas Tucker, 79, of East Peoria, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at his residence.  He was born June 23, 1946, in Los Angeles, CA, to Herschel E. Tucker and Marjorie (Lehman) Tucker, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him were two sisters, Mary Kay Dalrymple, Teresa Holford, and one brother, David Tucker.

He is survived by...

Dec 16, 2025

Linda Marion Burdick, 78, of Bloomington passed away on December 16, 2025 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Center in Peoria, IL. She was born to Jack and Eileen (Moorehead) Keane on September 15, 1947 in Manhattan, New York.

Linda leaves behind her two beautiful daughters and spouses  Abby Elsasser and spouse Steven Elsasser, Emily Bok and Chris Bok she is...

Dec 13, 2025

Dec 9, 2025

Joseph Michael McShane, 77, of Roanoke, IL passed away at OSF St. Francis Richard L. Owens Hospice Facility in Peoria, IL on December 09, 2025. 

Nov 26, 2025

Danney Franklin Hougham, II, 46, of Peoria passed away November 26, 2025 at his residence.  He was born July 24, 1979 to Danney F. and Beverly (Hudson) Hougham, I in Peoria, IL. 

He loved playing on his Xbox and spending time with family and his furbabies, especially his Ally girl. Rooting for his Cubbies, and a was die hard Chicago Bears...

Nov 20, 2025

Mary Ellen (Brandt) West, 82, of Washington, passed on November 20, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. She was born to Lorenz and Lorna (Volker) Brandt in Waverly, IA, on October 8, 1943. She married Harold B. West III on March 4, 1967. They later divorced.

Mary volunteered her time over the years for many different organizations....

Nov 19, 2025

Gail Vinca Seei, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on November 19, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on October 23, 1940, in Canton, Illinois, she was the daughter of Ralph and Leona (Campbell) Brashear.

Gail dedicated a significant part of her career to the real estate field, continuing until her retirement. She was...

Nov 15, 2025

Shirley Joyce Mansfield, 86, of East Peoria passed away November 15, 2025 at her residence. She was born June 13, 1939 to David and Ruby (Smiley) Robenstein in Benson, IL.

She had a very strong faith and leaned on God for everything in her life. She was always surrounded by family and loved spoiling her grandkids in many different ways. Shirley...

Nov 15, 2025

Paula Rae Ingle, 77, East Peoria passed on November 15, 2025 at Fondulac Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in East Peoria, IL.  She was born to Donald and Mary (Rentsch) Fitzgerald on November 21, 1947 in Peoria, IL.  

She loved to be with her family.

Paula is survived by her son, Scott Hammer; daughter, Wendy; sister, Janis Wilkins her husband Bruce Castor...

Nov 11, 2025

Trisha Marie Taylor, 55, passed away peacefully on November 11th 2025, at her home surrounded by family and friends.  Trisha fought a courageous battle against small cell lung cancer since her diagnosis in June.

Trisha was born on March 31st 1970 in Streator, IL to Patricia Armstrong and Ronald Clark.  She married Gary Taylor on August 13th 2022 in Washburn.

She is...

Nov 11, 2025

Ronald David Karcher, 80, of Peoria, IL passed on November 11, 2025 at Accolade Healthcare of Peoria. 

Nov 7, 2025

Donald Allen "Willie" Williams passed away peacefully at home on November 07, 2025.  Willie was a good man, loving husband, father and brother. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Julie, daughters, Michele (Kevin)Turchi, Dawn Williams, and Mandy Pence.  His grandchildren, Andrew Williams, Alec Williams, Maia Turchi, Jax Pence, and Cyndi Pence, siblings, Gerry (Alice), Bev, Kathy (Mike)...

Nov 4, 2025

Thomas Joseph Powers, 72, of Peoria passed away on November 04, 2025 at his residence. 

Oct 29, 2025

Sylvester Scott, 74, of Peoria passed away October 29, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.  He was born to Hubert Scott and Estella Smith on July 19, 1951 in Peoria, IL. 

He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather.  He had a smile that would light up any room. He loved to listen to...

Oct 23, 2025

Robert E. Johnson, 70, of East Peoria passed away on October 23, 2025 in Galesburg, IL.