Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Linda Kae Bedtka
Jul 25, 2025
Linda Kae Bedtka, 67, of Victoria, IL passed on July 25, 2025 in Peoria, IL at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. She was born February 05, 1958 to Bernard and Caroline (Kahn) Bedtka in Dubuque, Iowa.
Linda worked as a bartender.
She is survived by her family: Heather Miller.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
Richard A. Summers
Jul 23, 2025
Richard A. “Rick” Summers, 71, of Peoria Illinois, died on July 23, 2025 at Grand Regency of Peoria. He was born on November 14, 1953 in Peoria to the late John and Barbara (Van Winkle) Summers. Rick is survived by his children Lindsay Summers of Greenwood Indiana, John (Nkaoxue) Summers of Appleton Wisconsin; sisters Jane Reimann and Linda Walsh both...
Dona Cross
Jul 11, 2025
Dona Cross 81, of Peoria Illinois, died on July 11, 2025 at Lacon Rehab and Nursing in Lacon Illinois. She was born on July 3, 1944 in Detroit Michigan to the late Delbert and Violet (Zasada) Tebelman. Dona was a parts manual author for Caterpillar for over 10 years, where she developed and coordinated the creation of parts manuals for...
Sheryl Ann Ward
Jul 9, 2025
Sheryl Ann Ward, 54, of Metamora, IL passed away at OSF St. Francis medical center on July 9th, 2025 at 2:15pm. She was born on April 19th, 1971 in Peoria, IL to Edgar and Margie Ward. Sheryl fought a long, difficult, and courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma, ever since 2022. She was such a warrior and never gave up.
She is...
Joann Renee Foster
Jul 8, 2025
Joann Renee Foster, 54, of Eureka, IL was born September 17, 1971 and passed July 08, 2025.
Jimmy D. Golden
Jul 8, 2025
Jim "Jimmy" D. Golden, 71, of Morton, IL and formerly from Princeville, IL passed away on July 08, 2025 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice in Peoria, IL. He was born July 29, 1953 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to Charles and Carol (Vanderford) Golden. Jimmy married Lorena, she preceded him in death.
Jimmy was an avid fisherman. He had a passion for...
Nadine Dorine Krus
Jul 6, 2025
Mrs. Nadine D. Krus, 68, of Bartonville, IL was born on April 10, 1965 and passed on July 06, 2025 at her residence.
Iva Kathleen Purvis
Jun 29, 2025
Iva Kathleen Purvis,67, of Moline, IL was born on February 23, 1958 and passed away on June 29, 2025 in Peoria, IL.
Sandra Lee Hallam
May 27, 2025
Sandra Lee Hallam, 76, of Pekin Illinois, died on May 27, 2025 at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria Illinois. Born in Hannibal Missouri on April 11, 1949 to the late Robert and Mabel (Norris) Parrish, she married Larry Hallam on June 28, 1991 in Pekin, IL he survives.
Also surviving are her children: Doug (Rona) Haynes of Putnam, Illinois; John (Janette)...
Judith Ann Curran
May 25, 2025
Judith (Judy) Ann Curran, 70, of Kewanee Illinois, died on May 25, 2025 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria Illinois. Born in Kewanee on April 8, 1955 to the late John and Ina (White) Trussen, she graduated from Kewanee High School in 1973.
Judy is survived by her son, Jonathan Parks; daughters, Jennifer (Chad) Lucas and Jeanine (Steve)...
Mr. Shona Rudd
May 16, 2025
Mr. Shona Rudd, 54, of Peoria, IL passed away on May 15, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
John Franklin Bigger
May 13, 2025
John Franklin Bigger, 78, of Peoria, IL passed away on May 13, 2025 at Fondulac Nursing Home in East Peoria, IL. He was born on February 23, 1947 to Franklin and Ruby (Berkshire) Bigger in Peoria, IL.
He worked at Bel-wood Nursing Home in Peoria and the American Legion in Bartonville, IL. He loved collecting cars and model trucks.
John is survived...
Mary Lou Myers
May 11, 2025
Mary Lou (Stockstill) Myers, 75, of Peoria, IL passed away on May 11, 2025 at Accolade of Peoria in Peoria, IL. She was born September 24, 1949 to Harry and Virginia (Pruitt) Stockstill in Litchfield, IL.
She is survived by one son, Christopher Booker (Amanda); 6 granddaughters: Brittany(Juan),Christina(Ben), Kryssalyn, Katlyn, Kylee, AnaBelle and one great granddaughter, Addilyn.
She loved to crochet and...
Francesco A. Covello
May 7, 2025
Francesco Alessandro Covello was born August, 10 1954, in Marano Marchesato; a town in the province of Cosenza in the Calabria region of southern Italy.
At thirteen Franco relocated to Chicago, IL with his father Gioacchino, mother Gilda Salerno and younger brother Joseph.
Frank married the love of his life, Marleen Gardner on March 3, 1979.
Francesco passed away on Wednesday, May 7,...
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