Obituaries
Terry Robert Beachler
Jan 9, 2024
Terry Beachler, 77, longtime businessman of Peoria, Illinois, died Tuesday 9 Jan 2024 in the house he built with his brother-in-law, Jeff Zircher Sr, and where he raised his children. He passed peacefully from complications of Parkinson’s, MDS (Myelodysplastic Syndrome), and Leukemia while surrounded by those that loved him most: his wife, three adult children, and grandchildren. He previously survived...
Timothy Wayne Manes
Jan 5, 2024
Timothy Wayne Manes, 50, of Peoria Illinois, died on January 5, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born in Benson, Arizona on May 30, 1973 to the late Paul and Gloria (Osborn) Manes, he married Irene Rebecca Tetrault on December 4, 2016 in San Diego. She survives.
Tim is also survived by his daughter, Leighla and sister Melissa.Tim worked at Home Depot for over...
Debra Lynn Franz
Dec 31, 2023
Debra Lynn Franz, 66, of Chillicothe Illinois, died on December 31, 2023 at Arc Skilled Care in Chillicothe. She was born in Chicago on December 11, 1957 to the late Charles and Joan (Ardisana) Menz.Debra was an Off Track Betting teller at Landmark for many years, as well as having worked at various places around Peoria such as Madison Park Bank, the original Jim’s Steakhouse, and VOP’s. She was a...
Agnes K. Teufel
Dec 27, 2023
Agnes K. Teufel, of Hannah City Illinois, passed away on December 27, 2023 at Carle Proctor Hospital in Peoria Illinois. Born April 3, 1938 in Peoria, she married Frederick A “Bud” Teufel Jr on November 24, 1956 in Peoria, they were married 59 years. Bud passed away on May 18, 2015.
Surviving her son Frederick A. Teufel III of...
John Henry Ellington
Dec 26, 2023
John Henry Ellington, 67, of Chillicothe Illinois, died on December 26, 2023 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria Illinois. Born in Peoria on November 8, 1956 to the late Vearl and Zelma (Gomer) Ellington, he married Cynthia Buxton on March 30, 1992, she survives.
John is also survived by daughters Tonya Ellington of Peoria, Mollee (D'Andre) Ellington...
Dianna Marie Shoop
Dec 12, 2023
Dianna Marie Shoop, 70, of Peoria Heights Illinois, died on December 12, 2023 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born in Galesburg Illinois on January 3, 1953 to the late Harlan and Jean (Head) Bowman, she married Michael Shoop on July 12, 1975. He survives.
Dianna is also survived by her sons Scott and Rodney Shoop both...
Candice J Eucker
Dec 4, 2023
Candice J. Eucker, 73, of Peoria Illinois, died on December 4, 2023 at OSF Richard L Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Born in Beloit Wisconsin on April 7, 1950 to the late Merrill and Mary (Maurier) Thurston, she married Raymond Eucker on December 5, 1981 in Beloit WI. He survives.
Candice is also survived by her children Melissa Rankins of...
Stephen Alan Adami
Dec 4, 2023
Stephen Alan Adami, 75, of Dunlap Illinois, died on December 4, 2023 at his residence. Born in Pekin, Illinois to the late Maurice and Jean (Arbogast) Adami, he married Betty McCoy on April 14, 1989 in Las Vegas. She survives at home.
Steve is also survived by son Aaron (Samantha) of Dunlap; stepson Tim (Wendy) McCoy and granddaughters...
Bonnie J. Isaacs
Dec 3, 2023
Bonnie J Isaacs, 66, of Metamora Illinois, passed away on December 3, 2023 at Carle Methodist Hospital in Peoria. She was Born on January 21, 1957 in Peoria to the late Stanley and Dorothy (Schoch) Harrison.
Bonnie attended Richwoods High School. She was a member of Charter Oak Bible Church over the years. She worked at Caterpillar in Morton for...
Kiley Dale Coleman
Dec 2, 2023
Kiley Dale Coleman, 47, died on December 2, 2023, at his residence in Dunlap, Illinois. Born a member of the Cherokee Nation in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, on October 6, 1976, to the late Kie and Mary (Wyss) Coleman Jr. He married and is survived by his wife, Tori (Reed) Coleman, on November 20, 2003, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kiley is...
Edwin Leroy Harrington Jr.
Dec 2, 2023
Edwin Leroy Harrington Jr., 70, of Mapleton Illinois, died on December 2, 2023 at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria Illinois. Born on September 28, 1953 in Canton, Illinois to the late Edwin and Katie (Bowers) Harrington. He married Jane Harrison on June 3, 1977 in Mason City, Illinois. She survives.
Ed is also survived by his daughters...
James Lee Miller
Nov 28, 2023
James Lee Miller, 75, of Peoria Illinois, died on November 28, 2023 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born in Erin Tennessee on December 25, 1947 to the late James and Ora (Barnes) Miller.
James is survived by his brother Roger Dale Miller of Orlando Florida; sisters Nancy and Lisa Miller, both of Peoria; 11...
Sharon K. (Guthrie) Davis
Nov 20, 2023
Sharon K. (Guthrie) Davis, 76, of Peoria Illinois, entered into eternity on November 20, 2023 at OSF Richard L Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Born on August 28, 1947, in Peoria to the late William and Ethel (Weir) Guthrie. She married Isaac Davis on February 6, 1965 in Peoria. He survives. Sharon is also survived by her three sons:...
Karen Sue Fialkowski
Oct 31, 2023
Karen Sue Fialkowski, 74, of Delevan Illinois, passed away on October 31st, 2023 at a OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on November 14, 1948 to the late Arthur and RoseMarie (Hlavaty) Antes. She married Thaddeus (Ted) Fialkowski on July 15th, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. Ted passed away March 22, 2010.
Karen was a beloved mother and grandmother. She enjoyed life...
Linda Lou Gooch
Oct 29, 2023
Linda Lou (Osborne) Gooch, 75, of Lebanon Missouri, died on October 29, 2023 at Toulon Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Toulon, Illinois. Her eldest son, Bob, stayed by her side throughout her last year. Born in Peoria Illinois on December 29, 1947 to the late Carl and Alice (Saul) Mundinger. She married Bobby Gooch on Valentines Day 2005 in Laclede County,...
Debra Jean (Bornholdt) Hopkins
Oct 26, 2023
Debra Jean (Bornholdt) Hopkins, 67, of Peoria Illinois, passed away on October 26, 2023 at her residence after a valiant battle with cancer. Born in Peoria Illinois on August 3, 1956 to the late Donald and Charlotte (Casteel) Bornholdt.
She married Scott Hopkins on March 9, 1985 at the Luthy Botanical Gardens in Peoria. They were married for 27 years before Scott died on October 3,...
Dorothy Marie Buckner
Oct 18, 2023
Dorothy Marie Buckner, 78, of Peoria Illinois, transitioned on October 18, 2023 at 10:20 pm OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL surrounded by her family. She was born on February 20, 1945 in Denison, Texas to the late William and Berdie Mae (Powdrill) Buckner. Dorothy grew up in Denison, Texas and then relocated as a child to Peoria,Il. She received her high...
Pennelope Tucker
Oct 16, 2023
Pennelope Tucker, 78, of Pekin Illinois, died on October 16, 2023 Carle Methodist Hospital in Peoria. Born in Spring Valley Illinois on August 6, 1945 to the late Robert and Hazel (Manahan) Swanson, she married Brian Tucker on July 9 1998. Brian died on April 14, 2019.
Pennelope loved knitting, crocheting, puzzles, embroidery punch designs, and making jewelry. She...
Judith Ann Kinman
Oct 6, 2023
Judith Ann Kinman, 81, of Peoria Illinois, died on October 6, 2023, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born on October 22, 1941, in Moline, Illinois to the late Kenneth Kinman and the late Bernice (Wright) Kinman, Judy served our country from 1968-1971 in the Air Force as a Captain and a Nurse on a Pediatric floor....
John A Young
Sep 20, 2023
John A. Young, 62, died on September 20, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria Illinois. Born in Chicago on April 29, 1961 to the late James and Dorothy (Rehwald) Young, he loved life and family most of all.
John leaves behind his siblings James Young, David Young, Sharon Young, Jerry Young, Shirley Young, and Timothy Young....