Obituaries
Jerry G. Ratton
Nov 15, 2024
Jerry G. Ratton, 63, of Washington, IL passed away on November 15, 2024. He was born to James and Betty (Johnson) Ratton in Peoria, IL.
Kenneth K. Williamson
Nov 15, 2024
Kenneth K. Williamson, 63, of West Peoria, IL passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024. He was born on July 10, 1963 to Louis and Patricia (Rubinich) Williamson in Peoria, IL.
Dona Marie Dimon
Nov 11, 2024
Dona Marie Dimon, 81, of Peoria, IL passed away on November 11, 2024. Dona was born in Peoria, IL to Ralph and Violet Dimon on May 22, 1943.
Dona worked as a correctional officer for Peoria County. She loved the St. Louis Cardinals and Green Bay Packers.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters: Paralee Jenkins and Ursula Diane; granddaughter,...
Gladys Melinda Fitzgerald
Nov 10, 2024
Gladys M. Fitzgerald (Fuller), born on January 20, 1925, in Oran, Iowa, passed away at the age of 99 on November 10, 2024, in Peoria, Illinois.
She was the cherished daughter of the late Vern and Maude (Carpenter) Fuller and was preceded in death by her former husband Barney Studdard, Jr., with whom she shared six loving children, all surviving: Gloria...
Sharon Edith Whittinghill
Nov 9, 2024
Sharon Whittinghill. 81, of Dunlap, Illinois, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Illinois. She passed in the presence of her loving family after a short illness
Sharon was born on April 19,1943, in Gary, Indiana, to Robert and Edna Anderson. She graduated from Hobart High School in Hobart, Indiana. She took numerous...
Gerald Wayne Reeves
Nov 5, 2024
Gerald “Gerry” Wayne Reeves, 76, of Peoria, IL passed away at 12:20pm on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Carle Methodist Hospital after a deterioration in extended health issues. Gerald was born in Peoria on May 28, 1948, the son of Walter A. and Lois Reeves (Smith). He married Frances Reeves in Peoria on April 26, 1980. He is preceded in...
Bette Lorraine Dent
Nov 3, 2024
Bette L. Dent, 77, of Peoria passed away on Sunday, November 03, 2024, surrounded by her family. Bette was born on October 25, 1947 in Chicago, IL to William and Cordelia (Hall) Martin.
She loved to crochet. She loved supporting her grandchildren's many activities. She loved music and dancing.
Bette is survived by sons, Vincent L. Dent and Justin O. Dent, 13...
Lana Denise Owen
Oct 20, 2024
Lana Denise Owen, affectionately known as Denise, was born on November 22, 1952, in Peoria, Illinois. She departed from this world on October 20, 2024, at the OSF Richard Owens Hospice Center in Peoria, surrounded by the love and warmth of her family. Denise was a remarkable woman whose spirit touched the lives of all who knew her.
With a career...
Thomas L. Hogan
Oct 4, 2024
Thomas Hogan, 59, passed away on October 4, 2024 in Peoria, IL. He was born on September 19, 1965 in Chicago, IL to Thomas and Sharon Johnson.
He loved cars, particularly Buicks and Cadillacs. He also enjoyed working on them and detailing them. Thomas’ main focus was his family and friends. He meant so much for a lot of people. He...
Glenda Anita Franz
Oct 3, 2024
Glenda A. Franz, 73, of Chillicothe Illinois, died on October 3, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born on January 13, 1951 in Hartselle, Alabama to the late Walker and Alma (Maxwell) Garnett, she married Jack Franz in Kahoka, Missouri on August 2, 1984. He survives. Also surviving are her children Samantha (Joe) Peschong, Tamantha (Mike) Eddlemon, Johnny...
Troy Lee Evans
Sep 29, 2024
Troy Lee Evans, 82, passed away on September 29, 2024 in Peoria, IL. He was born in Dumas, MS on September 13, 1942 to Hubert and Nannie (Berkley) Evans.
Jeffrey Lee Flaugher II
Sep 28, 2024
Jeffrey Lee Flaugher II, 41, of Bloomington Illinois, died on September 28, 2024 in Tremont Illinois. Born on July 8, 1983 to Jeffery L. Flaugher and Sandra A. Fain, he married Amy Westbrook on February 23, 2024 in Bloomington, Illinois, she survives.
Also surviving are his father Jeffrey and his wife Joan; Mother Sandra, daughters Patience, Serenity, and Verity Flaugher; stepchildren...
Larry Dwayne Hayes
Sep 26, 2024
Larry Dwayne Hayes, a beloved member of the Peoria community, passed away on September 26, 2024 at the age of 72. Born on December 5, 1951, in Peoria, Illinois, Larry dedicated his life not only to his career but also to his family and friends, who were his greatest treasures.
For over two decades, Larry served as a bus driver for...
Cherie Kay Biggar
Sep 26, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cherie Kay Biggar (Barber), 71, of Henry, IL on Thursday, September 26 after a brave battle with Colorectal Cancer. She was born in Peoria in 1953 to Russell K. and Alma (Kreiter) Barber. Cherie graduated from Richwoods High School and attended Stephen’s Beauty School. She was married to Kenneth...
Victor L. Griffin
Sep 25, 2024
Victor L. Griffin, aged 67, passed away on September 25, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents (“Grandma Pat”), his older brother and older sister Valerie of Deer Creek and Florida.
He was born on October 24th, 1956, in Peoria, IL. He was a graduate of Limestone High School and went on to attend Illinois Central College to become...
Rita Louise Maddex
Sep 15, 2024
Rita L. Maddex, 81, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away on September 15, 2024, in Peoria, Illinois. She was born in Beardstown, Illinois, to Kenneth K. Perkins and Hazel M. Filbert. She married Tom Maddex on November 11, 1972, in Peoria, Illinois. He preceded her in death on April 26, 2013.
Rita is survived by her brother, Mark (Tom Strickland) Filbert; sister-in-law,...
Shirley D. Secretan
Sep 11, 2024
Shirley Deloris Secretan, 87, of Peoria Illinois, died on September 11, 2024, at Cornerstone Rehabilitation and Health Care in Peoria, IL. She was born on January 18, 1937, to the late William and Helen (Geise) Gibson in Bloomington, IL.
Shirley was a graduate of Eureka High School and Illinois Central College where she earned her Associates Degree in Registered Nursing while...
Russell Dale Bushman
Sep 7, 2024
Russell Dale Bushman, 77, of Peoria Illinois, died on September 7, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. He was born on September 9, 1946, to the late John and Mary (Lillard) Bushman in Peoria.
Russell served in the US Army during the Vietnam War stationed in Germany. Following his military service, Russell dedicated many years of...
Steven Bruce Rudd
Aug 31, 2024
Steven Bruce Rudd, 60, of Peoria Illinois, died on August 31, 2024, at Carle Health Methodist Emergency Room in Peoria. He was born on January 25, 1964, to the late Bruce and Mary (Mickalonis) Rudd in Peoria.
Steven was a butcher at Elmwood Locker & Rabers Packing Company for several years. In his younger years, he hitchhiked across the United States...
Robert Duane Murdoch
Aug 28, 2024
Robert (Doc) Duane Murdoch 62, of Peoria IL passed away on August 28, 2024, at OSF Transitional Care in Peoria. He was born March 5, 1962, in Peoria to Dennis Murdoch and Mary Beth (Williams) Murdoch. Robert is survived by his Soulmate Heidi Sweet, Mother Mary Beth Magnuson, two sons Justin Murdoch, Taylor Murdoch their mother Ronda (Sperry) Murdoch and...
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