Obituaries

Matthew Ryan Watson

Matthew Ryan Watson

May 9, 2026

Matthew Ryan Watson, 45, of El Paso passed away on May 09, 2026. 

Paul Wilkinson

Paul Wilkinson

May 8, 2026

Paul Wilkinson, 59, of Peoria passed away on May 08, 2026. He was born on June 02, 1966 to Sheila Bell in Peoria, IL.

Paul got his masters at Bradley College in Peoria Il in Psychology with a minor in social work where he pursued Social work. He enjoyed politics and volunteered time for many worthwhile Politicians whose families became a...

Chuck Larsen

Chuck Larsen

May 8, 2026

Chuck Larsen, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, in his home in Peoria, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family. Born on July 28, 1947, in Waterloo, Iowa, Chuck lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and unwavering commitment to those he held dear.

Throughout his years, Chuck was known for his gentle spirit and steadfast...

Viles Theodore Davis

Viles Theodore Davis

May 4, 2026

Viles T. Davis, 89, of Princeville passed on May 04, 2026. 

Sheryl J Low

Sheryl J Low

Apr 29, 2026

Sheryl Jo Low, 81, of Peoria passed away on April 29, 2026. She was born to Joseph and Eunice Planck on May 31, 1944.  

She enjoyed decorating her apartment, reading, doll collecting and most of all socializing with her friends and family.

Sheryl is survived by Tim Low (Son), Julie Tomlinson (Daughter), and Daniel Fountain (Son).  

She is preceded in death...

Kathleen Bratt

Kathleen Bratt

Apr 29, 2026

Kathleen Bratt, 82, of Chillicothe passed on April 29, 2026. 

Larry Wayne Anderson

Larry Wayne Anderson

Mar 28, 2026

Larry Wayne Anderson, 81, of Varna passed away March 28, 2026 in Peoria, IL.  He was born to Wilbur and Betty Jane(Elliot) Anderson on September 29, 1944 in Spring Valley, IL.  Larry married Jane D. Shores in Varna on January 28, 1967.  She passed on February 07, 2008. 

He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and "Plundering around" (shopping trips or mushroom hunting) with...

Joni Frances Bradshaw

Joni Frances Bradshaw

Mar 27, 2026

Joni passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. She was surrounded by the deep love of her family ~ just as she had surrounded them with love throughout her life.

Joni will be remembered above all for her kind and loving heart. She is survived by her devoted husband Tim; her daughters, Hali (Dominic) Polizzi...

George Thomas Hickey, III

George Thomas Hickey, III

Mar 26, 2026

George Thomas Hickey, 56, of Wenona passed on March 26, 2026. 

Brady James Smith

Brady James Smith

Mar 26, 2026

Brady James Smith, 69 of Peoria, IL died March 26, 2026.

Patricia Joyce Juarez

Patricia Joyce Juarez

Mar 25, 2026

Patricia Joyce Juarez, 68, Peoria passed away March 25, 2026 in Peoria, IL. She was born to Emmet and Caroline (Kestner) McCart on August 08, 1957 in Peoria, IL. Patricia married Jose L. Juarez on October 26, 1984.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She found joy in caring for others and creating a warm...

Donna Lou Hewitt

Donna Lou Hewitt

Mar 23, 2026

Donna Lou Campbell Hewitt, 90, Normal passed away March 23, 2026 at Snyder Village.  She was born on October 6, 1935 to George and Iva (Overmeyer) Campbell in Peoria, IL. Donna graduated from Woodruff High School where she made many life long friends. She married James Harold Hewitt October 16, 1954. They spent many happy years together until his death...

Suzanne Jo Hancock

Suzanne Jo Hancock

Mar 20, 2026

Suzanne Jo Hancock, 68 of Metamora, IL died on March 20, 2026. 

Charlotte "Char" O'Connor

Charlotte "Char" O'Connor

Mar 16, 2026

Charlotte (Char) O’Connor, 78, of (Lake Camelot), Mapleton, Illinois passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026. She was the oldest of four children born to Frank and Julia Tezak in 1947 in Joliet, IL. She is preceded in death by her siblings; Beverly (Terry) Briese, James (Patricia) Tezak, and Thomas Tezak, and survived by her sister-in-law Pamela.

She attended Joliet Junior...

Linda Dahl

Linda Dahl

Mar 15, 2026

Linda Dahl, 84, Peoria, passed away on March 15, 2026 in Peoria.  She was born October 27, 1941 to Alfred and Fern (Monson) Paulsen in Manning, Iowa.  She married Eugene Dahl. He precedes her in death.

She loved to read and knit.  Linda earned a Bachelor's degree and worked as a librarian.  

Linda is survived by her sons, Michael (Karen) Dahl...

Charles David Beatty

Charles David Beatty

Mar 13, 2026

May 7, 1946 – March 13, 2026

Charles David Beatty, 79, of Morton, Illinois, passed away on March 13, 2026, at Jenn and Brian’s home, surrounded by the family he spent his life protecting.

Born in Chicago on May 7, 1946, Charlie was the son of Charles Robert Beatty and Dorothy Wichert. On November 13, 1971, he married the love of his...

Jane Johnson

Jane Johnson

Mar 9, 2026

Jane Johnson, 69, of Lacon IL, died on March 9 2026 at her home.

William Frank Farley, Jr.

William Frank Farley, Jr.

Mar 6, 2026

William Frank Farley, Jr., 66, of Sparland passed away on March 06, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was born to William and Mary (Seidel) Farley, Sr. on December 15, 1959 in Spring Valley, IL.

William liked fishing, outdoors, mud bogs, spending time with friends, and enjoying life to the fullest! He loved being part of...

Zachary Tyler White

Zachary Tyler White

Mar 5, 2026

Zachary Tyler White, 35, of Peoria passed away on March 05, 2026 in Peoria, IL. He was born to Kent White and Kristina Cope-Mize on January 02, 1991 in Peoria, IL.

Zach was a loving father and his daughter, Angela, was the light of his life. He loved his family, had a sweet soul, and enjoyed making people laugh. He will...

Robert Emmet Klein

Robert Emmet Klein

Feb 27, 2026

Mr. Robert E. Klein, 86, of East Peoria was born in Emmett, Kansas on April 03, 1939 and passed away in East Peoria on February 27, 2026.