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Pheofless Eugene Bailey
Mar 11, 2025
Pheofless “Gig/Teddy” E. Bailey was born on August 7, 1949, in Foley, Alabama, to Mary Williams. His journey took him from Alabama to McNary, Arizona, where he moved with his beloved “Uncle Buster,” Howard Williams Sr., to work at Southwest Lumber Mills. It was there that he met the love of his life, Eva Mae Daniel. They married on September...
Richard Allen Moreland
Mar 3, 2025
Richard Allen Moreland, 68, of Peoria, IL passed away on March 3, 2025 in Peoria, IL. He was born to Robert and Joy (Barnett) Moreland on July 19, 1956 in Santa Ana, California. He married Terry A. Moore on November 16, 1984. She survives him.
Marvin Andrew Hawley
Feb 24, 2025
Marvin Andrew Hawley, 67, of Oglesby Illinois, died on February 24, 2025 at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria Illinois. Born on June 29, 1957 to the late Arthur and Dorothy (Rakowski) Hawley, he graduated from Tonica High School in 1976 and served his country in the Army Reserves. Marvin is survived by his children Lindsay (Steve) Rodda, Amanda...
Ms. Mary Louise Roth
Feb 20, 2025
Ms. Mary L. Roth, 79, of Henry, IL passed away on February 20, 2025 in Henry, IL. She was born December 24, 1945 to Frederick R. and Mary J. (Kovachevich-LeGault) Traver in Peoria, IL.
She is survived by her daughters, Anita Roth, Carla Carter (Daniel A.), and Constance Carter, all of Chillicothe. She is also survived by her brother, Frederick R....
Ronald Eugene Lewis
Feb 19, 2025
Ronald E. Lewis, 68, of Peoria, IL passed away on February 19, 2025 in Peoria, IL. Ronald was born on September 01, 1956 to Fredrick and Dorothy (Chase) Lewis in Peoria, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Robert Lewis, Roger Lewis, and Randy Lewis.
He is survived by four children and 11 grandchildren.
Ronald was the...
Donald Williams
Feb 16, 2025
Donald Williams, 60, of Peoria, IL passed on February 16, 2025 in Peoria, IL. He was born to Donald and Mary Sue Williams in Toledo, OH on June 13, 1964.
He served proudly in Operation Desert Storm where he was a Transport Operator. He came home and worked for Cook Rentals for over 20 years.
Donald is survived by his mother, Mary...
Delaine A Draper
Feb 15, 2025
Delaine A. Draper, 70, of Peoria, IL passed away on February 15, 2025 in Peoria, IL. Delaine was born August 17, 1954 to John and Joyce Dulle in Peoria, IL. She married Dennis Draper. He survives her.
Jenny Lee Friend
Feb 6, 2025
Jenny Lee Friend, 64, of Peoria passed away on February 06, 2025 in Peoria, IL to Leroy and Janell (Johnson) Friend.
She is survived by her family, Herbert Friend and wife Mina; Krista (Johnson) Daily, cousin and husband Bill; several aunts, uncles and cousins; Brian Rager and close friends.
Jenny loved her friends, music, animals, and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
She...
Homer Hobert Eddy, Jr.
Feb 6, 2025
Homer Hobert Eddy Jr., 73, formerly of Peoria, IL died on February 6, 2025 at Lacon Rehab and Nursing. Born on October 22, 1951 to the late Homer and Marion (Krahenbuhl) Eddy.
Homer served his country in the Marines during Vietnam War. After the Marines he moved to Layton, Ut and worked for Rasmussen Sprinkler Specialists. And for the last four...
Gerald Elbert Farrar
Feb 3, 2025
Gerald Elbert Farrar, 81, of Bartonville, IL passed on February 03, 2025 in Peoria, IL. He was born to Lester and Cynthia (Williams) Farrar in Peoria, IL. He married Cindy Dutton, who precedes him in death.
John Paul Hart
Jan 30, 2025
John Paul Hart, 70, of Hopewell, IL passed away on January 30, 2025 at his home. Paul, as he was known by friends and loved ones, was born on October 11, 1954 to George and Patricia (Long) Hart in Enid, Oklahoma.
Paul was a retired electrician with Caterpillar. He was a long time member of the Peoria Casting Club and the...
Helen Marie Burton
Jan 26, 2025
Helen Marie Burton, 98, of Peoria, IL passed on January 26, 2025 in Peoria, IL. She was born to Roy and Mildred (Wells) Gwartney in Sulphur Springs, Arkansas. She married Glen Burton, who precedes her in death.
Matthew Charles Burke
Jan 24, 2025
Matthew Charles Burke,33, of Chillicothe, IL passed away on January 24, 2025. He was born on March 21, 1991 to Walter and Melinda (Essary) Burke in Peoria, IL.
He worked at McDonald's in Chillicothe. He was a goofball! He liked video games. He enjoyed going to the mud bogs! He was the life of a party! He loved all his nephews...
Larry James Branan
Jan 15, 2025
Mr. Larry J. Branan
Larry J. Branan, 77, of Peoria, passed away on January 15, 2025, at 8:15 a.m. at OSF St. Francis Hospital. He was born on January 26, 1947, in Peoria, IL, to Lester and Francelia (Sumter) Branan. On December 13, 1991, he married the love of his life, Linda Bunch, in Arkansas. He was preceded in death by...
Richard Leonard Molek
Jan 11, 2025
Richard Leonard Molek, 70, of Peoria, IL passed away on January 11, 2025 surrounded by family at Carle Health Methodist Hospital. He was born on December 04, 1954 in Peoria to Richard and Evelyn (Marshall) Molek.
He is survived by his wife Debra Purden, New York City; his daughters, Grace Molek, New York City and Claire Molek, Chicago; his son,...
Sally Ann Mace
Jan 1, 2025
Sally Ann Mace, born on August 23, 1940, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, at Methodist Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Eugene (Gene), and her three children, Eric, Michelle, and Bruce. She was 84 years old.
Sally was the eldest of five sisters. She was born in Great Bend, Kansas to Waldo and Mary Barstow. They settled...
Cindy Lou Guede
Dec 27, 2024
Cindy Lou Guede nee Schlosser, beloved wife of Emiel, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the age of 71.
She is survived by her husband; her sister, Pat Dosher of Havana; her sons, Emiel of Chicago, Matt of Augusta, ME, and Scott of Washington; and her grandchildren, Oscar, Finn and Emmalyn.
Cindy was a loving mother and grandmother who...
Mary Ruth Zimbelman
Dec 24, 2024
Mary Ruth Zimbelman, 81, of Bartonville Illinois, passed away on December 24, 2024. Mary was born to Delbert and Lilian Askew on March 01, 1943 in Ozark, Illinois. She married Robert Zimbelman on March 21, 1963. He survives her.
Dagmar J. Merrick
Dec 18, 2024
Dagmar Joyce Merrick, 95, of Peoria, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 8:20am at AC Skylines in Peoria. Dagmar was born on November 26, 1929, in Akeley, MN to Emil and Lilly (Lystad) Gustafson. She married Daniel B. Merrick on August 8, 1952. Dagmar was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel, her sons, Phillip and David,...
Edward Adair Schwarze
Dec 18, 2024
It is with deepest sorrow we announce the passing of Edward Adair Schwarze of Chillicothe with his family by his side on 12/18/2024.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A family celebration of life will be determined later.
Memorials in Ed’s name may be made to the Heart of Il Shriners (mohammedshriners.org) or the ICC Caterpillar Electrician Training Program (icc.edu/give/).
Ed was born 2/9/1946...
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