Obituaries
Donald Charles Urban
Apr 13, 2025
Donald Charles Urban, 84, a retired a Computer Systems Analyst, passed away on April 13, 2025 at his residence in Peoria, IL. He was born to Dominic and Mary (Papousek) Urban on June 14, 1940 in Chicago, IL.
He enjoyed photography, videography, and all things railroad-related, especially steam locomotives from a bygone era.
Donald is survived by his two sons, Scott Urban,...
Everett Ronold Boers
Apr 4, 2025
Everett Ronold Boers, 53, of Sparland, IL passed away on April 4, 2025 in Peoria, IL at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Everett was born on April 1, 1972 in Peoria, IL to the late Everett G. and Sandra (Pollock) Boers.
“Ron”, “Ronnie”, “2 Bolt”, or just “Bolt” loved working on cars. He enjoyed the demolition derby races and horses. Ron's...
Mr. Harry M. Tompkins
Mar 23, 2025
Harry M. Tompkins, 83, of Mapleton, IL passed away on March 23, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, IL. He was born to Harry and Juanita (Manuel) Tompkins on August 12, 1941 in Canton, IL. Harry married Darlene on September 29, 2001 in Groveland, IL.
Harry served in the United States Army and served as a Peoria County Deputy...
Darian Keith Scott
Mar 21, 2025
Darian Keith Scott, 55 of Peoria, IL passed away on March 21, 2025 in Peoria, IL. He was born to Dorothy Mae Hill on August 6, 1969 in Greenville, Mississippi.
He enjoyed basketball and football games. Darian also enjoyed working as a chef. He was dedicated to family and a hard working man up to his hospitalization.
Darian leaves his memory to...
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...