Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 20, 2024

Juanita Della Roof, 95, of Peoria Illinois, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024. Juanita was born in Peoria on September 5, 1928 to the late Russell and Agnes (Kinsman) Kurfman. She was the oldest of 5 children, with younger siblings George and Donnie Kurfman who preceded her in death and brothers Bill and Allen Kurfman who survive. Juanita married...

Aug 4, 2024

Richard Cunningham Newman, 63, of Harding Illinois, died on August 4, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on July 27, 1961 in Elmhurst Illinois to the late Richard and Betty (Cunningham) Newman.

 Rick was proud he served his country as a member of the United States Army. He earned his good conduct metal, army service...

Jul 29, 2024

Danita E. Felton, 56, of Peoria Illinois, died on July 29, 2024 at her residence. Born on October 24, 1968 in Peoria to the late John and Laeloni (Lucas) Felton, she married Matthew Hermanski on May 13, 2004 Peoria. He survives.

Danita is also survived by her sister Denyce (Darin) Cribbs of Parker Arizona.

Danita loved to go fishing, camping, and walking...

Jul 29, 2024

Charmaine Chinita Fongemie, 75, of Peoria Heights Illinois, died on July 29, 2024 surrounded by her 2 daughters and loved ones at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria Illinois. Born in Seattle Washington on September 10, 1948 to the late Harley and Helen (Wobschall) Henderson, along with Cleo Wilson (sister). She married Gilman Fongemie on May 26, 1988 in Meriden,...

Jul 25, 2024

Todd Michael Akers Sr., 57, of East Peoria Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024 after his battle with brain cancer. He was born on October 3, 1966 in Peoria, Illinois to the late John and Goldie (Launius) Akers, along with David Akers(brother) who survives. He married Darlene Biegler on October 10, 1987 in Peoria. She survives.

Also surviving are...

Jul 23, 2024

James Willard Hardmeier, 83, of Sparland Illinois, died on July 23, 2024 at his home. Born in Lacon Illinois on December 19, 1941 to the late Willard and Helen (Carmichael) Hardmeier, he married Joanne Lester on April 14, 1962 in Lacon, she survives.

Also surviving is his son Keith Hardmeier and wife Kari of Lacon, granddaughters Tiffany & Hannah; and four...

Jul 9, 2024

Jul 5, 2024

Shatone Renee Shelton, 55, of Peoria Illinois, died on July 5, 2024 at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born in Peoria on January 25, 1969 to Aaron and Teri Grismore Shelton. Shatone is survived by her children Gabriell (Gabe), Whitney, Tristan, Shatyra, and Dondray; siblings Aaron and Jeannine Shelton; grandchildren Desean, Emyra, Tristan (TJ), Daniah, Emarion, Adrian (Dre),...

Jul 2, 2024

Anthony (Tony) Carl Berry, 83, originally of Peoria, IL. recently residing in Foley, AL. finished his race to be greeted by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, his wife, family and friends on July 2, 2024.

Tony was born August 30, 1940 in Peoria, IL, to Carl E. and Goldie May (Julien) Berry. He married Paula J. Stake on June 10,...

Jun 28, 2024

Charles Conrad “Chuck” Wieland, 67, died on June 28, 2024 at his residence in Peoria Heights, Illinois. Born on December 8, 1956 in Peoria to Conrad and Lillian (Smith) Wieland, Chuck was a Master Mechanic throughout his life.

Chuck spent time working at Mitsubishi from the first hires in until they quit making the automobiles at the Bloomington Plant with a...

Jun 22, 2024

David Lewis Finley Jr., 70, of Dunlap Illinois, died on June 22, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria Illinois. Born on December 30, 1953 in Peoria to the late David Sr. and Jeanette (Lootens) Finley, he married Nancy Stephany (Tolle) on September 16, 2007 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She survives.

David is also survived by his son David (Shannon)...

Jun 14, 2024

Raymond Carl Isbell, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on June 14, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on November 12, 1952, in Peoria, IL, Ray grew up in Hanna City and spent many years in Sunnyland before residing in Creve Coeur.

Raymond was the son of the late Nephi and Mary Jean Isbell of Hanna City. He...

Jun 6, 2024

Kevin Todd Conarro, 58, of Hopewell Illinois, died on June 6, 2024 at his residence after a long battle with cancer. Born in Peoria Illinois to the late James and Marilyn (Ahlstrom) Conarro, he Married Jane Miller on July 26, 1986 and they had one daughter, Amber Conarro. Amber passed away on July 11, 2023.

Kevin is survived by his grandchildren...

Jun 3, 2024

Louis Steven “Steve” Moore,63, of Washburn, IL, passed away surrounded by love on June 3, 2024 at OSF Richard L Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL, after a very short battle with cancer. Born and raised in Reno Beach and Northwood, Ohio, along the shores of Lake Erie, his loving parents were Louis Joseph Moore and Mary Lee Schnabel Moore....