All Obituaries

Donald Phillip Kilby, 92, of Mackinaw, born May24, 1930 on the family farm. He passed away March 24, 2023 at Hopedale Nursing Home. He was born May 24, 1930 on the family farm to Francis S. and Floy P. Phillips Kilby. He married Patricia Ann Trimble on November 19, 1955 in Morton and she passed away September 26, 2019. Surviving are his two children, Brenda (Mike)Wright of Canton, MO and Craig Kilby of Mackinaw; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, Phillip (Jessica) Wright...

Linda K. Rockey, 70, of Tremont, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at her home. She was born October 31, 1952 in Pekin to Truman E. and Sara Jane Moore Phillips.  She married Gary Rockey on June 17, 1980 in Pekin, and he survives. Also surviving are his daughters, Sheera (Jamey Bieneman) of Tremont and Jessica Rockey of Tremont; four grandchildren; 3 ½ great grandchildren; one brother, Gene Phillips of Milner, GA; and one sister, Laura Thomas of Pekin. She was preceded in...

Joy C. Heaton, 71, of Delavan, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 in East Peoria. She was born May 15, 1951 in Pekin to William and Velma Lichtenberger Heaton. Surviving are three step-daughters and step-grandchildren; and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Dan Heaton; and one sister, Dawn McConnell. Joy worked at Murphy’s, Bard Optical, Waste Management, Pella Windows, and Walmart. She was a member of Job’s Daughters International, Order of...

Louise Hasty Abbott, 98, of Mackinaw, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Washington Senior Living in Washington.  She was born May 11, 1924 in Springfield to Willis and Rosa Bright Allen.  She married Lyle Hasty on September 22, 1945 in Tremont, and he passed away April 12, 1992.  She later married Dale Abbott on August 20, 1994 and he passed away October 9, 2007. Surviving are one son, Robert (Rita Pulling) Hasty of Lacon;  nine grandchildren; 15 great...

Michael Dean Dison (52) of Hopedale, passed away Wednesday, March 8th 2023 at OSF Hospital in Peoria, IL. He was born April 3, 1970 in Kewanee, IL, the son of Dean and Carolyn Dison. He is survived by his partner Marsha A. Dison, his son Michael T. Dison (Grace Depaepe), his daughter Madison N. Dison (Zane Knisley), as well as special family Kheely M. Knisley. Mike enjoyed the outdoors, trips to Branson, and most of all, spending time with his family.  

Margaret Ann Auxier, 79, of Delavan, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Pekin Manor.  She was born December 26, 1943 in Pekin to Oliver John and Dorothy Ann Cole Mount.  She married Douglas O. Auxier June 5, 1966 at the Delavan United Methodist Church, and he survives.  Also surviving are her children, Lisa (Todd) Bale and Mary Auxier, both of Delavan; two grandchildren, Zack and Selese Bale; and one brother, Willis (Diana) Mount of Pekin.  She was preceded in...

Charles R. “Chuck” Palmer, 92, of Hopedale, passed away and went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Hopedale Nursing Home.  He was born January 28, 1931 in Davenport, IA to Clarence and Florence Mills Palmer.  He married Nadine Arnold on October 5, 1951 in Davenport, and she survives.  Also surviving are his children, Jonathan (Carol) Palmer of Tye Valley, OR, Elizabeth (Bill) Weiss of Lawrenceville, Nathan (Jeanie) Palmer of...

Emily Frances (Stanwood) Nafziger, 93, formerly of Delavan, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Agrace Hospice Care in Fitchburg, WI.  She was born August 26, 1929 in Armington to Harold and Verna Unzicker Stanwood. She married Eugene Nafziger on April 17, 1952 in Minier, and he passed away August 29, 2009.  Surviving are her daughters, Debra (Robert) Becker of Verona, WI, Sue Ellen (Paul) Dolan of Middleton, WI, and Kathy (Scott) Browning of Myrtle Beach, SC;...

Beverly J. Scott, 89, of Tremont, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.  She was born October 16, 1933 in Macomb to John Raymond and Flora Mae Reed Kreps.  She married R. Marvin Scott on May 4, 1952 in Oneida, and he passed away August 27, 2020.  Surviving are two sons, Kevin (Deanna) Scott of Pekin and Mark A. (Barb) Scott of Tremont; one daughter-in-law, Angie Scott of Mackinaw; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one brother,...

Rodger Meeker, 73, of Manito, formerly of Green Valley, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.  He was born December 8, 1949 in Burlington, IA to Robert G. and Bernadine C. Weyhrich Meeker.  He married Rayeann Poplette on January 24, 1970.  Surviving are his children, David L. Meeker of Manito, Denise (Jon) Baker of Murray, KY, and Dustin (Angela) Meeker of Hendersonville, NC; Six grandchildren, Alyssa (Jessica) Choate of Wingo,...

Helen Jean Koch, 90, of Tremont passed away peacefully on February 26, 2023, at Hopedale Nursing Home. Helen was born on December 12, 1932, to Hilda Waibel Roth and Sam Roth Jr. in Fairbury, Illinois. Helen lived her early childhood in rural Forrest and moved to Morton in December of 1945, graduating from Morton High School in 1950. Helen married Curtis A. Koch on June 28, 1958, in Morton, Illinois and he passed away on June 14, 1993.  Helen was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Brent “Brenty” “B$” Lindenfelser, 50, of Delavan, formerly of Tremont, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023 at his home due to heart failure.   He was born December 8, 1972 in Pekin to Dale and Donna Puckett Lindenfelser.  He married Mary Christopher on September 5, 2015 at Brenty Park in Tremont, and she survives.   Also surviving are his father, Dale (Susan) Lindenfelser of Tremont; his mother, Donna Howard of Delavan; his mother-in-law, Carol...

Karen Strohl, 66, of Tremont, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at her home.  She was born September 25, 1956 in Denver, CO to Elmer and Mary Lewis Selman. She married her high school sweetheart,  Rick Strohl,  on August 28, 1976 in Morton, and he survives.  Also surviving are one daughter, Krista Leigh Strohl of Tremont; one son, Jacob (Jen) Strohl of Tremont; three grandchildren, Kelsea Leigh Allred of Tremont, Alex Garcia of Tremont, and Connor Strohl of...

Michael O. Selk, 86, of Delavan, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Michael Owen Selk was born August 19, 1936, to James Albert Selk and Delora M. (Wright) Selk in Delavan, IL and remained a lifelong resident. One brother, James Albert Selk, and his parents. preceded him in death. Mike married Marie Meyer in Manito, IL on July 4, 1959. Michael was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Delavan and a choir member for over 50...

Connie M. Barbour, 62, of Mackinaw, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Unity Point Health, Methodist in Peoria.  She was born July 9, 1960 in Bloomington to Charles and Mollie Beaty Crabtree.  Surviving are her mother, Mollie Crabtree of Mackinaw; one daughter, Kara Ortega of Palm Harbor, FL; two grandchildren, Alysia and Ethan Ortega; two sisters, Carol (David) Abbott of Mackinaw and Sandy (Ken) Baurer of Mackinaw; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog,...

Maribeth D. Kilbride, a beloved wife and mother, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was sixty-four. Born to Russell and Mildred (Martin) Dace on April 3, 1958, Maribeth graduated at Illinois Central College with an Associates in Graphic Arts. Working at Saga Foods in Western Illinois University, she met Robert Kilbride at a catering event. On May 27, 1983 she married Robert in Fandon, Illinois. They were together for nearly forty years....

Roderick Barry Jackson Boyd, age 69, of Mackinaw, IL passed away suddenly on Sunday February 12, 2023 at his home in Mackinaw.  Visitation will be at Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, IL  on Thursday, February 16 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Funeral services will also be held at Grace Presbyterian Church on Friday, February 17 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Kerry Frantz officiating. Interment will follow at the Evangelical Mennonite Cemetery in Groveland, IL.  Roderick (Rod) Barry...

Lois Champion Waggoner was born to Clair and Dorothy Champion of Port Republic, New Jersey on February 21, 1948. She passed away on February 12, 2023 at her home in Delavan, Illinois. She graduated from Asbury College (Kentucky) with a BA in Education. After meeting at Asbury, she married Carl Waggoner, her husband of 52 years. She had a true passion for teaching and was known for her dedication and care for all of her students. Her teaching experience ranged from small schools in Kentucky...

Linda J. Springer, 79, of Tremont passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her home. 

Gerald “Jerry” Wayne Wienzierl, , of Morton,  passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Unity Point Methodist in Peoria.  He was born December 19, 1943 in Pekin to Harry and Vada McGinnis Wienzierl. He married Patricia Shields on April 24, 1964 in Bloomington, and she survives.  Also surviving are his children, Jerry (Kim) Wienzierl of Joelton, TN, Shane (Tracy) Wienzierl of Dillon, and Sheila (Thomas) Casey of East Peoria; four grandsons and five granddaughters;...

John B. Goeken, 92, passed peacefully to his heavenly home on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 6:25 am at Pekin Manor.  John B. Goeken Jr. was born in San Jose on May 27, 1930, the only son of John B. Goeken, Sr. and Mary M. (Dick) Goeken.  He married Miriam L. Clauser in Green Valley on October 4, 1953, and she survives.  In addition to his loving wife of 69 years, John is survived by their children, Vicki A. Larimore of Pekin, Curtis J. (Kathy) Goeken of Green Valley, J. Mark...

Nancy (Rocke) Nafziger, 80, of Hopedale passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at her home.  She was born November 17, 1942 in Pontiac to Dale S. and Grace E. Reis Rocke.  She married Joel Nafziger on June 6, 1964 in Meadows, and he survives.  Also surviving are her children, Todd (Lori) Nafziger of Indianapolis, Mark Nafziger of Hopedale, Julie (Mark) Chavez of Andover, KS, and Bradley (Stephanie) Nafziger of Hopedale; nine grandchildren, Allyson (Brandon) Weber, Brooke...

Linda Sue Stansbury, age 65, passed away January 31, 2023 at her home.  She was born on July 24, 1957 in Pekin to Ken and Hazel (Schimmelpfenning) Stansbury.   Linda is survived by her parents and sisters, Judy Stansbury of Mackinaw and Marsha (Lance) Ware of Kenai, Alaska; one brother-in-law, Ken Hawkins of Spokane Valley, Washington; five nieces and nephews; Jesse, Lori, Callie, Frieda, and Ancel; seven great nieces and nephews; Emmit, Wally, Laela, Evan, Tate, Tessa, and...

Darlene Ropp Stephens, 56, of Tremont, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.  She was born February 24, 1966 to Warren and Rita Holtz Ropp.  Surviving are her father, Warren Ropp; one son, Jeremy Stephens; one half-brother, Jason Williams; and one half-sister, Lori Resnick; and her aunt, Verla Radford.  She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Olga Ropp in 2001, who she admired immensely; her cousin, Rodney Ropp in...

Marilyn M. Squires, 84, of San Jose, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her home.  She was born April 10, 1938 in Pekin to Elmer and Edith Leipnick Harris.  She married Harold Squires on March 17, 1963 in San Jose, and he survives.   Also surviving are one son, Mark (Beth) Squires of Delavan; one granddaughter, Jacelyn Squires of Delavan; one brother, James (Louise) Harris of Ottawa; and one sister-in-law, Sue Harris of New York, NY.  She was preceded in...

Jo Sharon Ferguson (74) of Washington, IL, formerly of Sumner, IL, passed away peacefully in her home and surrounded by her family on January 23, 2023. Sharon was born in Oklahoma on July 2, 1948, to Josephine (Jo) & Jerry Hopper.  Sharon married her husband, Larry D. Ferguson, on July 30, 1967, in Sumner, IL.  Their devotion to each other and their 56-year marriage have been a testament of true love and an inspiration to so many. In addition to her loving husband, Sharon is...

Dean M. Hasty, 85, of Mackinaw, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Hopedale Hospital.  He was born April 11, 1937 in Mackinaw to David and Doris Jefferson Hasty. He married Jane M. Liscom on June 1, 1958 in Mackinaw, and she passed away June 4, 2015.  Surviving are one son, Kirk (Julie Schmidgall) Hasty of Mackinaw; one daughter-in-law, Michelle Hasty Maas of Mackinaw; four grandchildren, Tyler Hasty of Mackinaw, Tiffany Wilson of Mackinaw, Paige Yeomans of Odum, GA, and...

Mark David Fehr, 67, of Tremont, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center Emergency Room.   He was born July 1, 1955 in Norfolk, VA to Roger and Connie Stamper Fehr.  He married Deb S. Stuber on November 13, 1976 in Tremont, and she survives.   Also surviving are his father, Roger Fehr of Eureka; three children, Jason (Debbie) Fehr of Sequim, WA, and their children, Maddy, Evan, Vivi, and Hallie, Jesse (Val) Fehr of Tremont, and their...

Aaron C. "Turtle” Fryer, 31, of Mackinaw, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023 at his home.  He was born February 20, 1991 in Pekin to Eric and Ilona Smith Fryer.  He married Breanna on October 28, 2022, and she survives.  Also surviving are his father, Eric Fryer of Mackinaw; his mother, Ilona Fryer of Mackinaw; his step-mother, Brenda Fryer of Las Vegas; his children, Marlana (7), Tobias (4), and Cora (3), all of Mackinaw; four brothers, Joshua (Amanda) Crow...

Walter Dale “Frog” Oldham, 78, of Hopedale, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family, after a four year battle with cancer.  He was born February 13, 1944 in Pekin to Walter H. and Verla Dailey Oldham.  He married Sue Wilson Schmitgall in Delavan on November 21, 1969.  Frog is survived by his wife of 53 years; three children, Brian (Debra) Schmitgall, Ken Oldham, and Jennifer (Rodney) Williams, all of Hopedale; three...

On Monday, January 2, 2023, Morning Star Lawton (Major) got her wings and walked with the angels. She was ninety-eight years old. She was married to Lee R. Lawton and gave birth to four daughters, Harlene, Dorothy, Tajmahal, and Judea; two sons, LaRoi Miguel, and Lee. She is survived by two daughters, Tajmahal and Judea, and two sons, Lee and Miguel. She also has four grandchildren, Autumn, Joshua, Rashene, and LaRoi Michael, and three great grandchildren Logan, Landon, and...

Christine (Tina) Jean Lindsey, of Delavan, passed away in the early morning of December 25, 2022 at her residence with her husband by her side. Christine was born October 29, 1958 to William and Chiyoko McCoy. She was the youngest of three. Her parents and one brother, Jack (Diane) McCoy preceded her in death.  She married Kenneth Russell Lindsey on August 28, 1974, and he survives.  She became the mother of three girls, Jenifer (Harold) Mans of Gridley, Jill (Brian) King of...

Lori A. Howland, 59, of Peoria passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at her home.   She was born on June 2, 1963  in Bloomington to Bobby and Louise Isaac Smith.   Surviving are her mother, Lousie Smith of Bloomington; her children, Brent (Jennifer) Howland and their, children Grant and Grace of Omaha, NE and LeighAnn (Eric) Dietz  and their children, Samuel, Veronica, and Abigail of Carmel, IN; one sister, Dawn (Tim) Boston of Washington; and several nieces and...

Eldon D. Dorsey, son of Haskel L. and Eva Ruth (Meins) Dorsey was born at home on Feb. 5, 1931. He passed away peacefully with family members present on January 5, 2023.   He married Elizabeth Giles on June 18, 1954 spending 47 cherished years building a family and a life together before her passing on March 17, 2002. His parents preceded him in death, along with his sister, Shirley Naffziger and his infant brother, Kenneth Dorsey and his nephew, Ricky Naffziger. ...

Harold Lee Coggins 60 of Decatur, formerly of Hopedale, IL, passed away on December 31st, 2022 at his home with family by his side.  He was born June 27, 1962 in Hopedale to Delbert & Etta Coggins.  Harold worked in the family business for many years as a construction laborer alongside his father and his brothers Everett and Lorn.  Harold was recently the caretaker for Isaak Walton League of America, Decatur Chapter.   Harold also was involved in the...

Emerson Clay Moore, Jr. was born on May 22, 1931, in Buda, Illinois to Emerson and Gladys (Stroud) Moore. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn "Irene" Hamrick Moore on April 16, 2021. They were married on September 29, 1956, in Buda, Illinois. He entered the presence of his Savior on January 4, 2023.   He is survived by his children, Rhonda (Kent) Kaufman of Cissna Park, Illinois; Sandra (Duane) Nichols of Greenville, South Carolina; Mark (Kirsten) Moore of Mackinaw,...

Kent E. Hartter, 80, of Mackinaw, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria.   He was born November 12, 1942 in Pekin to Carl E. and Josephine C. Hancock Hartter.  He married Linda B. Naffziger on October 3, 1970 in Pekin, and she passed away January 1, 2023.   Surviving are two daughters, Beth Hartter-Cornell of Windermere, FL and Amy Jo Hartter of Springfield, VA; one grandson, Lucas Cornell; one brother, Carl Lee (Elayne) Hartter...

L. Wayne Cobb, 82, of Delavan, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Hopedale Hospital.   He was born February 29, 1940 in Macomb to Bailey and Nellie Robinson Cobb. He married Sheila Christopher November 8, 1986 in Hopedale, and she survives.   Also surviving are his children, Jeff (Jodi) Cobb of Norfolk, NE, Tim (Becky) Cobb of Manito, Shelley (Zak) Flatley of Baton Rouge, LA, and April Cisneros of Delavan; nine grandchildren, Melissa, Whitney, Wendy, Tyler, Jordan, Mallori,...

Eugene Arthur Schmidgall, 83, of Manito, passed away at 10:50 am Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Unity Point Health Pekin, with his family by his side.  He was born in Peoria on December 12, 1939 to William and Henrietta Schmidgall.  He married Frances Kay Stadsholt on September 17, 1966 in Mason City.  She preceded him in death on September 22, 2012.  He was also preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Elaine Gallafent.  Gene is survived by his two sons,...

Patricia “Patti” Mueller, 75, of Peoria passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.   She was born April 29, 1947 in Bloomington to Raymond and Fern (Riley) Maxwell. She married Jan Mueller on November 28, 1970 in Bloomington, and he survives.   Surviving are her children, Brian (Rilie) Mueller of Greenwood Village, CO and Jill (Jeff) Huitsing of Carmel, IN; three grandchildren, Lauren, Andrew, and Kate.   She was...

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Hendershott(Elliott), age 86, of Groveland passed away Friday morning, December 30th, 2022.  She was born November 4th, 1936 in Edgar County, Illinois, daughter of the late Omar and Mary Elliott. She married William Hendershott in 1960 and raised three sons. During her life she was a Boy Scout Den Mother, a recycler who assisted in local paper drives, a member of the Tremont Historical Society, a member of the Tremont Investment Club and a president of the Tremont...

Donald D. Deiss, 73, of San Jose, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.   He was born June 15, 1949 in Pekin to Harold Dean and Lenora Faye Smith Deiss.   Surviving are two sisters, Sharon Perrino of West Chester , OH and Debra Deiss of Morton.   He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother-in-law, Dominic Perrino.   Donald worked at Caterpillar Inc. for over 40 years and farmed in the San Jose area his...

Wilbur E. Eeten, 88, of Delavan, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria.  On April 25, 1934, a very special person Wilbur Eeten, was born the second son of Ernest and Jennie Luken Eeten.  At the age of 2, the family moved to Irish Lane, where they continued to farm for 70 years.  Wilbur worked on the farm then went to Caterpillar Inc. where he retired after 30 years of service. He also owned Eeten’s Gulf Service in Green Valley...

Virginia L. Cox, 89, of Armington, Illinois passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Henry Rehab Center in Henry, Illinois.   She was born August 5, 1933.  She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Cox and her two children Gregory Cox and Polly Graber.   She attended Armington Christian Church.   Surviving are her sister, Erma Trainer of Edelstein; her brother, Dennis Reed of Henry; and her sister, Linda Schuttler of Tucson, Arizona.   Virginia worked...

Phyllis A. Kincaid, 81, of Tremont, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at her home.   She was born May 10, 1941 in Decatur to Burnard and Velma Lorene German Ritchard.  She married Harry Kincaid Jr. on August 17, 1963 in Decatur, and he survives.   Also surviving are her children, Lori (Keith) Krimmel of Fishers, IN and Deborah (Bob) Luczkowiak of Flower Mound, TX; four grandchildren, Matthew and Joshua Krimmel and Kyle and Kayla Luczkowiak.   She was preceded in...

Helen Lucille “Tootie” Stonestreet, 95, of Mackinaw, IL passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at Unity Point Methodist Hospital surrounded by family.  Tootie was born August 24, 1927 in Mackinaw to Willis and Rosa Allen. She married James B "Stoney" Stonestreet on December 12, 1945 in Louisville, KY. He died September 14, 1985.  Surviving Tootie is a daughter, Judy Stechman of Deer Creek; a son, Jim (Lorrie) Stonestreet; grandchildren, Mike (Holly) Stechman...

Randi G. VanDyke, 67, of Hopedale, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at the home of her daughter in Mackinaw.   She was born August 9, 1955 in Peoria to Jesse and Joan Pullum VanDyke.   Surviving are her children, Micca (Tony) Johnson of Mackinaw, Jane Ingersoll of Mackinaw, and Rafe (Terra) Serpette of Juno, AK; 11 grandchildren and many bonus grandchildren, who lovingly referred to her as Ma; one brother,    Kelly (Angela) VanDyke of Hopedale; one...

Suzanne Payne, 76, of Mackinaw, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022 at her home.   She was born February 10, 1946 in Bloomington to Harold E. and Mildred M. Roberts Vielhak.  She married Gary L. Payne on January 11, 1964 at the Mackinaw Baptist Church, and he survives.   Also surviving are her children, Mike (Marci) Payne of Mackinaw, Randy (Amy) Payne of Mackinaw, Kim (Larry) Whitaker of Minier, and Tammie Payne of Mackinaw; 11 grandchildren, Amanda, Randi, and Laura...

Homer H. Hilpert Jr., 81, of Stanford, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at Hopedale Hospital.  He was born August 10, 1941 to Homer H. and Estel Pittinger Hilpert Sr. He married Carole Demling in December 1976 in Bloomington, and she survives.  Also surviving are his children, Beverly Neville of Mackinaw, Barb Gordon of McLean, Jodi O’Hara and Julie Wetmore, both of Lincoln; 17 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; and his loving companion, Buck.  He was...

Carol A. Jones, 73, of Pekin, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2022 at her home.