All Obituaries

Jason C. Miller, 40, of Tremont passed away March 10, 2026 at OSF Medical Center in Peoria, IL.  He was born March 21, 1985 to Marion “Dick” and Cindy Ritchie Miller in Amarillo, Texas.  Jason married Ashley Bachman on May 4, 2019 and she survives.  Also surviving are one daughter, Jayley Miller of Tremont; one sister, Jillyn (Joryn) Parker of Tremont; one niece, Serenity (Liam) Burgos of Morton; two nephews, Gage Miller and Wyatt Miller, both of ...

Timothy Jon Klaus, 77,  of Tremont, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born February 20, 1949 in Peoria to Ernest R. and Vera Binkele Klaus.  He married Carole Riggenbach on April 4, 1970 in East Peoria, and she survives. Also surviving are his children, Elizabeth “Beth” (Rick) Scheuermann, Philip (Jenny) Klaus, and Paul (Tiffany) Klaus, all of Tremont; grandchildren, Tressa (Grant) English, Sara Scheuermann, Hannah ...

Robert Richard “Rick” Riggenbach, 92, of Bartonville, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He is now home with his loving Heavenly Father. He was born October 12, 1933, in Monta Vista, CO, to Raymond R. and Ethel G. (Bradshaw) Riggenbach. He married Marcia Cole on April 14, 1957, in Bloomington, and she survives. Rick was a cherished husband, dad, brother, grandpa, great-grandpa, coach, and friend whose kindness ...

Donna Armstrong went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 12:50 a.m., peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born May 7, 1939 in Normal to Clifford and Ferne Wick (Yeakle). Donna was married to Jim Armstrong for 69 wonderful years. They were wed on April 14, 1956, in Bowling Green, Missouri. Jim preceded her in death on October 16, 2020. Together they raised three children: Richard Armstrong of Townsend, Tennessee; Vickie Glenn (Dan) of Danvers; and ...

Rodney C. Siscoe of Colorado Springs, Colorado, formally of Delavan, passed away March 4, 2026 at his home.     Services Pending   

Paul Lewis Brown, 91 of Delavan, Illinois, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior on March 1, 2026, at his home. Paul Lewis was born December 21, 1934, in Peoria, IL to Daniel and Mary Grace Brown. Paul attended Monmouth College and the University of Illinois, majoring in Agriculture and Animal Husbandry before joining his father on the family farm. Paul farmed for the rest of his life with his father, and later with his son in the Delavan area. He married his beloved ...

Barbara G. (Van Ausdoll) Slusher, 94, of Tremont, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at her daughter’s home in Tremont. Born December 28, 1931, to Oscar Weaver and Flossie Florence Moore Van Ausdoll, Barbara lived a life defined by a "jack of all trades" spirit, a quick wit, and an unwavering devotion to her family and her faith.  She is survived by two daughters, Janice A. Wright and Pamela R. (Edward) Jackson; one granddaughter Amy (Eric) Burleson; three ...

Lola Lee McCallen passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and a devoted care team. She is now home with her loving Heavenly Father.  She was born June 9, 1941 in Effingham, IL. She married her beloved husband James D. McCallen on March 12, 1960.  He went home to his Heavenly Father on June 17, 2017.   Lola was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose kindness and steady presence ...

Nathan T. Howard Jr. of Normal, formally from Tremont, passed away early Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026 at The Loft nursing home in Normal IL. He was born on September 11, 1958 in Peoria to Nathan T. and Letha R. Hamilton Howard. They preceded him in death. Surviving is one sister, Anna (Daniel) Staab of Metamora; one brother, James (Kim) of Pekin; three nieces and six nephews. Also surviving is a daughter, who he gave up for adoption, but never stopped loving, as well as her three ...

Carol L. Beutel, 90, of Tremont, passed away Wednesday morning, February 25, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born March 27, 1935 in Eureka to Leonard X. and Salome “Sally” Ifft Fehr. She married Alvin Beutel on April 22, 1956 in Roanoke, and he passed away August 19, 2024. Surviving are her children, Daniel Beutel of Tremont, Richard (Naida) Beutel of Morrisville, VT, Gene (Lynne) Beutel of Ellington, CT, and Colleen (Mark) Moser of Tremont; 15 ...

Cindy Elizabeth Spain, aka "Nana,"  67, of Delavan, Illinois, passed away on January 25, 2026, in Delavan. Born on January 22, 1959, in Pekin, Illinois, To Raymond Earsel & Phyllis Annetee Hunt. Cindy brought warmth and laughter into the world from the very beginning. A proud graduate of San Jose High School in San Jose, Illinois, Cindy made her mark early in life as a trailblazer in women’s athletics. In 1974, she became the second woman to compete in the All-Star ...

Levi Douglas Zimmer, 5 days, of Tremont, passed away February 23, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. He was born February 18, 2026 in Peoria to Brady and Elizabeth (Kennell) Zimmer, and they survive. Also surviving are maternal grandparents, Steve and Joy Kennell of Metamora; paternal grandparents, Doug and Beth Zimmer of Delavan; maternal great-grandparents, Joe and Pat Kennell of Metamora; and paternal great-grandmother, Janet Zimmer of San Jose; siblings, Noah, ...

Edward “Ed” Dean Springer, 50, of Tremont, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was born June 20, 1975 in Pekin to  Marvin D. and Louise Taylor Springer.  He married Jodi Held on December 7, 2012 in Delavan and she survives. Also surviving are his mother, Louise Springer of Delavan; mother-in-law, Terry Held of Norman, OK; three stepchildren, Reed (Laramie) Heberling of Ohio, Dyland and Christian Vickery of Raymond; foreign exchange student friend, Gerald ...

A. Faye Mammen, 83, of Delavan, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 at her home. She was born May 9, 1942 in Delavan to Frederick and Mary Alice Pullum Cheek. She married William “Bill” Mammen on October 28, 1960 in Delavan, and he passed away June 24, 2016. Surviving are her children, Greg (Tina) Mammen of Delavan and Alice (Michael) Hitchcock of Cookeville, TN; five grandchildren, Bruce “Chip” Wagner, Shanda Mammen, Daniel (Kayla) Mammen, Joshua Matthews, and ...

Jay T. Hoffman, 83 of Tremont, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was born August 8, 1942 to Benjamin F. and Lulu “Billie” I.(Oelker) Hoffman. He married Carolyn K. Garlish on August 11, 1961 and she passed away July 31, 2020. Surviving are his daughter, Julie D. Hoffman of Peoria; two sisters, Anita, (Frank) Burger of Placida, FL and Jeanie, (Bill) Royer of Washington, IL and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, ...

David Wayne Hanck, 36, of Hopedale, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at his home.  He was born September 10, 1989 to Joni Hanck and Rick Aper. Surviving are his mother, Joni Hanck of Hopedale; father and step mother, Rick ( Lori) Aper of Port St. Joe, FL; maternal grandparents, Wayne and Linda Hanck of Hopedale; paternal grandparents, Floyd and Gail Aper of Normal; siblings, Ryan Aper, Kristin Aper Diego, Kaylee Aper Tazdyn and Michael Aper; cousins, Rachel (Kyle) Ledbetter, ...

Darline Mae Becker, 96, of Emden, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, surrounded by family. Darline was born on January 24, 1930, in Emden, Illinois, to William and Lily (Hilgendorf) Barry. She was baptized on March 2, 1930, and confirmed on April 18, 1943, at St. Peter Lutheran Church — the same church where she later married Dean G. Becker on October 17, 1948. Together, they built a life centered on faith, family, and hard work. Dean preceded her in death in ...

Joli Sue Hubner, 51, of Delavan, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2025, at her home. She was born on Aug. 23, 1974, in Gibson City, IL. to Peggy Hubner and Steven Shilts(from Saybrook, IL.) and they survive. She is survived by her brother, Kevin (Amy) Hubner; two nephews Nicholas and Samual; and Darrell Ellis, who was a father-figure since she was 10 years old. Joli is preceded in death by her grandparents, two aunts, three uncles, and two cousins. Joli was always happy. She will be ...

Richard L. Woods, 88, of Delavan, passed away peacefully at his home on February 5, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. He was born in Beardstown, Illinois, to Rose Garland. He married Carolyn J. Alberts on October 5, 1957, in Pekin, Illinois and She survives. He is also survived by his children, Janet (David Kellenberger) White of Chillicothe, James Woods of Delavan, and Jody Woods of Delavan; two grandchildren whom they raised, Rebekah (Shaun) Rodriguez of Rock Island and Joshua (Jamie) Logan of San ...

Patricia Lou “Pat” Hazelman (née Waldo), of Normal, Illinois, passed away on February 2, 2026, at the age of 79.  Born on August 13, 1946, in Peoria, Illinois, Pat was the daughter of Frank and Velda “Babe” Waldo (Walker). She graduated from Peoria High School with the class of 1964 and went on to build a fulfilling career marked by dedication and professionalism. Pat worked for many years with a State Farm agent in Tremont before concluding her career at ...

Karl M. Nattier, 89, of Tremont passed away February 1, 2026 at his home.  He was born November 9, 1936 to John E. and Ruth E. Carter Nattier in Wenona, IL.  Karl married M. Eileen Tate January 1, 1956 and she survives.  Karl is survived by his two sons, Ernie (Cherie) Nattier of Tremont and Scott (Marni) Nattier of Tremont; two daughters, Patricia (Danny) Willis of Hopedale and Karleen Head of Pekin; 11 grandchildren, and 24 great grandchildren; and one sister Myrna (Tom) ...

Larry D. VanDyke, 82, of Delavan, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Divine Mercy Hospital in Peoria. He was born March 4, 1943 to Charles and Lesta Deweese VanDyke in Hopedale. He married Sandra Wethington June 1, 1962 and she passed away April 4, 2022. Surviving are one son, James (Rose) VanDyke of Delavan; four grandchildren, Tabitha (Jessie) Keayes of Delavan, James R. (Nishirya) VanDyke of Houston, TX, Lance Connett of Delavan, and Dean VanDyke of South ...

Daryl Birkey, 71, of rural Mackinaw, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026. He was born March 16, 1954 in Bloomington, IL to Warren and Delora (Litwiller) Birkey. He married Debra F. Skaggs on July 12, 1975. Daryl is survived by his wife, two daughters, Lori [Joshua] Horning and Heidi [Andrew] Dussl; five grandchildren, Marissa (Luke) Rushik, Landon (Jacelyn) Horning, Bryson Horning, Olive and Iverson Dussl; three siblings, Dave (Sharon) Birkey, Linda (Rick) Gonder and Dale (Frances) ...

Judy Kay Steiner was born September 9, 1943 in Macomb, McDonough County, IL to Russell Wayne Sipes and Ruby Ilene (Lenover) Sipes.  She died January 26, 2026, at the age of 82. Judy graduated from Bardolph High School in 1961.  She met Stewart Steiner while working at Bower Roller Bearing in Macomb and they were married in 1967, and he survives.  They lived in the Macomb area for over seven years and moved to Minier in 1974. Judy worked locally raising their two daughters, ...

Jeanette M. Wohrley, 74, of Tremont, passed away Friday, January 21, 2026 at Washington Senior Living. She was born June 26, 1951, in Peoria to Frank and Velda Waldo (Walker). Surviving are one daughter, Susan of East Peoria, IL and one grandchild, Shaun of East Peoria, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents and older brother, Terry; and recently by her older sister Patricia. Jeanette worked as a clerk at Casey’s General Store in Tremont and North Pekin for the better of 25 ...

L. Glenn Holmes, Jr, 90, of Delavan, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Arcadia Care in Havana. He was born February 17, 1935 in New Orleans, LA to Glenn Sr. and Marie Curtis Holmes. He married Loretta Clifford on August 23, 1958 in Hurst, IL, and she passed away June 18, 2021. Surviving are his sister, Helen Hopkins of Delavan and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Ronnie Holmes; two sisters, Dona Culbertson and Marge Fuhrman; and one ...

Frederick Thomas Minner, age 97, of Port St. Lucie, FL passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life marked by devotion to family, hard work, and faith. Fred was born on October 23, 1928, in Ottawa, Illinois, to Fred and Edith (Sparrow) Minner. In 1932, his family moved to Delavan, Illinois, a place that would remain his lifelong home for many decades. He graduated from Delavan High School in 1947 and went on to build a strong and steady career spanning many years. Fred was employed by ...

Randy Myers, 67, of Springfield passed away January 13, 2026 at Springfield Memorial Medical Center.  He was born June 25, 1958 in Bloomington IL to Richard "Bob" and Evelyn Schmidgall Myers.  He married Carla Brown on October 22, 2007, in Branson MO and she survives.  Randy is survived by his three sons, Brandon Myers, Calvin (Sydni) Myers, and Austin (Fiancé Katie) Myers; one stepson Robbie (Katie) Newell; one sister Rita (Randy) Springer; Stepfather ...

Robert Lee White, 77, of Mackinaw, IL passed away January 7, 2026. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.  There will be no services per Roberts wishes. 

Bruce Brown, 85, of Congerville passed away January 7, 2026 at his home.     There will be no services per his wishes.   Oswald Funeral Home in Tremont is handling the arrangements.   

Dennis Ray Meredith, 73, of Mackinaw, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Carle Health BroMenn Medical Center. He was born in Carmi, Illinois on June 10, 1952, to Everett and Wanda (Jackson) Meredith. He is preceded in death by his brother John Meredith. Dennis is survived by his two daughters: Star (Mark) Smith and Misty (Tim) Heady. Also surviving are his two brothers: Ron (Cindy) Meredith and Terry Meredith; his two sisters: Linda Eggen and Janie (Gene) Winkler; sister-in-law, ...

Cheryl Lynn Schmidgall, 78, passed away peacefully in her family’s arms on January 04, 2026 after a courageous battle with a lung disease.  Cheryl was born September 30,1947 to Dominic and Edith Perfetti.  Many of her childhood years were spent working with her parents and brother Jim at their family store in Green Valley, IL.  She graduated high school in 1965 and went on to graduate from Methodist School of Nursing and had over 30 years as a Registered Nurse.  A ...

Harold “Howie” A. Hogbin, 79, of Tremont, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born January 29, 1946 in Peoria to Harold “Bud” and Leota Patterson Hogbin.  He was married to Diana “Dee” Whitley from 1978-1984. Surviving are his daughter, Tina (George) Jackman of Pekin; three grandchildren, Eli Wagle, Elicia Jackman, and Diane Jackman, all of Pekin. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one ...

John K. Trimble, 72, of Mackinaw, IL, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 in Morton. John was born February 8, 1953 in Normal, IL, to Kenneth and Lois Strunk Trimble. John married Donna Steele February 3, 1979 in Mackinaw. She survives. Also surviving are; one son, Benjamin (Meaghan) Trimble of Nashville, TN, one sister, Margie Ackerman of St. Louis, one brother, Larry (Marilyn) Trimble of Mackinaw, several nieces and nephews, Trent (Tina) Trimble, Derek (Wendy) Trimble, Mathew (Missy) ...

Elizabeth M. Morgan, 86, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at Carle Health BroMenn Medical Center. She was born on March 28, 1939, in Salem, Indiana, to Clarence and Callie Cunagin Nantz. She married Marvin D. Morgan on October 18, 1969, in Mooresville, IN. She is preceded in death by her brothers; James F. Nantz, Robert B. Nantz, Billy W. Nantz, Clarence Nantz, Jr., and Reverand George W. Nantz, and sister, Lorene Stout. Elizabeth is survived by her sons; Jason Nantz Morgan and ...

Gerald “Jerry” Eugene Howlett peacefully entered into the eternal embrace of his Lord Jesus on December 29, 2025, in Port Charlotte, Florida, with his wife by his side. Born on November 24, 1939, in Quincy, Illinois, to Leonard C. Howlett and Mary Lou (Muffly) Howlett, Jerry grew up with a deep love for working with his hands and a gift for craftsmanship. Following his graduation from Quincy High School, Jerry began his career at E.L. Smith and Sons. He later joined Gem City ...

Shawn L. Elliott, 68, of Washington IL, passed away on December 26, 2025 at OSF Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was born April 19, 1957 in Peoria, IL to Luella and Clyde Elliott.  Surviving are his life partner, Cindee Simpson, son, Adam Elliott (Katherine), one grandson, Jordan, and one granddaughter Abigail, all of East Peoria. Also surviving are three brothers, Kevin (Deb) Elliott, Bob (Becky) Elliott and Bruce (Connie) Elliott.  He was preceded in death by his parents and ...

It is with great sadness we share John L. Stone, Mackinaw, IL was in a tragic accident and passed away on December 24, 2025 at the age of 62. He was born on June 8, 1963, to Harold and Darlene (Smith) Stone.  He married Amy Parmele on December 30, 2017, she survives. John lived a life marked by service and care to many neighbors, friends & family. Also surviving are his daughter, Raven Stone; stepson Mason Rinkenberger; stepdaughter McKenzie (Rinkenberger) Eschbach, two brothers; ...

Raymond Billy Potter, 83, passed away December 20, 2025 at Timber Creek Rehab in Pekin, IL.  He was born October 24, 1942 in Peoria, IL to Lyle and Lillie Mouson Potter.  He married Margie Rhoads on September 30, 1963 in Mackinaw, IL.  He later married Marlene Broadfield in Minier on April 30, 1994.  She preceded him in death on December 21, 2000. Surviving are two sons; two daughters; one sister Susan Shaw of Pekin; one brother Steve Moritz of Roanoke, IL; and 9 ...

Richard Duane Tarter, age 88, passed away peacefully. He was born on March 18, 1937, in Normal, Illinois, to Juanita and Clifford Tarter of Hopedale. Richard grew up on his parents’ farm in rural Hopedale, Illinois.  He graduated from Hopedale High School and then went on to earn an associate degree from Illinois State University.  After ISU he went on to a long and dedicated career at State Farm, where he worked for more than 40 ...

Eric G. Burlingame, 59, of Hopedale, passed away December 18, 2025. He was born November 24, 1966 in Redondo Beach, CA to Henry and Linda Burress-Burlingame. Surviving are his father and stepmother, Henry and Kay Burlingame; his brothers, Edwin (Leslie)  Everly and William (Vonda) Everly; sisters, Ruth Jesse, Barb Everly, Stella (Gary) Hayner, Joann Burlingame, Daniele (Patrick) Rogers; one daughter, Amanda Evans; three grandchildren, Bradley, Elizabeth, and Zakary; and many nieces ...

Harlan Keith Dillon, 99, of Tremont, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 at The Lodge at Manito, where he had been a resident since his beloved wife, Paloma Dillon, passed away in July 2021.  He died full of peace, in the arms of God’s grace. Harlan was born November 29, 1926 in Green Valley Illinois to Leo & Florence (Hayes) Dillon of Green Valley. His mother died at a young age and Harlan was raised for many years by his grandparents on a farm on Antioch Road in ...

Kenneth Harold Short, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Green Valley on December 15, 2025.  Born on July 7, 1946, to Harold and Alice Short, Ken lived a life marked by devotion to farming and hard work. Ken graduated from Green Valley High School and soon after married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Stoehr. Together, they had two sons, Harold and Alrick. Farming was Ken’s greatest passion, a calling he pursued with skill and success.  He approached farming ...

Keith R. Zaleski, 75,  of Palatine, IL, went to live with his Lord and Savior on December 14, 2025 after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on January 19, 1950 in Chicago, IL to Eugene and Phyllis (Schoen) Zaleski. Keith was a graduate of Illinois State University, where he was a Bone student scholar. Keith was an adventurous entrepreneur. The highlight of his professional career was starting an industrial equipment cleaning business (System Clean) with his business partner ...

Linda Kay Green, 77, of Emden passed away December 14, 2025 at her home.  She was born March 14, 1948 in Marysville, Ohio to Charles and Betty Dodd Emmert.  She married Norman L. Green on October 7, 1963 in West Virginia and he preceded her in death on March 26, 2016. Surviving are her daughters, Nancy K. Leath and Tim Rasmussen of Penfield, IL, Cheryl (Kevin) Roberts of Champaign, IL, Sue (David) Sharp of Pekin, IL, and Brenda (Mike) Laporte of Center Alabama; one granddaughter, ...

Leilani S. Smock, 73, of Hopedale, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Fondulac Rehabilitation Health Care in East Peoria. She was born April 21, 1952 in Peoria to Clarence “Slug” and Lois Stanley Slager. Surviving are her children, Jimmy (Lisa) Birkey, Jason (Amanda) Birkey, and Mary (Randy) Rummerfield, all of Hopedale; six grandchildren; sister, Sandy (Tim) Wier of Lacon; and brother, Joe (Alice) Slager of Hopedale. She was preceded in death by her parents and one ...

Norman L. Birkey, 92, of Hopedale, IL passed away December 12, 2025 at A.C. Restmor Nursing home in Morton, IL. He was born in Pekin, IL on June 18th, 1933. He was the son of Jesse and Fern (Shrock) Birkey. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 65 years, Margy; his sister, Vurla Martin of Morton, IL; his brother, Darrell Birkey of Delavan, IL; and his infant great-grandson, David Gregory. He is survived by three siblings, Kenneth (Bonnie) Birkey of Hopedale, IL; Melvin ...

Marilyn Cisowski, 79, of Mackinaw, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Hopedale Nursing Home.  As per Marilyn's wishes, there will be no services.

Luz “Lucy” Maria Tompkins, 88, of Pekin, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Pekin Manor. She was born December 4, 1936 in Guayama Puerto Rico to Victor Alicea and Angelina Romanacce. She was married to Ruben Morales and then to Wesley Tompkins, and they preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons, Ruben (Joyce) Morales of Florida and Ricardo Morales of Florida; one daughter, Cathy (Bradley) Smith of Delavan; several sisters and one brother; three grandchildren, ...

Herbert Leonard Fritz was born October 8, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois.  He died at age 79 on December 2, 2025 in Niceville, Florida.  Herb’s identical twin brother Kenneth died in February of this year from the same genetic pulmonary illness.  The twins were the sons of Harry and Marjorie Fritz.  Herb has a surviving younger brother Gregory.  Herb attended high school in Dixon, Illinois.  He went to Grinnell College in Iowa where he met his future wife ...