All Obituaries

Marvin J. Litwiller, 90, of Hopedale, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Marv was born November 4. 1932 in Armington to Joe and Alma (Good) Litwiller. He married Beverly Pleines on December 7, 1963, in Hopedale, she survives. He is also survived by five children- Rod (Diane) Litwiller of Tremont, Renee (Brent) Eichelberger of Hopedale, Greg (Sue) Litwiller of Hopedale, Lisa Miller of Tremont, Chad (Tanya) Litwiller of Tremont; 16 grandchildren- Zak and Zeke Litwiller, Taylor...

Joseph P. Hackett, 80, of Emden, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023 at his home. He was born December13, 1942 to Horace and Bernice Mahler Hackett.  He met Irene Rademaker at Lehn and Fink in Lincoln and married on February 22, 1964 in Emden, and she passed away November 17, 2021. Surviving are his children, Gwen (Bill) Boyce of Havana, Beth (Paul) Bryan of Emden, Greg Hackett of Emden, and Josh Hackett of Staunton; six grandchildren, Savanna Hackett of Lincoln, Eli Bryan of...

Becky Hartzell passed away on Saturday, September 16th at Carle Health Methodist Medical Center. Becky was born on February 7, 1948 in Columbus, OH, the daughter of John and Avis Hood. Becky married Gary Hartzell on November 17, 1986 in Paducah, KY, he survives. Becky is also survived by her children: Heather Allred, Jennifer (Ed) Singeltary, Chad Allred, Stacy Allred, Chris Allred, Amanda (Jeff) Geary and Justin (Kate) Hartzell. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 6 great...

Glenna Jean Pflederer, 86, of Peoria, formerly of Tremont,  passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at Apostolic Christian Skylines in Peoria.  She was born on January 30, 1937 in Fairbury, Illinois to Chris B. and Hannah Schurter Pflederer.  She is survived by her sister, Leona Ivie and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and one sister.  Glenna worked 10 years at Pekin Insurance, 30 years at Caterpillar Inc. in...

Kimberlie M. Elkins, 56, of Washington,  passed away at 7:34 am Monday, September 4, 2023 at her home. She was born August 31, 1967 in Peoria to Richard and Bonnie Rittenberry Witt. She married Marc Elkins on April 17, 1999 in Pekin, and he survives. Also surviving are her children, Lesa (Rob) McDaniel of  Windsor,  Brandon Lulay of New York City, NY,  Mike (Jenn) Knoop of  East Peoria, Hannah Elkins of New York City, NY; one step-daughter, Brittany Elkins (John)...

Jordan Branum Michael White, 20, of Peoria, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at his home.

Ralph Lee Martin, Jr, 73, of Morton, formerly of Delavan, passed away at 2:48pm Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria.  He was born October 8, 1949 in Pekin, the only child of Verla (Slack) and Ralph Lee Martin Sr.   Ralph worked at the Federal Warehouse in East Peoria and then later retired from Caterpillar Inc. in Morton after 30 years.  Surviving are his caring mother, Verla Martin of Pekin, loving wife of 30 years, Kathryn L. of...

Richard “Dickinaw” E. Gresham, 84, of Mackinaw, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023 at his home. He was born March 30, 1939 in Peoria to Harry E. and Caroline E. Loercher Gresham.  He  married Karol Coil on June 18, 1961 and she passed away July 26, 1990.  He later married Barbara Hull on August 3, 1991 in Mackinaw, and she survives. Also surviving are three children, Michael (Jill) Gresham of Mackinaw, Laurie Phillips of Pekin, and Shari (Mark) Rich of Deer...

Richard “Dick” D. Schertz, 76, of Delavan, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at his home. He was born July 11, 1947 in Bloomington to Howard and Hazel Diegel Schertz.  He first married Joanne Heltsley.  He later married Kathleen Birky and she passed away November 15, 2018. Surviving is one brother Denny Schertz of Washington; one sister, Rita Watts of Pekin;  two sons; Rick (Lisa) Schertz of Peoria and Bob Schertz of Wadsworth, Ohio; one daughter, Heather...

Deborah “Debbie” Ann Fluegel, 51, of Tremont, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at her home. She was born May 17, 1972 in Pekin to Gary and Alice Schwartz Fluegel. Surviving are her parents, Gary and Alice Fluegel of Tremont; one sister, Rebecca (Nathan) Hubbard of Mackinaw; two nephews, Dakota (fiancé Kelsey) Polhemus of Cedar Rapids, IA and Colton Polhemus of Mackinaw; and many honorary nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Debbie...

Shirley Jean Krohn, 96, of Delavan, passed away at 10:00 am Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Hopedale Hospital. She was born September 18, 1926 in Delavan, IL to Harry and Lucille Luick Zorn.  She married Dean Krohn on October 12, 1946 in Pekin, and he preceded her in death. She is survived by one son, Alan (Bonnie) Krohn of Germantown Hills: two daughters, Susan (Dale) Winship and Janelle (David) Wilson, both of Delavan; two grandchildren, Melissa Krohn of Eugene, OR and Carrie Krohn...

Doris E. Frederick, 95, of Hopedale, formerly of Tremont, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at 9:20 pm at Hopedale Nursing Home. She was born August 16, 1928 in Peoria to Percy and Pearl Plotner Byrd.  She married Charles W. Frederick on February 16, 1946 in Peoria, and he passed away in 2013. Surviving are three sons, Danny (Vickie) Frederick, Carl (Tammy) Frederick, both of Tremont, and Jimmy Frederick of East Peoria; five daughters, Janice (Larry) Turner of San Jose, Betty...

Edward “Eddie” Bissell, 22, formerly of Hopedale, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2023 after battling depression.  He was born July 30, 2001 in Pekin to Lowell Kendall Bissell Jr. and Sherri Jackson Bissell. Eddie was a 2019 graduate of Olympia High School in Stanford.  He was currently employed as a mill operator at Bridgestone in Normal and formerly worked at Rivian. He was a lifelong resident of Hopedale until recently purchasing a home in Normal. Eddie is...

Sherrilyn G. Poorbaugh, 94, formerly of Tremont, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at Hopedale Nursing Home. She was born December 21, 1928 in Lexington to Ellis and Bess Rockel Garrett.  She married William H. Poorbaugh on June 3, 1951 in Lexington, and he passed away March 13, 1979. Surviving are her children, Kathleen (Ron) Brown of Tremont, Kip (Deanna) Poorbaugh of Tremont, Vince Poorbaugh of TN, Lynn (Richard) Fender of Morton, and Colleen Williams of Minier;15 grandchildren;...

P. Jean Nixon, 92, of Minier, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at her home. She was born on June 23, 1931 in Union County, KY to Jesse and Mary Ray Baird.  She married Teddy Edwin Nixon on April 1, 1950 in Clinton, and he passed away October 20, 2016. Surviving are her children, Sharon K. Heaton of Venice., FL, Pamela J. (Bill) Horner of Minier, Teri S. (Gerry) Doehrmann of Minier, Anita G. (Kevin) Foreman of Bloomington, and Gwen E. (Michael) Turner of Minier; 17 grandchildren; 35...

Shirley G. Sturch, 88, formerly of Delavan, passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 at her home. She was born May 3, 1935 in Decatur to Edgar and Opal Morrison Kemper.  She married Bill M. Sturch on June 24, 1960 in Pekin, and he passed away March 5, 2017. Surviving are her children, Lori Danley of Bartonville, Jeff Sturch of Creve Coeur, Stacey (Jim) Stauffer of Boonsboro, MD, and Brian (Kari) Sturch of Groveland; 10 grandchildren, Jeffrey (Sarah) Kern, Tamie (Christopher) George,...

Rob (Robert) J. Marlatt, 64, of Armington died on August 13, 2023. He was born on April 11, 1959, in Peoria. He married the love of his life, Karen Allgood on June 10, 1989, she survives. They celebrated 34 years together enjoying many adventures and working on numerous projects. She was his babydoll, rock, and his right-hand helper all through their marriage. He is also survived by 3 children, Jason Marlatt of Stanford, IL, Julie Marlatt of Bloomington, IL and Jena (Ryan) Welker of...

Beverly A Fulton - McWhorter age 94 passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at Paradise Point ALF, Ormond Beach, FL.  Beverly was born in Farmington, IL to Alvin and Nola Fulton on July 20, 1929. She was a graduate of Pekin High School class of 1947. Bev married Carl W McWhorter September 12, 1948 at the Delavan Methodist Church, Delavan, IL.  She is survived by daughter Patricia Horton of Ormond Beach, FL, son Robert (Leah) McWhorter of Jupiter, FL, grandchildren Brian (Basia)...

Betty Irene Runyon, age 93, was born in Delevan, Illinois to Earl and Florence (Tammeus) Runyon on November 14th, 1929.  On August 9th, 2023, she departed her earthly body and ran to the arms of her Savior, Jesus.  Betty was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Daniel Runyon, her husband Robert Valentine Springer, and her second husband William Claude Trebilcock.   Betty was blessed by her children, Donald (Nancy) Springer and Kevin (Missy) Springer.  She...

Phyllis M. Taylor, 83, of Delavan, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born June 27, 1940 in Spring Lake Township to Samuel Evan and Lola Esther Martin Taylor. Surviving are one daughter, Amy (Mike) Fetcho of Mackinaw; her grand kitty, Evie; one brother, Ivan (Colleen) Martin of East Peoria; one sister, Lola Esther (Larry) Cross of Havana; many nieces and nephews; and all her close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Lyndell Vernon Bowman, 58, of Delavan, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023 at OSF St. Frances Medical Center in Peoria. He was born November 20, 1964 in Kansas City to Loren M. and Frances Forman Bowman Sr.  He married Denessa Wyatt on September 1, 2000, and she survives. Also surviving are one son, Kirk Bowman of Kansas; three stepchildren, Nicholas Dohrman of Jacksonville, FL, April (Nicholas) Alberts of Emden, and Amos (Jessica) Cox of North Pekin; eight grandchildren; siblings,...

Angela D. Lindsey, 55, passed away peacefully on August 5th, 2023 at her Mackinaw home surrounded by her devoted and loving family. Angie was born March 22nd, 1968 at Fort Carson, Colorado to Barbara Nunemaker and Gary Woith. She fought a fearless battle with breast cancer with unimaginable strength. Anyone who knew Angie knew her kindness, her generosity, her ambition, her devoted faith, and her fierce love. She ran a successful hair salon in Bloomington, IL, named Lift Studio after first...

Sandra J. Krontz, 73, of Mackinaw, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

David Lawrence “Buddy – The Hooligan” McGinnis II Buddy was born October 18, 1989, to Bradley McGinnis and Tina “TJ” (Ron) Martin. He went home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2023, at his home. He is survived by his mother Tina “TJ” Martin and stepfather Ron Martin, as well as stepmother Tina McGinnis. Siblings, Melissa (Timothy) Goodhart, Josh (Jade) Martin, Brock (Kendra) McGinnis, Jacob Martin, Jarrod (Amy) Martin, Wesley Martin and adopted...

Curtis Edward Burrell, age 45, born in Pekin, IL on May 13, 1978, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023. Curtis married Tara Reuter on September 23, 2006.  They together had one son, Noah Burrell.  He was a loving father and husband. Surviving are his wife, Tara Burrell and son, Noah Burrell of Mackinaw; parents, Mark (Laurie) Burrell of Crown Point, IN and Linda Lazoen of Delavan; and four brothers; and one stepsister. Curt loved everything involving cars and motorcycles. In his...

Don “Hob” Eugene Freitag, 84, passed away on August 1, 2023 at Saint Joseph hospital in Bloomington, IL.  He was born on July 26, 1939 in his family home in Minier, Illinois to Otto Simon and Grace Mildred Hanes Freitag. He married Nancy Lynn Bolliger in 1961. Don and Nancy were married for 62 wonderful years.   Surviving are his children, Tim Eugene of Mackinaw, IL and Todd A of Portland, TN, grandchildren- Nicole (Ben) and Ashleigh (Anthony), and...

Rodger Neil Givens, 84 of Slaughter, KY; formerly of Hopedale, IL, passed away on July 25, 2023. He was born May 16, 1939 in McHenry, KY to Clarence Neil Givens and Marjorie Kathleen (Lacefield) Givens, who later married A. C. Sutherlin. He married Sandra J Heflin on September 16, 1960 in Pekin, il and she survives. He is also survived by his children Pam (Steve) Hymbaugh of Hopedale, Warren (Lori) Givens of Slaughters, KY, Dorothy (Jeff) McGee of Delavan, and Karen (Paul) Vannaken of East...

Thelma Louise (Williams) Reed passed away Monday July 24, 2023 at Carle Methodist Hospital. Thelma was 73. She was born December 31, 1949 to Charles and Ida Williams of Herod, Illinois.  Thelma was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Ida Williams. Her older sister Eileen, husband Lowell Sturgill of Elizabethtown, Illinois. Her younger sister Linda, husband Jim Marler, and their daughter Dena, all of Herod. Thelma is survived by her son David Reed, nephew Michael (Julie)...

April 1, 1941 – July 21, 2023 IN THE CARE OF Orndorff Cemetery, Hopedale, IL (309) 925-2761 Davis-Oswald Funeral Home in Tremont, IL is handling all arrangements.  Frank Brozenec will officiate the Service. Jarie Ann Slack (Stephens), 82, of Hopedale, IL passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 21, 2023 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield IL. Jarie was born April 1, 1941 in Hopedale, IL to Max and Lois Haning Stephens.  Her first marriage was with James B. Nelson,...

Alvin R. Brennemann, 85, of LeRoy, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal.  He was born December 11, 1937 in Peoria to Wilson R. and Gertrude Mammen Brennemann.  He married Wilma Detmers on January 20, 1957 in Delavan, and she survives. Also surviving are his children, Lyle (Joy) Brennemann of LeRoy, Janelle (Mark) St. Martin of West Virginia, and Kyle (Chris) Brennemann of Palmyra, MO; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and one...

Adrian Dwayne Zehr, age 9, of Mackinaw, Illinois, went to be with his Heavenly Father at 10:06 PM on July 14, 2023, at the OSF Healthcare St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois after being struck by a vehicle during a community festival. Adrian was born on December 12, 2013, in Pekin, IL to Lydia Christine Zehr. A lively, outgoing child, Adrian was preparing to enter 4th grade at Dee-Mack Intermediate School at the time of his passing. Adrian is fondly remembered by his family and...

Henry Lee Mibbs, 55, formerly of Delavan, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at his home in Pekin. He was born on July 4, 1968 to Richard "Bud" and Barbara Rush Mibbs of Delavan. He married Nikki Mead in 1991. They later divorced but remained friends. Henry is survived by his mother, Barb Mibbs of Delavan; a daughter, Jessica Mead of Pekin; a son, Joel Mibbs of North Pekin; six grandsons, Parker, Quinten, Bentley, Carter, Karsyn, and Jayson; one granddaughter, Josephine; one...

Robert “Bob” Fredrick Freitag, 86, of Minier, passed Monday, July 10, 2023 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born January 6, 1937 in Bloomington to Otto Simon and Grace Mildred Hanes Freitag.  He married Florence Raymer in 1961.  He later married Joyce P. Tucker Myers in 1971 and they were married for 45 years. She passed away July 3, 2016. Surviving are his children, Kay (Terry) Spurgeon of Bloomington, Rob (Marcus) Freitag of St. Paul, TX, Phil...

Virginia “Rae” (Bolliger) Guernsey, 79, of Tremont, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at Hopedale Nursing Home. She was born December 16, 1943 in Pekin to Raymond “Turk” and Virginia “Ginger” Hinman Bolliger.  She married Steven Guernsey on December 15, 1963 in Tremont, and he survives. Also surviving are her children, Stephanie Johnson of Tremont, Michelle (Paul) Holthe of Eureka, and Jim (Gwen) Guernsey of Baton Rouge, LA; two granddaughters, Hope...

Michael John Wernsing, 76, passed away on May 22, 2023 in Peoria IL. He was born December 24, 1946 in Effingham Illinois to Harry and Agnes (Dettert) Wernsing.  Mike graduated from St. Anthony’s High School in Effingham. He attended college in St Louis where he studied diesel mechanics. He dedicated decades of his career to mastering plastic productions & color. He retired in 2014 and lived out his dream of traveling the states in his RV with his  partner Cindy...

Michael W. Moore Sr., 67, of Danvers, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 at Hopedale Nursing Home. He was born October 24, 1955 in Jackson, TN to Lowell and Wilma Harrell Moore Sr. He married Betty Ortmann on December 17, 1999 in Pekin, and she survives. Also surviving are his children, Michael W. Moore Jr. of Gridley, Amy (Justin) Faulk of Minonk, Becky Troxell of Hopedale, and Ryan Moore of Pekin; one step-son, David Ragar of Benson; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; six...

Jean Kenyon Keyes, 89, celebrated both her birthday and wedding anniversary in heaven on Tuesday, June 22, 2023. She passed away at Park Place Memory Care, in Fort Wayne, IN.  Born the oldest child to Martin and Marjorie Knoll, she married Gene Rodney Keyes on June 22, 1952 in Peoria, IL. He died on April 28, 2017 of lymphoma.  She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Martin Knoll Jr. of Peoria.  Surviving are one son, Rodney (Nadege) Keyes, of Ardmore, AL;...

William “Bill” W. Cross, 89, of Emden, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at his home. He was born August 21, 1933 in Emden to William C. and Alma J. Conklen Cross.  He married Frances K. Briggs on September 25, 1955 in Emden, and she survives. Also surviving are his children, Tom (Lori) Cross of Hartsburg, Tim (Donna) Cross of El Paso, and Amy (Jim) Pinkerton of Wapella; nine grandchildren, Michael Cross, Laura Knepler, Melissa Peters, Kelly Wright, Emma Latham, Will...

Myron R. Litwiller, 72, of Morton, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital. He was born August 21, 1950 in Lincoln to Lawrence J. and Gladys K. Martin Litwiller.  He married Sarah Van Ooteghem on September 1, 1972 in Rock Island, and she survives. Also surviving are one son, Jon (Abby) Litwiller of San Jose, CA; two grandsons, Isaac and Griffin Litwiller; two brothers, Larry Wayne (Sandra) Litwiller and Don (Nancy) Litwiller, both of Morton. He was...

Ted Dirks, 61, of Delavan, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at his home. He was born January 18, 1962 to Albert and Karen Shoven Dirks.  He married Valerie Thompson and she survives. Also surviving are his children, Christopher (Hanna) Dirks of Mahomet, Jeremy (LaZadrea Thomas) Dirks of Mt. Vernon, Logan (Emily) Dirks of Morton, Garrett Dirks of Mt. Vernon, and stepsons,  Jesse Thompson and Cody Thompson; 14 grandchildren, Peyton, Owen, Grayson, Jackson, Alorra, Jay, Easton,...

On June 13, 2023, Michael Everett Schmidgall, 68, of Mackinaw, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side. Mick, as most referred to him, was born October 10, 1954 in Bloomington, IL to Michael F. Schmidgall, Jr. and Emalou C. (Leach) Schmidgall. He graduated from Stanford-Minier High School in 1972. On August 2, 1975 he married the love of his life for 47 years, Lisa A. Wepprecht. Mick was a fourth-generation farmer and raised his family on the...

Margaret P. Maurer, 96, of Hopedale, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at Hopedale Nursing Home. She was born May 21, 1927 in Royal, WY to Daniel and Pearl Parmenter.  She married Carl W. Maurer in Alaska, and he passed away 1982. Surviving are her children, Mariann (John) Thomas of Wasilla, AK, Donald C. Maurer of Hopedale, and Debbie (Ed) Phillips of Perry, IL; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and one brother, Danny (Loita) Parmenter of Renton, WA. She was preceded in...

Ronda K. Marlatt, 85, of Armington, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Hallmark House in Pekin.

Laurie (Scudder) VanDyke, 57, of Hopedale, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Hopedale Nursing Home. She was born January 31, 1966 in Peoria to Robert W. and Jeanne Martindale Scudder.  She married Roger VanDyke on July 9, 1993 in Pekin, and he survives. Also Surviving are her daughters, Nicci VanDyke of Hopedale and Cassie (Kevin) McCullough of St. Louis; one sister, Tami Scudder of Washington; one brother, John (Paula) Scudder of Bartonville; and many nieces and nephews that she...

Joy Sindle/Zimmermann, 76, of East Peoria, IL. died peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Saint Francis Hospital on June 6, 2023.  She was formerly of Tremont, IL. Born on June 28, 1946 in Glendale California to Anna Montgomery and James Mongomery.  She was the oldest of 6 children.  Her parents and her moved to East Peoria IL when she was 1 and she graduated from East Peoria High School in 1964.  Shortly after graduating high school, she moved to Venice, California,...

Ralph A. Pouliot, 87, of Mackinaw, formerly of Loretto, MN, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the Lodge in Manito. He was born December 16, 1935 in Loretto, MN to Ephrem and Agnes Laumann Pouliot.  He married Joyce True in April of 1959, and she passed away 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Fred Tromp; three brothers, Ernie, Don, and Fr. Fran; and three sisters, Isabelle Barthel, Marie Dehn, and Delia Roehl. Surviving are his daughter, Lesa Tromp of Minier;...

The Rev. Canon Robert B. Meyer Ph.D., age 88, of Tremont, died Friday, June 2, 2023, at River Crossing of East Peoria. Born March 2, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio to Walter D. and Vera Kilburn Meyer.  He married Robin Witwer, February 3, 1962. She passed away July 5, 2020.  He is survived by his daughter Valerie (James) Moore, grandsons Nate (Carisa) Danz, Matt Moore, Jason Moore, and great-granddaughter Emerson Lehnert.  He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Albion...

Elsie Mae Goeken, 94, of Delavan, passed away Friday, June 2, 2023 at Pekin Manor. She was born November 23, 1928 in Mackinaw to Joseph and Wilhelmina Sinn Weishaupt.  She married Arthur J. Goeken on August 8, 1948 in Mackinaw, and he passed away July 3, 2010. Surviving are her children, Doug (Kay) Goeken of Green Valley, Stan (Becky Demeny) Goeken of Tremont, and Jim (Joyle) Goeken of Troy; four grandchildren, Tony (Sarah) Goeken, Beth Goeken, Justice (Stacia) Goeken, and Jaggar...

Shawn A. Geary, 51, of Delavan, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. He was born September 18, 1971 in Pekin to Larry and Margaret (Sutton) Geary. Shawn married Amber Lenz on May 22, 2010, in Washington, whom survives him in death. Also surviving are his eight children; Bryce (Tamrah Arnold) Geary of Pekin, Karson Geary of Delavan, Ashlynn Geary and fiancé Tom Moss of Delavan, Mya Geary of Delavan, Dakota Guilliams, Jordan Graham, Preston Graham, and...

Donna J. Pleines, 87, of Hopedale, formerly of Minier, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria. She was born October 22, 1935 to Sylvester E. “Si” and Ruth Haning Imig.  She married Melvin Pleines on April 14, 1956 in Bloomington. Surviving are her husband, Melvin Pleines of Hopedale; one brother, Carroll (Phyllis) Imig; one sister, Judy (Ed) Howard; one sister-in-law, Ruth Pleines; and one brother-in-law, Ron Cremeens, all of...