All Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Rose “Rosie” Marie Bolliger Rose “Rosie” Marie (Buswink) Bolliger, 94, of Tremont, Illinois, went to her eternal home in Heaven on August 26, 2026, at Pekin Manor in Pekin, Illinois. She had been a resident there for the past six months. Rose was born on December 12, 1931, in Howard, South Dakota, to Frank and Minnie (Weishaupt) Buswink. She was a 1949 graduate of Morton High School. Rose married Benjamin Bolliger on February 21, 1954, in ...

Dorothy Louise White, 99, of Mackinaw, passed away at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Hopedale Nursing Home in Hopedale, IL. Born September 9, 1926, in Peoria, Illinois, a daughter of Henry Payson and Ida M. Denhart Merriman, she married Howard L. “Monk” White, October 5, 1947 in Mackinaw.  He preceded her in death on May 3, 2010 in Hopedale. Also preceding her in death was a son, Robert White. Surviving are one daughter, Janet (Donald) Jordan of Riverview, Fl, ...

Phyllis Ann Fisher was born on September 29, 1933, to Wilbur “Bill” and Louise Marie Giles Fisher. She was raised in rural Mackinaw as well as a few years in Pekin. She was a 1951 graduate of Deer Creek Mackinaw High School after which she maintained lifelong friendships with five other girls in her class. She married Herbert Wayne Weishaupt on June 14, 1953, in Mackinaw. Herb enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Baltimore, Maryland, which is where the couple began their ...

Nola June Aylward, born October 7, 1938, was a devoted mother, faithful church member, and a woman of deep Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete Aylward. She was a loving mother of two dedicated sons, Scott Giberson, born March 6, 1960, and Brandon Giberson, born November 20, 1962. She also has three grandchildren, Joel Giberson and his wife Madison, Jenna & her husband Sylvan Maloney, and Jessica Giberson. Her family carries deep appreciation for the years ...

Ethelene Irene Martin, 101, of Mackinaw, IL and recently Hopedale, IL, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Hopedale Nursing Home.  Ethelene was born January 6, 1925, in Deer Creek, IL, the daughter of Will and Esther May Lander Hasty. She graduated from Danvers High School in 1942. She married Clyde J. Martin on January 11, 1945. They were married for 75 years before his passing on August 18, 2020. She is survived by one daughter, Susan (Dale, deceased) Zierten of Racine, WI ...

Lawrence E. Farlin Jr, 90, of Pekin passed away Friday, August 28, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family.  His trials are over. His journey is complete and he is resting with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Lawrence, better known as Jr. to the family, was born on July 12, 1936 in Pekin, to Lawrence and Amelia Schmidt Farlin Sr. He grew up on the farm on 5th Street, working the fields with his dad and two brothers, Bob and Gary Farlin. After graduating from Pekin High School, ...

Troy Jon Erickson, age 48, of Morton, Illinois, unexpectedly passed away on August 27, 2026, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois, due to complications following outpatient surgery.  Troy was born on March 31, 1978, to Gary and Pam (Holzwarth) Erickson. He grew up in Murdo and later Warner, South Dakota, as the oldest of three children alongside his sister, Tara, and brother, Ross.  Troy graduated from South Dakota State University with a degree in Construction ...

Theodore E. Albert, 102, of Andalusia, IL passed away at 1:55 AM, Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at his residence. A son of Herbert and Lenna Lewis Albert, Theodore was born December 10, 1923 in Peoria. He married Lenora Holcomb March 3, 1946 in Peoria.  She died October 1, 2001 in Topeka, IL. Also preceding him in death were one son, Theodore Albert, one brother, two sisters and a son-in-law, David Webb. Surviving are two daughters, Lenna (Kenneth) Johnson and Cynthia Webb. Several ...

Eilene Marjorie Bogar, 90, of Minier, IL went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.  Eilene was born at home in Panola, IL on January 22, 1936, to Luther and Tillie Krug.  She married Frank Bogar of Eureka, IL on December 24, 1954. Early on, Eilene lived in Eureka and worked for the president of Eureka College.  In 1959 they moved to Armington to farm.  Eilene worked as a farm wife alongside her husband for 30 years while raising a family before retiring to ...

Duane A. Miller, 75, of Tremont passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026 at his home. He was born August 3, 1951 to Edward C. and Doris Musselman Miller.  He married Cynthia Bernier on June 5, 1976 at the Tremont Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Cynthia; his children, Sarah (Daniel) Frohberg, Joseph (Carrie) Miller, Catherine (Mark) Sandschafer, and Thomas (Tiffany) Miller, all of Tremont; 10 grandchildren, Hannah (Will) Avery, Donavan Frohberg, Drew Frohberg, Michael (Ashton ...

Harry W. Kincaid, Jr., passed away Monday, August 17, 2026 at his home. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and cherished friend. He was born February 23, 1941 in Danvers to Harry W. and Nellie E. Thompson Kincaid Sr. He married Phyllis Ritchard on August 17, 1963 in Decatur and she passed away December 26, 2022. Surviving are his daughters, Deborah Luczkowiak of Flower Mound, TX and Lori (Keith) Krimmel of Fishers, IN; four grandchildren, Matthew and Joshua Krimmel ...

Penelope Sue Benedict passed away August 3, 2026 at St Joseph Hospital in Bloomington, IL. Born on August 3, 2026 in Bloomington Penelope is survived by her parents, Matthew & Grace Benedict, Grandparents, Stephen & Ellen Benedict, and David & Marcia Schillinger, and 7 Great Grandparents, 12 Aunts & Uncles, 10 cousins, and a large extended family who loved her dearly.  A visitation will be held Saturday August 29th, 2026 from 2:00 - 3:45pm at BridgeWay Community Church ...

Dale E. Pflederer, 90, of Tremont, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. A lifelong member of Tremont, he was born April 9, 1936 on a farm in Tremont to Daniel and Stella Riggenbach Pflederer.  He married Carole J. Becker on February 1, 1958 in Tremont, and she passed away October 21, 2025. Surviving are his children, Gene (Teri) Pflederer of East Peoria, Richard (Gail) Pflederer of Wheaton, and Michael (Karen) Pflederer of Tremont; ...

Douglas E. Kavanaugh, 86, of Mackinaw, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 26, 1939, in Peoria to Harry and Ann (Venovich) Kavanaugh. He married Judith Mattocks on February 9, 1962, in Peoria. She preceded him in death on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He is survived by sons; Steven D. Kavanaugh and Matthew D. Kavanaugh, daughter; Jana Lea (Kevin) Montgomery, five grandchildren; Brianna Swanton, Tyler Montgomery, Christopher D. Kavanaugh, Quinten D. ...

Garry Alvin Slabaugh, 72, of Delavan, Illinois, passed away on August 11, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born on April 2, 1954, in Pekin, Illinois, to Glenn and Marjorie (Hailey), Garry lived a full and vibrant life marked by curiosity, compassion, and a sharp wit.. Garry graduated from Pekin High School before earning a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Illinois State University. Never one to stop learning, he went on to complete an Associate in Applied ...

Nancy Jo Zinn, 65, of Hopedale, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026 at my home. I was born Nancy Jo Fiala on February 4, 1961.  My parents, along with many other family members have gone before me, including my angel baby grandson, Jaxson and most recently my sweet Aunt Gert. I am survived by my loving husband and best friend of 30 years, Jeff Zinn, also my son’s father, John (Belinda) Knecht. Jeff was my primary caregiver, and I couldn’t have asked for a better ...

In Loving Memory of Nancy Carol Sauder (Stoller) Nancy Carol Sauder (Stoller), 90, of Morton, IL, peacefully entered her eternal home with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton, IL. Nancy was born on December 11, 1935, in Bloomington, IL to George and Lorene (Miller) Stoller. At a young age, she gave her heart to Jesus Christ and followed Him faithfully throughout her life. Her faith was reflected in the way she loved and served others, ...

Joyce A. Dutton, 88, of Mahomet, Illinois, formerly of Delavan, Illinois, passed away on July 28, 2026, at MeadowLark/ClarkLindsey Senior Community in Urbana, Illinois.  Joyce was born on July 22, 1938, in Tuscola, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Emma Pagliai Pasero. She married Richard “Dick” Dutton on April 23, 1960, in Paris, Illinois.  She is survived by her four children: Debra (Ken) Sherwinski of Merrillville, Indiana; Rich (Kathy) Dutton of Troy, ...

Frederick John Lenz, Jr. (John Lenz), 97, of Hopedale, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Hopedale Hospital. He was born on November 29, 1928, to Fred John Lenz, Sr. and Ruby Keck in Hinsdale, IL. He married Pauline Zielgler. She preceded him in death on January 30, 2008. He was also preceded in death by his three brothers; Winston, Corwin, and Paul; and his daughter-in-law, Lisa (Goss) Lenz. John is survived by his son Michael Lenz, and his daughter Debbie Lenz. He was the ...

Ethel Fesler, 94, of Bloomington, formerly of Mackinaw, passed away August 1, 2026, at Luther Oaks in Bloomington, Illinois. She was born in Danvers, Illinois to John and Lilly White. Along with her parents, two older brothers, Illman and Henry, proceeded her in death. During her adolescence she moved to Lilly, Illinois, and then as a teenager to Mackinaw, Illinois, living there until 2023. She spent 64 years of that time at her home on Fast Avenue, where she could often be seen doing yard ...

Thomas E. Manes, 59, of Bloomington, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born March 17, 1967 in Bloomington to William Edward and Marjorie A. DePoister Manes.  He married  Leatha Israel on August 30, 2003 in Hopedale, and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Amber Schmitgall of Richfield, WI; one granddaughter, Paisley Schmitgall; and two bonus grandchildren, Bentley and Kinsley Maas; his siblings, Michael (Linda) Manes of ...

Stanley Lancaster, 81, of Minier, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at his home. He was born on January 25, 1945 to Clarence Lancaster and Alta Vanness in Stanford, IL. Stan married Marcia Mitchell on April 10, 2009, in Bloomington, IL. She survives. He is also survived by three daughters; Alta (Chris) Dowdel of McLean, IL., Donna Brock of Chatsworth, IL., and Traci Lancaster of Alpharetta, GA. Along with four grandchildren, one great-grandson, and one great-granddaughter on the way. He ...

William (Bill) Knobloch, 88, of Tremont, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 27, 2026.   He last resided at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton, Illinois for six years following a stroke in June of 2020.   Bill was born March 10, 1938, to Emil and Freida (Doerr) Knobloch in the family home south of Lester, Iowa.  On May 2, 1965, he married Eleanor (Ellie) Schrock in Oakville, Iowa, and she survives.   Also surviving are eight ...

Robert W. Middleton (Bobby), age 71, of Stanford, IL passed away Tuesday July 21, 2026 at St Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.  He was born July 2, 1955, in Hopedale, Illinois to Ruth Cochran Middleton Babbs and George Middleton. He is survived by his sister Nancy Middleton of Stanford; and her children, Miranda Knops of Bloomington, and her son, Kyree Gulley, and David (Melissa) Knops Jr. of Edinburgh, Indiana, and his children Davina, Matthew, Darian, and Alex; Sister Karla ...

James “Jim” Thorne, 76, of Pekin, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2026, at 5:51 a.m. at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was surrounded by the love of his family. Jim was born on March 13, 1950, in Pekin, Illinois, to Mary K. Thorne and Ed Thorne. He graduated from Pekin High School in 1969 before proudly serving his country in the United States Army from 1971 to 1974. On December 27, 1971, Jim married the love of his life, Rita ...

Joseph Oswald, 93, of Hopedale, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026 at the Arc of Normal. He was born July 12, 1932 in Beaver Crossing, NE to Peter J. and Mary E. Schweitzer Oswald.  He married Virginia I. Unsicker on October 12, 1952, and she survives. Also surviving are his children, Cynthia (Delmar) Litwiller of Hopedale, Kathleen (Keith) Kauffmann of Oxnard, California, Karen (John) Blair of Englewood, Florida, Marcia Schopp (David Hicks) of Bloomington and Stephen (Mystee) Oswald ...

Virginia Irene Oswald, 93, of Hopedale, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026 at the Arc of Normal.  She was born March 6, 1933 in Tremont, IL to Alvin and Dorothy Kipfer Unsicker.  She married Joseph Oswald October 12, 1952 and he preceded her in death June 28, 2026.  Surviving are her children, Cynthia (Delmar) Litwiller of Hopedale, Kathleen (Keith) Kauffmann of Oxnard, California, Karen (John) Blair of Englewood, Florida, Marcia Schopp (David Hicks) of Bloomington and ...

Thad Lee “Elvis” Timms, 45, of Emden, passed away Wednesday July 22, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.  He was born on September 15, 1980, to Jesse and Marla Eeten Timms.  Surviving are his parents; one brother, Chad (Kim) Timms; and one sister, Tara Timms. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.  Thad worked as a bar tender at the Bulldog Inn in Emden, IL.     He was a lifelong Cubs fan.  A graveside service will be held ...

Walter R. Williams, 87, of Mackinaw passed away at 10:04 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born April 15, 1939, in Eureka, the son of Ralph and Mary Radcliff Williams, he married Patricia Wenninger April 23, 1960 in Danvers.  She survives. Surviving is a step-sister, Dorothy Kuntz of Naples, FL.   Walter worked for Caterpillar, Inc retiring as an electrician. Walter was a Ham Operator, a 33 degree Mason, a member of the ...

Robert (Bob) Clarence Marlatt age 91 of Armington Illinois passed away peacefully on 7/16/2026.  Born on 1/31/1935 in Peoria Illinois Bob graduated from Manual high-school and went on to serve in the military and attained the rank of sergeant. He then went on to work at Caterpillar for 30 years. Bob was known for his honesty, integrity, faith, love for others, teasing, nicknames, and sayings.  “I don’t have favorites, I pick on everybody”  Bob enjoyed ...

Terry L. Miller, 71, of Mackinaw passed away at 4:30 a.m. Monday, June 1, 2026, at Hopedale Nursing Center in Hopedale, IL. Born December 28, 1954, in Wellsville, Missouri, he was a son of Floyd “Bing” and Rosie Perkins Miller.  Terry married Deena Kay Patterson May 8, 1982, in Bloomington, Illinois.  She survives.  Survivors also include his son, Anthony (Sonya) Patterson of Morristown, Tennessee; his stepson, Wesley Ramey of Clinton, Illinois; his ...

Randall “Obie” C. Oberheizer, 77, of Tremont, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Bickford House in Peoria. He was born May 28, 1949 in Peoria to Lloyd “Leo” and Betty C. Miller Oberheizer.  He married Brenda Thomas on October 11, 1969 in Peoria, and she survives. Also surviving are one sister, Sally (Hunt) Stahl of Morton; one niece, Dahlia Bolin; and one nephew, Patrick “Bumper” (Susan) Hunt. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, ...

Molly Sue Oberheizer, 41, of Tremont, passed away January 14, 2026 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria. She was born September 14, 1984 in Moline, IL. Surviving are her parents, Randall (Passed away June 10, 2026) and Brenda Thomas Oberheizer; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jason Oberheizer and her grandparents. Molly attended Tremont High School, where she sang in the school choir.  During summer breaks, she also participated ...

Dr. Albert S. Maurer, 91, of Morton, formerly of Hopedale, passed away at 3:00 am Thursday, July 2nd, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born February 1, 1935, in Greenville, IL, to Carl and Edith Smith Maurer. He married Patricia Buchanan on June 20, 1959, in St. Francisville, IL. Surviving are five children, Ralph (Lori) Maurer of Lenoir City, TN, Dr. Ted (Heidi) Maurer of Morton, Mary Beth (Brian) Pederson of Morton, Bruce (Cindy) Maurer of Bryant, AR, and Heidi ...

The Cubs chose to send off Bobbie in fine fashion — scoring 23 runs as she was leaving this earth.  Roberta “Bobbie” Allen, 86, of Tremont, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Bobbie was born June 15, 1940 in Peoria to Robert and Sarah (Terensky) Shreffler. She grew up and started a family on Peoria’s South Side before becoming a 52-year resident of Tremont. She was married to Thomas Allen from December 26, 1959 until his death in 2009. Surviving are her ...

Mrs. Katherine E. “Kate” Whetstone, 39, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Chicago on April 25, 2026. Kate was born August 20, 1986, in Flemington, New Jersey, the daughter of Dana and Mary (Behnken) Durham. From an early age, Kate possessed a curious mind, a compassionate heart, and a deep appreciation for the natural world. She graduated from Portsmouth High School in Rhode Island in 2004 and continued her education at the University of Rhode Island, earning both her ...

Russell Spaulding, 87, of Mackinaw, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026 at his home. Russell was born in Funks Grove , May 21, 1939 to Howard and Joyce Spaulding.  He married Janet Hays December 9, 1960 in Mackinaw, and she passed away October 4, 2015. Surviving are his three daughters, Brenda (Rance) Grieder of Congerville, Lisa Spaulding of Mackinaw, and Kristi Spaulding of Mackinaw; three grandsons, Justin, Jeremy, and Randy. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three ...

Kay Carole Schwarting, 94, of Mackinaw, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026 at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton, IL. Kay was born on December 3, 1931, in Minier, Illinois, to Morris C. and Clara Velma (Fasse) Brenneman.  She married George Edwin Schwarting on September 21, 1952.  He preceded her in death in 2002. Surviving are her children, Dan (Ann) Schwarting, Jon (Cathy) Schwarting, both of Mackinaw and Lisa (Terry) Dupureur of Armington.  Grandchildren ...

Jean “Jeanie” H. Kaufmann, 78, passed away June 17, 2026 after battling cancer for three years.  She was born May 28, 1948, a daughter of William “Bill” and Helen (Fehr) Belsley of Eureka, IL. She attended the University of Illinois majoring in Art Education and later earned an Associate of Arts in art from Parkland College.  On October 6, 1968, she married Larry Kaufmann, who survives, along with their children:  Christine (Les) Kaeb of Francesville, ...

One day God was sitting by his pearly gates and he thought…”I need a fellow up here not too old, not too young,” and he had a long list. Then God said, “I need him to have a love for riding horses but also play a round of golf or two with friends,” and the list became shorter. Then God said, “I need for him to be a carpenter, to make beautiful furniture, and be exceptionally creative,” and the list became even shorter. Then God said, “I ...

Imogene Asbill, 98, of Normal, passed away at 3:45 p.m. on June 16, 2026 in Normal. Imogene was born August 2, 1927 in Toledo, Illinois and grew up in Delavan.  She was the daughter of Walter and Alma (Rosecrans) Darling.  She married Ronald Asbill in 1953.  She is survived by her son, Curtis Asbill, of Bloomington, her daughter, Jean Ann (Michael) Dargatz, of Normal, grandson, Robby (Emma) Dargatz, of Belleville, Wisconsin and brother David Darling, of Delavan.  She ...

David Alan Wagenbach, 71, of Tremont, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton. He was born December 9, 1954 in Bloomington to Simon and Louise Klein Wagenbach. Surviving are his siblings, Carol (John) Steiner of Mediapolis, IA, Jeannette (Fred) Beutel of Tremont, Judy (Vern) Wettstein of Eureka, Charlotte (Bill) Metzger of Rock Rapids, IA, Helen (Les) Bauman of Eureka, Jim Wagenbach of Tremont, Kathy Rocke of Tremont, Becky (Glen) Bauman of Congerville, ...

Darrell Dickson, 84, of Tremont, passed away Monday, June 15, 2026 at Hopedale Nursing Home. He was born October 22, 1941 in a farmhouse in rural Tazewell County near the Mclean County line to Raymond and Leola Mallory Dickson. Surviving are his daughter, Denise (Bill) Watts of Hartsburg; two grandchildren, Devin (Luke Bramwell) Watt of Florida and Dawson (Taelor Caldwell) Watt of Delavan; one great grandson, Theo Watt of Delavan; one nephew, Raymond; two nieces, Paula and Tina; and Mike ...

Ruth Elaine Elwood Rasmussen passed from this world on June 9, 2026.  Ruth was born on February 28, 1926 near Exira, Iowa to Bill and Alice Elwood.  In her passing, she joined up with her best friend, her husband, Erling Rasmussen. Ruth was 100 (and a bit more).  She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She could throw a last-minute party with grace, ease and perfection, and you were always welcome in her home.  Ruth’s first ...

Sharon K. Hicks, 78, of Tremont, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 at the home of her son in Pekin. She was born June 14, 1947 in Barnett, MO to Lloyd and Lena McDow Kays.  She married Luther Hicks on December 27, 1967 in Eldon, MO and he passed away June 17, 2008. Surviving are her son, Travis J. Hicks of Pekin; three grandchildren, Landon Michael DeFoer of Iowa City, Kaydence Parker Hicks of Pekin, and Daine Hunter Hicks of Brimfield; one great grandson, Hunter Alan Hicks; one ...

Robert Nathan Pratt, 92, of Armington, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home on June 6, 2026. Bob was born March 2, 1934, in Bloomington, Illinois, to Robert James and Mary Louise (Darnell) Pratt. He married Sharon Saathoff on August 16, 1959, and she survives. Also surviving are his children, Vivian (John) Pratt Anderson, Robert (Ellen) Pratt, and Kay (James) Pratt Tapscott; grandchildren Jessica (David) Murphy, Rachel Jennings, Nathan Pratt Jennings, Robert William Pratt, Rebecca ...

Duane “Appy” A. Appenzeller, 81, of Delavan, passed away on June 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Born on May 26, 1945, in rural Delavan to Arthur and Emma Appenzeller, Duane graduated from Delavan High School in 1963 and proudly served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1968. Following his military service, Duane held a variety of jobs before taking over the family farm in 1971. Farming was more than a livelihood for Duane, it was a ...

Timothy “Tim” S. Defebaugh, 51, of Mackinaw, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at his home. He was born on April 8, 1975, to Gerald “Jerry” and Rhonda (Chase) Defebaugh, she survives. He married Jennifer Brummitt on March 21, 2003, on the island of Antigua, in the Caribbean. She survives as well. Also surviving are his brother; DJ (Patty) Robinson, brothers-in-law; Billy (Diane) Brummitt, Jim (Rebecca) Brummitt, cousins who were raised like brothers; Josh, ...

Nola Gardner, 86, of Pekin, passed away at 6:50 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at her residence. She was born September 2, 1939 in Peoria to Glen and Hazel Bennett Slack. She married the love of her life, Terry L Gardner April 12, 1958 in Tremont.  He preceded her in death on September 6, 1998. Also preceding her in death were one brother, Donald Slack and one sister Betty Zeller. Surviving are two sons, James A. (Toby) Gardner of Pekin and Stephen L. (Vicky) Gardner of ...

Shirley M. Cooper, 88, of Morton, IL, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, at Apostolic Christian Restmor Home in Morton. Shirley was born on February 20, 1938, in Pekin to Everett and Freda Mundon Hancock Sr. She married Arley E. Cooper on December 24, 1956, in Port Byron, IL. She is survived by her two sons, Michael (Cindy) Cooper of Mapleton and Sam (Tanya) Cooper of Morton; seven grandchildren, Everett (Tammy) Cooper, Matthew Cooper, Dr. Tyler (Dr. Lauren Sesemann) Cooper, Sydney (Michael) ...