East Peoria, IL Obituaries

Almond Eugene Towle, 75, of Peoria Heights, passed away on July 28, 2026 at Carle Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL, after a courageous fight with cancer. He was born on December 10, 1950 in Eldorado,...

Ryan Joseph Collom, 35, of Peoria, IL passed away on July 27, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 21, 1991 in Valencia, CA to Dave and Debbie (Koehler) Collom. Ryan was an Assistant Manager f...

William Nolan, age 84, of East Peoria, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 at 10:18 a.m. at his residence. He was born November 20, 1941, in Peoria to William and Helen J. (Burwell) Nolan. He married Pa...

Roger Keith Minson , 63 of East Peoria, passed away on July 26, 2026. Remmert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Karol Lynn Burton, 63, of Peoria, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, at her home, surrounded by loving family. Born in Peoria, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Genieve (Curless) Burton. ...

Roger Odell Bjerk, age 92, of Edelstein, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 at 5:19 a.m. at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born November 19, 1933 in Karlstad, Minnesota to Oscar an...

Chester William Getz, age 87, of Hanna City, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Cabin Livin Senior Care in Hennepin, IL. He was born March 22, 1939 in Peoria to George and Bertha (Pye) ...

Alan Aaron, 87, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories for those who loved him. Alan was born in Peoria on Christmas Day, December...

Otis D Whitby passed on November 8, 2003, at the age of 71. Born on April 21, 1932, Otis lived in Peoria, Illinois.

Nickole “Nicki” Elaine Ward, 33, of Creve Coeur, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. She was born on October 24, 1992, in Peoria, the daughter of Julie Kathleen Appel-Ward and Charles “Billy” Willi...

Cary Kevin Boyd, age 61, of Manito, formerly of Bartonville, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 12:38 a.m. at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born February 11, 1965, in Clevel...

Randall "Randy" Joseph Kallister, 65, of Peoria, IL passed away on July 21, 2026 at his home. He was born on October 19, 1960 in Peoria, IL to the late Robert J. Kallister and Judith (Ball) Heintz. ...

Steven James Demanes, age 72, of Peoria, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026, at his home. Steve was born on January 8, 1954, in Peoria, IL. He was the son of Roy Demanes and Helen Demanes Kreighbaum...

Sharon Lynn Richmond, 87, of Peoria, IL, passed away on July 18, 2026. She was born on January 29, 1939 in Morton, IL to the late Ralph W. and Emma Lynn (Barnes) Huett. She married George E. Richmond...

Billy Hugh Greenway, 75, of Mackinaw, IL, passed away on July 18, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Bill was born on October 6, 1950 to the late Francis J. and Betty Jean (Roberts...

Jeffrey A. “J.R.” Rogers, age 65, of Peoria Heights, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm in Peoria. He was born January 21, 1961 in Peoria to Daniel and Kazuko (Uchida) Rogers. He married ...

George Lee Spani August 8, 1938 – July 15, 2026 George Lee Spani, of Trivoli, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at the age of 87. George was born on August 8, 1938, in Benton, Illin...

Bruce Allen Quayle, age 73, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born on February 9, 1953, in Geneseo, Illino...

Nancy Ann Salzer passed away comfortably at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home at 3:24 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Constantly and faithfully beside her bed during her illness in the hospital, as ...

Barbara Jean Counterman, 89, of Peoria, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Accolade Healthcare of Peoria. Born in Champaign, IL, on December 2, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Homer C....

Wayne Eldon Unsicker, 91, of Peoria, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at his home, surrounded by loving family. Born in Peoria, on January 28, 1935, he was the son of the late Samuel and Katie (...

Walter Jean Bullock, 86, of East Peoria, IL passed away on July 14, 2026. He was born on September 29, 1939 in Johnson County, IL to the late George Orval and Goldie Marie (Johnson) Bullock. He marri...

David Lee Blumenstock, 78, of East Peoria, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Born in Peoria, on August 6, 1947, he was the son of the late Richard and Catherine (Marsh) Blumenstock. David served ...

Betty Lou Martin Welch Betty Lou Martin Welch passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and service. She lived a full and joyful life centered on family, lifelo...

Carl Leonard Remmel passed on July 9, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on June 9, 1947, Carl lived in Peoria, Illinois.

Randolph Harold Tapp passed on July 8, 2026, at the age of 61, having been born on January 29, 1965, and residing in Peoria, Illinois.

Ronald William Janssen of Peoria, IL, peacefully passed away July 9, 2026 at the age of 95. He is survived by his wife Betsy, son Richard(Cindy) Janssen, daughter Susan(Scott) Welty, grandchildren Je...

Hope Tutaj passed on July 2, 2026, the same day Hope was born, July 2, 2026.

Lila Aldine Allen, 93, of Peoria, IL passed away on July 5, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medial Center in Peoria, IL. Lila, who was always known as Aldine, was born on November 11, 1932, in Farmington, I...

James “Jimmer” Arnold McCarter Jr., 59, of Peoria Heights, Illinois, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, music, and unwavering optimism. Born on May 2, 1...

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of our brother, Dennis Andrew Pierce, on July 4, 2026. Dennis was born November 22,1960, in Champaign Il to Alfred and Frances (nee’) Akers Pi...

Mee Gen “MG” Wong, age 75, of Peoria, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at 7:53 a.m. at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria after a courageous two-year battle with non-smoker lung cancer. She ...

Jenelle D. Summers, 78, of Peoria, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026. Born in 1947 in Peoria, Illinois, Jenelle was the daughter of the late Wade and Stella Danner. She married the lov...

Evelyn M. Smith, age 94, of Peoria, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, in Peoria, Illinois. Evelyn was born May 5, 1932, in Barnum, Minnesota, to Emmett and Lula (Nelson) Williams. She married ...

W Wendelle Haines passed on July 4, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on January 26, 1947, Wendelle was a resident of Morton, Illinois. Wendelle was preceded in death by his parents Voyd and Dora(Gorsa...

Charlotte Elaine Hill, 94, of East Peoria, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Washington Senior Living. Born on April 13, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen (Johnson) Bal...

Teddy E. McLaughlin, 61, of Dunlap, Illinois, passed away peacefully in Galesburg, IL, on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 7:21 a.m. Born on November 6, 1964, Teddy was the son of Cleo (Gibbs) McLaughli...

George W. Patterson, age 88, of Peoria Illinois passed peacefully away on July 2, 2026. Born January 21, 1938, George was the beloved son of John & Edna Patterson. On July 27, 1957, George married the...

Carolee Leman Unsicker, 97, formerly of Dunlap, IL, died peacefully and went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 1, 2026. She was born on a farm east of Metamora, IL to Alpheus ...

Donna Lou Cox, 88, passed away on July 2, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, IL surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 16, 1937 to the late Vincent and Irene (Plein) Steckel i...

Hedy Stone, 88, of Washington, IL passed away Wednesday July 1st, 2026 at Apostolic Home in Eureka with her family by her side. Hedy was born December 22nd 1937, to Sidney & Sally (Brilliant) Cole in ...

Joanne Long passed on June 29, 2026, at the age of 96.

George Albert Yetton, Jr, age 79 of Peoria, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11:48 a.m. at his residence. He was born August 12, 1946 in Peoria to George A. and Doris (Hansen) Yetton, Sr. He mar...

Steven Robert “Steve” Wetterauer, age 64, of Washington, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 9:44 p.m. at his residence. He was born May 7, 1962 in Peoria to Robert and Eleanor (Riechert) Wetterau...

Carolyn Jean Babcock, 88, of Peoria, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026. at Carle Health Proctor Hospital. Born in Peoria, on April 14, 1938, she was the daughter of the late William W. and Signa ...

Hsiu O. Hsu, 77, of Godfrey, Illinois, passed away on June 26, 2026, in Peoria, Illinois. She was born on September 24, 1948, in Chiayi, Taiwan, where she eventually met and married her husband Chin...

Esther Darlene Gaa passed on June 25, 2026, at the age of 85, having been born on December 14, 1940. She was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Bessie Blackburn, daughter Dawn, and her sibli...

Francisco Rafael Rodriguez Vazquez passed on June 22, 2026, at the age of 83.

John Michael “Mike” Wilbanks, 73, of Peoria, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026, in Eureka, Illinois. He was born January 13th, 1953, the youngest son of Reverend Prentice H. and Mary Lat...

Sandra Darlene Davis passed on June 18, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on January 25, 1954, Sandra lived in Washington, Illinois. She was born on January 25, 1954 to James and Martha (Petty) Deweese in...