Peoria, IL Obituaries

Oscar P. Godinez, 94, of Peoria, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his home. Born in Peoria, on May 17, 1931, he was the son of the late Salvador and Petra (Hortega) Godinez. On September...

Laurel V. Frederick, age 102, of Peoria, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 3:05 p.m. at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. She was born December 29, 1922 in Denver, CO to Raymond an...

Christopher "Chris" Thomas Murfin lovingly known as "Murf" , born on June 23, 1959, in Macomb, Illinois, passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 66. A resident of Dunlap, Illinois. Chris was a...

Janet Kay "Jan" Van Ness, 76, of Edelstein, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Accolade. Born in Peoria, on May 8, 1949, she was the daughter of the late John and Mildred (Lloyd) Van Nes...

Karen Ann McMullen, born on June 23, 1943, in Peoria, Illinois, passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 82. She was the daughter of the late Robert S. Bledsoe and Ellen (Noble). Karen was ma...

Gerald D. McCloud, 78 of Peoria, passed away in his home surrounded by family on November 29, 2025. He was born in Peoria on April 19, 1947 to Joseph and Ruth (Willard) McCloud. He married Meta (Tin...

Shirley Marie Meschnark, born on November 4, 1934, passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 91. Shirley was a resident of Peoria, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her Mother Olive Meschn...

Sheila Faye Flood, born on June 26, 1937, passed away on November 26, 2025, at the age of 88. Sheila was a resident of Metamora, Illinois.

Hollie Rhae Hill, born on December 31, 1976, passed away on November 27, 2025, at the age of 48. Hollie was a resident of East Peoria. She was preceded in death by her parents Ronald and Elone, and ...

Peggy E. Taylor, age 77, of East Peoria, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 at 5:50 a.m. at Carle Proctor Hospital in Peoria. She was born March 14, 1948 in Peoria to Willis and Christine (Rents...

Gary Alan Ward, born on January 9, 1951, passed away on November 27, 2025, at the age of 74. He was a resident of East Peoria, Illinois.

Elizabeth “Liz” Ann (Deissler) Petrakis, 80, of Peoria, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025. She was born on January 17, 1945, in Peoria, to Emil and Ella (Woertz) Deissler. She married John Lee ...

Charles Edward Walker, age 73, of Metamora, formerly of Peoria, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 9:22 p.m. at Carle Methodist in Peoria. He was born March 3, 1952 in Peoria to Marion and Lulu ...

Fredrick Mark “Fred” Morgan, age 67, of Peoria, treasured husband, father, and friend, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 5:48 p.m. at his residence. He was born June 15, 1958 in Cincinnati, ...

Mary Elizabeth Gard, 76, of Sarasota, FL, previously of Peoria, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at her home. She was born in Springfield, IL, on April 18, 1949, she was the daughter of...

L. V. Hill Sr., born on April 7, 1952, passed away on November 21, 2025, at the age of 73. A visitation will be held at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel, located at 2021 North University Street, Peori...

Eugene “ Gene” Vernon Maurer, age 102, of Peoria passed away at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Carle Health Proctor Hospital. He was born on June 27, 1923 in Peoria to Charles William Jr. ...

Lois D. Martin, 91. Lois was born on October 31, 1934 in Peoria, a daughter of William Hamilton and Freda (Showalter) Hamilton. They preceded her in death, along with her stepfather, George Nellinger...

Jack Lynn Price, Jr, age 74, of Peoria Heights, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:22 a.m. at Carle Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. He was born March 13, 1951 in Flint, MI To Reverend Ja...

June Rose Hartmann, born on June 24, 1934, in Peoria, passed away on November 18, 2025, at the age of 91. She was the daughter of John and Johanna (Wilging) Varga. June was married to Raymond Hartman...

Laura (Bergschneider) Rios passed away on November 17th in Germantown Hills where she had been living with her daughter, son in law and grandchildren. She was previously a resident of Bellevue, IL. ...

Mary E. Seavers, 91, previously of Peoria Heights, passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton, surrounded by her loving family. Born at home in P...

Patricia Ann Barnett, affectionately known as Pat, passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on February 29, 1932. In her early years, Pat worked as a maid for Jumers in Peoria. Pat w...

John Roger Slama, born on August 5, 1933, in Dakota County, Minnesota, to Joseph Slama and Bernadine Cassellius, passed away on November 14, 2025, at the age of 92. He was a resident of Bellevue, I...

Cynthia Cherie (Mahan) Benson, age 75 of West Peoria, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 8:16 a.m. at her residence. She was born May 2, 1950 in Olney, IL to Jerry and Virginia Mahan. She marr...

Thomas Hamilton "Tom" Schumacher, 60, of Peoria, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 13, 1964, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and he is the son of Allen George Schumach...

Donald Ray Davis, born on October 16, 1938, in Augusta, Arkansas, passed away on November 12, 2025, at the age of 87. He was a resident of Washington, Illinois. Donald was the son of the late Willia...

Karen Sue Buss, born on December 23, 1951, passed away on November 9, 2025, at the age of 73 at her residence. Karen was cherished by many family members, friends, and neighbors who loved her dearly...

Herb Breidel 1945 - 2025 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Herb Breidel, who departed this life on November 8, 2025 at the age of 80 in Peoria, Illinois. He met his wife,...

Ronald J. Swords, 87, of Creve Coeur, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at his home surrounded by loving family. Born in Peoria, on August 24, 1938, he was the son of the late Chester and Flo...

David Allen Larson, 89, of Peoria passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at Buehler Home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 12, 1936, in Oak Park, Illinois, to the late Da...

Robert Lee Miklavcic, born on August 14, 1953, passed away on November 6, 2025, at the age of 72.

Karen Gay McKnight, born on November 30, 1948, in Peoria, Illinois, passed away on November 6, 2025, at the age of 76. Karen was married to Gerald on February 10, 1973. Together, they raised three c...

Helen C "Katy" Gnehm, 97 of Metamora, formerly of East Peoria, passed away at 9:05 pm on November 1, 2025 at Snyder Village. Katy was born November 13, 1927 in Brimfield, IL to Milan and Ruth (Dungan...

Robert “Bob” Gulley, 78, of Standard, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October, 26, 2025, at his home. Bob was born in Peoria, IL, on May 4, 1947, the second oldest of four siblings. He is survived ...

Michael DeWynn Worley, 58, of Peoria, passed away on Thursday, October 30, at Carle Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. He was born in Chicago, IL, to Thomas and Ernestine (Randle) Worley....

Violet Mae (Pendergrass) Martin-Meinders Creve Coeur – Violet (Martin) Meinders 94, passed away at 2:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2025, at her son’s home in Pekin. Born on May 16, 1931, in Mari...

Trina Kay Hunt, 73, of Peoria, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Born in Rushville, IN, on March 13, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Willia...

Lori S. Luncsford, 69, of Peoria, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Arc of Chillicothe. Born in Peoria on June 11, 1956, she was the daughter of Walter and Delores (Callahan) Luncsford. ...

Robert A. Bloom, 72, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria. He was born on April 15, 1953 in Peoria, to Albert and Frieda (Yurk) Bloom. Robert graduated from E...

Betty Lou Bennett, age 91, of Dunlap, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025 at 12:48 p.m. at Carle Health Proctor Hospital in Peoria. She was born January 24, 1934 in Danville, IL to the late Alvin C...

Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Ronda Vaughn, passed away on October 24, 2025, at the age of 55, after a courageous battle with health complications. Ronda was born on April 7, 197...

Robert E. Streitmiller, age 84, of East Peoria, IL passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. He was born June 19, 1941 in Peoria to Edwin and Franc...

James A. "Wolfy" Wolfmeyer, 72, of Morton, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at his home. Born in Astoria, IL, on April 11, 1953, he was the son of the late Paul and Clara (Moorman) Wolfmey...

Richard Albert Pauli, 96, of Dunlap, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 27, 1929, in Peoria to Albert and Ida Mae (Danz) Pauli. On October 3, 1954, he married ...

Kapal Dev Sharma was born in Amritsar, India on July 22, 1933. He grew up as 1 of 8 children alongside his extended family. His whole life he was known for his kindness, his welcoming nature, and his ...

Misty Stone of Peoria died 10/23/25. Born 6/16/41, She lived in Peoria most of adult life. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her spouse, Michael Stone, Daughter Jill Stone o...

Carolyn Truka, age 81 of Dunlap, IL peacefully passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at home and amongst her family. Carolyn was born March 3, 1944 in St. Louis, MO to Carl and Leitha (Minor) Rittne...

Bradley "Brad" Dewayne Rodgers, of Peoria Heights, passed away on October 21, 2025, at the age of 51. Brad was born on December 15, 1973 in Pekin, Il to Jim Foraker and Joy Rodgers, and was raised by...