Diane M. Siltman
Sep 2, 2026
Diane M. Siltman, a deeply loved wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away 12:00 PM Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Carle Health – Pekin Hospital.
Diane was born September 15, 1947 in Pekin to William “Pete” and Esther (Fuelberth) Proehl. She married Louie Duane Siltman on March 9, 1968 in Pekin.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She...
Mary E. Beck
Aug 30, 2026
Mary E. Beck, 91, of Pekin, IL entered into eternal glory Sunday, August 30, 2026 at The Lodge in Manito, IL.
Mary was born on January 2, 1935 in Pekin to Walter and Louise (Hildebrandt) Liescheidt. She married Kenneth Beck on January 15, 1955 who predeceased her on April 23, 2020. Also preceding in death are grandson, Sean McNally, daughter-in-law, Mary...
Samuel P. Black
Aug 29, 2026
Samuel P. Black, 90, of Peoria, IL passed away peacefully at 9:52 AM Saturday, August 29, 2026 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.
Sam was born on March 21, 1936 in Clydebank, Scotland to William and Mary (Hogan) Black. He married Irene Dingwall Anderson on September 17th, 1965 at Dalmuir Old Parish Church in Scotland.
Sam and Irene first lived in...
Ethan Scott Venzon
Aug 24, 2026
Ethan Scott Venzon, 24, of Pekin, Illinois, passed away at 9:54 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026, in Morton, Illinois.
Ethan was born on April 24, 2002, in Peoria, Illinois, to Scott and Lorrie (Eeten) Venzon. From the very beginning, Ethan brought a special light into the lives of those around him. He will be remembered as a beloved son, brother,...
Sidney M. Baker
Aug 22, 2026
Sidney Marie Baker, 30, of East Peoria, IL passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, IL.
Sidney was born on September 25, 1995 in Pekin to Jay C. and Joan M. (Rakers) Blair. She married Ryan Baker on June 2, 2018 in Peoria. They built an incredible life centered around the shared joy...
Douglas L. Woodley
Aug 20, 2026
Douglas L. Woodley, 76, of Springfield, IL passed away at 4:34 AM Thursday, August 20, 2026 OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Doug was born on December 22, 1949 in Pekin, IL to Harold J. and Pauline (Long) Woodley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Roger Woodley and great nephew, Jared Osborn.
Surviving are: his sister, Ridgie (Bob)...
Faye A. Selby
Aug 19, 2026
Faye A. Selby, 62, of Pekin, IL passed away at 8:32 AM Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at her home.
Faye was born on September 19, 1963 in Peoria, IL. Larry and Vicki (Llanos) Semonski took guardianship of Faye when she was 5 years old. She married Ronald Allen Selby on January 5, 1993 in Pekin. He passed away on June 7,...
Barbara J. Glick
Aug 16, 2026
Barbara Jane Glick, age 101, of Pekin passed away early Sunday morning, August 16, 2026, at Lutheran Hillside Village, Peoria.
Barbara was born in Evanston, IL. to Ovid E. Sinclair and Dorothy (Hunt) Sinclair on November 3, 1924. As a small child, she lived in Evanston and then Lacon, IL, but moved to Pontiac, IL. and lived there until she was...
Norman W. Tanner
Aug 12, 2026
Norman W. Tanner, 79, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:30 AM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Carle Health – Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
Norman was born on February 18, 1947 in Sioux City, IA to William G. and Chloe (Rowland) Tanner.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving is, two children, Steffi (Kory Schmidt) Tanner of Pekin and Brian Tanner of...
Austin G. Smith
Aug 8, 2026
Austin Gardner Smith, 38, of Pekin, Illinois, passed away surrounded by his family on August 8, 2026.
Austin was born on January 28, 1988 in Pekin to Scott and Elaine (Padorke) Smith.
Austin was a remarkable person whose intelligence, humor, generosity, and genuine warmth touched everyone fortunate enough to know him. He possessed a brilliant mind and an insatiable love of reading,...
Debra Carls
Aug 6, 2026
Debra Carls, 66, of Pekin, IL, passed away peacefully at 1:38 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Debra was born on December 24, 1959, in Pekin to Calvin and Delores (Smith) Friedrich. She married Kurt McBeath in November of 1979 and they had two children, Brooke and Blake. She...
Marsha Kaczmarek
Aug 4, 2026
Marsha W. Kaczmarek, 85, of Canton, IL passed away at 7:50 AM Tuesday, August 4, 2023 at The Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Canton.
Marsha was born on November 4, 1940 in Chicago Heights, IL to Robert and Irene (Jurs) Steger. She married David G. Kaczmarek on August 21, 1965 in Steger, IL. He preceded in death on December 10,...
Devin A. Rondan
Jul 31, 2026
Devin Anthony Rondan 37, of Pekin, passed away Friday July 31, 2026 at 5:00 pm at his home.
Devin was born to Anthony and Angela (Agents) Rondan on April 6, 1989 in Southfield, MI
He is survived by his parents, Angela and Anthony Rondan; grandmothers, Linda, Marian and Marci; siblings, Brianna, Ryan and Jade; nephews, Kolton and Caloeb; aunts, Kim (David) and...
Michael J. Shaver
Jul 30, 2026
Michael “Mike” J. Shaver, 78, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 2:04am Thursday, July 30, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Mike was born on March 22, 1948 in Peoria to Robert and Shirley (Myers) Shaver. He married Sharon Christopher on November 17, 1973 in Peoria.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Dean King; sister-in-law,...
Linda L. Moffitt
Jul 24, 2026
Linda L. Moffitt, 84, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 2:30 a.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Born on September 19, 1941, in Peoria, Linda was the daughter of Francis Oliver and Agnes (Kennedy) Brockmeyer. She married, William Max Moffitt, on April 22, 1961. Together they shared more than 51 years of...
Pamela J. Hackney
Jul 20, 2026
Pamela J. Hackney, 81, of Pekin, IL passed away at 1:36 PM Monday, July 20, 2026 at her home.
Pam was born on December 18, 1944 in Kansas City, MO to Joseph and Norma (Ulrich) Burke. She married Fred Hackney on July 27, 1963 in Kansas City, MO.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son-n-law, Randy Brashier and one...
Zachary C. Behrends
Jul 12, 2026
Zachary C. Behrends, 22, of Pekin, IL passed away at 7:34 PM Sunday, July 12, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center after suffering a brain injury during a seizure.
Zach was born on August 5, 2003 in Peoria, IL, to Carlie and Brian Behrends.
Surviving are: his parents, Carlie and Troy Kaufmann of Pekin; one sister, Olivia Kaufmann of Pekin; maternal...
Ralene M. Chave
Jul 6, 2026
Ralene M. Chave, 75, of Pekin, IL passed away at 7:33 PM Monday, July 6, 2026 in Pekin.
Ralene was born on August 25, 1950 in Pekin to Robert F. and Virginia L. (Bailey) Gensel. She married Walter Chave in 2008.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Rebecca Eitenmiller.
Surviving is: her husband, Walter of Pekin; three sons,...
Willis Oliver Mount
Jul 5, 2026
Willis Oliver Mount, 85, of Pekin, passed away at 10:12 a.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by his family.
Willis was born on May 14, 1941, in Pekin to Oliver J. and Dorothy Ann (Cole) Mount. He married Diana Moss, on June 6, 1965, in Peoria, and together they shared more than...
Eric R. Martin
Jul 4, 2026
Eric R. Martin, 55, of Pekin, IL passed away at 9:09 AM Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Carle Health Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
Eric was born on July 5, 1970 in Pekin to Harry and Mary (Cullinan) Martin.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Angela Martin, paternal grandparents, Harry and Ann Martin, maternal grandparents, Bob and Emily Cullinan and...
