Jerry L. Schumm
Mar 4, 2026
Jerry L. Schumm, 74, of Creve Coeur, IL passed away at 4:45 AM, Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at his home.
Jerry was born on July 26, 1951 in Bloomington, IL to Howard and Alice (Welty) Schumm. He married Vickie Childs in Pekin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Maverick Ivey.
Surviving is his wife, Vickie of Creve Coeur;...
Gloria Ann Ranney
Mar 4, 2026
Gloria Ann Ranney, 71, of Pekin, Illinois passed away on March 4, 2026 surrounded by her family, who were the center of her world and her greatest joy. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Gloria poured her heart into her family. Her family was her proudest accomplishment and the light of her life.
Gloria was born on July 31, 1954...
John G. Maas Jr.
Mar 2, 2026
John G. Maas Jr., 83, of Green Valley, IL passed away at 6:23 PM Monday, March 2, 2026 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.
John was born on June 23, 1942 in Pekin to John G. and Mary E. (Adcock) Maas Sr. He married Pearlene Bailey on June 24, 1962 in Pekin. She passed away on February 28, 1998....
Charlotte M. Hampton
Feb 25, 2026
Charlotte Hampton, 92, of Peoria, IL formerly of Paxton, IL passed away at 3:10 AM Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at her home.
Charlotte was born on March 13, 1933 at Mt. Pleasant, IA to Ed and Maxine (Lyon) Taylor. She married Ronald Hampton in 1968. He passed away September 15, 2020.
Also preceding in death is one sister, Maxine.
Surviving are: three daughters,...
Pat R. Stark
Feb 24, 2026
Pat R. Stark, 97, of Pekin, IL passed away peacefully at 10:50 AM Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Pat was born on July 31, 1928 in Toledo, OH to William Roy and Lucy F. (Ward) Jent. She married John J. Stark on June 26, 1948 at Grace United Methodist Church in Pekin. He passed away on June 1, 2001.
She was also preceded...
Donna R. Keyster
Feb 18, 2026
Donna R. Keyster, 82, of Pekin, IL passed away at 8:47 AM Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Arcadia Care in Morton, IL.
Donne was born on October 9, 1943 in Steubenville, OH to Okey and Vivian (Carrico) Jones. She had married Martin Hoerdemann, after his death she married Art Keyster on September 29, 2012 in Pekin.
Preceding in death are her parents,...
Donna K. Isom
Feb 17, 2026
Donna K. Isom, 87, of Easton, IL passed away at 7:22 PM Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Sunset Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Canton, IL.
Donna was born on July 10, 1938 in Pekin to William and Helen (Goodwin) Cain. She married Charles Isom on October 25, 1957. He passed away on October 10, 2012.
She was preceded in death by...
Ann C. Lutz
Feb 17, 2026
Ann C. Lutz, 92, of Delavan, IL passed away at 5:05 AM Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Pekin Manor.
Ann was born on July 5, 1933 in Peoria, IL to Victor and Helen (Glunz) Judson. She married Kenneth Lutz on October 13, 1953 in Pekin.
Preceding in death are her parents, one son, Kevin Lutz and three sisters, Eleanor Neikirk, Edythe Judson...
Kevin L. Schlobohm
Feb 14, 2026
Kevin Schlobohm, 68, of Pekin, IL passed away at 10:43 AM, Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Kevin was born on September 25, 1957 in Pekin, IL to Rudolph H. and Jeanette E. (Jennings) Schlobohm.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving are; one brother, Melvin (Agnes) Schlobohm of Las Vegas, NV; one sister, Debra (Dale) McKenny of Pekin, and many friends who...
Rev. Dwight E. Borden
Feb 12, 2026
Rev. Dwight E. Borden, 78, of Peoria, Illinois, formerly of Pekin, passed away peacefully at 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria.
Dwight was born on June 25, 1947, in Joliet, Illinois, to F. Glenn and Olidene (Werner) Borden. He was raised on his family’s farm outside Manhattan, Illinois, where he developed the strong...
Suellyn H. Schwartz
Feb 10, 2026
Suellyn H. Schwartz, 79, of Pekin, IL passed away at 2:15 AM Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at her home.
Suellyn was born on October 14, 1946 in Peoria to Lester and Lillian (Bart) Haughey. She married Robert R. Schwartz II on October 14, 1967 in Pekin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother.
Suellyn is survived by her daughters,...
Cohen Jacob Burress
Feb 7, 2026
Cohen Jacob Burress, of Pekin, was born sleeping on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born February 7, 2026, in Peoria, to his loving parents, DeLaney Holmes and Jacob Burress.
Cohen is survived by his parents, DeLaney and Jacob of Pekin; his maternal grandparents, Christina Bohm and Brody Holmes, both of Pekin; his paternal...
Roland G. Hagmann
Feb 5, 2026
Roland G. Hagmann, a man defined by his devotion to family and a lifelong love of animals, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Hallmark Nursing Home. He was surrounded by the love of his family during his final moments.
Born on October 25, 1941, in Heilbronn, Germany, Roland’s early life was marked by...
Mardel L. Hill
Feb 4, 2026
Mardel Hill, 91, of Green Valley, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 9:26 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on May 7, 1934, in Knob Noster, Missouri, to Harvey and Eva Nadine (Chalfant) Emig. On September 14, 1960, she married the love of her life, Phillip E. Hill, in Kansas City,...
Patricia A. Arrowood
Feb 4, 2026
Patricia A. “Pat” Arrowood, 91, of Pekin passed away at 1:50 AM Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
She was born on December 7, 1934 in Peoria, IL to Edward and Ethel (Sherwood) Barrett. She married James T. Arrowood Sr. on September 6, 1952 in Pekin. He preceded her in death on August 20, 2001. Pat...
Betty A. Phillips
Feb 2, 2026
Betty Phillips, 87, of Bartonville, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria with her family at her side.
She was born July 15, 1938, in Bartonville, to Peter and Mildred (Wilms) Rose. Bill Phillips and Betty were married on October 21, 1956, in Bartonville. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this year.
Betty...
David H. Campbell
Jan 27, 2026
David H. Campbell, 77, of Pekin, IL passed away on January 27, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born July 23, 1948, in Quincy, IL to Harold and Veda Campbell. He married Caroline Crim on November 26, 1977 in Quincy.
David is survived by his loving wife, Caroline, and his children Jennifer, David, and Jim (Nita), and his grandchildren Alexander, Oliver, and...
Ronald H. Garman
Jan 25, 2026
Ronald “Ron” H. Garman, 85, of Pekin, IL passed away at 5:30 PM Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Pekin Manor.
Ron was born September 5, 1940 in Pekin to Henry John and Clara Phyliss (Garlish) Garman. He married Victoria Ashworth on June 2, 1963 in Pekin.
Preceding in death are his parents and one brother, Kenneth A. Garman.
Surviving are: his wife, Vicki...
Janette Brewington
Jan 20, 2026
Janette Brewington, 93, of Pekin, IL passed away at 9:30 PM Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at her son’s home near Green Valley, IL.
Janette was born on June 7, 1932 in Dresden, TN to Leslie and Vela (Reed) Biggers. She married Harrel B. Brewington on July 29, 1948 in Corinth, MS. He passed away on August 31, 2013.
Also preceding in death...
Edward A. Conway
Jan 15, 2026
Edward A. Conway, 87, of Pekin, IL passed away at 4:55 AM Thursday, January 15, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
Ed was born on October 20, 1938 in Avondale, MO to Adolf and Sophia (Suspenski) Conway. He married Nancy Kavisic on February 24, 1962 in Kansas City, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Michael...
