Thomas H. Elliott
Jun 3, 2026
Thomas H. Elliot, 74, of Pekin, IL passed away at 1:33 AM, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Carle Health – Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
Thomas was born on April 13, 1952, Easter Sunday morning at home in Olney, Illinois to Joseph W. and Evelyn Mae (Wagner) Elliott. He married Lucy Sherman on August 13, 1977 in Pekin, IL.
He was preceded in...
Eileen Kennedy
Jun 2, 2026
Eileen Kennedy, of North Pekin, Illinois, passed away at Liberty Village of Pekin on June 2, 2026, at the age of 93.
Eileen was born on March 18, 1933, in Blaenavon, South Wales, to Jeffrey and Mary Jones. She grew up in London, England, and shared many vivid stories of her childhood during World War II. Those experiences helped shape the...
Robert "Corky Buchanan
May 28, 2026
Robert “Corky” Buchanan, 82, of Lacon, IL passed away at 1:07 AM on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on December 3, 1943 in Pekin, IL to Evert and Doris (Irwin) Buchanan. He married Zoe Baker on July 7, 1989 in Pekin and together they shared many cherished years.
He was preceded in death...
Ilene M. Harms
May 27, 2026
Ilene M. Harms, age 98, of Midland, MI, a longtime resident of Peoria, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026. She was born on December 4, 1927, to Henry and Lena Palmer in Pekin, Illinois. She attended Pekin Public Schools and graduated from Pekin High School.
Ilene married James Harms in 1947 after he returned from serving with Patton’s army...
Loretta Tucker
May 24, 2026
Loretta Tucker, 88 of Pekin, IL passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026 at Pekin Manor.
She was born on January 11, 1938 in Tovey, IL to Alphonse and Denise (Noreuil) DuPage. She married William (Bill) Tucker on October 25, 1969. He passed away on June 6, 2016.
Also preceding in death are sisters and spouses, Roselyn (Dr. William) Cutter, Gloria (Dr....
Della Marie Thomas
May 14, 2026
Della Marie Thomas, 95, of Pekin, IL passed away at 12:57 AM Thursday, May 14, 2026 at her son’s home in Hopedale, IL.
Della was born on February 28, 1931 in Pekin, IL to Angelo and Stella Elizabeth (Margelli) Antonini. She married James “Ink” Thomas on September 5, 1948 in Keokuk, IA. He passed away on January 9, 2025.
She was preceded...
Susan A. Goss
May 13, 2026
Susan A. Goss, 75, of Pekin, IL passed away at 10:45 AM Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at her home.
Susan was born on December 16, 1950 in Pekin, IL to Glen Edward and Mary Jane (Bandy) Duley. She married Harry Goss on September 11, 1970 in Pekin.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Gale Thornton.
Surviving are: her...
Linda L. McDonald
Apr 24, 2026
Linda L. McDonald, 83, of Pekin, IL passed away at 1:30 PM Friday, April 24, 2026 at Carle Health Pekin Hospital.
Linda was born on June 13, 1942 in Pekin to Leonard L. and Shirley (Layne) Fletcher. She married Vic McDonald on March 11, 1962 in Pekin.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Surviving are: her husband, Vic of Pekin; one...
Harold B. Wertz
Apr 3, 2026
Harold B. Wertz, 82, of Pekin, IL passed away at 9:56 PM, Friday, April 3, 2026 at Carle Health – Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
Harold was born on June 23, 1943 in Pekin, IL to Louis E. and Pansy C. (Cohenour) Wertz. He married Susan Brickner Moreno on December 30, 1975 in Pekin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and...
D. Vance DeJaynes Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
D. Vance DeJaynes Jr., 68, of Pekin, IL passed away at 12:22 PM Monday, March 30, 2026 in Niles, Michigan.
Vance was born on July 28, 1957 in Pekin to Donald Vance and Barbara (Houghton) DeJaynes Sr.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Surviving are: two sons Brandon (Kacye) DeJaynes of Buchanan, Michigan and Bryan DeJaynes of Pekin; two grandchildren, Waylon...
Rosie Wolfer
Mar 21, 2026
Rosie Wolfer, 83, a lifelong resident of Pekin, IL passed away peacefully at 7:16 PM Saturday, March 21, 2026 at her home.
Rosie was born on May 16, 1942 in Pekin, IL to Carl H. and Kathryn (Heiser) Wolfer Sr.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Carl H. Wolfer Jr. and one sister, Marjorie Wolfer.
Surviving is: one sister,...
Vinetta B. Hall
Mar 20, 2026
Vinetta B. Hall, 92, of Pekin, IL passed away at 1:25 AM Friday, March 20, 2026 at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton, IL.
Vinetta was born on February 11, 1934 in Unicoi, TN to Jesse M. and Juanita (Forbes) Tipton. She married Gerald “Jerry” Hall on April 25, 1954 in Pekin. He passed away on June 9, 2018.
Also preceding in death...
Robert J. Patten
Mar 19, 2026
Robert J. Patten, 68, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:30 AM Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Carle Health – Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
Robert was born April 29, 1957 in Pekin to Russell L. and Florence L. (Brumns) Patten.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, David Patten.
Surviving are two sisters, Vicki McKinley and Peggy Patten of Pekin;...
Jack A. Lehman
Mar 19, 2026
Jack A. Lehman, 75, of Pekin, IL passed away at 4:03 AM Thursday, March 19, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Born on November 11, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, Jack was the son of Theodore and Bessie (Rae) Lehman. On June 13, 1992, he married the love of his life, Sue Nordwahl, in Palos Heights, Illinois. Together, they...
Dr. Alan L Springer
Mar 18, 2026
Dr. Alan L. Springer, 92, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:37 PM Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at his home.
Alan was born on January 30, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Clifford and Ruth (Lance) Springer. He married Doris Pribyl on July 25, 1952 in Berwyn, IL. She passed away June 3, 2013.
Also preceding in death are his parents, one brother,...
Judith A. Kluever
Mar 15, 2026
Judith A. Kluever, 84, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:05 PM Sunday, March 15, 2026 at her home.
Judy was born on March 19, 1941, in Pekin to Alva Frank and Ruby Theadora (Fisher) Manhusen. She married Jack Kluever on February 25, 1961, in Pekin, and they shared sixty-five loving years of marriage.
She was preceded in death by her parents...
Raymond J. Smith
Mar 14, 2026
Raymond J. Smith, 94, of Pekin, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 6:49 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Ray was born June 11, 1931, in Manito, Illinois, to Raymond R. and Ethel (Allen) Smith. He married the love of his life, Mary Williams, on May 19, 1956, at Calvary Baptist Church in Pekin....
Carl James Harris
Mar 14, 2026
Carl James “Jim” Harris, 97, of Pekin passed away March 14, 2026 at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Jim was born on August 13, 1928, in Springfield, IL, to John and Helen (Davis) Harris. They preceded him is death.
Jim is survived by his children, Jim (Nancy) Harris of The Woodlands, TX, Tim (Terri) Harris of Pekin, IL, Kim (Vanessia)...
Pamela K. Higginson
Mar 14, 2026
Pamela K. Higginson, 69, of Morton, IL passed away at 12:12 AM Saturday, March 14, 2026 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Pamela was born on June 23, 1956 in Peoria to Harry and Arlene (McKinnie) Jackson. She married Craig Higginson on June 23, 1987 in Boston, MA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother,...
Kenneth Ray Kleiber
Mar 7, 2026
Kenneth R. Kleiber, 74, of Pekin, IL passed away at 5:13 PM Saturday, March 7, 2026 at his home.
Ken was born on July 11, 1951 in Pekin to Walter and Ruth (Brady) Kleiber.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jim Kleiber.
Surviving are: one son, Nick Kleiber of Pekin; this two grandchildren Skylar and Kendall both of...
