Kathleen M. Byland
Mar 4, 2025
Kathleen M. Byland, 81, of Pekin, IL passed away at 1:14 PM Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at her home. Kathy was born on October 30, 1943 in Manitowoc, WI to Francis Xavier and Verona (Kaufman) OConnor. She married Randall Byland in 1967 in Cherry Point, NC. He passed away on May 25, 2023. Also preceding in death are her...
Carla Jo Porter
Feb 22, 2025
Carla Jo Porter, 73, of Pekin, IL passed at 10:13 PM Saturday, February 22, 2025 peacefully at her home. Carla was born on March 18, 1951 in Pekin to James L. and Mary K. (Kumpf) Ranney. She married Rick Porter on October 4, 2008 in Pekin. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Michael L. Ranney...
Betty Boehm
Feb 19, 2025
Betty Boehm of Pekin, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025 in Madison, New Jersey. She loved and was loved by her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is now in the hands of God but will be loved in memory here on earth. Betty was born August 13, 1932 in Robinson, Illinois to Morris and Ruth...
Rosemary Miller
Feb 17, 2025
Rosemary Miller, 91 of Pekin passed away at 3:55 am, Monday, February 17, 2025 at Carle Health Pekin Emergency Department surrounded by family. She was born to August W. and Margaret "Verna" (Long) Lampe on August 24, 1933 in Iowa. She married John J. Miller on September 24, 1955 at Sacred Heart Church in Joliet, IL. He preceded her...
Mary L. Hodgson
Feb 14, 2025
Mary L. Hodgson, 90, of Pekin, IL passed away at 12:10 PM Friday, February 14, 2025 at Pekin Manor. Mary was born on January 6, 1935 in Peoria, IL to Herbert H. and Isabell (Crooks) Counterman. She married Jerome Hodgson on February 23, 1955. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Raymond S. Hodgson. Surviving...
Veva P. Martin
Feb 14, 2025
Veva P. Martin, 82, formerly of Pekin, IL passed away at 4:45 PM Friday, February 14, 2025 at Paddock Ridge Nursing Home in Ocala, FL. Veva was born on July 13, 1942 in Tazewell County, Illinois to Russell and Eleanor B. (Harding) Oats. She married Donald H. Martin on January 30, 1965 in Pekin. He passed away on March...
Scott D. Byrd
Feb 11, 2025
Scott D. Byrd, 52, of Pekin, IL passed away at 1:00 AM Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at his home, just as he wanted, surrounded by his family. We miss him so much but we will see him in heaven. We loved him so much. He was our son, our friend and our buddy. Scott was born on December 30,...
William Meadows
Feb 11, 2025
William "Bubba" Meadows, 70, of Green Valley, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Florida Citrus Hospital in Inverness, FL. Bubba was born on September 8, 1954 in Pekin, IL to Thomas and Vivian (Bricker) Meadows. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are: two daughters, Angela (Justin) Colson of Manito, IL and Dawn (Michael...
Grover Thomas "Tom" Fugate
Feb 5, 2025
Grover Thomas "Tom" Fugate, 82 of Pekin, formerly of Galesburg passed away at 2:12 pm, Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Washington Senior Living Center in Washington. Tom was born in Macomb to Dale F. and Grace (Goin) Fugate on March 9, 1942. He married Joyce Christopher on April 13, 1963 at First Baptist Church in Creve Coeur, IL. He...
Lucy Lee Mccrea
Jan 28, 2025
Lucy Lee McCrea, 95 of Peoria passed away at 12:51 pm, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at her home. She was born to Howard and Lucille (Calaway) Austin in Peoria on June 15, 1929. Lucy married Paul McCrea on Oct 5, 1956 in Peoria, IL. He preceded her in death in 1970. She was also preceded in death by; her...
Joyce M. Martin
Jan 26, 2025
Joyce M. Martin, 87, of Pekin passed away at 9:45 PM Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Pekin Manor. Joyce was born on October 1, 1937 in Hillsboro, Illinois. She was born to William and Nellie Merle (Roper) Settle. She married Robert S. Martin Sr. on June 19, 1954 in Hillsboro, IL. He passed away on April 18, 2008. She...
Larry E. Lohmann
Jan 22, 2025
Larry E. Lohmann, 70, of Pekin, IL passed away at 5:48 PM Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria, IL. Larry was born on September 5, 1954 in Pekin to Walter E. and Ruth (Litz) Lohmann. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Mike Bass and an infant brother. Surviving are: his step-mother,...
Renda K. Mullins
Jan 18, 2025
Renda K. Mullins, 60 of Pekin passed away at 9:54 pm, Saturday, January 18, 2025. She was born to Ronald and Phyllis (White) McGee on March 2, 1964 in Pekin, IL. She has been with her husband Randall Mullins since 1983. She was preceded in death by her parents. Renda is survived by; her husband, Randy, one son, Christopher...
Rebecca "Becky" A. Jester
Jan 17, 2025
Rebecca A. "Becky" Jester, 49, of South Pekin, IL passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. Becky was born on May 1, 1975 in Peoria to Frank and Sandra (Carlton) Smith. She married Jason Jester on November 4, 1995 in Pekin. She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are: her husband Jason...
James N. "Ink" Thomas
Jan 9, 2025
James N. "Ink" Thomas, 94, of Pekin, IL, formerly of Groveland, having received the Sacraments of The Catholic Church, passed away at 9:30 PM Thursday, January 9, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Peoria surrounded by family. Ink was born on February 15, 1930 in Spring Lake Township to Andy and Erma (Hafley) Thomas. He married Della Antonini...
Anthony Russell "Tony" Sales
Dec 28, 2024
Anthony Russell "Tony" Sales, 53 of Pekin, passed away at 6:50 am, Saturday, December 28, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria surrounded by family. Tony was born to Edwin and Janice (Roberson) Sales in Peoria on April 9, 1971. He married Angela Austin in Pekin on October 21, 1995. He was preceded in death by his...
David A. Sanborn
Dec 27, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce David A. Sanborn, 79, of Green Valley, IL passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 27, 2024. David was born on December 30, 1944, the son of the late Louis and Winifred (Pierce) Sanborn. He graduated from Pekin Community High School and obtained a double major in education and chemistry...
Debra J. Emmons
Dec 27, 2024
Debra J. Emmons, 70, of Marquette Heights, IL passed away at 12:18 PM Friday, December 27, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Debra was born on September 12, 1954 in Lincoln, IL to Roderick and Alta (Rusk) Parr. She is preceded in death by her mother, Alta. Surviving are: her father, Roderick Parr of Pekin; two sons,...
Johnsie D. Haynes Jr.
Dec 24, 2024
Johnsie D. Haynes Jr, 73 of Pekin passed away at 12:52 pm, Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Carle Health Pekin Hospital. He was born to Johnsie D. and Virgina (Parr) Haynes Sr. in Pekin on August 14, 1951. He married Mary Candler on April 16, 1973 in Pekin. He was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Virginia...
Steven L. Walker
Dec 17, 2024
Steven L. Walker, 71 of Pekin passed away at 4:28 pm, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria. He was born to Jimmy and Norma (Spencer) Walker in Jacksonville, IL on July 31, 1953. He was preceded in death by his father. Steve is survived by; his mother, Norma; his longtime companion Mary Adcock; one...
