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Local obituaries for Pekin, Illinois.

Sharon E. Sprenkle

Sharon E. Sprenkle

Jan 17, 2023

Sharon E. Sprenkle, 70, of Havana, IL passed away at 9:55 AM Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Hopedale Medical Complex in Hopedale, IL. Sharon was born on December 22, 1952 in Martins Ferry, OH to Thomas and Ella (Cruise) McGlothlin. She married Edward Sprenkle on September 26, 2000 in Rock Island, IL She was preceded in death by her...

Jane Lea Quarello

Jane Lea Quarello

Jan 16, 2023

Jane L. Quarello, 63 of Pekin, passed away at 2:31 pm, Monday, January 16, 2023, at Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago after battling cancer. She was born to Robert D. and Verna "Pete" (Spangler) Williams in Peoria on April 21, 1959. She married Robert Quarello in Pekin on May 6, 1989. He preceded her in death on June 28,...

Sheila D. Biggs

Sheila D. Biggs

Jan 14, 2023

Sheila D. Temple-Biggs, 58, of Pekin, IL passed away at 6:48 PM Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria. Sheila was born on June 3, 1964 in Pekin to Harry Charles and Diane (Norris) Temple. Also preceding her in death are her father, Harry Charles Temple and step-father, Ron Owens. Surviving are: one son, Corey...

Theodore David Begeman

Theodore David Begeman

Jan 9, 2023

Theodore David Begeman was born sleeping at 3:56 pm, Monday, January 9, 2023 at Unitypoint Methodist Hospital in Peoria. Theo was the treasured son of Keegan Begeman and Danica Goldsby of Pekin. Theo will live forever in the hearts of his parents; one brother, Ethan Begeman; maternal grandparents, Melissa Morgan and Les Goldsby; paternal grandparents, Tim (Cindy) Begeman and...

Frank Willard Tidaback Jr.

Frank Willard Tidaback Jr.

Jan 3, 2023

Frank W. Tidaback Jr., 82, of Pekin, IL passed away at 10:30 PM Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Pekin Manor with his family by his side. Frank was born on October 30, 1940 in Peoria, IL to Frank Willard and Lucille Virginia (Strader) Tidaback Sr. He married Barbara Lantz on June 11, 1977 in Pekin. Preceding him in death...

Jerry Leon Sander

Jerry Leon Sander

Jan 2, 2023

Jerry L. Sander, 73 of Pekin passed away at 2:43 pm, Monday, January 2, 2023 at UnityPoint Pekin Hospital. He was born to John Henry and Marie M. (Smith) Sander in Illmo, MO on March 5, 1949. Jerry was preceded in death by; his parents; two sisters; and ten brothers. He is survived by; one son, Jerry (Casandra) Sander...

Russell W. Gilroy

Russell W. Gilroy

Dec 31, 2022

Russell W. Gilroy, 66, of Creve Coeur, IL passed away at 12:29 PM Saturday, December 31, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Russell was born on July 17, 1956 in Peoria, IL to John W. and Josephine (Roberts) Gilroy Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, John W. Gilroy Jr. and one...

Harold Larue Foster Jr.

Harold Larue Foster Jr.

Dec 26, 2022

Harold LaRue Foster Jr. of Groveland, IL passed away on December 26, 2022 at 1 PM at Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria IL at the age of 85. Harold Junior, better known by his nickname Yogi, was born on a beautiful fall morning, October 17th 1937 in Springfield, IL to Jerri and Harold LaRue Foster Sr. He married...

Shirley J. Strode

Shirley J. Strode

Dec 25, 2022

Shirley J. Strode, 84, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:42 PM Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Sharon Healthcare Willows in Peoria. Shirley was born on September 16, 1938 in Bismarck, ND to Alfred and Mary (Ashby) Hartman. She married David Strode on May 16, 1956 in Pekin. He passed away on July 20, 1993. Also preceding in death...

Beverly K. Markello

Beverly K. Markello

Dec 25, 2022

Beverly K. Markello, 79, of Mentone, CA and formerly of Pekin, IL passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at her home. Beverly was born on December 12, 1943 in Pekin, IL to John and Bernice (Litterst) Preston. Her parents precede her in death. Surviving are: three sons, Anthony Markello of Alexandria, VA, Ryan Lipinski of Redlands, CA and...

Lois Jean Lamere

Lois Jean Lamere

Dec 20, 2022

Lois Jean LaMere, 89, of Pekin, IL passed away at 7:48 AM Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Hallmark Healthcare of Pekin. Lois was born on March 4, 1933 in South Bend, IN to Kenneth and Sara Elizabeth (Robinson) Keyser. She married Bruce Jay LaMere on April 1, 1960 in St. Peter, MN. He passed away on December 2, 2000....

Margaret L. Loberg

Margaret L. Loberg

Dec 18, 2022

Margaret L. Loberg, 87, of Pekin, IL passed away at 12:50 PM on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria, IL. Margaret was born on March 9, 1935 in Sterling, KS to Ansel W. and Melvina A. (Savage) Wampler. She married Cecil A. Loberg on July 3, 1969 in Pekin. He passed away on November...

Sharlene J. Homerin

Sharlene J. Homerin

Dec 18, 2022

Sharlene J. Homerin, 85 of Pekin passed away at 7:41 pm, Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Pekin Manor. She was born in Pekin to Joseph & Angeline (Gianessi) Ozella on September 15, 1937. She married James Homerin in February, 1955 in Pekin. He preceded her in death in November 1988. Sharlene is also preceded in death by; her parents;...

Holly Stanton

Holly Stanton

Dec 12, 2022

Holly F. Stanton, 68, of Marquette Heights, IL passed away at 11:30 AM Monday, December 12, 2022 at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Holly was born on December 8, 1954 in Marshalltown, IA to Harold and Della Mae (Davis) Filppings. She married Robert Stanton on August 18, 1984 in East Peoria. He passed away on March 17,...

Joyce M. Wertz

Joyce M. Wertz

Dec 10, 2022

Joyce Wertz, 80, of Pekin, IL passed away at 6:00 PM Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Hallmark Healthcare of Pekin. Joyce was born on December 5, 1942 in Pekin to Charles and Fern (Claton) Schumm. She married Alan E. Casto in 1963. She later married Eugene Wertz on October 16, 1974 in Pekin. He passed away on April 26,...

Howard M. Hamra

Howard M. Hamra

Dec 9, 2022

Howard M. Hamra, 95, of Arlington Heights, IL (formerly of Pekin, IL) passed away at 2:55 pm, Friday, December 9, 2022, at Journey Care Hospice Home in Barrington, IL with his beloved son and daughter-in-law by his side. Born in Steele, MO to Muschell and Dorothy (Howard) Hamra on July 19, 1927, he had a happy childhood making memories...

Donna Lee Bailey

Donna Lee Bailey

Dec 7, 2022

Donna Lee Bailey, 90 of Peoria passed away at 8:00 pm, Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. She was born to Clarence and Mildred (Nutt) Turner in Peoria on August 3, 1932. She married Ben Bailey on February 18, 1954 in Pekin, IL. He preceded her in death on November 15, 1996. Donna was also...

Brandon Austin Herndon

Brandon Austin Herndon

Dec 3, 2022

Brandon A. Herndon, 17, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:30 PM Saturday, December 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Brandon was born on April 2, 2005 in Pekin to Steve Herndon and Sarah Sandall. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Shirley Tegtmeyer, Warren A. Sandall, and Loren Oesch. Surviving are his parents, Sarah...

David Lee Wamsley

David Lee Wamsley

Nov 29, 2022

David Lee Wamsley, 83, of North Pekin, IL passed away at 8:50 am Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 30, 1939 in North Pekin to Roy and Beatrice (Lee) Wamsley. He married Nancy Baer on October 10, 1959 in Creve Coeur, IL. Dave is preceded in death by his...

Dennis Ray Peacock

Dennis Ray Peacock

Nov 25, 2022

Dennis Ray Peacock, 74, of Pekin, IL went home to be with his Savior on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Unity Point Health Pekin. Dennis was born on February 18, 1948 in Carlinville, IL to Lloyd N. and Ethel Ruth (Shirley) Peacock. He married Brenda Quattlebaum Rosen on March 29, 1997. He was preceded in death by his parents...

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