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...
Andrew P. Burress
Jan 15, 2026
Andrew P. “Andy” Burress, age 55, of Pekin, passed away January 15, 2026. Born to Paul and Margaret (Peg) Burress, Andy built a life defined by hard work, laughter, and love.
For 30 years, Andy dedicated himself to Cintas in Normal, Illinois, where he was known for his dependability, friendly spirit, and strong work ethic. Outside of work, Andy found his...
Sammantha D. Berry
Jan 14, 2026
Sammantha Berry, 32, of Pekin, IL passed away at 11:04 AM on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria, IL.
Sammantha was born on December 9, 1993 in Lich, Germany to Edward J. Peters Jr. and Sybil Berry.
Surviving are: her father, Edward of Pekin; her mother, Sybill (Thomas) Berry of Germany; her fiancé, Seth Houston of Pekin; four...
Donna Jean Bright
Jan 8, 2026
Donna Jean Bright, 94, of Inverness, FL formerly of Pekin, IL passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Diamond Ridge Health & Rehab in Inverness, FL.
Donna was born on November 4, 1931 in Pekin, IL to Charles Wilbur and Annetta Marie (Fisher) Fox. She married Louie Bright in June 1950. He passed away in May 2004.
Also preceding in death...
Carol L. Gustoff
Dec 27, 2025
Carol L. Gustoff, 83, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:33 PM Saturday, December 27, 2025 at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Carol was born on April 15, 1942 in Tacoma, WA to Elmer and Margaret R. (Adams) Schimmelpfennig. She married Fred Gustoff on November 17, 1962. He passed away at November 8, 2015.
Also preceding in death are her...
Dennis Wightman
Dec 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis "Denny" Wightman, who left this world on December 18, 2025, in West Chester, Ohio. Born on December 12, 1950, in Coventry, England, Denny lived a life rich in love, laughter, and purpose.
Denny was the embodiment of a protector and provider for his family, consistently demonstrating a generosity of...
Delores L. DeLong
Dec 15, 2025
Delores L. DeLong, 80, of Pekin, passed away at 1:40 p.m., Monday, December 15, 2025, at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
She was born to Forest Elmer and Florence Irene (Barrett) Millington in Peoria on December 30, 1944.
She married Donald DeLong in Peoria on May 12, 1984. They enjoyed 41 years of love and joy together.
Delores was preceded in...
Doris Eileen Garman
Dec 8, 2025
Doris Eileen Garman, 101, of Pekin, passed away at 8:41 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2025, at Carle Health Pekin Hospital.
She was born to Lawrence M. and Margaret (Thaller) Cullinan in Dillon Township, Tazewell County, Illinois, on September 9, 1924. She married Herman Garman in January 1947. He preceded her in death after 60 wonderful years of marriage on June 15,...
Barbara C. Theleritis
Dec 6, 2025
Barbara C. Theleritis, 81, of Pekin, IL passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.
Barb was born on February 10, 1944 in Findlay, OH to Dale and Cartha (Fetters) Critchet. She married Chris Theleritis on November 25, 1967. He passed away on April 1, 2005.
Also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers,...
