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Local obituaries for Pekin, Illinois.

Lori R. Dillon

Lori R. Dillon

Jul 28, 2021

Lori R. Dillon, 65, of Pekin, passed away at 11:50 pm, Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at her home. She was born to Raymond & Bonnie (Vehlow) Dillon one January 18, 1956 in Pekin. They preceded her in death. She married Bill Isenmann in 1976. From this union came one infant son, Derek, who preceded her in death, and one...

Eddy Dale Weatherford

Eddy Dale Weatherford

Jul 23, 2021

Eddy Dale Weatherford, 63 of Pekin, passed away suddenly at his home at 3:30 pm, Friday, July 23, 2021. He was born to Edward W. & Marcella A. (Manion) Weatherford on November 2, 1957 in Peoria, IL. He married Connie Goodwin in Pekin, July 4, 1976. Eddy was preceded in death by; his parents, one son, Travis; and one...

Dorothy J. Neff

Dorothy J. Neff

Jul 22, 2021

Dorothy J. Neff, 93, of Pekin, IL passed away at 7:39 PM Thursday, July 22, 2021 at her home. Dot was born on January 26, 1928 at home in Dawson Township, LeRoy, IL to Otha Delavan and Flora Martha (Neal) Hafley. She married Thomas F. Neff on August 3, 1945 in San Diego, CA. He passed away on February...

Ralph E. Hodgson

Ralph E. Hodgson

Jul 13, 2021

Ralph E. Hodgson, 86 of Pekin passed away at 5:50 am, Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Villas of Holly Brook / Reflections in Pekin. He was born the only child to Harold and Emma (Fischer) Hodgson on September 16, 1934 in Pekin. He married Kathleen Jacob on August 24, 1965 in Pekin. She preceded him in death November, 21,...

Charles Walter Riley

Charles Walter Riley

Jul 10, 2021

Charles W. "Chuck" Riley, 84, of Pekin, IL passed away at 1:50 AM Saturday, July 10, 2021 at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home. Chuck was born on June 30, 1937 in Pekin, IL to Charles J. and Mildred (Foster) Riley. He married Carol Duthoo on September 15, 1956 in Pekin. She passed away on August 15, 2015. Also preceding...

Archie T. Green Sr.

Archie T. Green Sr.

Jul 8, 2021

Archie T. Green Sr. 78, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:08 AM Thursday, July 08, 2021 at UnityPoint Health Pekin Hospital. Archie was born on July 30, 1942 in Charleston, IL to Archibald Scott and Hulda Elizabeth (Lane) Green. He married Carol Schwindenhammer on July 25, 1970 in Pekin. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving...

Rick L. Gebhardt

Rick L. Gebhardt

Jun 25, 2021

Rick L. Gebhardt, 70, of Pekin, IL passed away at 2:27 AM Friday, June 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 25, 1950 in Pekin to Norman and M. Imogene (Cremeens) Gebhardt. He married Debra DeCroix Jacobs on October 16, 2010 in Pekin. He was preceded in death by his parents and...

Margaret M. White

Margaret M. White

Jun 24, 2021

Margaret M. White, 78, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:01 PM Thursday, June 24, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Margaret was born on March 29, 1943 in Baltimore, MA to Edward and Betty (Parry) Geiman. She married Raymond White. He passed away on July 30, 2005. She was also preceded in death by her...

Charlene J. Joesting

Charlene J. Joesting

Jun 23, 2021

Charlene J. Joesting 93, of Pekin passed away at 4:40 am Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Heritage Health-Therapy and Senior Care in Hoopeston, IL. Charlene was born to Charles and Helen (Soechtig) Clarke on August 3, 1927. She married Frederick "Fritz" Joesting on October 10, 1948. He preceded her in death on July 10, 2003. She is also preceded...

Amy D. Hudson

Amy D. Hudson

Jun 19, 2021

Amy D. Hudson, 53, of Pekin, IL passed away at 11:32 PM Saturday, June 19, 2021 in Tremont, IL. Amy was born on July 4, 1967 in Pekin to Thomas W. and Sharon K. (Null) Hudson. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Madison Henderson. Surviving are: one son, Jacob Hudson of Chicago, IL; two...

Dennis A. Eye

Dennis A. Eye

Jun 17, 2021

Dennis Alan Eye, 60, of Pekin, IL passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 30, 1961 to Dennis and Diane Eye. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. He is survived by: his mother, Diane of Pekin; three daughters, Holly, Charity and Jessica Eye; one brother, Daniel (Kim)...

Neal C. Johnson

Neal C. Johnson

Jun 16, 2021

Neal C Johnsons beautiful soul left this world on June 16th. Even the angels were heard whispering, "its much too soon," as they ushered him into their arms and carried his beautiful bright soul away. Neal was the most amazing father and grandfather. He taught his children so many things, where do we begin. He gifted many of his...

Shirley J. Weyhrich

Shirley J. Weyhrich

Jun 10, 2021

Shirley J. Weyhrich, 79 of Pekin, passed away at 6:32 am, on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at OSF Richard L Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. She was born on January 6, 1942 to Anna DeSutter in Manito, IL. She married Loraine Weyhrich on March 11, 1962 at Sand Prairie Church in Green Valley. He Survives. Shirley was preceded in...

Dawn C. Cunefare

Dawn C. Cunefare

Jun 9, 2021

Dawn C. Cunefare, 48, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 4:29 AM Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in Creve Coeur, IL. She was born on October 27, 1972 in Peoria, IL to Dennis and Colleen (Denny) Flaugher Sr. She married John Cunefare on July 20, 2019. Her father preceded her in death. Surviving is: her husband, John of East...

Howard W. Proehl

Howard W. Proehl

Jun 4, 2021

(Pekin) Howard Walter Proehl, 75, of Pekin, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at 5:46 pm at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois. Born on July 5, 1945, in Pekin, Illinois to Edward and Dorothy Fuelberth Proehl, he married Patricia Jackson on August 10, 1968, at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Pekin. She survives. Also surviving...

Lucille Elkins

Lucille Elkins

May 29, 2021

D. Lucille Elkins, 89, of Pekin, IL passed away at 8:00 AM Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Pekin Manor. Lucille was born on December 25, 1931 in Crainville, IL to Loyce and Martha (Robinson) Smith. She married Richard Elkins on June 11, 1949 in Crainville, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Loyce Dean...

James Allen Gerber

James Allen Gerber

May 22, 2021

James "Jim" A. Gerber, 77, of Pekin, IL passed away at 8:40 PM Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Unity Point Health Pekin. Jim was born March 31, 1944 in Huntsville, TX to Bertram and Mary Jane (Sylvester) Gerber. He married Nadine Masters on February 3, 1973. She passed away on July 9, 2002. Also preceding in death are his...

Charles D. Childs

Charles D. Childs

May 17, 2021

Charles D. Childs, 86, of Pekin, IL passed away at 11:55 PM Monday, May 17, 2021 at Timbercreek Rehab & Health Care in Pekin. Charles was born on March 23, 1935 in Harco, IL to Ira and Roberta (Hetterscheidt) Childs. He married Peggy Meacham in 1952. She passed away in 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Eugene A. Moody

Eugene A. Moody

May 16, 2021

Eugene A. Moody, 87, of Pekin, IL passed away at 11:20 PM Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Sharon Healthcare Elms. Eugene was born on June 28, 1933 in Canton, IL to Dwight and Leona (Behymer) Moody. He was preceded in death by his parent; one son, Phil; one daughter, Judith Berchtold and one brother, Dick Moody. Surviving is: two...

Dale W. Ehmke

Dale W. Ehmke

May 12, 2021

Dale William Ehmke, 76, formerly of Pekin, IL passed away at 1:30 PM Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Farmington Country Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Dale was born on July 31, 1944 in Pekin to Paul and Thelma (Drockelman) Ehmke. He married Pamela Smith 1979. She passed away in 2011. Also preceding in death are his parents. Dale is...

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