Ruth Keil
Apr 17, 2021
Ruth Keil, 99, of Pekin, IL passed away at 8:36 PM Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Hallmark Healthcare of Pekin. As per her request, no obituary will be published and private services have been held.
Joseph V. Bakotic
Apr 16, 2021
Joseph "Joe" V. Bakotic, 65, of Mason City, IL passed away at 1:40 PM Friday, April 16, 2021 at UnityPoint Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria. He was born on November 17, 1955 in Loyalton, California to William Vukon and Mary Margaret (Ward) Bakotic. He married Rachel Lasley on June 30, 2001 in Pekin. He was preceded in death by...
Vincent "Buzz" Oltman
Apr 9, 2021
Vincent C. Oltman of Tampa, FL (formerly of Pekin, IL) passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at the age of 98. For the final week of his life, he was under the sympathetic care of Suncoast Hospice Care Center at Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg, FL. When he was born on October 26, 1922, his parents gave him...
Wanda Speener
Apr 8, 2021
Wanda Speener, 66, of Pekin, IL passed away at 9:18 AM Thursday, April 08, 2021 at her home. Wanda was born on July 16, 1954 in Watseka, IL to Kenneth Perkins and mother Berdeena (Ashley) Huggins. Preceding her in death are her parents, two sisters and one brother. Surviving are: one son, Gerald (Cynthia) Roath of Pekin; three daughters,...
James J. Oltman
Apr 7, 2021
James J. Oltman, 89 of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Green Valley, IL and Horseshoe Bend, AR passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Scottsdale, AZ. He was born on April 22, 1931 to Walter C. Sr. and Nonna M. (Schahrer) Oltman. He married Sylvia L. Sabine on December 26, 1954 in Pekin. She passed away on April 9,...
Bennie Leroy Lee
Apr 4, 2021
Omaha, NE Bennie Leroy Lee, 75 of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 in Omaha. Born July 5, 1945 in Pekin to John Edgar and Ella Mae (Landrith) Lee, he married Diana Edwards on September 4, 1966 in Pekin. She survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Traci (Jim) Whitbeck and Lisa Lee both of Omaha; three grandchildren,...
Jason Earhart
Mar 31, 2021
Jason Earhart, 41, of Pekin, IL and previously of Waukesha, WI passed away at 7:13 PM Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at UnityPoint Health Methodist in Peoria. He was born on August 27, 1979 in Pekin to Michael Earhart and Deanna Schlottman. He married Theresa Oettle. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Donald Schlottman and Leland and Jeanie...
Garry Syfert
Mar 30, 2021
Garry Syfert, 81, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:31 AM Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born October 14, 1939 to Charles and Eileen (Kline) Syfert. He was married to Lynda Primm for 30 years. Garry was preceded in death by his parents and maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by;...
Doris Thrush
Mar 26, 2021
Doris Elaine Thrush, 89 of Green Valley passed away at 4:21 AM Friday, March 26, 2021 at Autumn Accolade in Green Valley, IL. She was born on July 9, 1931 in Pekin to Russell and Mary (Smith) Romans. She married Jerome Thrush on May 12, 1951 in Pekin. He passed away on July 29, 1988. She was also preceded...
Lucille B. Knaak
Mar 25, 2021
Lucille B. Knaak, 94, of of Pekin, IL passed away at 7:15 PM Thursday, March 25, 2021 at her home. She was born on January 5, 1927 in Pekin to Leonard and Luella (Timke) Meisinger. She married Henry F. Knaak on May 26, 1946. He passed away on July 18, 1998. She was also preceded in death by her...
Larry D. Rettke
Mar 25, 2021
Larry D. Rettke, 73, of Pekin, IL passed away at 2:03 PM Thursday, March 25, 2021 at his home. He was born on May 22, 1947 in Kankakee, IL to Clarence and Francis (Schantz) Rettke. He married Marcia Geitner-Henry on September 29, 2006 in East Peoria. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Donny and...
Renee M. Duncan
Mar 23, 2021
Renee M. Duncan, 72, of Pekin, IL passed away at 2:57 AM Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria surrounded by her family. She was born on December 2, 1948 in Pekin to Rayburn and Maxine (Hannig) Pratt. She married Terry Duncan on September 27, 1969 in Pekin. They had a wonderful, loving...
Marietta J. Wells
Mar 21, 2021
Marietta J. Wells, 80, of Pekin, IL passed away unexpectedly at her home, Sunday, March 21, 2021. She was born on October 8, 1940 in Pekin to Victor and Helen (Glunz) Judson. She married William S. Wells Jr. on May 9, 1959. He passed away on August 1, 2013. Marietta was also preceded in death by her parents, two...
Mildred F. Allen
Mar 20, 2021
Mildred F. Allen, 100, of Pekin, IL passed away at 12:49 PM Saturday, March 20, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born 100 years ago on September 17, 1920 to William & Mildred (McMullen) Kissner in Peoria, IL. She married Raymond B. Allen on September 26, 1949 in Peoria. He preceded her in death...
Susan M. Paul
Mar 18, 2021
Susan M. Paul peacefully passed away on March 18, 2021, with her family by her side. Susans 60 years of life were characterized by her tremendous heart and deep love for people. A breast cancer survivor, she sought to live life to the fullest, making the most of every day with joy and positivity. Susan was a passionate supporter...
Douglas J. Bolen
Mar 14, 2021
Douglas J. Bolen, 59 of Pekin, IL passed away at 11:20 AM Sunday, March 14, 2021 in the emergency room at Unity Point Health Pekin. Doug was born on October 26, 1961 in Pekin to James A. And Jeannie A. (Gardner) Bolen. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are: four sons, Jerimiah Bolen of Delavan, IL,...
Dennis L. Cutter
Mar 12, 2021
Dennis Locke Cutter, 62 of Pekin, IL passed away unexpectantly at 8:10 am, Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born in Pekin on August 12, 1958 to Dr William and Roslyne (Dupage) Cutter. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister Suzanne; his grandparents; two uncles; and one aunt. He is survived by his siblings, Rene (Bob)...
Gabriel K. Cook
Mar 8, 2021
Gabriel K. "Toast" Cook, 32, of Marquette Heights, IL died March 8, 2021 in Peoria County. Gabe was born on February 6, 1989 in Peoria, IL to Randall K. and Kimberly L. (Burns) Cook. He was preceded in death by one brother, Alex Burns, maternal grandparents, Robert and Elsie Burns, paternal grandparents, Paul and Grace Cook. Surviving are: his...
Donna R. Carter
Mar 4, 2021
Donna R. Carter, 87, of Pekin, IL passed away at 5:19 AM Thursday, March 04, 2021 at her home with her family beside her. Donna was born August 22, 1933 in Manito, IL to Clarence and Edna (Smith) Bartels. She married James Carter on September 2, 1961 in Manito. He passed away on May 26, 2019. Also preceding in...
Doris J. Mcclary
Mar 1, 2021
Doris J. McClary, 61 of Pekin passed away at 7:43 pm, Monday, March 1, 2021 at UnityPoint Health Pekin, with her daughter Alina and son Steve by her side. She was born to Red & Mary (Holloway) Carroll in Pekin on May 8, 1959. Doris is survived by; her parents, one daughter, Alina (Josh) Knox of Pekin; three sons,...
