Greg E. Neavear
Jan 12, 2021
Gregory E. Neavear, 63, of Pekin, IL passed away at 11:09 AM Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his home. Greg was born on October 2, 1957 in San Diego, CA to Earl Dean and Kathleen (Havens) Neavear. He married Evelyn Hutton on April 28, 1979 in Pekin. His parents preceded him in death. Surviving are: his wife, Evelyn of...
Catherine I. Wiebler
Jan 7, 2021
Catherine I. Wiebler 93, of Pekin, passed away at 2:15 am Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Pekin Manor She was born November 8, 1927 in Pekin to Henry "Dub" and Francis Irene Galvin Osterman. She married Robert S Wiebler on September 17, 1949. He passed away February 22, 2000. She was also preceded in death by her parents, son,...
Rickey J. Nickles
Jan 6, 2021
Rickey Joe "Rick" Nickles, 68, of Pekin, IL, formerly of Tremont, IL passed away at 7:30 am Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. Rick was born in Davenport, IA on June 25, 1952 to William and Mary (Spiess) Nickles. He married Marsha Callahan on...
David Paul Evans
Jan 5, 2021
David P. Evans, 76 of Pekin passed away at 3:56 pm, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at UnityPoint Health-Methodist Hospital in Peoria. He was born to Paul V. and Norma (Deppert) Evans in Pekin, IL on May 1, 1944. He married Karen Dobrowolski on April 6, 1985 in Pekin. She passed away on May 14, 2018. Dave was also preceded...
Floyd R. Jordan Jr
Jan 5, 2021
Floyd R. Jordan Jr., 46, of Pekin, IL passed away at 5:08 AM Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Floyd was born on July 7, 1974 in Peoria to Floyd R. and Marla R. (Schuck) Jordan Sr. He married Meggan Orr on July 12, 1997 in North Pekin. Preceding in death are his...
Doris Marie Golden
Dec 31, 2020
Doris M. Golden, 79 of Pekin, passed away peacefully at 3:45 pm, Thursday, December 31, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on October 11, 1941 in Pekin to Charles and Mildred (Mazzarelli) Aby. Doris was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Michael Golden; and her grandson, Wesley Singleton. She is survived by her...
Joan Hodgson
Dec 29, 2020
Joan (Joanne) Hodgson, 92, of Pekin, IL lost her short battle to cancer on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was born November 15, 1928 in Huntington, IN as the eldest of four siblings to DeLos and Thelma Fry. Joan enjoyed working at Clevenger Metzler law firm as a legal secretary and cheering on...
Darrick J. Bolson
Dec 25, 2020
Darrick J. Bolson, 42, of Pekin, IL passed away at 8:39 AM Friday, December 25, 2020 in the emergency room at UnityPoint Health Pekin. Darrick was born on November 6, 1978 in Pekin to James N. and Lori (Null) Bolson Sr. He married Leia Armstrong. He was preceded in death by his father, and one son, Cameron Joseph Bolson....
Randy Clinebell
Dec 20, 2020
Randy Clinebell, 68, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:56 AM Sunday, December 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Randy was born on November 14, 1952 in Pekin to Eldon E. and Mary (Whitaker) Clinebell. He married Kathy Jo Thomas on October 7, 1972. He is preceded in death by his father. Surviving are: his mother,...
Lyndel Stephens "Steve" Gordon
Dec 17, 2020
Lyndel Stephens "Steve" Gordon, 86, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:41 Am Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Reflections Memory Care in Pekin. Steve was born on October 27, 1934 in Stockton, MO to William Clifford and Vivian (Stephens) Gordon. He married Marlene Quarello on March 19, 1960. She passed away on January 3, 1996. Also preceding in death...
Edith P. Pearson
Dec 17, 2020
Edith "Edie" Pearson, 84 of Pekin passed away at 5:17 pm, Thursday, December 17, 2020 at UnityPoint Pekin Hospital. She was born to William C. & Margaret (Beck) Buysse in Peoria, IL on September 19, 1936. She married Carl Williams on June 5, 1954, she married Don Pearson on May 28, 1986. Don preceded her in death on July...
Eugene Van Vooren
Dec 17, 2020
Eugene Gene Van Vooren, 88, of Bartonville, IL "lived a good life" and gained his heavenly wings December 17, 2020 at 6:50p.m knowing the love of his family. Gene was born November 26, 1932 in Kewanee, IL, the son of Clement and Florence (McRell) Van Vooren. He is survived by his life partner, Rachel (Charlie) Van Vooren (Phillips) and...
Justin Curtis Simpson
Dec 11, 2020
Justin Curtis Simpson, age 43 of Austell, GA passed away on December 11, 2020. He was employed with Cobb County Schools in the Maintenance division. Surviving Mr. Simpson is his parents, Curtis Jack and Devonne Simpson, and sister Allison Stewart. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, December 17, 2020 in Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin, IL. In lieu...
Clyde Rockhold
Dec 11, 2020
Clyde D. Rockhold, 91 of Pekin, passed away on December 11, 2020 at 5:20 p.m. He was born on December 3, 1929 in Pekin, Illinois to Eugene and Francis (Elam) Rockhold. He married Dolores "Lori" Samms on March 8, 1951 in Peoria, Illinois. He was preceded by his parents and two brothers, Kenneth Rockhold and Russell Rockhold. Surviving are...
Charles H. Wood
Dec 10, 2020
Charles H. Wood, 89, of Pekin, IL passed away at 10:55 PM Thursday, December 10, 2020 at his home. Chuck was born on April 17, 1931 in Pekin to Eben and Bertha (Hall) Wood. He married Beverly Ann Reis on May 30, 1951. She passed away on December 24, 2006. Also preceding in death are his parents, one son-n-law,...
Mary A. Guritz
Dec 10, 2020
Mary Ann Guritz, 74, of Pekin, IL passed away at 6:10 AM Thursday, December 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Mary was born on September 17, 1946 in Chicago, IL to George and Marion (Hollister) Neidhardt. She married Curtis Guritz on February 5, 1966 in Franklin Park, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents....
Norma A. Bush
Dec 7, 2020
Norma Ann Bush, 95 of Washington, IL passed away 10:23 pm, Tuesday, December 7, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She was born to Edmond and Anne (Hudson) Cooper on November 23, 1925 in Springfield, IL. Norma was preceded in death by; her parents; one aunt, Hazel Hudson; and her two best buddies, her pugs, Benny and Betsy....
Michael E. Smith
Dec 4, 2020
Michael E. Smith, 64, of Marquette Heights, IL passed away at 3:18 PM Friday, December 4, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Mike was born on December 10, 1955 in Hillsboro, IL to Woodrow and Edith (Hall) Smith. He married Mary Burmeister on August 12, 1976 in Pekin. He was preceded in death by his parents....
Joseph B. Parr
Nov 30, 2020
Joseph B. Parr, 72 of Peoria, IL passed away at 6:30 PM Monday, November 30, 2020 at Fondulac Rehabilitation & Health Care in East Peoria. Joe was born on November 1, 1948 in Peoria to Dennis and Grace (Mack) Parr. He married Pamela Rowlen, she passed away. He later married Joan Chandler on September 4, 1999 in Peoria. She...
Danny R. Cooper
Nov 30, 2020
Danny R. Cooper, 66 of Pekin, passed away at 10:50 am, Monday, November 30, 2020 at UnityPoint Methodist Hospital in Peoria. He was born to Omer & Bertie (Simer) Cooper on February 22, 1954 in Jackson, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents. Danny is survived by two sons, Danny Cooper of MN, and Chad Cooper of...
