Harless "Sonny" H. Copeland
Jun 19, 2026
Harless “Sonny” H. Copeland, 82, of Pekin, IL passed away at 8:05 AM Friday, June 19, 2026 at Hallmark Healthcare of Pekin.
Sonny was born on June 22, 1943 in Henagar, AL to Horace and Flora (Oliver) Copeland. He married Janice Anderson on October 22, 1960.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Deborah K. Curtis.
Surviving are: his...
Harriet E. Harris
Jun 16, 2026
Harriet Ellen Winkel “Wink” Harris, age 105, passed away at 10:51 PM, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at her home.
She was born on January 18, 1921 at Pekin Hospital, a daughter of Edward Oscar and Elsie Jane Herr Winkel. She married Walter (Buss) Harris at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on September 4, 1947. He preceded her in death on February...
Christine M. Massey
Jun 16, 2026
Christine M. Massey, 60, of Pekin, Illinois passed away at 3:36 PM Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at her home.
Christine was born on April 20, 1966 in Pekin to Elliott Arnold and Linda (Cobb) Durbin. She married Richard Massey on May 14, 1994 in Pekin.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Surviving is: her husband, Richard of Pekin; two sons, Ian...
Mary Gardner
Jun 12, 2026
Mary A. Gardner, 95, of Pekin, passed away peacefully at 6:19 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Proctor Place Senior Living in Peoria.
Born on August 12, 1930, in Pekin, Mary was the daughter of James and Nellie (Thompson) Paine. She married the love of her life, Dean Gardner on July 3, 1953 in Tremont, IL.
Mary's greatest joy was her...
Jeffery S. Abernathy
Jun 9, 2026
Jeffery S. Abernathy, 68, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 11:43 AM Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Jeffery was born on October 30, 1957 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Gilbert M. and Nina (Button) Abernathy.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving is one brother; Dennis (Susanna) Abernathy of Kingsville, TX; three sisters, Mary (Brian) Williamson of Pekin, Dianah Nelson of...
Thomas H. Elliott
Jun 3, 2026
Thomas H. Elliot, 74, of Pekin, IL passed away at 1:33 AM, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Carle Health – Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
Thomas was born on April 13, 1952, Easter Sunday morning at home in Olney, Illinois to Joseph W. and Evelyn Mae (Wagner) Elliott. He married Lucy Sherman on August 13, 1977 in Pekin, IL.
He was preceded in...
Eileen Kennedy
Jun 2, 2026
Eileen Kennedy, of North Pekin, Illinois, passed away at Liberty Village of Pekin on June 2, 2026, at the age of 93.
Eileen was born on March 18, 1933, in Blaenavon, South Wales, to Jeffrey and Mary Jones. She grew up in London, England, and shared many vivid stories of her childhood during World War II. Those experiences helped shape the...
Robert "Corky Buchanan
May 28, 2026
Robert “Corky” Buchanan, 82, of Lacon, IL passed away at 1:07 AM on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on December 3, 1943 in Pekin, IL to Evert and Doris (Irwin) Buchanan. He married Zoe Baker on July 7, 1989 in Pekin and together they shared many cherished years.
He was preceded in death...
Ilene M. Harms
May 27, 2026
Ilene M. Harms, age 98, of Midland, MI, a longtime resident of Peoria, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026. She was born on December 4, 1927, to Henry and Lena Palmer in Pekin, Illinois. She attended Pekin Public Schools and graduated from Pekin High School.
Ilene married James Harms in 1947 after he returned from serving with Patton’s army...
Loretta Tucker
May 24, 2026
Loretta Tucker, 88 of Pekin, IL passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026 at Pekin Manor.
She was born on January 11, 1938 in Tovey, IL to Alphonse and Denise (Noreuil) DuPage. She married William (Bill) Tucker on October 25, 1969. He passed away on June 6, 2016.
Also preceding in death are sisters and spouses, Roselyn (Dr. William) Cutter, Gloria (Dr....
Della Marie Thomas
May 14, 2026
Della Marie Thomas, 95, of Pekin, IL passed away at 12:57 AM Thursday, May 14, 2026 at her son’s home in Hopedale, IL.
Della was born on February 28, 1931 in Pekin, IL to Angelo and Stella Elizabeth (Margelli) Antonini. She married James “Ink” Thomas on September 5, 1948 in Keokuk, IA. He passed away on January 9, 2025.
She was preceded...
Susan A. Goss
May 13, 2026
Susan A. Goss, 75, of Pekin, IL passed away at 10:45 AM Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at her home.
Susan was born on December 16, 1950 in Pekin, IL to Glen Edward and Mary Jane (Bandy) Duley. She married Harry Goss on September 11, 1970 in Pekin.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Gale Thornton.
Surviving are: her...
Linda L. McDonald
Apr 24, 2026
Linda L. McDonald, 83, of Pekin, IL passed away at 1:30 PM Friday, April 24, 2026 at Carle Health Pekin Hospital.
Linda was born on June 13, 1942 in Pekin to Leonard L. and Shirley (Layne) Fletcher. She married Vic McDonald on March 11, 1962 in Pekin.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Surviving are: her husband, Vic of Pekin; one...
Harold B. Wertz
Apr 3, 2026
Harold B. Wertz, 82, of Pekin, IL passed away at 9:56 PM, Friday, April 3, 2026 at Carle Health – Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
Harold was born on June 23, 1943 in Pekin, IL to Louis E. and Pansy C. (Cohenour) Wertz. He married Susan Brickner Moreno on December 30, 1975 in Pekin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and...
D. Vance DeJaynes Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
D. Vance DeJaynes Jr., 68, of Pekin, IL passed away at 12:22 PM Monday, March 30, 2026 in Niles, Michigan.
Vance was born on July 28, 1957 in Pekin to Donald Vance and Barbara (Houghton) DeJaynes Sr.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Surviving are: two sons Brandon (Kacye) DeJaynes of Buchanan, Michigan and Bryan DeJaynes of Pekin; two grandchildren, Waylon...
Rosie Wolfer
Mar 21, 2026
Rosie Wolfer, 83, a lifelong resident of Pekin, IL passed away peacefully at 7:16 PM Saturday, March 21, 2026 at her home.
Rosie was born on May 16, 1942 in Pekin, IL to Carl H. and Kathryn (Heiser) Wolfer Sr.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Carl H. Wolfer Jr. and one sister, Marjorie Wolfer.
Surviving is: one sister,...
Vinetta B. Hall
Mar 20, 2026
Vinetta B. Hall, 92, of Pekin, IL passed away at 1:25 AM Friday, March 20, 2026 at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton, IL.
Vinetta was born on February 11, 1934 in Unicoi, TN to Jesse M. and Juanita (Forbes) Tipton. She married Gerald “Jerry” Hall on April 25, 1954 in Pekin. He passed away on June 9, 2018.
Also preceding in death...
Robert J. Patten
Mar 19, 2026
Robert J. Patten, 68, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:30 AM Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Carle Health – Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
Robert was born April 29, 1957 in Pekin to Russell L. and Florence L. (Brumns) Patten.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, David Patten.
Surviving are two sisters, Vicki McKinley and Peggy Patten of Pekin;...
Jack A. Lehman
Mar 19, 2026
Jack A. Lehman, 75, of Pekin, IL passed away at 4:03 AM Thursday, March 19, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Born on November 11, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, Jack was the son of Theodore and Bessie (Rae) Lehman. On June 13, 1992, he married the love of his life, Sue Nordwahl, in Palos Heights, Illinois. Together, they...
Dr. Alan L Springer
Mar 18, 2026
Dr. Alan L. Springer, 92, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:37 PM Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at his home.
Alan was born on January 30, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Clifford and Ruth (Lance) Springer. He married Doris Pribyl on July 25, 1952 in Berwyn, IL. She passed away June 3, 2013.
Also preceding in death are his parents, one brother,...
