Lorie Ripley
Feb 5, 2019
Lorie Ripley, 63, passed away at 2:50 AM Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria. She was born November 5, 1955 to Stanley and Margaret (Skaugrad) Stiko in Drummond, WI. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Joel Sitko. She is survived by one son, Scott Ripley; two daughters, Jessica Lynn...
Wayne L. Knaak
Feb 4, 2019
Wayne L. Knaak, 82, of Pekin, IL passed away at 2:15 PM Monday, February 4, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Wayne was born in March, 21, 1936 in Pekin to Elmer and Irene (Bennet) Knaak. He married Frances 'Jeannie' Larkin on July 8, 1956. She passed away on October 26, 2014. Also preceding in death...
John M. Kriegsman
Feb 3, 2019
John Martin Kriegsman passed away at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria, Illinois on February 3, 2019. He was born to John C. and Juanita Martin Kriegsman on October 28, 1940. They preceded him in death, as did his brother, James W. C. Kriegsman. He is survived by the love of his life of 41 years, Sharon McBain, his...
Eva J. Alexander
Feb 2, 2019
Eva J. Alexander, 84 of Pekin, IL passed away at 8:26 AM Saturday, February 02, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Eva was born on November 20, 1934 in Peoria to George and Ruth Marie (Hermanson) Zimmerman. She married C.R. 'Ron' Alexander on February 14, 1953 in Eureka, IL. He passed away on April 20,...
Jaxson Christopher Harper
Jan 28, 2019
Jaxson Christopher Harper, 5, of Morton, IL passed away at 1:45 PM Monday, January 28, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. Jaxson was born August 31, 2013 in Peoria, IL to Corey and Brigit (Gafford) Harper. Surviving are: his parents, Corey and Brigit of Morton; one brother, Bennett Harper of Morton; maternal grandparents, Rich and...
Jackie W. Breedlove
Jan 26, 2019
Jackie W. 'Jack' Breedlove, 83, of Manito, IL passed away at 9:35 AM Saturday, January 26, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. Jack was born on January 12, 1936 in Spring Lake Township, Tazewell County, Illinois to Alfred D. and Addie C. (Lowery) Breedlove. He married Loida Crosby on August 3, 1957 in Forest City,...
Ernest Harkleroad
Jan 18, 2019
Ernest H. 'Ernie' Harkleroad, 76, of Manito, IL passed away at 6:05 PM Friday, January 18, 2019 at Aperion Care Morton Villa in Morton, IL. Ernie was born on October 2, 1942 in Cincinnati Township, Tazewell County, Illinois to Harold Edward and Lenora (Vancil) Harkleroad. He married Bonnie Schlottman on March 2, 1964 in Pekin. Preceding in death are...
Mary E. Jennings
Jan 14, 2019
Mary E. Jennings, 88, of Morton, IL formerly of Peoria passed away at 1:45 AM Monday, January 14, 2019 at Aperion Care Morton Villa. Mary was born on August 13, 1930 in Peoria, IL to Clarence and Margaret (Mitchell) Barnett. She married Edward Jennings on June 1, 1963 in Peoria. He passed away on May 1, 2016. She was...
Chun C. Watkins
Jan 12, 2019
Chun Chu Watkins, 75 formerly of Chillicothe, IL passed away at 8:05 am, Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Aperion Care Morton Villa in Morton. She was born September 10, 1943 to Kyong Sun and Pong Im (Pak) YI in Seoul Korea. She married Bill Watkins on December 20, 1967 in Seoul Korea. The divorced in 1979. She is survived...
Donald Dean Schlottman
Jan 7, 2019
Donald Dean Schlottman, 91, of Pekin, passed away peacefully Monday, January 7, 2019 at 10:40 PM at Reflections Memory Care in Pekin. He was born January 3, 1928 in Pekin to Henry and Mary (Joesting) Schlottman. He married Frances Louise Goetze on August 4, 1951 in Pekin. She survives. Don was preceded in death by; his parents; infant son,...
Eileen T. Beaupre
Dec 20, 2018
Eileen T. Beaupre, 74 of Mapleton, having received the Sacraments of the Catholic Church and surrounded by family passed away at 2:25 pm, Thursday, December 20, 2018 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born February 19, 1944 to William and Mary Elizabeth (Pedro) McGinness in Chelsea, MA. She married Joseph Beaupre on July 11, 1964...
David L. Branch
Dec 17, 2018
David Branch, 69, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at Auburn Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Auburn, IL.He was born on December 20, 1948 to Letch and Wilma (Ambrose) Branch in Pekin, IL. David is survived by a niece, Kinsey Roehm, of Ellicot City, MD. David was preceded in death by his parents and brother,...
John M. Fortino
Dec 13, 2018
John Michael Fortino, 70 of Mapleton, IL passed away at 3:54 am, Thursday, December 13, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born August 1, 1948 at St Bernards Hospital in Chicago to John and Florence (Ozien) Fortino Sr.. He married Carol Marohnic on October 14, 1972 at St Alexander Church in Palos Heights, IL....
Dale O. Kuntz
Dec 10, 2018
Dale O. Kuntz, 85 of Pekin, passed away at 4:58 am, Monday, December 10, 2018 at Hallmark House Nursing Center in Pekin. He was born October 3, 1933 in Strawn, IL to Charles and Flossie (Sheppard) Kuntz. He married Helen E. Abbey August 12, 1957 in Cropsey, IL. She preceded him in death on April 29, 2018. Dale was...
Barbara J. Lamb
Dec 4, 2018
Barbara J. Lamb, 79 of Pekin, passed away at 11:36 pm, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. She was born November 1, 1939 in Peoria, IL to Lars and Bessie (Reason) Hansen. She married John 'Dan' Lamb on September 5, 1960 in Washington, IL. He preceded her in death on January 7,...
Eugene Viviano
Nov 28, 2018
Eugene D. Viviano, age 94, of Pekin, IL passed away at 12:50 AM Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at his home, surrounded by family. Gene was born on May 19, 1924 in Panama, IL to Angelo and Beulah (Cunningham) Viviano. He married Louise Chown on June 29, 1946 in Havana, IL. She passed away on April 16, 2012. Also preceding...
Emily A. Cullinan
Nov 25, 2018
Emily A. Cullinan, 86, of Pekin, IL passed away at 6:50 AM Sunday, November 25, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Emily was born on January 8, 1932 in Peoria, IL to Walter and Mary (Gould) Donley. She married Robert L. Cullinan on November 19, 1949. He passed away on July 14, 1977. Also preceding in death...
Holiday Memorial Service
Nov 24, 2018
Our annual Holiday Remembrance Service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory, 2131 Velde Drive, Pekin. Our Holiday Remembrance Service is presented for all the families we have served throughout the year. Each family will receive a personalized Guardian Angel glass ornament. This keepsake ornament is suitable for your Christmas...
Wilma Vance
Nov 23, 2018
Wilma (GG) Vance, 85, of Pekin, IL passed away at 8:28 AM Friday, November 23, 2018 at Hallmark House Nursing Center in Pekin. Wilma was born March 12, 1933 in Peoria, IL to William and Emma (Pairgion) Schlenker. She married Robert Vance on March 4, 1956 in Canton, IL. He passed away on February 15, 2013. Also preceding in...
Russell B. Trowbridge
Nov 22, 2018
Russell B. Trowbridge Jr., 78, of Pekin, IL passed away at 11:10 AM Thursday, November 22, 2018, at his home. Russ was born on June 20, 1940, in Decatur, IL to Russell Bailey and Ione (Hanks) Trowbridge SR. He married Bonnie Sproat on March 18, 1967, in Marley, IL. Preceding in death are his parents and one sister, Mary...
