Theodore "Ted" Dale Sheckler
May 24, 2025
Theodore "Ted" Dale Sheckler, 29, of Pekin IL passed away at 7:27pm on May 24, 2025. Ted was born the youngest of five sons on September 25, 1995 at Pekin Hospital in Pekin IL alongside his fraternal twin Benjamin "Ben". He was born to parents Monroe and Dorothy "Dodie" Sheckler. His brother Ben proceeded him in death suddenly and...
Larry L. Wheeler
May 19, 2025
Lester Larry Wheeler, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, in Peoria, Illinois, at the age of 87. Born on December 2, 1937, in East Peoria, Illinois, Lester lived a life filled with unique experiences, deep connections, and a passion for the things he loved. Known affectionately by many as "Junkman," Lester made...
George F. Coussens
May 17, 2025
George F. Coussens, 83, of Pekin, formerly of Canton, Avon, St. Augustine, and Port Byron, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 8:55 p.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born to Remy August and Alma Mary (Maertens) Coussens in Moline on February 21, 1942. He married Nadine A. Schormann of Dieterich, IL, on...
David Lee Nystrom
May 6, 2025
David (Davo) Lee Nystrom of Pekin passed away on May 6, 2025, from a UTV accident. He was born on February 21, 1970, in Hammond, IN, to Marianne Postelmans (Donnie Osborne) and Dennis Nystrom. He married the love of his life, Krissa (Mayall) Kendrick, on February 18, 2017, in Pekin, IL. She survives, along with his parents; son, Myles...
Mary Jane Riley
May 3, 2025
Mary Jane Riley, 88, of Pekin, IL passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. She was born May 9, 1936 in Pekin, IL to Hector and Mabel (Griffiths) Buckley. She married Stanley Riley on August 13, 1955 which Stan said was the beginning of nearly 70 wonderful years together with the love of his life. Surviving are: husband Stan;...
Gertrude T. Nichols
Apr 29, 2025
Gertrude T. Nichols, 94, of Pekin, IL passed away at 2:46 AM Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Hallmark Healthcare of Pekin. Gertrude was born on January 25, 1931 in Youngstown, OH to Gustav and Madeline E. (Musshafen) Carl Sr. Preceding in death are her parents, one granddaughter, Hannah Lulay, two brothers, Walter Carl and Gustav Carl Jr., and one...
Linda L. Wolters
Apr 24, 2025
Linda L. Wolters, 83, of Pekin, IL passed away at 8:25 AM Thursday, April 24, 2025 at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home. Linda was born on January 23, 1942 in Lincoln, IL to Stanley and Alma (Steffens) Cooper. She married John R. Lussenhop on September 16, 1962 and later married Larry D. Wolters on May 28, 1982 She was...
Philip Michael Shea
Apr 24, 2025
Philip "Mike" Shea, 88, of Pekin, IL passed away at 8:25 PM Thursday, April 24, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Mike was born on April 8, 1937 in Oconto, NE to John Patrick and Hazel Idella (Stairs) Shea. He married Sharron Mannel on November 18, 1958 in Anselmo, NE. He was preceded in death by his...
Carol Jean Mccoy
Apr 21, 2025
Carol Jean McCoy, 94, formerly of Glasford, passed away on April 21, 2025 at Charter Senior Living in Pekin, IL. Born May 22, 1930 to Oakley and Jessie (Zook) Fahnestock, she married Walter R. "Bob" McCoy on Dec. 18, 1949 in Peoria, IL. He preceded her in death on June 18, 2006. She was also preceded in death by...
Donna J. Dupage
Apr 18, 2025
Donna Jean DuPage, 91, widow of John Henry DuPage, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 18, 2025. She was born on June 15, 1933 in Chicago, IL, she was a daughter of the late Howard LeRoy Hakes and Mary Vanieta Eye Hakes. Donna and John were married on June 16, 1949 in Pekin, IL. He passed...
Patricia A. Lohmann
Apr 16, 2025
Patricia A. Lohmann, 95, of Pekin, passed away peacefully at 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loved ones. Born on March 17, 1930, in Pekin, Patricia was the daughter of William F. and Lucille J. (Bruder) Adcock. She married Clifford D. Bass in 1947. Pat later married Walter E. Lohmann...
Judith D. "Judie" Pelini
Apr 11, 2025
Judith Domke Pelini, 89, of Pekin, IL passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at her residence. Judie was born on June 20, 1935 in Peoria, IL to Dr. Edward and Eunice (Hundley) Domke. She married Ovelio Pelini on October 2, 1971 in Pekin. He passed away on Oct. 27, 1994. Also preceding death are her parents and three...
Stephenie A. Bowman
Apr 10, 2025
Stephenie Ann Bowman, 74, of Pekin, passed away peacefully at 3:25 a.m. on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by family. Born on February 21, 1951, in Pekin, Illinois, to James N. "Ink" and Della (Antonini) Thomas, Stephenieaffectionately known as Stephlived a life defined by faith, love, and devotion to those around her. On...
Charlene M. Caryer
Apr 4, 2025
Charlene M. Caryer, 81, of Pekin, passed away peacefully at 10:48 a.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on February 27, 1944, in Pekin, Charlene was the daughter of Charles Walter and Mary M. (Strassburger) Reuling. She married David J. Caryer on September 1, 1962, in...
Rev. Bobby Lounsberry
Mar 31, 2025
Rev. Bobby Lounsberry, 92, of Peoria, IL passed away at 6:15 PM Monday, March 31, 2025 at Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Bobby was born March 7, 1933 in Forest City, IL to Wayne and Vera B. (Goodin) Lounsberry. He married Nancy Kahly on October 5, 1982. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Don...
Carole "Kae" Curry
Mar 28, 2025
Carole M. "Kae" Curry, 82, of Pekin passed away at 11:04 AM Friday, March 28, 2025 at her residence. Kae was born on May 25, 1942 in Peoria, IL to Charles W. and Pearline (Steakley) Tyler. She married Louis J. Besson and later to John H. Curry on June 22, 1984. He passed away on Dec. 8, 1990. Also...
Larry G. Betzelberger
Mar 28, 2025
Larry G. Betzelberger, 77, of Pekin, IL passed away at 10:31 PM Friday, March 28, 2025 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL. Larry was born on July 30, 1947 in Pekin to Glenn Fredrick and Pauline Alice (Renner) Betzelberger. He married Karen Crittenden on March 21, 1970 in Grayslake, IL. Preceding him in death are his parents,...
Timothy F. O'Donnell
Mar 25, 2025
Timothy F. ODonnell, 72, of Pekin, IL passed away at 2:25 PM Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at his home. Tim was born on June 5, 1952 in Peoria, IL to J. Frank and Wilma S. (Hancock) ODonnell. His parents preceded in death. Surviving are: four cousins, Sue Ann (Jack) KortKamp of Pekin and Nancy Ann McMullen of Baltimore, MD...
Betty L. Meisinger
Mar 25, 2025
Betty L. Meisinger, 94 of Peoria, passed away at 3:00 am, Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born to Clifford A. and Josephine J. (Schneider) Lawrence on December 27, 1930 in Princeville, IL. She married Harold Meisinger on November 17, 1957 in Princeville, IL. He preceded her in death on May...
Thomas G. Gendron
Mar 19, 2025
Thomas G. "Tom" Gendron, 74 of Marquette Heights passed away at 11:02 am, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at The Loft in East Peoria. He was born in Elizabethton, TN on September 4, 1950 to Raymond C. Haynes and Evelyn V. Jones. He was lovingly raised by his mother Evelyn V. and Robert W. Gendron. He was married to Christy...
