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Local obituaries for Pekin, Illinois.

Dianne M. Rossi

Dianne M. Rossi

May 1, 2018

Dianne Marie Rossi, 74 of Pekin, IL, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Peoria with family by her side. She was born November 21, 1943, to Italo Amerigo and Norma (Serangeli) Rossi, Sr. in Pekin. They preceded her in death along with her brother Italo Rossi, Jr., and a nephew, Steve 'Stevie' Mefford,...

Connie L. Scherer

Connie L. Scherer

Apr 30, 2018

Connie Lou Scherer, 70, of Pekin, formerly of Princeton, IL. sadly passed away at the OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria on April 30th, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Doris (Pratt) Peterson, and one sister, Kathie Willis. She is survived by; her husband, Harold, one son, Chris Sondgeroth of Metamora, IL; one...

W. Ross Kreiling

W. Ross Kreiling

Apr 27, 2018

W. Ross Kreiling, 82, of Forest City, IL passed away at 10:17 AM Friday, April 27, 2018 at St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, IL. Ross was born on June 16, 1935 in Forest City, IL to Percy Christian and Mable Elizabeth (Langston) Kreiling. He married Dorothy J. House on February 1, 1964 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Springfield,...

Raymond Anthony Morris

Raymond Anthony Morris

Apr 23, 2018

Raymond A. 'Ray' Morris, 61 of Peoria passed away at 6:08 pm, Monday, April 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Peoria, IL on September 28, 1956 to Raymond A. & Margaret (Righi) Morris. He married Nancy Becker on September 29, 1979 at St. Joseph Church in Pekin, IL. She survives. He...

David L. Price

David L. Price

Apr 20, 2018

David L. 'Kahuna' Price, 65 of Pekin, passed away at 5:30pm, Friday, April 20, 2018 at his home. He was born March 17, 1953, in Pekin, to Robert E. and E. Sue (Haley) Price. He married Susan Godbey on October, 19, 1996 in Pekin. She survives. Dave was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his...

Nelda Fern Callaway

Nelda Fern Callaway

Apr 15, 2018

Nelda Fern Callaway, 92, of Largo, FL formerly of Pekin, IL passed on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Largo Medical Center. Nelda was born on February 19, 1926 in Pekin, IL to Leonard and Dorothy (Grieser) Hild. She married William L. Callaway on July 1, 1945 in Pekin. He passed away on May 16, 2005. Also preceding in death...

Jacqueline Francis Roepenack

Jacqueline Francis Roepenack

Apr 13, 2018

Jacqueline Francis Roepenack, 89, of Pekin and formerly of Winthrop Harbor, IL passed away at 10:50 PM Friday, April 13, 2018 at Pekin Manor. Jacqueline was born on July 9, 1928 in Chicago, IL to John and Elsie (Radditz) Kallal. She married James Arthur Roepenack on August 20, 1945. He passed away on February 4, 1998. Also preceding in...

Wayne Morris

Wayne Morris

Apr 13, 2018

Wayne L. Morris, 92, of Marquette Heights, IL passed away at 11:58 PM Friday, April 13, 2018 at Pekin Manor. Wayne was born March 29, 1926 in Forest City, IL to Leo and Jane (Williamson) Morris.He married Shirley Ann Richardson on January 8, 1949 in Havana, IL.Preceding him in death are his parents; two sisters, Nelda Cichocki & Vera...

Mary L. Dustin

Mary L. Dustin

Apr 10, 2018

Mary L. Dustin, 96, of Pekin, IL passed away at 1:32 PM Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at her home. Mary was born on April 13, 1921 in Galesburg, IL to Arthur and Emma (Nelson) Lewis. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Rosemary Dustin, one son, Richard E. Dustin, two brothers, Donald and Frederick Lewis. Surviving...

Mary C. O'Shaughnessy

Mary C. O'Shaughnessy

Apr 9, 2018

Mary C. O'Shaughnessy, 88 of Pekin, Illinois passed away at 1:30 PM Monday, April 9, 2018. Mary was born on April 25, 1929 in Peoria, Illinois to William P. and Irene (Manning) Carty. She married Jack O'Shaughnessy on June 22, 1957 in Peoria. She is preceded in death by her husband and an infant brother. Surviving are five children:...

Joyce A. Watkins

Joyce A. Watkins

Apr 5, 2018

Joyce A. Watkins, 85 of Peoria, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, April 5, 2018 in Peoria Heights, IL. She was born May 12, 1932 in Creve Coeur, IL to Charles and Jessie Bell (Butler) Ehrett. She was preceded in death by; her parents; one son, Dr. James 'Jim' Watkins; and three brothers, Gene, Don, and Charles...

Nancy Eaton

Nancy Eaton

Mar 26, 2018

Nancy Noland Eaton, a lifelong lover of music, who shared that love through teaching music classes and choir directing, died on Monday, March 26, 2018 due to complications of Alzheimer's.She was 84. Nancy was born in Decatur, IL on August 31, 1933to Daniel and Elizabeth (Duderstadt) Noland. She began taking piano lessons at the age of 6 and her...

Melba L. Mccarty

Melba L. Mccarty

Mar 25, 2018

Melba L. McCarty, 88, passed away at 5:48 AM Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Pekin Manor. Melba was born on December 20, 1929 in Pekin to Ray and Ethel (Newburn) Foster. She married Dale McCarty on April 16, 1954 in Pekin. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Raymond Robert Foster. Surviving are: her husband,...

Ronald Pitcher

Ronald Pitcher

Mar 25, 2018

Ronald 'Ron' Pitcher, Age 74, of Dahinda, IL passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 25, surrounded by loved ones, after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Born June 12, 1943 in Peoria to Alva and Ann Pitcher. He married Melony Hamilton on June 11, 2005. She survives. He is also survived by three daughters...

Marlene Thompson

Marlene Thompson

Mar 20, 2018

Alma 'Marlene' Thompson, 62, of Pekin passed away at 8:01 PM Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 1, 1955 to Earl W. and Mary Louise (Lee) Millsaps in Pekin. She married Randy Thompson on September 23, 2005 in Pekin. He survives. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents; one...

Dennis L. Madura

Dennis L. Madura

Mar 17, 2018

Dennis L. Madura, 42, of Pekin and formerly of Peoria, IL passed away at 12:19 PM Saturday, March 17, 2018 in the emergency room at Unity Point Health Pekin. Dennis was born on July 20, 1975 in Peoria to Ernest and Cheryl (Maple) Madura. He is survived by his parents, Ernest and Cheryl of Peoria and one brother, Michael...

Daniel L. Morgan

Daniel L. Morgan

Mar 15, 2018

Daniel L Morgan, 65, of Pekin, passed away at 2:40 PM Thursday, March 15, 2018 at his home. He was born November 14, 1952 in Peoria, IL to Dorothy (Berlett) Kline. He was later adopted by Jack Morgan. He was preceded in death by: his father Jack; and two sisters Sandra Morgan and Barbara Baker. He is survived by;...

Raymond T. Righi

Raymond T. Righi

Mar 13, 2018

Raymond Thomas Righi, 90, of Pekin, passed away, surrounded by family, at 10:57 AM Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Ray was born March 18, 1927 in Peoria to Curizo Righi and Giovanna (Drudi) Righi. He married Ramona A. (Grafelman) Righi on July 29, 1950 at St. Boniface Church in Peoria. She passed...

Linda I. Carle

Linda I. Carle

Mar 8, 2018

Linda Irene Carle, 70 of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:47 AM Thursday, March 8, 2018 at UnityPoint Health - Methodist in Peoria. Linda was born on February 29, 1948 in Keokuk, IA to Elza & Jeanette (Witte) Glasgow. She married Ron Carle on December 24, 1970 in Keokuk, IA. He survives. She was preceded in death by her...

Leola E. Downey

Leola E. Downey

Mar 1, 2018

Leola E. Downey, 79, of Pekin, IL passed away at 7:38 AM Thursday, March 01, 2018 at Unity Point Health Pekin. Leola was born on July 5, 1938 in Peoria, IL to Fernando and Maria (Huerta) Ordaz. She married David Downey on February 24, 1956. He passed away on October 31, 2003. Also preceding in death are her parents,...

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