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Local obituaries for Pekin, Illinois.

Stan W. Chew

Stan W. Chew

Sep 11, 2016

Havana - Stan W. Chew, 67 of Havana, passed away at 2:42 AM, Sunday, September 11, 2016 at his home. He was born January 17, 1949 to James W. and Ilene (Carter) Chew in Peoria. He married Kristi Adams on May 28, 1999 in Havana, IL.His parents preceded him in death. Stan is survived by his wife, Kristi; step-sons,...

James "Jim" Bolson

James "Jim" Bolson

Sep 8, 2016

James 'Jim' N. Bolson Sr., 61 of Pekin, passed away at 11:20 am Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Unity Point Health Methodist in Peoria. Born March 7, 1955 in Pekin to Norman and Doris (Keen) Bolson.He married Lori Null on March 29, 1976 in Pekin. He is survived by his wife, Lori; two sons, James (Shelleena) Bolson Jr and...

Anita Hiser

Anita Hiser

Sep 5, 2016

Anita Hiser, 87, of Pekin passed away at 11:52 am Monday, September 05, 2016 at Pekin Manor. She was born May 22, 1929 in Meridian, TX to Bernice and Anna Glayde (Alexander) Norris.She married Joe Hiser October 25, 1949 in Glasgow, KY.He died June 15, 1982. Anita is survived by one son, Jeffrey (Jayna Judd) Hiser of Austin, TX;...

David J. Caryer

David J. Caryer

Sep 5, 2016

PEKIN - David J. Caryer, 74, of Manito passed away at 10 a.m. Monday, September 5, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born October 8, 1941, in Pekin to Oscar and Fannie (Willoughby) Caryer. He married Charlene Reuling on September 1, 1962, in Pekin. Dave is survived by his wife, Charlene; daughter, Jody...

Dolores Bauernfeind

Dolores Bauernfeind

Sep 5, 2016

Dolores V. Bauernfeind, 89, of Pekin passed away at 12:21 PM Monday, September 5, 2016 at Hallmark House Nursing Center. Dolores was born on December 6, 1926 in Marshfield, WI to Alfred A. and Sabina (Stockheimer) Heintz. She married James R. Bauernfeind on January, 2, 1947 in Bakerville, WI. They were married for 62 years. He passed away on...

Terry L. Budke

Terry L. Budke

Sep 2, 2016

Terry L. Budke, 70 of Pekin, passed away at 7:13 pm, Friday, September 2, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Terry was born September 20, 1945 in Pekin to Harold and Frances (Ary) Budke. He married Norma Hony on June 22, 1996 in Forest City. She survives. Preceding in death are his parents. Surviving are his wife...

Arthur E. Dini

Arthur E. Dini

Aug 26, 2016

Arthur E. "Art" Dini, 94, of Pekin, IL passed away at 11:24 AM Friday, August 26, 2016 at Hallmark House Nursing Center. Art was born on July 18, 1922 in Pekin to Amerigo L. and Louise M. (Dittmer) Dini. He married Lois Johnson on June 23, 1957 in Pekin. She survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Cheryl...

Stanley Zimmerman

Stanley Zimmerman

Aug 21, 2016

Stanley D. Zimmerman, 93, of Pekin, IL, passed away at 6:50 AM Sunday, August 21, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Stan was born February 16, 1923 in Freeport, IL to Rev. Harry O. and Irene (Wells) Zimmerman. He married Clara Kuntz on August 4, 1946 at Groveland Zion Evangelical United Methodist Church by his father, Rev....

Marilee B. Grewey

Marilee B. Grewey

Aug 12, 2016

Marilee B. Grewey, 85, of Pekin passed away at 1:50 PM Friday, August 12, 2016 at her home. Marilee was born on September 26, 1930 in Pekin to Herman and Marguerite (Ehrhardt) Knapp. She married Charles Grewey on May 20, 1951. He passed away on July 13, 2000. Her parents also preceded her in death. Surviving are: two sons,...

Richard "Rich" S. Lee

Richard "Rich" S. Lee

Aug 8, 2016

Pekin - Richard S. 'Rich' Lee, 80, of Pekin, IL passed away at 6:42 PM Monday, August 8, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Rich was born on April 26, 1936 in Houston, MN to Roland H. and Selma T. (Furuseth) Lee. He married Cherie S. Quevy on December 19, 1959 in Pekin. He was preceded in...

Shirley E. Crane

Shirley E. Crane

Aug 8, 2016

Shirley E. Crane, 80, of Manito passed away at 3:48 pm Monday, August 8, 2016 at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home Peoria. Shirley was born September 2, 1935 in Springlake Township to Andy and Erma (Hafley) Thomas.She married Philip Wiker December 27, 1952 in Pocahontas, AR. He passed November 6, 2002.She later married Burllen A. 'Bernie' Crane May 19,...

Virginia L. Gensel

Virginia L. Gensel

Aug 4, 2016

Virginia L. Gensel, 85, of Pekin went to be with her Lord at 5:45 PM Thursday, August 4, 2016 at UnityPoint-Methodist in Peoria surrounded by her husband and five children. Virginia was born July 17, 1931 in Pekin to Charles and Alene (Pickerel) Bailey. She married Robert F. Gensel July 24, 1948 in Pekin. Preceding in death are her...

Lewis "Lou" Mcdonald

Lewis "Lou" Mcdonald

Aug 1, 2016

Lewis L. 'Lou' McDonald, 83, of Groveland, IL passed away at 10:48 PM Monday, August 1, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Lou was born on February 25, 1933 in Sigel, IL to Harry Charles and Golda (Hummel) McDonald. He married Stephanie Arnaudoff on November 15, 1959 in Speedway, IN. Preceding in death are his parents and...

Jimmie D. Breedlove

Jimmie D. Breedlove

Jul 28, 2016

Jimmie D. Breedlove, 78, of San Jose, IL passed away at 6:30 PM Thursday, July 28, 2016 at Mason City Area Nursing Home. Jimmie was born June 22, 1938 in Pekin to Alfred 'Bart' and Addie (Lowry) Breedlove. He married Kay Goodin on February 14, 1957 in Manito. She passed away on June 21, 2001. Also preceding are his...

Donald Whiteman

Donald Whiteman

Jul 26, 2016

Donald Whiteman, 73, of Pekin IL, passed away at 10:58 PM Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at Timbercreek Rehab & Health Care. Don was born May 29, 1943, in Kansas to James & Mary (Arthur) Whiteman. He was married to Judy Trueblood-Hatcher. They had one daughter together. He later married Janet Haskett, she survives. Preceding in death are his parents,...

Marlowe Caulkins

Marlowe Caulkins

Jul 26, 2016

Marlowe Caulkins, 89, of Manito, IL, passed away at 1:55 PM, Tuesday, July 26, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. Marlowe was born April 15, 1927 in Manito, IL to Cecil E. and Nora Marie (Mahr) Caulkins. He married Alice M. Bolson on November 24, 1946. They were married for 69 years. Preceding in death are his...

Helen L. Adams

Helen L. Adams

Jul 22, 2016

Helen L. Adams, 93, of Pekin, IL passed away at 2:20 PM Friday, July 22, 2016 at Pekin Manor. Helen was born on February 23, 1923 in Neosho, MO to Wayne and Beatrice (Winters) Roelofson. She married Gerald Adams in 1970 in Pekin. He passed away December 9, 1985. Also preceding in death are her parents, one brother, Wayne...

Donald "Joe" Charland

Donald "Joe" Charland

Jul 19, 2016

Donald "Joe" Charland, 70, of Ft. Meyers, FL, formerly of Pekin, passed away, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his daughter's home in Westchester, IL. Joe was born December 28, 1945, in Pekin to Charles and Lillian (Sidell) Charland. He married Brenda Lucy on October 4, 1969 in Pekin. Preceding in death are his parents, brother, Tom Evans, and brother-in-law,...

Nathan C. Parr

Nathan C. Parr

Jul 15, 2016

Nathan C. Parr Jr., 21, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:00 AM Friday, July 15, 2016 at his home. Nathan was born on September 29, 1994 in Peoria, IL to Nathan C. Parr Sr. and Kathryn Barnes. He was preceded in death by one uncle, Joseph Parr, maternal grandmother, Pamela Rowlen and paternal grandfather, Daniel Barnes. Surviving are:...

Harlan "Dale" D. Olson

Harlan "Dale" D. Olson

Jul 9, 2016

Harlan 'Dale' Olson, 70, of Tremont, formerly of Emden, passed away at 3:16 pm, Saturday, July 9, 2016 at his home. Dale was born December 3, 1945 in Pekin to Harlan and Mary (Whittaker) Olson.He married Carol Fein May 30, 1970 in Emden. He is survived by his wife, Carol; two sons, Tracy (Stacy) Olson of Hartsburg, Justin (Andrea)...

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