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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)...
James Kirsch Butner
Jul 8, 2016
James Kirsch Butner, 82, of Surprise, AZ, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, July 8, 2016. Jim was born March 11, 1934 in Benton, IL to Lena (Kirsch) and Preston Butner.He married Donna Sanders in 1984. He is survived by his wife Donna; children, Patricia (Joe) Norman of Houston, TX, Steven (Jen) Butner of Denver, CO, Brad...
Emily M. Freidinger
Jul 6, 2016
Emily M. Freidinger, 92 of Glen Carbon, IL and formerly of Pekin, IL passed away at 5:45 AM Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at her home. Emily was born October 21, 1923 in Cincinnati Township, Tazewell County, Illinois to Emil P. and Matilda B. (Eitenmiller) Olt.She married Merlin P. Freidinger in St. Paul Evangelical Church, Pekin on June 6, 1943....
Virginia "Ginny" Elkins
Jun 29, 2016
Virginia A. 'Ginny' Elkins 85, of Pekin passed away at 2:27 pm Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Pekin Hospital. Ginny was born December 4, 1930 in Pekin to Sherman and Esther (Woodard) Pollock.She married Richard Elkins on March 22, 1952 in Pekin. He passed away July 5, 2010. She was also preceded in death by her parents, son, Kellie;...
Raymond Faux
Jun 24, 2016
Raymond C. 'Ray' Faux, 85, of Pekin, IL passed away at 1:05 AM Friday, June 24, 2016 at Hallmark House Nursing Center. Ray was born December 8, 1930 in Pekin to August and Cora (Bottin) Faux. He married Mary Hermes on October 12, 1957 in Pekin. Preceding in death are his parents and two sisters, Louise Deakin and Leona...
John Dupage
Jun 21, 2016
John H. DuPage, 88, of Pekin passed away at 11:54 AM Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Pekin Hospital. John was born on January 21, 1928 in Tovey, Illinois to August and Angelina (Baccadutre) DuPage. He married Donna Hakes on June 16, 1949 in Pekin. Preceding in death are his parents, one son, Dale DuPage, one great grandson, Tristin Snider...
Elaine H. Spracklen
Jun 13, 2016
Elaine H. Spracklen, 88, of Pekin, IL passed away at 8:00 PM Monday, June 13, 2016 at her home. Elaine was born December 26, 1927 in Kingsley, IA to Henry and Karla (Ide) Groenhagen. She married Wilmer Spracklen on April 14, 1945 Sioux City, IA. He passed away on August 18, 2001. Also preceding in death are her parents,...
Muriel F. Barger
Jun 11, 2016
Muriel F. Barger, 95, passed away at 2:17 PM Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton, IL. Muriel was born on January 14, 1921 in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada to John and Lillian (Ulrich) Galbraith. She married Eugene Wilson in 1941. He passed away as a pilot in service. She married Louray Barger on February 14, 1953...
