Richard Edward Firebaugh
Jun 30, 2015
Richard E. Firebaugh, 40, of Yuma, AZ passed away 11:30 PM Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at his home. Richard was born on July 27, 1974 in Yuma, AZ to Harold and Rebecca (Gray) Firebaugh Jr. Surviving is: his father, Harold (Lisa) Firebaugh of Tremont, IL; Rebecca (Harold) Garlock of Mesa, AZ; two sisters, Katherine (Brian) Jaynes of Tremont, IL...
Allen Lowery
Jun 12, 2015
Allen Lowery, 75, of Pekin peacefully passed away surrounded by his family at 6:39 pm, Friday, June 12, 2015 in his home. Allen was born April 11, 1940 in Trinity, AL. to Ferris Elmer and Gladys Inez Stewart Lowery.He married Sharon Morton in Decatur, AL., February 16, 1959. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother,...
Robert Walter Olson
Jun 10, 2015
Robert "Bob" Walter Olson, 72, of Eureka, formerly of Pekin, passed away at 10:58 pm, Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at Maple Lawn Health Center in Eureka., IL He was born on October 27, 1942, in Martinsburg, WV to Harold and VirginiaOlson.He married Christy Litton at Bishop Hill, IL February 14, 1970. Bob is survived by his wife, Christy of...
Barbara Smith
Jun 8, 2015
Pekin-Barbara Mae Smith 80 of Pekin passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in her home at 8:35 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2015. Barb was born in Pekin, October 27, 1934, to Martin N. and Lillian D. Schuetts Larkin.She married Raymond G. Smith in 1971 at Pekin. He passed away in 2007.She is also preceded in death by her...
Katherine Parish
Jun 6, 2015
Katherine Parish, 87 of Manito, went to her heavenly home at 9:34 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2015, in the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents Bickley and Katie Carter Casada, one daughter Barbara Barnett, three brothers, and four sisters. Katherine is survived by her loving husband of 70 years...
Mary E. Claton
Jun 6, 2015
Mary E. Claton, 90, of Peoria, IL and formerly of Pekin, passed away quietly and peacefully at 5:45am, June 6, 2015 at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria. Mary was born on March 6, 1925, in Pekin, IL to Fred and Meta (Gerdes) Fahnders. She married Kenneth L. Claton on December 28, 1943, in Pekin. He passed away on April...
Ray W. Johnson
Jun 5, 2015
Ray W. Johnson, 88 of Pekin passed away at OSF St. Francis in Peoria at 6:03am on Friday, June 5, 2015. Ray was born on August 23, 1926 in Pekin, IL to Herbert W. and Marie F. (Johnson) Johnson. He married Mary Anne Grant in 1951. He and Norma Sathoff were united in marriage on October 2, 1966 in...
Evelyn F. Whitley
Jun 2, 2015
Evelyn F. Whitley, 81 of Pekin passed away at 3:51 pm Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Unity Point-Methodist in Peoria. Evelyn was born May 19, 1934 in Camden, Illinois to Charles and Hildreth (Owens) Ritchey.She married Dale Whitley August 6, 1952 in Pekin, he died June 12, 1987.She then married Gail Whitley on April 29, 2004 in Pekin, he...
Paul W. Belk
May 31, 2015
Paul W. Belk, 90, of Pekin, IL passed away at 11:46 Am Sunday, May 31, 2015 at his home with his family at his side. Paul was born on March 15, 1925 in Pekin to Jerry and Clarice (Thomas) Belk. He married Madeleine M. Frazier on April 2, 1949 in France. Also preceding in death are three sisters, Pauline...
Harry S. Gifford
May 30, 2015
Harry S. Gifford, 62, of Pekin, IL passed away at 11:55 AM Saturday, May 30, 2015 in the emergency room at Pekin Hospital. Harry was born on October 28, 1952 in East Prairie, MO to Harry Oscar and Pauline (Denton) Gifford. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister. Surviving are; four sons, Eric, Stephen and...
Jason Allan Matthew Thornton
May 30, 2015
Jason Allan Matthew Thornton was stillborn on Saturday, May 30, 2015 at UnityPointe Methodist in Peoria. Surviving are: parents, Mallory A. Goss and John J. Thornton of Pekin; two sisters, Gracelyn and Raylee Thornton both of Pekin; maternal grandparents, Vicki (Daniel) Scott of Pekin and Robert (Diane) Goss Jr. of Bartonville; paternal grandparents, Robyn Lloyd of Metamora and John...
Kenneth E. "Slim" Williams
May 23, 2015
Kenneth Earl 'Slim' Williams 86, of North Pekin passed away at 5:50 am Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria surrounded by his family. Kenny was born to Uriah and Edna (Gan) Williams on November 6, 1928 in Waynesville, MO. He married Betty Smalley on July 10, 1964.She survives. Also surviving are Kenny and...
Rolland "Mike" Jackson
May 22, 2015
Rolland 'Mike' Jackson, 83, of Pekin, IL passed away at 10:30 PM Friday, May 22, 2015 at his home. Mike was born on July 23, 1931 in Dana, IL to Jess and Eva Marie (Sanders) Jackson. He married Jean Farlin on May 13, 1951 in Pekin. She passed away on May 12, 2009. Also preceding in death are his...
Gary Norris
May 20, 2015
Gary Norris 59 of Albuquerque, New Mexico, formerly of Pekin passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in Maui, Hawaii. Gary was born May 25, 1955 in Peoria, IL to Harold and Joanne (Schmidt) Norris.He married Linda Norris August 22, 1986 she died February 12, 2008.He then married Sandi Logsdon October 9, 2014 in New Mexico.She survives. He is also...
John "Jack" Monks
May 14, 2015
John Fredrick 'Jack' Monks 79, of Mapleton, passed away at 6:35 am Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Hallmark Nursing Center in Pekin. Jack was born September 25, 1935 to George Fredrick and Mary Evelyn (McCullough) Monks.He married Patricia 'Patti' Jankowski on August 4, 1984 in Peoria. Surviving are his wife, Patti; one son, William Monks of Mapleton; three daughters...
Vivian Mae Wallin
May 8, 2015
Vivian M. Wallin, 83, of Pekin, IL passed away at 4:30 AM Friday, May 08, 2015 at her home. Vivian was born on July 9, 1931 in Bulpitt, IL to Charles and Mary K. (O'Russa) Maquet. She married Robert O. Wallin on August 12, 1956 in Pekin, IL. Her parents and husband preceded her in death. Surviving are: one...
Melvin E. Rademacker
May 4, 2015
Melvin Eugene Rademacker 87, of 308 South Washington St. Manito, died at home Monday, May 4, 2015.He was born September 7, 1927 in Natrona, Illinois to John George and Katie Jibben Rademacker.Katie died December 21, 1928.His father later married Helen Weiss who became a very important part of Mel's life. Mel went to school in Natrona and San Jose,...
George A. Roberts
May 3, 2015
George A. Roberts, 64, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:25 PM Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Timbercreek Rehab & Health Center. George was born on December 13, 1950 in Marquette Heights, IL to Ernest and Catherine Roberts. He married Patricia Hopper March 11, 1988 in North Pekin, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are:...
Susan K. Nelson
May 1, 2015
Susan K. Nelson, 55, of Bartonville, IL passed away with her family by her side at 2:31 PM Friday, May 1, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Susan was born December 18, 1959 in Pekin, IL to John F. and Virginia (Patten) Grunloh. She married Roger Nelson on June 24, 2000 at Wharf Harbor Marina in...
Steven C. Mefford
May 1, 2015
Steven C. 'Stevie' Mefford Jr., 45, of Pekin passed away at 3:24 PM Friday, May 1, 2015 in the emergency room at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Stevie was born on July 19, 1969 in Pekin, IL to Steve and Norma Jean (Rossi) Mefford Sr.He married Amy Underwood on September 29, 2007 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church...
