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...
Richard A. "Rick" Gale
Apr 23, 2015
Richard A. 'Rick' Gale, 59, of Green Valley, IL passed away at 5:11 AM Thursday, April 23, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI. Rick was born on July 2, 1955 to Lyle R. and Mary L. (Davis) Gale. He married Julie Schacherbauer on December 2, 1977 in Pekin, IL. He is preceded in death by his father....
Marcia A. Mansini
Apr 15, 2015
Marcia A. Mansini, 56, of Pekin, IL passed away at 11:40 PM Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in the emergency room at Pekin Hospital. Marcia was born on September 28, 1958 to Lenis and Dora Tesney. She married Louie Mansini on January 13, 1996 in Pekin, IL. Her parents precede her in death. Surviving are: her husband, Louie of Pekin;...
Troy N. Kizer
Apr 10, 2015
Troy Nelson Kizer 42, of Pekin, peacefully went to be with the Lord surrounded by family and friends on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 5:02pm. Troy was born on August 31, 1972, son of Paul and Linda Nelson Kizer.He married Amberly L. Cope on June 7, 1997 and had two beautiful children, his son, Joshua (13) and daughter, Gracie...
Ellen Marie Koenig
Apr 9, 2015
Ellen Marie Koenig, 83, of Pekin, IL passed away at 4:10 AM Thursday, April 09, 2015 at Pekin Hospital. Marie was born on January 23, 1932 in Martinsville, IL to George and Gladys (White) Bishop. She married Howard L. Laster on May 17, 1967 in Ringo, GA. He passed away on March 20, 1992. She married Joseph D. Koenig...
Betty Estes
Apr 8, 2015
Betty J. Estes, 80, of Pekin, IL passed away at 11:35 AM Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Pekin Hospital. Betty was born on January 31, 1935 in Norris, IL to Geno and Marguerite (Dalmasso) Ferro. She married Robert Estes on February 26, 1956 in Canton, IL. Her parents preceded her in death. Surviving are: her husband, Robert of Pekin;...
Gregory Charles Bennewitz
Apr 4, 2015
Gregory Charles Bennewitz, 50, of Pekin, IL passed away at 10:20 AM Saturday, April 4, 2015 at his home. Greg was born Dec. 3, 1964 in Pekin to Orville E. and Wilma H. (Nash) Bennewitz. Preceding in death are his father and one brother, Gary Bennewitz. Surviving are: his mother, Wilma of Pekin; one brother, Duane (Marie) Bennewitz of...
Mural Devon "Slim" Lowry
Mar 30, 2015
Mural Devon 'Slim' Lowry, 99, of Pekin, IL passed away at 8:15 PM Monday, March 30, 2015 at Hallmark House Nursing Center. Slim was born on March 10, 1916 in Beardstown, IL to Charles Ernest and Grace Muriel (Yelch) Lowry. He married Margaret Hudson on November 5, 1949 in Pekin. She passed away on August 5, 2000. Also preceding...
James H. Morton
Mar 25, 2015
James H. Morton, 77, of Galesburg, IL passed away at 11:30 AM Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at his home. Jim was born on February 8, 1938 in Jefferson City, MO to James Harold and Anna R. (Murray) Morton. He married Genett Rourk on December 25, 1959 in Pekin, IL. She passed away on July 11, 2004. Also preceding in...
Darrell E. Spiesz
Mar 11, 2015
Darrell E. Spiesz 78, of Pekin passed away at 4:54 am Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Darrell was born November 10, 1936 in Pekin to Irwin and Vera (Cook) Spiesz.He married Darlene Martin in 1958. He is survived by his wife, Darlene; one daughter, Kelly (Brad) Volk of Pekin; three grandchildren, Dana...
Amanda J. "Mandi" Stewart
Mar 1, 2015
Amanda J. 'Mandi' Stewart, 28, of Marquette Heights, IL passed away at 11:20 AM Sunday, March 1, 2015 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria with her family at her side. Mandi was born August 27, 1986 in Peoria, IL to John and Brenda (Bevels) Stewart. She married Christopher Lamprecht on May 31, 2014. She was...
Patricia G. Shults
Feb 25, 2015
Patricia G. Shults, 78, of Pekin passed away at 8:19 AM Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Pat was born on July 12, 1936 in Nyssa, OR to Elmer and Thelma (Nelson) Smith. She married John Shults on Nov. 2, 1954 in Auburn, WA. Preceding in death are her parents, one grandson, Jeremy...
Patrick Rogers
Feb 22, 2015
Patrick W. 'Pat' Rogers, 39, of Marquette Heights, IL passed at 3:47 PM Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the University Of Illinois Hospital in Chicago, IL after a lengthy battle with liver disease. Pat was born on March 1, 1975 in Pekin, IL to Johnnie and Pamela (Burtis) Rogers. He married Liz Curtin on November 25, 2011 in Pekin....
Phyllis A. Bader
Feb 21, 2015
Phyllis A. Bader, 63, of Peoria, IL passed away at 6:07 AM Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Phyllis was born on Aug. 6, 1951 in Peoria to Glenn and Della (Goodman) Wilson. She married James Bader Sr. on May 11, 1972 in Peoria. Her parents precede her in death. Surviving are: her husband, Jim...
Christa Eva Marie Kohl
Feb 16, 2015
Christa Eva Maria Kohl, 87, of Pekin, IL passed away at 11:55 PM Monday, February 16, 2015 at Pekin Hospital. Christa was born on December 24, 1927 in Hasel, Germany to Peter and Margaret (Schmidt) Assmann. She married Heinrich Kohl on December 26, 1953 in Germany. He passed away on December 1, 2014. Also preceding in death are her...
Dorothy June Steinke
Feb 13, 2015
Dorothy J. Steinke, 90, of Pekin, IL passed away at 7:45 AM Friday, February 13, 2015 at her home. Dorothy was born June 1, 1924 in East St. Louis, IL to Joseph S. and Julia (Rocki) Lawson. She married Rex Steinke on June 7, 1947 in Pekin, IL. Preceding in death are her parents, one sister, Marie Hendricks, and...
Joseph L. Zilch
Feb 7, 2015
Joseph Lee Zilch, 75 of Tazewell County, IL passed away at 2:39 AM on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Joe was born on March 18, 1939 in Peoria, IL to Charles B. and Elsie M. (Watts) Zilch. He married Bonnie Lynn Guidotti on October 23, 1965. She passed away on October 4, 1994. Also preceding in death are his parents....
