Diana Lynne Bell-Lang
Nov 12, 2025
Diana Lynne Bell-Lang, 77 of Pekin passed away at 1:40 pm, Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Pekin Manor.
She was born on January 5, 1948 in Peoria, IL to Donald and Phyllis (Frame) Cole. She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Don and Gary and one sister, Sandy.
Diana is survived by; her life partner of 30 years, Robert...
Royce Milton Taylor II
Nov 6, 2025
Royce Milton Taylor II, aged 70, passed away on November 6, 2025, at his residence in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Formerly a resident of Pekin, Illinois, Royce was born on January 3, 1955, to Royce Milton and Doris (Johnson) Taylor.
Royce grew up in Pekin and attended schools within the Pekin school system, ultimately graduating from Pekin Community High School in 1973....
Douglas Eugene Phillips
Nov 3, 2025
Douglas Eugene Phillips, 63 of Canton, IL passed away at 4:00 pm, Monday, November 3,2025 at Graham Hospital Association in Canton.
Douglas was born to George and Phyllis (Russel) Phillips in Peoria on May 29, 1962. His parents preceded him in death.
He is survived by: two brothers, Kevin (Tonya) Phillips of Pekin, and Robert Phillips of Canton; and two nieces, Lindsey...
Wanda O. Seelye
Oct 22, 2025
Wanda O. Seelye, 80, of Pekin passed away at 6:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
She was born in Pekin to Thomas and Olive (Taylor) Norman on July 21, 1945. She married Wayne Edward “Buck” Seelye Sr. on June 13, 1961, in Pekin. He preceded her in death on April 27, 2005. She was...
Paula E. Dietsche
Oct 18, 2025
Paula E. Dietsche, 72, of Pekin, IL, passed away unexpectedly due to a heart condition at 4:16 PM on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in the Carle Health Pekin Hospital Emergency Room, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on June 22, 1953, in Peoria, IL, to Kenneth and Carol Jean (Romine) Dietsche, Paula grew up with a spirited heart and...
Jacky Jones
Oct 16, 2025
Jacqueline B. "Jacky" Jones, 93, of Pekin, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Carle Health Methodist in Peoria.
Born on March 30, 1932, in Joliet, Illinois, to James R. and Zora (Tusek) Stapleton Sr., Jacky grew up with a spirit of warmth, resilience—exemplified by her courageous journey as a long-time...
Lucas William Martin Abegg
Oct 15, 2025
Lucas William Martin Abegg, 13, of Pekin passed away unexpectedly at 3:25 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at his home.
He was born to Jordan Abegg and Brittany (Simpson) Abegg in Pekin on December 16, 2011.
Lucas is survived by: his mother, Brittany (Zane Rafael) Abegg of Pekin; his father, Jordan R. (Michaela) Abegg of Manito, Ill.; seven siblings, Logan (his twin...
Mary Ann Carl
Oct 11, 2025
Mary Ann Carl, 86, of Pekin, Illinois passed away on October 11, 2025 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Mary Ann was born in Pekin on January 1, 1939 to John A. and Mary Louise (Scruggs) Gleason. She married Walter (Walt) William Carl on October 22, 1966, and the two enjoyed nearly 60 years of marriage. Together,...
Eugene Massey
Oct 8, 2025
Eugene Massey, 91, of Pekin passed away at 9:01 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at his home.
He was born on July 1, 1934, in Smith County, TN, to George L. and Myra (Cuttrell) Massey. He married C. Joann Christianson on December 3, 1955, in Yuma, AZ. She preceded him in death on March 16, 2005. Their son John K. Massey...
Linda L. Elliott
Oct 6, 2025
Linda L. Elliott, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister peacefully departed this life on October 6, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, Illinois. She was born on March 25, 1952, in Galesburg, Illinois, bringing joy to her family from the very start. Linda was a devoted daughter to her parents, Robert E. Smith and Betty...
Perry Randall Watkins
Oct 5, 2025
Perry Watkins, 66, of Jackson, MI passed away at 10:30 PM Sunday, October 5, 2025 at his sister, Lori’s home.
Perry was born in Kennett, Missouri and grew up in Pekin, Illinois. He graduated from Pekin High School and moved to Michigan in his twenties, settling in Jackson, Michigan in 1987 and purchasing a home on Vandercook Lake in 1990, where...
Norman E. Harlan
Oct 4, 2025
Norman E. Harlan, 88 of East Peoria passed away on October 4, 2025, at Hallmark Healthcare in Pekin, Illinois. Norm was born on June 29, 1937, in Albany, Kentucky to Arthur and Annie (Ewing) Harlan. He married Doris Mae Huber on June 13, 1959, in East Peoria, and they shared many joyful years together until her passing on January 10,...
Frank L. Handegan
Oct 2, 2025
Frank L. Handegan, 86, of Pekin, IL passed away at 2:15 AM Thursday, October 2, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
Frank was born on January 22, 1939 in Peoria, IL to Frankie and Caroline Rose (Michael) Handegan. He married Darlene LeMasters on September 21, 1956, having just celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary.
He was preceded in death...
Patricia J. Proehl
Sep 24, 2025
( Pekin) Patricia Joanne Proehl, 76, of Pekin, IL, passed away at 12:02 am on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at her home.
Born on February 16, 1949, in Peoria, Illinois, to Clarence and Shirlie Kohtz Jackson, she married Howard Proehl on August 10, 1968, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Pekin, with the Rev. Paul Schedler officiating. Howie preceded her in...
Jeff Leeman
Sep 16, 2025
Jeffrey J Leeman, 60, of Manito, IL, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.
Jeff was born on November 17,1964 in Paris, IL to Jessie Leeman and Naomi (Dorothy) Leeman. He was preceded in death by his mother.
Jeff married Karen Sue Laird on July 20, 1985. They were...
James "Jim" Herrman
Sep 15, 2025
James "Jim" Albert Herrman, 81, of Manito, IL, passed away at 12:15 a.m. on Monday, September 15, 2025, at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, IL.
He was born January 15, 1944, in Peoria, IL, to Robert Herrman and May Ellen Savage, he married Marlene Peplow at the Manito Methodist Church on June 14, 1975, and they shared 50 beautiful years...
Virginia Ann Krause
Sep 14, 2025
Virginia Ann Krause, 78 of Pekin, passed away at 3:22 am, Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Timbercreek Rehab & Health Care in Pekin. She was born on December 26, 1946 in Pekin to Eileen F Waremburg.
Cremation has been accorded and there will be no services.
Candace L. Bumbalough
Sep 14, 2025
Candace L. Bumbalough, 45, of Pekin, Illinois, passed away at 2:29 PM on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, surrounded by her family.
Born on September 9, 1980, in Peoria, Illinois, to Curtis and Patti (McLaughlin) Baldwin, Candace lived a life full of warmth, creativity, and devotion to those she held...
Charli Bumbalough
Sep 13, 2025
Charlotte “Charli” Bumbalough, 16, of Marquette Heights, IL, passed away at 9:29 AM on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Pekin, IL. Charli’s vibrant spirit and infectious joy touched the lives of everyone who knew her, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.
Born on December 30, 2008, in Peoria, IL, to Anthony and Jessica...
Joyce Ann Ripley
Sep 13, 2025
Joyce Ann Ripley, 78, of South Pekin, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, at 11:57 pm, Saturday, September 13, 2025. Born on December 4, 1946, in Peoria, Illinois, to Marion and Ruby (Jackson) Porchie, Joyce lived a life filled with warmth, creativity, and devotion to her family and community.
Joyce was...
