R. Scott Percefull
Jun 3, 2011
R. Scott Percefull, 48, of Pekin passed in the emergency room at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL. Scott was born on June 15, 1962 in Pekin to Richard R. and Joan (Helman) Percefull. He married Pamela Verble on May 2, 1983 in Pekin, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving is: his wife, Pam of...
Nina Schacherbauer
May 29, 2011
Nina Schacherbauer, 71, of Manito, Illinois passed away at 7:30 am Sunday, May 29, 2011 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Nina was born in Peoria, IL on December 12, 1939 to Emil and Anna (Rossi) Gambetti. She married John Schacherbauer, Jr. on August 14, 1957. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Richard;...
Clara Rosina Fleckenstein
May 13, 2011
Clara Rosina Fleckenstein, 90, of rural Tremont, IL passed away at 5:52 PM Friday, May 13, 2011 at her home. Clara was born on August 26, 1920 in the family home where she lived her whole life. Her parents were George and Fannie Rosine (Hofferberth) Fleckenstein. Proceeding in death are her parents and one sister, Martha Louise Fleckenstein. Surviving...
Jerry Mckinley
May 3, 2011
Jerry McKinley, 76, of Pekin passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at the Greater Peoria Specialty Hospital in Peoria, IL. Jerry was born on August 24, 1934 in Peoria, IL to James and Marie (Anderson) McKinley.Jerry married Gail Keefe on May 28, 1982 in Peoria, IL. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and son Jim McKinley...
Alice M. Maas
Apr 23, 2011
Alice M. Maas, 84, of Pekin passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2011 in the Emergency Room at Pekin Hospital. Alice was born on February 17, 1927 in Pekin, Illinois to Henry and Marie (Denker) Schlobohm. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Steven Lee Maas and Kenneth Maas, four brothers, Henry and Wilbert Lohrenz, Rudy...
Max D. Brantley
Apr 22, 2011
Max D. Brantley, 90, of the Apostolic Christian Home in Roanoke, IL and formerly of Pekin and most recently of Washburn passed away at 7:18 PM Friday, April 22, 2011 in Roanoke. Max was born on November 8, 1920 in Benton, IL to Joe and Rose Lena (Walker) Brantley. He married Mabel Murphy on August 14, 1941 in Jackson,...
Clifford Raymond Towne
Apr 18, 2011
Clifford Raymond Towne, 88, of Pekin passed away at 6:05 pm, Monday, April 18, 2011 at Pekin Hospital. Clifford was a lifelong resident of Pekin. Born March 25, 1923 to Leon Davison and Ada Louise (Hieber) Towne. He married his high school sweetheart, Noreen Hilst, on April 14, 1946.She died September 25, 1991.He was married to Rosalyn Alfs Skaggs...
Betty J. Helm
Apr 17, 2011
Betty J. Helm, 88, of Pekin, IL passed away at 11:30 PM Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Heartland Manor Care in Peoria. Betty was born July 22, 1922 in Volga, Iowa to Chauncey M. and Ida M. (Cline) House. She married John D. Helm on November 17, 1946 in Lockport, IL. He died June 23, 2000. Surviving are: two...
Carl Edmond Watts
Apr 10, 2011
Carl E. Watts, 82, of North Pekin passed away at 4:02 PM Sunday, April 10, 2011 at Pekin Hospital. Carl was born on July 26, 1928 in Esther, MO to William Edward and Lucinda Jane (Allen) Watts. He married Mary L. Pannebecker on September 16, 1950 in Flat River, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, three...
August "Gus" Raymond Kief
Apr 7, 2011
August 'Gus' Raymond Kief, 94, of Pekin passed away at 4:20 A.M. Thursday, April 7, 2011, at Pekin Manor Born August 12, 1916, in Plattsmouth, Nebraska to William and Emma (Heisel) Kief, he married Margaret Hild on December 18, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska. She preceded him in death on January 20, 1997. On February 26, 2005 he married Wilma...
Joyce M. Diggs
Apr 5, 2011
Joyce M. Diggs, 72, ofPekin,passed away at 10:15 pm, Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Timbercreek Rehab and Healthcare in Pekin. Joyce was born April 5, 1939 in Pekin to Jules and Virginia (Landrith) Riviere. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Norma Williams. Joyce is survived by three daughters, Karen (Roderick 'Buster') Parr, Joy (Michael)...
Cecilia G. Rearden
Apr 3, 2011
Cecilia G. Rearden, 87, of Pekin, passed away at 1:02 am, Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Pekin Hospital. Cecilia was born July 4, 1923 in Roseville, KY to Gregory M. and Agnes L. (Bickett) Roby.She married Truman Rearden on August 8, 1943 in Roseville, KY.He passed away June 13, 2001. She was also preceded in death by her parents,...
M.Gerald "Jerry" Fitzanko
Apr 1, 2011
M. Gerald 'Jerry' Fitzanko, 85, of Pekin passed away at 2:45 PM Friday, April 1, 2011 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Jerry was born July 22, 1925 in Verona, Illinois to Michael Charles and Stella Irene (Covert) Fitzanko. He married Virginia King on March 2, 1944 in Pekin. She died on October 4, 2003. Also preceding...
Joseph A. Aimone
Mar 31, 2011
Dr. Joseph Anthony Aimone, 81, of Pekin passed away at 9:50 PM Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Proctor Hospital in Peoria. Dr. Aimone was born April 13, 1929 in Pekin, IL to Joseph James and Loraine (Piro) Aimone. He married JoAnn Johnson of Grafton, North Dakota on July 5, 1952. Surviving are: his wife, JoAnn of Pekin; one son,...
Linda Lou Henry
Mar 30, 2011
Linda L. 'Crummett' Henry, 70 of Pekin, passed away at 11:40 pm, Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Timbercreek Rehab and Health Care. Linda was born August 25, 1940 in Bloomington, IL to Robert C. and Dorothy M. (Tomlinson) Crummett. She was preceded in death by her parents. Linda is survived by one son, Jerald W. Dwiggins of Topeka; one...
Tara Renee Olson
Mar 21, 2011
Tara Renee Olson, 37, of Peoria passed away at 1:38 PM Monday, March 21, 2011 at her home. Tara was born April 1, 1973 in Peoria, IL to Robert and Christy (Litton) Olson. Surviving are: her parents, Bob and Christy Olson of Pekin; one daughter, Taryne Gardner of Peoria, IL; one granddaughter, Talyah Ivy of Peoria, IL; two brothers,...
Delbert "Corky" Nizzia
Mar 15, 2011
Delbert 'Corky' Nizzia, 63, of Max ND (formerly of Pekin, IL) passed away at 10:45 p.m. on Tuesday,March 15, 2011 at his home, surrounded by loving family members. Delbert was born on December 7, 1947 in Peoria, IL to Delbert and Edweidyne (Kaufmann) Nizzia. Delbert was preceded in death by his father. Delbert 'Corky' is survived by his mother...
James L. Wallinger
Mar 8, 2011
James L. Wallinger, 82, of Pekin passed away at 8:55 pm Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Jim was born on September 23, 1928 in Pekin to Leroy and Mabel (Conn) Wallinger. He married Vera Turner on February 15, 1948 in Pekin. Preceding in death are one son, Mark Steven Wallinger, three sisters,...
Charles Bledsoe
Mar 6, 2011
Charles Dale Bledsoe, 85, of Marquette Heights, IL passed away at 9:55 AM Sunday, March 6, 2011 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Charles was born on September 2, 1925 in Pekin to Clyde and Carrie (Baker) Bledsoe. He married Donna Jean Hobson on November 18, 1950 in Piggott, Arkansas. She passed away December 11, 2000. Also...
Lonny J. Wiseman
Mar 6, 2011
Lonny J. Wiseman, 52, of Pekin died at 1:25 pm Sunday, March 6, 2011 at his home. Lonny was born September 20, 1958 in Peoria, IL to Gerald W. and Wilma E. (Ripper) Wiseman. He married Jeri Newlun on November 21, 1987 in Pekin. Preceding in death is his mother, Wilma. Surviving are: his wife, Jeri of Pekin; two...
