D. Vance DeJaynes Jr.
Mar 30, 2026
D. Vance DeJaynes Jr., 68, of Pekin, IL passed away at 12:22 PM Monday, March 30, 2026 in Niles, Michigan.
Vance was born on July 28, 1957 in Pekin to Donald Vance and Barbara (Houghton) DeJaynes Sr.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Surviving are: two sons Brandon (Kacye) DeJaynes of Buchanan, Michigan and Bryan DeJaynes of Pekin; two grandchildren, Waylon...
Rosie Wolfer
Mar 21, 2026
Rosie Wolfer, 83, a lifelong resident of Pekin, IL passed away peacefully at 7:16 PM Saturday, March 21, 2026 at her home.
Rosie was born on May 16, 1942 in Pekin, IL to Carl H. and Kathryn (Heiser) Wolfer Sr.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother Carl H. Wolfer Jr. and one sister, Marjorie Wolfer.
Surviving is: one sister,...
Vinetta B. Hall
Mar 20, 2026
Vinetta B. Hall, 92, of Pekin, IL passed away at 1:25 AM Friday, March 20, 2026 at Apostolic Christian Restmor in Morton, IL.
Vinetta was born on February 11, 1934 in Unicoi, TN to Jesse M. and Juanita (Forbes) Tipton. She married Gerald “Jerry” Hall on April 25, 1954 in Pekin. He passed away on June 9, 2018.
Also preceding in death...
Robert J. Patten
Mar 19, 2026
Robert J. Patten, 68, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:30 AM Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Carle Health – Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
Robert was born April 29, 1957 in Pekin to Russell L. and Florence L. (Brumns) Patten.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, David Patten.
Surviving are two sisters, Vicki McKinley and Peggy Patten of Pekin;...
Jack A. Lehman
Mar 19, 2026
Jack A. Lehman, 75, of Pekin, IL passed away at 4:03 AM Thursday, March 19, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Born on November 11, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, Jack was the son of Theodore and Bessie (Rae) Lehman. On June 13, 1992, he married the love of his life, Sue Nordwahl, in Palos Heights, Illinois. Together, they...
Dr. Alan L Springer
Mar 18, 2026
Dr. Alan L. Springer, 92, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:37 PM Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at his home.
Alan was born on January 30, 1934 in Chicago, IL to Clifford and Ruth (Lance) Springer. He married Doris Pribyl on July 25, 1952 in Berwyn, IL. She passed away June 3, 2013.
Also preceding in death are his parents, one brother,...
Judith A. Kluever
Mar 15, 2026
Judith A. Kluever, 84, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:05 PM Sunday, March 15, 2026 at her home.
Judy was born on March 19, 1941, in Pekin to Alva Frank and Ruby Theadora (Fisher) Manhusen. She married Jack Kluever on February 25, 1961, in Pekin, and they shared sixty-five loving years of marriage.
She was preceded in death by her parents...
Raymond J. Smith
Mar 14, 2026
Raymond J. Smith, 94, of Pekin, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 6:49 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Ray was born June 11, 1931, in Manito, Illinois, to Raymond R. and Ethel (Allen) Smith. He married the love of his life, Mary Williams, on May 19, 1956, at Calvary Baptist Church in Pekin....
Carl James Harris
Mar 14, 2026
Carl James “Jim” Harris, 97, of Pekin passed away March 14, 2026 at OSF Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Jim was born on August 13, 1928, in Springfield, IL, to John and Helen (Davis) Harris. They preceded him is death.
Jim is survived by his children, Jim (Nancy) Harris of The Woodlands, TX, Tim (Terri) Harris of Pekin, IL, Kim (Vanessia)...
Pamela K. Higginson
Mar 14, 2026
Pamela K. Higginson, 69, of Morton, IL passed away at 12:12 AM Saturday, March 14, 2026 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Pamela was born on June 23, 1956 in Peoria to Harry and Arlene (McKinnie) Jackson. She married Craig Higginson on June 23, 1987 in Boston, MA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother,...
Kenneth Ray Kleiber
Mar 7, 2026
Kenneth R. Kleiber, 74, of Pekin, IL passed away at 5:13 PM Saturday, March 7, 2026 at his home.
Ken was born on July 11, 1951 in Pekin to Walter and Ruth (Brady) Kleiber.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jim Kleiber.
Surviving are: one son, Nick Kleiber of Pekin; this two grandchildren Skylar and Kendall both of...
Jerry L. Schumm
Mar 4, 2026
Jerry L. Schumm, 74, of Creve Coeur, IL passed away at 4:45 AM, Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at his home.
Jerry was born on July 26, 1951 in Bloomington, IL to Howard and Alice (Welty) Schumm. He married Vickie Childs in Pekin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Maverick Ivey.
Surviving is his wife, Vickie of Creve Coeur;...
Gloria Ann Ranney
Mar 4, 2026
Gloria Ann Ranney, 71, of Pekin, Illinois passed away on March 4, 2026 surrounded by her family, who were the center of her world and her greatest joy. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Gloria poured her heart into her family. Her family was her proudest accomplishment and the light of her life.
Gloria was born on July 31, 1954...
John G. Maas Jr.
Mar 2, 2026
John G. Maas Jr., 83, of Green Valley, IL passed away at 6:23 PM Monday, March 2, 2026 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria, IL.
John was born on June 23, 1942 in Pekin to John G. and Mary E. (Adcock) Maas Sr. He married Pearlene Bailey on June 24, 1962 in Pekin. She passed away on February 28, 1998....
Charlotte M. Hampton
Feb 25, 2026
Charlotte Hampton, 92, of Peoria, IL formerly of Paxton, IL passed away at 3:10 AM Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at her home.
Charlotte was born on March 13, 1933 at Mt. Pleasant, IA to Ed and Maxine (Lyon) Taylor. She married Ronald Hampton in 1968. He passed away September 15, 2020.
Also preceding in death is one sister, Maxine.
Surviving are: three daughters,...
Pat R. Stark
Feb 24, 2026
Pat R. Stark, 97, of Pekin, IL passed away peacefully at 10:50 AM Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Pat was born on July 31, 1928 in Toledo, OH to William Roy and Lucy F. (Ward) Jent. She married John J. Stark on June 26, 1948 at Grace United Methodist Church in Pekin. He passed away on June 1, 2001.
She was also preceded...
Donna R. Keyster
Feb 18, 2026
Donna R. Keyster, 82, of Pekin, IL passed away at 8:47 AM Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Arcadia Care in Morton, IL.
Donne was born on October 9, 1943 in Steubenville, OH to Okey and Vivian (Carrico) Jones. She had married Martin Hoerdemann, after his death she married Art Keyster on September 29, 2012 in Pekin.
Preceding in death are her parents,...
Donna K. Isom
Feb 17, 2026
Donna K. Isom, 87, of Easton, IL passed away at 7:22 PM Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Sunset Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Canton, IL.
Donna was born on July 10, 1938 in Pekin to William and Helen (Goodwin) Cain. She married Charles Isom on October 25, 1957. He passed away on October 10, 2012.
She was preceded in death by...
Ann C. Lutz
Feb 17, 2026
Ann C. Lutz, 92, of Delavan, IL passed away at 5:05 AM Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Pekin Manor.
Ann was born on July 5, 1933 in Peoria, IL to Victor and Helen (Glunz) Judson. She married Kenneth Lutz on October 13, 1953 in Pekin.
Preceding in death are her parents, one son, Kevin Lutz and three sisters, Eleanor Neikirk, Edythe Judson...
Kevin L. Schlobohm
Feb 14, 2026
Kevin Schlobohm, 68, of Pekin, IL passed away at 10:43 AM, Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Kevin was born on September 25, 1957 in Pekin, IL to Rudolph H. and Jeanette E. (Jennings) Schlobohm.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving are; one brother, Melvin (Agnes) Schlobohm of Las Vegas, NV; one sister, Debra (Dale) McKenny of Pekin, and many friends who...
