Christina Rene' Powers
Jul 1, 2026
Christina Rene’ Powers, 60, of Morton, IL passed away at 5:39 PM Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
Chris was born on May 31, 1966 in Peoria, IL to Lee and Tina (Cummings) Powers.
Surviving are: her father, Lee (Jan) Powers of Pekin, IL; her mother, Tina Powers of California; one son, Roman Solmon of...
Susan Michels
Jun 28, 2026
Susan M. Michels, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, Illinois.
She was born on November 21, 1949, in Madison, Illinois. A gifted learner with a deep curiosity about the world, Susan graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education, with a focus in Psychology...
Steven E. Smith
Jun 26, 2026
Steven E. Smith, 77, of Tremont, IL passed away at 8:05 PM Friday, June 26, 2026 at Carle Health Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
Steve was born on October 4, 1948 in Macomb, IL to Helen Smith. He married Terry McGlothlin on February 27, 1977.
He was preceded in death by his mother and great nephew, Jaxson Harper.
Surviving are: his wife,...
Carol L. Barger
Jun 23, 2026
Carol L. Barger, 76, of Pekin, IL passed away at 11:41 AM on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at her home.
Carol was born on July 12, 1949, in Pekin to Thomas G. and Betty J. (Nelson) Vaughn. She married Ronald C. Barger on May 8, 1971, in Pekin, and together they shared many years of marriage until his passing on June...
James "Jim" H. Bloomer
Jun 22, 2026
James “Jim” H. Bloomer, 59, of Marquette Heights, IL passed away peacefully at 4:44 AM on Monday, June 22, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Jim was born on February 7, 1967 in Pekin to Harvey and Carolyn (Eggena) Bloomer. He married Becky Hayes on March 7, 2009 in Pekin, and together they shared many cherished years.
He was...
Valerie J. Harris
Jun 21, 2026
Valerie J. Harris, 82, of Pekin, IL passed away at 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL.
Valerie was born on January 11, 1944, in Peoria to Jarvis and Bernice Alice (Vestal) Lipscomb. She married the love of her life, Scott Harris, on December 21, 1985, in Lincoln, and together they shared many cherished...
Darlene R. Spiesz
Jun 20, 2026
Darlene R. Spiesz, 85, of Pekin, IL passed away at 10:25 PM on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at her home.
Darlene was born on December 24, 1940 in Pekin, IL to Jacob and Alice (Fisher) Martin. She married Darrell R. Spiesz in 1958. He passed away on March 11, 2015.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Daryl...
Jeffrey L. Baugh
Jun 19, 2026
Jeffrey L. Baugh, 55, of Pekin, IL passed away at 8:48 PM Friday, June 19, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Jeff was born on August 21, 1970 in Atlanta, GA to Bobby and Janie (Poe) Baugh. He married Jamie Jordan on January 25, 1997. She passed away on January 21, 2009.
He was also preceded in death by...
Harless "Sonny" H. Copeland
Jun 19, 2026
Harless “Sonny” H. Copeland, 82, of Pekin, IL passed away at 8:05 AM Friday, June 19, 2026 at Hallmark Healthcare of Pekin.
Sonny was born on June 22, 1943 in Henagar, AL to Horace and Flora (Oliver) Copeland. He married Janice Anderson on October 22, 1960.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Deborah K. Curtis.
Surviving are: his...
Harriet E. Harris
Jun 16, 2026
Harriet Ellen Winkel “Wink” Harris, age 105, passed away at 10:51 PM, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at her home.
She was born on January 18, 1921 at Pekin Hospital, a daughter of Edward Oscar and Elsie Jane Herr Winkel. She married Walter (Buss) Harris at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on September 4, 1947. He preceded her in death on February...
Christine M. Massey
Jun 16, 2026
Christine M. Massey, 60, of Pekin, Illinois passed away at 3:36 PM Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at her home.
Christine was born on April 20, 1966 in Pekin to Elliott Arnold and Linda (Cobb) Durbin. She married Richard Massey on May 14, 1994 in Pekin.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Surviving is: her husband, Richard of Pekin; two sons, Ian...
Mary Gardner
Jun 12, 2026
Mary A. Gardner, 95, of Pekin, passed away peacefully at 6:19 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Proctor Place Senior Living in Peoria.
Born on August 12, 1930, in Pekin, Mary was the daughter of James and Nellie (Thompson) Paine. She married the love of her life, Dean Gardner on July 3, 1953 in Tremont, IL.
Mary's greatest joy was her...
Jeffery S. Abernathy
Jun 9, 2026
Jeffery S. Abernathy, 68, of East Peoria, IL passed away at 11:43 AM Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Jeffery was born on October 30, 1957 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Gilbert M. and Nina (Button) Abernathy.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving is one brother; Dennis (Susanna) Abernathy of Kingsville, TX; three sisters, Mary (Brian) Williamson of Pekin, Dianah Nelson of...
Thomas H. Elliott
Jun 3, 2026
Thomas H. Elliot, 74, of Pekin, IL passed away at 1:33 AM, Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Carle Health – Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
Thomas was born on April 13, 1952, Easter Sunday morning at home in Olney, Illinois to Joseph W. and Evelyn Mae (Wagner) Elliott. He married Lucy Sherman on August 13, 1977 in Pekin, IL.
He was preceded in...
Eileen Kennedy
Jun 2, 2026
Eileen Kennedy, of North Pekin, Illinois, passed away at Liberty Village of Pekin on June 2, 2026, at the age of 93.
Eileen was born on March 18, 1933, in Blaenavon, South Wales, to Jeffrey and Mary Jones. She grew up in London, England, and shared many vivid stories of her childhood during World War II. Those experiences helped shape the...
Robert "Corky Buchanan
May 28, 2026
Robert “Corky” Buchanan, 82, of Lacon, IL passed away at 1:07 AM on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on December 3, 1943 in Pekin, IL to Evert and Doris (Irwin) Buchanan. He married Zoe Baker on July 7, 1989 in Pekin and together they shared many cherished years.
He was preceded in death...
Ilene M. Harms
May 27, 2026
Ilene M. Harms, age 98, of Midland, MI, a longtime resident of Peoria, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026. She was born on December 4, 1927, to Henry and Lena Palmer in Pekin, Illinois. She attended Pekin Public Schools and graduated from Pekin High School.
Ilene married James Harms in 1947 after he returned from serving with Patton’s army...
Loretta Tucker
May 24, 2026
Loretta Tucker, 88 of Pekin, IL passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026 at Pekin Manor.
She was born on January 11, 1938 in Tovey, IL to Alphonse and Denise (Noreuil) DuPage. She married William (Bill) Tucker on October 25, 1969. He passed away on June 6, 2016.
Also preceding in death are sisters and spouses, Roselyn (Dr. William) Cutter, Gloria (Dr....
Della Marie Thomas
May 14, 2026
Della Marie Thomas, 95, of Pekin, IL passed away at 12:57 AM Thursday, May 14, 2026 at her son’s home in Hopedale, IL.
Della was born on February 28, 1931 in Pekin, IL to Angelo and Stella Elizabeth (Margelli) Antonini. She married James “Ink” Thomas on September 5, 1948 in Keokuk, IA. He passed away on January 9, 2025.
She was preceded...
Susan A. Goss
May 13, 2026
Susan A. Goss, 75, of Pekin, IL passed away at 10:45 AM Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at her home.
Susan was born on December 16, 1950 in Pekin, IL to Glen Edward and Mary Jane (Bandy) Duley. She married Harry Goss on September 11, 1970 in Pekin.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Gale Thornton.
Surviving are: her...
