Tristen Verne Norman
Sep 28, 2026
Tristen Norman, age 20, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on April 3, 2006, in Decatur, Illinois, Tristen grew up with a passion for excellence and learning. He graduated with honors from Franklin High School before continuing his education at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, where he was currently in his junior year...
Emmajean Janiszewski
Sep 27, 2026
With heavy hearts we share that Emmajean Janiszewski, 71, of Chicago, IL passed away at 2:25 PM Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Hallmark Healthcare of Pekin.
Emmajean was born on October 3, 1954 in Chicago, IL to John and Dorothy (Flanigan) Renner.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother in law John Mrozek.
Surviving are: one son, John (Ammy) Janiszewski...
Charles A. Wilson
Sep 23, 2026
Charles A. Wilson, age 92, of Knoxville, TN (formerly of the Peoria, IL area) went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 4:05 PM EST, while resting peacefully in his home with wife, Eleanor and other family members near him.
Charles was a grateful member of the body of Christ, having come to faith in his...
Charlotte Rybolt
Sep 23, 2026
Charlotte A. Rybolt, 77, of Pekin, IL passed away at 5:47 PM Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at home with her family by her side.
Charlotte was born on September 4, 1949 in Peoria, IL to William Edward and Myrtle (Dobbs) Rybolt.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Thomas Edward Rybolt and David Lee Rybolt and grandson, Joshua Manley.
Surviving...
Nyah Evans
Sep 22, 2026
Nyahbinghi “Nyah” Evans, 51, of Pekin, IL passed away at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at his home.
Nyah was born on January 28, 1975 Paris, TN to Edward and Marie Evans. He married Allyson Page on October 1, 2016 in Chillicothe, IL.
He was preceded in death by parents; and one sister, Donna Lewis.
He is survived by; his wife,...
Adam J. Martin
Sep 20, 2026
Adam Jacob Martin, 37, of Pekin, IL passed away at 1:32 AM Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Carle Health – Methodist Hospital in Peoria surrounded by his family.
Adam was born on February 20, 1989 in Winfield, IL to Steve and Julie (Clark) Martin.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
He is survived by, his father, Steve (Stacy) Martin of Pekin;...
Kenneth H. Lutz
Sep 19, 2026
Kenneth H. Lutz, 95, of Delavan, IL passed away on at 9:24 PM Saturday, September 19, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center Emergency Department.
Kenneth was born on July 21, 1931 in Pekin, IL to Walter and Marguerite (Bailey) Lutz. He married Ann C. Judson on October 13, 1953 in Pekin. She passed away on February 17, 2026.
He was also...
Stephen Gardner
Sep 14, 2026
Stephen Gardner, 76, of Pekin, IL passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Sunset Rehabilitation & Health Care in Canton, IL.
Steve was born on October 17, 1949 in Pekin to Charles and Ethel (Gordon) Gardner. He married Patricia Utter-Broughton on December 24, 1987.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Andrew Gardner; one sister, Jean Bolen.
Surviving is:...
Timothy J. Sangalli
Sep 10, 2026
Timothy J. Sangalli, 86, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.
Born on October 1, 1939, in Pekin, IL, to Jack and Amelia (Millie) Sangalli, he lived a rich, full life marked by hard work, global adventure, and devotion to his family.
He grew up on a dairy farm alongside his...
Diane M. Siltman
Sep 2, 2026
Diane M. Siltman, a deeply loved wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away 12:00 PM Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Carle Health – Pekin Hospital.
Diane was born September 15, 1947 in Pekin to Walter “Pete” and Esther (Fuelberth) Proehl. She married Louie Duane Siltman on March 9, 1968 in Pekin.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She...
Mary E. Beck
Aug 30, 2026
Mary E. Beck, 91, of Pekin, IL entered into eternal glory Sunday, August 30, 2026 at The Lodge in Manito, IL.
Mary was born on January 2, 1935 in Pekin to Walter and Louise (Hildebrandt) Liescheidt. She married Kenneth Beck on January 15, 1955 who predeceased her on April 23, 2020. Also preceding in death are grandson, Sean McNally, daughter-in-law, Mary...
Samuel P. Black
Aug 29, 2026
Samuel P. Black, 90, of Peoria, IL passed away peacefully at 9:52 AM Saturday, August 29, 2026 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.
Sam was born on March 21, 1936 in Clydebank, Scotland to William and Mary (Hogan) Black. He married Irene Dingwall Anderson on September 17th, 1965 at Dalmuir Old Parish Church in Scotland.
Sam and Irene first lived in...
Ethan Scott Venzon
Aug 24, 2026
Ethan Scott Venzon, 24, of Pekin, Illinois, passed away at 9:54 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026, in Morton, Illinois.
Ethan was born on April 24, 2002, in Peoria, Illinois, to Scott and Lorrie (Eeten) Venzon. From the very beginning, Ethan brought a special light into the lives of those around him. He will be remembered as a beloved son, brother,...
Sidney M. Baker
Aug 22, 2026
Sidney Marie Baker, 30, of East Peoria, IL passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, IL.
Sidney was born on September 25, 1995 in Pekin to Jay C. and Joan M. (Rakers) Blair. She married Ryan Baker on June 2, 2018 in Peoria. They built an incredible life centered around the shared joy...
Douglas L. Woodley
Aug 20, 2026
Douglas L. Woodley, 76, of Springfield, IL passed away at 4:34 AM Thursday, August 20, 2026 OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
Doug was born on December 22, 1949 in Pekin, IL to Harold J. and Pauline (Long) Woodley.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Roger Woodley and great nephew, Jared Osborn.
Surviving are: his sister, Ridgie (Bob)...
Faye A. Selby
Aug 19, 2026
Faye A. Selby, 62, of Pekin, IL passed away at 8:32 AM Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at her home.
Faye was born on September 19, 1963 in Peoria, IL. Larry and Vicki (Llanos) Semonski took guardianship of Faye when she was 5 years old. She married Ronald Allen Selby on January 5, 1993 in Pekin. He passed away on June 7,...
Barbara J. Glick
Aug 16, 2026
Barbara Jane Glick, age 101, of Pekin passed away early Sunday morning, August 16, 2026, at Lutheran Hillside Village, Peoria.
Barbara was born in Evanston, IL. to Ovid E. Sinclair and Dorothy (Hunt) Sinclair on November 3, 1924. As a small child, she lived in Evanston and then Lacon, IL, but moved to Pontiac, IL. and lived there until she was...
Norman W. Tanner
Aug 12, 2026
Norman W. Tanner, 79, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:30 AM Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at Carle Health – Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
Norman was born on February 18, 1947 in Sioux City, IA to William G. and Chloe (Rowland) Tanner.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving is, two children, Steffi (Kory Schmidt) Tanner of Pekin and Brian Tanner of...
Austin G. Smith
Aug 8, 2026
Austin Gardner Smith, 38, of Pekin, Illinois, passed away surrounded by his family on August 8, 2026.
Austin was born on January 28, 1988 in Pekin to Scott and Elaine (Padorke) Smith.
Austin was a remarkable person whose intelligence, humor, generosity, and genuine warmth touched everyone fortunate enough to know him. He possessed a brilliant mind and an insatiable love of reading,...
Debra Carls
Aug 6, 2026
Debra Carls, 66, of Pekin, IL, passed away peacefully at 1:38 p.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Debra was born on December 24, 1959, in Pekin to Calvin and Delores (Smith) Friedrich. She married Kurt McBeath in November of 1979 and they had two children, Brooke and Blake. She...
