Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Tazewell and Woodford County, Illinois
Marjorie Elizabeth Glover
Dec 7, 2025
Marjorie Elizabeth Glover, 93, of Eureka, IL, formerly of Washington, IL, went home to be with Jesus at 4:45 am on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Eureka Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka, IL.
Marjorie was born on May 1, 1932 at the family farm in Eureka, IL, a daughter of John and Caroline (Kyburz) Wettstein. She was previously married to Howard...
Judith "Judy" J. Stromberger
Dec 6, 2025
Judith J. "Judy" Stromberger, 81, of Washington, IL passed away at 10:11 pm on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Arrangements are currently underway, and a complete obituary will be published soon.
Ava L. Austin
Dec 6, 2025
Ava. L. Austin, 94, of Washington, IL passed away at 2:18 am on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Pekin Manor in Pekin, IL.
Arrangements are currently underway, and a complete obituary will be published soon.
Kristine "Teena" E. McCarthy
Dec 5, 2025
Kristine E. "Teena" McCarthy, 77, of Washington, IL passed away at 8:10 pm on Friday, December 5, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.
Arrangements are currently underway, and a complete obituary will be published soon.
Donald "Donnie" C. Strieder
Nov 30, 2025
Donald "Donnie" C. Strieder, 87, of Metamora, IL, passed into eternal life on Sunday, November 30, 2025, reunited with his beloved wife of more than 64 years, LaVonne "Bonnie" Strieder.
Born on February 14, 1938, Donnie lived a life defined by devotion to his faith, his family, his community, and to serving others in every way he could.
On July 15, 1961,...
Mary A. Guth
Nov 30, 2025
Mary A. Guth, 81, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 12:20 pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at her residence.
She was born on January 19, 1944, in Mount Vernon, IL, to Jewel M. and Kathryn (Koehler) Summers. She married Merle C. Guth on January 19, 2013 in Goodfield, IL.
Surviving are her husband, Merle of Metamora; children, Evan Summers of Portland,...
Phyllis Elaine Chatten
Nov 28, 2025
Phyllis Elaine Chatten, 81, of East Peoria, IL, passed away at 1:05 pm on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Carle Health-Proctor Hospital in Peoria, IL.
She was born on February 8, 1944, in Peoria, IL, to Henry and Bernice L. (VanWinkle) Cornell. She married Robert B. Chatten on August 7, 1976 in Farmington IL.
Surviving are her husband, Robert of East Peoria;...
Emil Jacobsen
Nov 27, 2025
Emil “Jake” Jacobsen, 96, of East Peoria, IL passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on November 23, 1929, in Peoria the son of Emil and Aileen Neff Jacobsen, Sr. He married Shirley Binegar on September 27, 1952.
Surviving are his wife, two daughters Jan (Steve) Masters and Kathy (Doug) Carroll; one son Jerry (Debbie) Jacobsen....
Mary M. Tanton
Nov 27, 2025
Mary M. Tanton, 97, of Metamora, IL, formerly of Cazenovia, IL, passed away at 6:38 pm on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Snyder Village Health Center in Metamora.
She was born on June 3, 1928, in Janesville, WI, to Robert B. and Elizabeth W. (Ritchie) McClellan. She grew up on Swiss Croft dairy farm outside of Delavan, WI. She married Henry...
Faye M. Goggil
Nov 23, 2025
Faye Marie Goggil, 67, of Eureka, IL, died Sunday, November 23rd, 2025.
Faye was born on May 24th, 1958, in Pekin, IL, to Vern and Mary Schertz. She married Michael Ludden in 1978, and they had two daughters together, Vanessa (Ludden) Mogler and Veronica (Ludden) Saladino. In 1992, Faye married Jerry Goggil, and they were together until his passing. She was...
Mildred Louise Schaer
Nov 23, 2025
Mildred Louise (Daum) Schaer, 95, of Dunlap, IL, was called to eternal rest at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL, on Sunday, November 23, 2025.
She was born on August 25, 1930, in Eureka, IL, the only child of Adolph and Ada (Clark) Daum. She married Chris L. Schaer on November 30, 1963 in Washington, IL. He preceded her...
Darwin "Dar" Williams
Nov 23, 2025
Darwin (Dar) F. Williams, 102 (just shy of his 103rd birthday), of Peoria formerly of Washington, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Buehler Home.
Dar was born on December 27, 1922, in Peoria to Frank and Bessie (Hutton) Williams. He married Marjorie A. Tursam in Peoria on January 1, 1945. She preceded...
Jay Thomas
Nov 23, 2025
James "Jay" Thomas, 52, of Washington, Illinois, passed away at 6:54pm on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born on September 25, 1973, in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of James J. and Linda J. Carey Thomas.
Surviving are one daughter Savannah (Chase) Thomas of Metamora, Illinois, his mother Linda (Keith) Henderson of Pekin, Illinois,...
Richard Seth
Nov 18, 2025
Richard "Rich" Seth, born March 27, 1940, in Kharagpur, West Bengal, India, passed away on November 18, 2025, surrounded by his family. The son of Walter and Eileen (Gasper) Seth, Rich's life journey carried him across continents and into the hearts of all who knew him.
Rich immigrated to the United States on April 13, 1954, a milestone that shaped the...
Scott Bernius
Nov 18, 2025
Scott Bernius, 54, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 9:00 pm on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
He was born on June 7, 1971, in Pampa, TX, to Robert D. and Mary L. (McClaugherty) Bernius. He married Beverly J. Leavitt on June 16, 2024 in Amarillo, TX.
Surviving are his wife, Beverly of Metamora;...
Ralph Stanley Matheny
Nov 9, 2025
Ralph (Stan) Matheny, 67, of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2025. Born on March 19, 1958 in Camden, TN, Stan was a devoted husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose kindness and generosity touched everyone who knew him. He was known for his big bear hugs, warm smile, gentle spirit, and unwavering love for...
Wilbur Barry
Nov 8, 2025
Wilbur L. Barry, 88, of Washington, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born on April 11, 1937, in Hartsburg, IL, to Leo and Marie Hummels Barry. He married Karen Waughop on August 8, 1982, in Peoria; she passed away on March 26, 2001, in Washington. Wilbur was also preceded...
Thurman W. Bernius, Jr.
Nov 6, 2025
Thurman W. Bernius, Jr., 98, of Metamora, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at his home.
He was born on July 27, 1927, in Muskegon, MI, to Thurman W. and Adrian (Van Maastricht) Bernius, Sr. He married Jean West on February 7, 1947, in Lacon, IL. She passed away on April 27, 1982.
Surviving are his children, Jan Vicary of...
John Christopher Keys
Nov 4, 2025
It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of John Christopher Keys, age 25, of Elizabethtown, Indiana, who left us on November 4, 2025. Born on May 19, 2000, in Winfield, Illinois, John was raised in Wheaton, Illinois. He graduated from Wheaton Warrenville South High School in May 2018 and went on to get a...
Vivian M. Lehmann
Nov 4, 2025
Vivian M. Lehmann, 77, of Metamora, IL, passed away at 6:27 pm on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL.
She was born on July 21, 1948, in Peoria, IL, to Daroll M. and Alice M. (Kennedy) Wise. She married Charles A. Lehmann on June 7, 1969. He passed away in June, 2019. She then...
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