All Obituaries

Gilbert William Jones, Jr., age 89, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Heritage Health in Chillicothe. Gilbert was born on March 23, 1932 in Sparland, Illinois to Gilbert William and Eithel Cordelia (Nash) Jones, Sr.  He married Ann Ruth Girsch on April 11, 1959 at St. Edward Catholic Church in Chillicothe. Surviving are his wife, Ann; his daughters, Linda (George) Newcomer and Karen Jones, both of Chillicothe; his daughter-in-law, Janet Jones of Indianapolis,...

Irene Metcalf, 100, passed away on June 19, 2021 at Heritage Health in Chillicothe.     Irene was born on February 4, 1921 in Marshall County to Edwin and Mary (Ely) Wishall.  She married Gerald A. Metcalf on April 29, 1940.  He preceded her death when he was killed in a car accident on November 14, 1981.     She is survived by two sons, Gerald (Roselynn) Metcalf of Chillicothe and William (Carol) Metcalf of Irmo, S.C.  She is also survived by...

Marjorie Ruby Smith, age 106, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Heritage Health in Chillicothe.  Marjorie was born on February 18, 1915 in Streator, Illinois to Lewis and Hattie (Pervan) Talbert.  She married Owen A. Smith on July 28, 1933.  He preceded her in death.  Also preceding her in death are her parents; her eight siblings; her daughter, Patricia Jones; and her grandson, Marcus Smith. Surviving are her son, Robert Smith; her...

Sheryl A. Wynkoop, 74, of Pekin passed away on June 14, 2021 at UnityPoint Pekin Hospital in Pekin.    Sheryl was born on January 20, 1947 in Peoria, the daughter of Edwin and Betty (Lawson) Blase. She married Ernest Wynkoop in Pekin.  He preceded her in death on September 12, 2005.    Surviving is her daughter Suzanne M. (Ray) Baumruk of Libertyville, two grandchildren Jack E. Baumruk of Chicago and Spencer R. Baumruk of Dallas, TX, and a brother Robert E. (Judy)...

Zelpha M. King, age 91, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria with her grandson by her side. She was born on February 7, 1929 in Galesburg, IL to Herman T. and Beulah M. (Taylor) Freburg.  Zelpha and her siblings were raised by their grandparents, James W. and Ada E. “Gram” Taylor.  She married Robert E. King on October 16, 1948.  He passed away on May 21, 2004.  Also preceding her in death are...

Sandra Lee Pruett, age 78, of Chillicothe passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.  She was born November 16, 1942 in Chillicothe, IL to Joseph and Dortha (Kissel) Placher.  She married Russell Pruett on December 20, 1975 in Sparland, IL. She is survived by her husband Russell, one son; Timothy Pruett, three daughters; Monica Carlson, Sheri (Ray) Price, Tina (Rich) Pruett, eight grandchildren; Amanda (Roger) Bennett, Jr., Samantha (Les)...

Wilma Joanne Lucas, age 87, peacefully passed away in her home on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Born March 11, 1934 in North Hampton, Illinois to Henry and Ida Blanche (Crotz) TerVeen. She married Charles E. Lucas Jr. on March 11, 1953 and celebrated 58 years of marriage until his passing in January 2011.  Preceding her in death were her parents and one sister, Georgia May Parsons. Surviving are her children; Cheryl (Denny) Beddow of Chillicothe, Rodney (Vickie) Lucas of Chillicothe and...

Geneva E. (G-Bird) Wallace of Chillicothe passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Heritage Manor in Chillicothe. She was born on January 27, 1935, in East Peoria to Walter and Elaine Schaufelberger. Geneva made a magnificent and ambitious life for herself after graduating from Chillicothe High School. From her time attending a one-room schoolhouse she dreamed of seeing the world.  When she heard the name “Kathmandu”, she became mesmerized with the idea of travel and...

On June 4, 2021, the bravest man I have ever known, Robert “Bobby” Michael Carroll, lost his courageous, 17-year battle with Crest Syndrome.  When diagnosed in 2004, Bobby was given just two more years of life. In his last wishes and prayers, Bobby wanted to extend his heart felt love and appreciate to the many wonderful doctors, medical specialists, nurses and each of the many dedicated supporting staff who have cared for him for so many years and to the personal...

Dale Lindholm, age 70, of Chillicothe, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at St. David Hospital in Austin, Texas. Dale was born on August 1, 1950 in Fairbury, Illinois to Dean Edward and Gwendolyn (Hunt) Lindholm.  He married Barb Travis on August 21, 1971 in Moweaqua, Illinois. Surviving are his wife, Barb; his sons, Craig (Jessica) Lindholm of Chillicothe, IL and Tom (Amber) Lindholm of Austin, TX; four grandchildren, Ella, Taylor, Jordan and Maddox Lindholm; his sister, Leann...