All Obituaries

Louis Benjamin “Ben” Tkach, age 42, of Hopewell, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at UnityPoint Health Methodist in Peoria. Ben was born on January 25, 1979 in Streator, Illinois to Louis Randy and Mary (Piper) Tkach. Surviving are his parents, Randy and Mary of Hopewell; his sister, Roberta Tkach of Roanoke, IL and many aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his brother, Jeremy Tkach. Ben enjoyed attended Gateway Service...

Kathleen J. Millar, age 63, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Kathy was born on November 3, 1958 in Torrance, California to Ralph and Connie (Garcia) Gastelum. She was raised in La Mirada, California. La Mirada will forever be her home. Surviving are her children, Evan (Kristyn) Millar of London, United Kingdom, Tyler (Courtney) Millar of Chillicothe, her grandchildren, Cash, Daisy, Kyra, Holliday and June Millar; and...

Kathryn A. (Kathy) Hoffman, 61, of Princeville passed away around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at her home on Evans Mill Road. Kathy was born in Kewanee, Illinois, on March 18, 1960, to Warren and Janet (Swain) Arter.  She married David L. (Dave) Hoffman in Galva on December 29, 1984.  They spent the past seven years in retirement and had never been happier.  He survives. Also surviving are two sons and one daughter: Timothy A. (Tim) Hoffman, an Investment Banker,...

Bonnie B. Drummond, age 73, of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Bonnie was born on September 21, 1948 in Peoria, IL to Roy N. and Betty (Moates) Bridgman.  She married David Drummond on June 4, 1964.  He preceded in death on July 10, 1993.  Also preceding her in death are her parents. Surviving are her children, Daniel (Krista) Drummond of Edelstein, IL, Laurie Mansfield of Chillicothe, IL and Jennifer (Derek)...

Kathleen M. Burger, age 74, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at her home. Kathy was born on October 22, 1947 in Pekin, Illinois.  She and her brother were adopted and raised in McNabb, Illinois by Leslie and Joyce Troyan.  She married Kenneth Paul Hepner in 1967 and he preceded in death in 1984.  She married Grant E. Burger, Jr. on April 4, 1992 in McNabb, IL. Surviving are her husband, Grant; her children, Kevin S. Hepner of Italy, Michelle...

Mary E. Rogers, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Mary was born on January 29, 1951 in Peoria the daughter of Roy and Barbara (Riggs) Niehause.  She is survived by her husband, William A. “Bill” Rogers, whom she married on April 15, 1972 in Pekin.  Also surviving are her children, Veronica (Eric) Sommer of East Peoria, Dominica Rogers of Chillicothe, and Carl Rogers of Rome and four grandchildren. Mary was...

Jerry Wayne Reger, age 75, of Dunlap, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 at his home cared for by his wife and stepdaughter. Jerry was born on August 7, 1946 in Lincoln, NE, the son of Gerald F. and Opal L. (Hendricks) Reger. He married Diane Kaisner on February 29, 1996. Surviving are his wife Diane Reger; his children, Todd Reger of Colorado and Heather Reger of Georgia; his stepchildren, Michelle Kimble, Cory Kimble and Andrea (Travis) Spangler; three grandchildren; five...

Henry Salter, age 62, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his home. Henry was born on December 2, 1958 in Peoria, IL to Albert Salter and Ethel (Stewart) Hills. Surviving are his brothers, Ron Hills of Murphysboro, TN and Mike Salter of Creve Coeur, IL as well as many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dave Salter and Raymond Hills. Henry earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Illinois Central College...

Timothy P. Murphy, age 65, of Chillicothe, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at OSF Richard L Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Tim was born on January 15, 1956 in Peoria, IL to Jack and Jeanine (Harney) Murphy.  He married Diane M. Wilkins on February 28, 1975 in Sparland.  She preceded him in death in August of 2020.  Also preceding him in death are his parents. Surviving are his children, Adam (Rachel) Murphy of Griffin, GA, Katelyn (Justin) Schoch of Chillicothe, IL...

Verne Henry “Bun” Schaffner, age 92, of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Lacon Rehabilitation. Bun was born on February 3, 1929 in Peoria, IL to Henry William and Mildred Elizabeth (Clark) Schaffner.  He married Ollie Jean Watson on June 6, 1959 in Missouri.  She preceded him in death in May of 2013.  Also preceded him in death are his parents; his daughter, Shirley Schaffner; and five siblings, Jean Gauwitz, Richard and Walt Schaffner,...