All Obituaries

William “Bill” Earl Barlow, age 85, of Peoria, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at UnityPoint Health Methodist in Peoria. Bill was born on March 7, 1936 in Peoria, IL to James A. and Caroline (Faicheny) Barlow.  At the age of 12 years old, he was the first survivor of open heart surgery at the Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago.  On March 2, 1972, he married Twila Wys in Wagoner, Oklahoma.  Surviving are his wife, Twila; his son, Fredric (Joyce)...

Josephine “Jo” E. Pillman, age 92, of Chillicothe, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Accolade Health Care in East Peoria. Jo was born on August 20, 1929 in Peoria, IL to Charles and Catherine Workman.  She married Donald R. Pillman on June 12, 1948 in Peoria.  He preceded her in death on July 16, 2019. Also preceding her in death are her parents and siblings. Surviving are her children, Donna (Steve) Hess of Vero Beach, FL and William (Sally)...

Clara Belle Peterson, age 96, of Lacon, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Clara was born on October 13, 1925 in Washburn, IL to Louis C. and Katherine (Koch) Kamp.  She married Learoyd R. “Bud” Peterson on May 2, 1954 at the Lacon Methodist Church.  He preceded her in death in 1995.  Also preceded her in death are her parents; her brother, Glenn Kamp; and her son-in-law, Jay Parish. Surviving are her children,...

Judith D. McKay, 69, of Chillicothe passed away at her home on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. Judy was born on Jan. 7, 1952 the daughter of Robert and Vera (Kohl) Anderson.  She married Eugene L. McKay in Peoria on July 13, 1974.  He preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 1992. She is survived by her children Amy (Mark) Rosenthal of Deltona, FL, Alycia (Tony) March of Chillicothe, and Joseph (Shannon) McKay of Bloomington; four grandchildren Jessica (Tyler) Utley of Metamora, Shelby (Jack)...

Eric Robert Sturm, age 65, of Peoria, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Eric was born on May 12, 1956 in Meshoppen, PA to Wallace R. and Betty (Stevens) Sturm.  He was previously married to Suzie Powers Sturm. Surviving are his daughters, Samantha (Joe) Kinsey of Charlotte, NC and Rachel (David) Clary of Bloomfield, MO; his granddaughters, Emma Clary, Quinn Kinsey, Claire Kinsey, Willa Clary and Layne Kinsey. Also surviving are his siblings, Ivy...

Kenna Coleen Spencer, age 79, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Heritage Health in Chillicothe. Kenna was born on December 6, 1941 in Peoria, IL to Kenneth Howard and Hazel (Gilham) Landon.  She married Gary L. Spencer on December 19, 1964 in Peoria.  He preceded her in death on November 16, 2020.  Also preceding her in death are her parents and an infant sister. Surviving are her children, Kim Spencer of Lone Oak, Texas, Dawn (Terry) Spencer of...

Pearl E. Lane, age 90, of Chillicothe, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at her home. Pearl was born on December 22, 1930 in Peoria, IL to Herbert and Lenna (Lewis) Albert.  She married Marvin Lane in 1955 in Chillicothe.  He preceded her in death in 1982.  Also preceding her in death are parents; two sons, Dennis and Marc Lane; one brother, Dave Albert; and one sister, Mary Jane Sutton. Surviving are her children, Curt (Terri McCosh) Lane, Laurie (Steve) Gnehm,...

Jacob Alan Hutchison, age 30, of Cuba, formerly of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021. Jake was born on August 21, 1991 in Peoria, IL to Toby Hutchison and Jodie (Oliver) Stotler. Surviving are his parents; Toby Hutchison of Edgewood, IL and Jodie (Ronald) Stotler of Chillicothe; his brothers, Joseph (Julia Kepler) Hutchison and Jayden Stotler, both of Chillicothe; his sister, Jessie (Adam) Palmer of Effingham, IL; his nephew and niece, Leroy and Lillian Palmer; as well...

John C. Wagner, age 89, of Chillicothe, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at his home. John was born on December 12, 1931 in Beardstown, IL to John F. and Pearl Edna (Dotzert) Wagner.  He married Linda Kay Schaufelberger on October 28, 1955 in Chillicothe. Surviving are his wife, Kay; his sons, John E. (Michelle Small) Wagner of Chillicothe, IL and James E. (Rita) Wagner of Chillicothe; his grandchildren, Brett Wagner, George (Leeah) Wagner and James (Emily) Wagner; and three...

Dr. Michael A. Turner, DVM, age 73, of Chillicothe, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Michael was born on December 1, 1947 in Streator, Illinois to Keith A. and Lavon (Meils) Turner.  He married Rosalie Cotty on April 11, 1981 in Rome, IL. Surviving are his wife, Rosalie; his mother, Lavon of Chillicothe; his brothers, Kevin L. Turner and Scott I. (Gisela) Turner, both of Chillicothe; his sister-in-laws, Sandra K. Nelson of Chillicothe and Donalie Colwell of Sparland, IL;...