All Obituaries

Timothy Douglas Dalrymple, age 67, of Wyoming, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at his home. Tim was born on April 30, 1954 in Macomb, Illinois to Milo M. and Clara Belle (Walker) Dalrymple. Surviving are his mother, Clara Belle of Chillicothe; his sister, Patricia (Richard) Denton of Macomb, IL; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father and three brothers, Ronald, Michael and Gregory. Tim served in the U.S. Army and then worked as a heavy machinery...

Marlys Jo Ann (Dotson) Gibson passed away peacefully at her home in Chillicothe, IL on May 12, 2021 at the age of 87. She was born to Roland and Minnie Lynn (Coatney) Dotson on April 9, 1934 in Elk Creek, Missouri. After graduating high school, she moved to the Peoria area and took a job as a card punch operator at Illinois Mutual. She married Lyle Gibson on September 3, 1955 in Bartonville, Illinois. They were blessed to have celebrated nearly 66 years together. Jo Ann enjoyed lemony...

Marie A. Tomlins, 73, passed away at home on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Marie was born July 25, 1947 in Peoria to Eugene and Adele (Zimmerman) Falkenthal. She married Wayne C. Tomlins on June 29, 1968 at St. John's Catholic Church in Peoria. He passed away on September 19, 1993. She married William Murray Miller on October 12, 2001. He passed away on July 14, 2016. She was also preceded in death by her parents. Marie is survived by her two children: Gregory (Margaret Hanley) and Meg (Joe...

Mildred A. Ramsey, age 89, of Chillicothe, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at her home.  She was born on August 31, 1931 in Timewell, IL.  She married John C. Ramsey on April 14, 1953 in Chillicothe and he preceded her in death in October of 2003. A graveside service for friends and family will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 11am at Chillicothe City Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Pearce Community Center.  Arrangements are under the care...

Alfred “Al” LeRoy Kilbey, age 91, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. Al was born on June 23, 1929 in Peoria, Illinois to Chester E. and Myrtle “Norine” (Rickgauer) Kilbey, Sr.  He married Phyllis Grace Holocker on April 14, 1951 in Dunlap, Illinois.  She preceded him in death on November 13, 2014.  Also preceding him in death are his parents; his brother, Chester “Chet” Kilbey,...

Rollin H. “Sonny” Robison, age 86, of Sherman, formerly of Peoria, passed away on Friday morning, April 23, 2021 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. He was born on August 16, 1934 in Peoria, the son of Rollin W. and Ruby (Petty) Robison. Surviving are his children, Kimmie L. Fodor of St. Louis, MO, Mary Ann (Steven) Robison-Pratt of Springfield, IL, Rollin “Robbie” (Donna) Robison, Jr. of Springfield, IL, Rhonda K. (Nick) Robison-Jones of Sherman, IL,...

On April 20, 2021, Gary J. Baker, passed away at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria after a brief illness at 64 years of age.  He was born on March 4, 1957 in Peoria to Joyce Barnwell. He married Patricia L. Baker on November 5, 1994 at Arcadia Avenue Presbyterian Church in Peoria.  She survives.  Also surviving are his sister, Cheryl (Walt) Emmer of Wyoming, IL and Deana Barnes of Creve Coeur; his brother, Bradley “Brad” Barnwell of East Peoria, IL; and many...

Cyrus Don “Teeno” Reed, age 94, of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at UnityPoint Health Methodist in Peoria. Teeno was born on February 14, 1927 in North Hampton, Illinois to Charles and Anna (Homer) Reed. Surviving are his son, Craig (Wendy) Reed of Ojibwa, WI; his step-children, Terri (Jim) Castle of Chillicothe and Todd Schupp of Florida; and many grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Colleen (nee Simpson) Reed; one son, Nick Reed; his...

Leon M. Schuman, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Leon was born on December 18, 1944, in Canton Illinois to Max and Mary Schuman. He married Sandy (Smith) Schuman on September 13, 1963. They preceded him in death. Surviving are his three sisters; Linda Kovachevich, Marilyn McCloskey, Kathy Promen, his brother; Lyle Schuman, his two children; Amy Tiff and Greg Schuman, his grandchildren; Megan and Justin, and great-grandchild; Madilyn. Also preceding him in death was his...

Charles Dalton Gibson, age 86, of Chillicothe, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his home.  Chuck was born on September 29, 1934 in Petersburg, TN to Harper and Grace (Whorley) Gibson.  He married Linda Wilson in December of 1960.  Surviving are his wife, Linda; and his four grandchildren, Jared, Hailey, Jordan and Isaiah.  He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; one sister; and his two sons, Charles Robert and Larry Gibson. Chuck was drafted and...