All Obituaries

Robert Lewis Meyer, age 90, of Sparland, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at UnityPoint Health Methodist in Peoria. Robert was born on May 3, 1932 in Carbondale, IL to Joseph W. and Velma M. (Horn) Meyer.  He married Mary B. Nurse on February 12, 1955 in Chillicothe. Surviving are his wife, Mary; his daughters, Rebecca (Tom Huston) Cassidy of Peoria, IL and Carolyn Blair of Sparland, IL; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.  He was...

Jack Daniel Fritzinger, age 79, of Chillicothe, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Country Comfort in Henry. Jack was born on May 14, 1943 in Chillicothe to Eugene and Helen (Medearis) Fritzinger.  He married Betty Thonn on June 6, 1964 in Chillicothe.  Surviving are his wife, Betty; his sons, Donald Fritzinger and William (Shelly) Fritzinger, both of Chillicothe; three granddaughters and one great-grandson on the way.  Also surviving are a niece and nephew.  He...

Richard J. Simpson, age 61, of Washington, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 in Hopewell. Richard was born on July 23, 1960 in Peoria, IL to Jack and Mary (James) Simpson. Surviving are his siblings, Jack (Terry) Simpson of Sherman, IL, Fred Simpson of Chillicothe, IL, Karen (Brian) Granados of Chillicothe, IL and Jeff Simpson of Washington, IL; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Wm. Barry Simpson; and his sister, Rose...

Kevin L. “Virg” Gunter, age 52, of Chillicothe, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at his home. Kevin was born on May 28, 1969 to Norman and Janice Gunter.  He was preceded in death by his father, Norman.  Surviving are his mother, Janice; his brothers, Greg and Jeff Gunter; his nieces and nephews; and many friends. Kevin worked for Alcast Company in Peoria for 27 years.  He enjoyed fishing and was a member of the Peoria Casting Club.  Kevin was also a...

Mrs. Joyce W. Maddox, formerly of Chillicothe, the daughter of C.A. and Lois Henson Ward was born November 15, 1942 in Chicago Illinois and left our world on April 21, 2022 at the age of 79. She is preceded in death by her parents, one child, Diedre in 1974, her husband George H. Arjes in 1977, and John K. Maddox in 2005. Surviving are her children Ward (Amy), Kale (Shellie) and Raegan Arjes-Maddox.  She is also survived by 8 Grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She had many...

Lula Frances Hannah Adolphson, age 100, passed to Jesus at 6:30 pm May 8, 2022 the evening of Mother’s Day, in the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Springfield, IL surrounded by family  Born on June 30, 1921, in Peoria, Ill., to H. Ray and Lula Burroughs Hannah, she married Rudolph “Rudy” Adolphson on September 13, 1947, in Mossville, Ill. He preceded her in death on April 11, 2004 in Edelstein, Ill. She is survived by a daughter, Gail (James) Frank of...

Lucille Dawson, 93, of Chillicothe passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Heritage Health and Care Center in Chillicothe. Lucille was born on April 18, 1929 in Chillicothe to Charles and Alice (Johnson) Brown. She married Merle Dawson on March 4, 1944. Surviving is his daughter Kathy (Brent) Long of Chillicothe; two grandchildren Brian (Stacey) Long and Angela (Chad) Noll of Elmwood, eight grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Stephen T. Wasson (71) passed away at 3:38 am on April 29, 2022, at Edward Hospital. Born on December 23, 1950, in Peoria, IL, he was the son of James Wasson and Ardith Pool. He married Mary L. Siedlarz on June 25, 1976. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Wendy Istas. He is survived by his wife, four children, Gregory Bell (Maria) of Rock Island, IL; Carissa MacNaught (Brian) of Round Lake, IL; Joseph Wasson (Susan) of Naperville, IL; Patricia Conroy (William) of Saint...

Lester (Buddy) Ohlmann, age 60, of Chillicothe, was called to be with the Lord in Heaven on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Accolade Healthcare of Peoria. Buddy was born on February 4, 1962 in Peoria, IL to Lester William and Joyce Ann (Blagden) Ohlmann.  He married Mary Ray on September 24, 1982 in Peoria. Surviving are his wife, Mary; two sons, William and Cody Ohlmann of Chillicothe; two sisters, Marla Goard and Jody (Brian) McDaniel, both of Chillicothe; one brother, Jeffrey Todd...

James Allen Lewis, 72 of Chillicothe, Illinois formerly of Energy, Illinois passed away on April 6, 2022, at Unity Point Methodist Hospital. James, the son of James Lloyd Lewis and W. Joyce (Trout) Lewis, born in Eldorado, Illinois April 15, 1949.  The eldest of four children, surviving are his sisters Vanesta (Mike) Montbraind and Pamela (Philip) Bireline.  James was proceeded in death by his younger brother Dennis Mitchell Lewis (1993). Their family made their home in Rome,...