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We’re honored to walk beside families through life’s most difficult moments, helping create meaningful tributes that celebrate life, love, and cherished memories.

Caroline Lewis Mehlenbeck, 82, of Peoria, passed away peacefully at her home August 29, 2026, with her favorite cat sitt...
09/04/2026

Caroline Lewis Mehlenbeck, 82, of Peoria, passed away peacefully at her home August 29, 2026, with her favorite cat sitting on her lap. She was born June 16, 1944 in New York City to Williard Deming Lewis and Marian Carter Chapman.

Carol graduated from Connecticut College and went on to own ...

Dean Robert Bordeaux, M.D. went to be with his Savior at 3:04 a.m. on July 30, 2026, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital....
09/03/2026

Dean Robert Bordeaux, M.D. went to be with his Savior at 3:04 a.m. on July 30, 2026, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital.

He was born in rural Illinois (Emden) to Johanna (Mammen) and John Bordeaux on September 14, 1927. He married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Engstrom, on November 27,...

This weekend, we recognize National Grief Awareness Day. A reminder that grief is a deeply personal journey, and no two ...
08/28/2026

This weekend, we recognize National Grief Awareness Day. A reminder that grief is a deeply personal journey, and no two paths look the same. Healing doesn't mean forgetting it means learning to carry the love and memories of those we miss in new ways. If someone you know is grieving, a simple phone call, kind word, or listening ear can make a meaningful difference.

Four score and 9 years ago this past January 2, by the grace of God, this amazing man entered the world. He was adopted ...
08/26/2026

Four score and 9 years ago this past January 2, by the grace of God, this amazing man entered the world. He was adopted just a little over eight months later, on September 8, by Robert J. and Esther M. (Diehl) Janssen of Peoria, who gave him the most amazing life abundantly filled with love. His mot...

“Greg” John Gregory Waxler, 74, of Peoria Heights, Illinois, died on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical...
08/24/2026

“Greg” John Gregory Waxler, 74, of Peoria Heights, Illinois, died on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.

He was born on May 22, 1952 to John H. and Edna Conatser Waxler. Greg married Nancy A. McIntyre on October 15, 1983, in Peoria.

Greg is survived by his wif...

Sue Ross, 93, of Peoria, Illinois, died on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital.Sue was born on...
08/22/2026

Sue Ross, 93, of Peoria, Illinois, died on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital.

Sue was born on August 14, 1933, to Major and Vera Tucker in Henderson, TN. She married Roy Ross in Henderson on October 11, 1953.

She is survived by her daughter, Jan (Richard) ...

Today for National Senior Citizens Day take a moment today to spend time with a parent, grandparent, neighbor, or friend...
08/21/2026

Today for National Senior Citizens Day take a moment today to spend time with a parent, grandparent, neighbor, or friend. Listen to their memories, ask about their life, and let them know how much they are appreciated.

Marilyn Fauser, 86, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Snyder Village of Metamora.She was b...
08/20/2026

Marilyn Fauser, 86, of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Snyder Village of Metamora.

She was born in Peoria on October 8, 1939, to Lyle and Evelyn (Bradley) Davis. She married Raymond Fauser Jr. on July 20, 1958. He survives.

Also surviving are her children...

Janice K. Buchanan, 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.Born August 22, ...
08/20/2026

Janice K. Buchanan, 88, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born August 22, 1937, in Peoria, Illinois, Janice was the daughter of Arthur and Ruth Joos. Her family story reached well beyond Illinois. Her father’s Joos family traced its roots to Swi...

Dorothy Theresa Pugh, 95, of Peoria, Illinois, died on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at The Loft of Peoria.She was born on J...
08/14/2026

Dorothy Theresa Pugh, 95, of Peoria, Illinois, died on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at The Loft of Peoria.

She was born on July 1, 1931 in East Carondelet, Illinois, to the late Fred and Cecilia Schmid. Dorothy married Clyde E. Pugh on September 16, 1950 in Cahokia, Illinois.

Dorothy wa...

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