All Obituaries

Gary M. Dutro, 74, of West Peoria, passed at 2:26 am on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.  Gary was born January 21, 1947, in Peoria to Earnest Phelps Dutro and Bertha Mae (Kilpatrick) Dutro.  They preceded him in death, along with his brother, Gregory A. Dutro. On a blind date on July 12, 1965, in Peoria, he met Sandra K. Gunn, the love of his life.  They were married on August 22, 1970, at United Methodist Church in Peoria.  She...

Stephen Allen Hartseil, age 72 of Peoria, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Steve was born on July 4, 1948 in Peoria to Ellis Alfred “Al” and June Carol (Henderson) Hartseil.  He married Dianne Beth Crisp on May 17, 1975 in Peoria. Surviving are his wife, Dianne, of Peoria; his children, Stephen (Melinda) Hartseil of St. Petersburg, FL and Brandi Hartseil of Peoria, IL; one grandson, Ryan Eyer; one sister, Judy Chance of...

Hayes W. Thomas was stillborn on March 31, 2021 at UnityPoint Health Methodist in Peoria.  His twin brother, Hendrix W. Thomas was born on April 3, 2021 at 8:53pm at passed away on 9:55pm.  There will be no services at this time for the Thomas twins.  The angels are at rest at Cumerford-Clary Funeral Home in Peoria whom is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include their mother, Dontajjae A. Thomas; maternal grandmother, Miesha D. Reed; and stepfather, Lawrence Osborn; and...

S. Ray Ekhoff, age 91, of Peoria, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at his home. Ray was born on July 2, 1929 in Aurora, MO to John F. and Olive G. (Beyer) Ekhoff. He married Ruth Meylink on August 24, 1950 in Cedar Grove, WI. She preceded him in death on April 19, 2020, just a few months shy of their 70th wedding anniversary. Also preceding him in death are his parents and his brothers, Claire Gene Ekhoff and Dean Ekhoff. Surviving are his siblings, Charlotte Pieper of Burnsville, MN,...

 Patricia “Pat” Boland, 91, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 12:35am on March 18, 2021 at Buehler Memorial Home.  Pat was born March, 14, 1930, in Moline, IL to Francis Vincent Farrell and Louise (Armstrong) Farrell.  Her loving adoptive parents were Faye Imogene and Clarence Schoor. She grew up in Eureka, IL, Ottawa, IL and Phoenix, AZ. She married Charles “Chuck” E. Boland in Lacon, IL on September 9, 1948.   Pat was owner/operator of...

Frances Marilyn (Ostrom) Riley, 101, passed into the Lord’s hands on February 24, 2021 in her apartment at Generations at Riverview, East Peoria. Fran was born on August 25, 1919 to Clarence and Rose (Wendell) Ostrom at a farm near Woodhull, IL.  She was baptized at home as she was not expected to survive.  Fran married Edward Dale Riley on November 14, 1943 at First Lutheran in Monmouth, IL.  They celebrated 65 happy years together in November 2008.  Ed worked for...

Linda Lou Busby 74, of Peoria passed away on February 13, 2021 at OSF St Francis Medical Center. She was born on August 16, 1946 in Ottumwa, IA the daughter of Shelby C. and Lurla L. (Bohannon) Bennett. She married Derice Busby Sr. He preceded her in death on October 18, 1980. She is survived by one daughter Melody (Lee) Tyson of Butler, Al; one son Derice (Debbie) Busby Jr of Cuba; three grandchildren Jason Brownlee, Renee Tyson, Lea Ann Tyson, two sisters Betty (John) Thierer of Washburn...

Orpha Jean Broberg Erickson, 101, of Peoria entered eternal rest and into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Friday, Feb 5, 2021, at the nursing home unit of Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria. Orpha was born August 6,1919 in Madison, Nebraska, the middle of three children, to Adeline and Lawrence Broberg. She married Martin A. Erickson on November 22, 1941, at her home church in rural Newman Grove, Nebraska. Together, they celebrated almost 63 years before he preceded her in death on...

John Edward Morse, age 87, of Bartonville, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. John was born on November 17, 1933 in Macomb, IL to James Leroy and Hazel Ruth (Lindstrom) Morse.  He married Phyllis Marie Mudd on July 25, 1954. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis; his children, Brenda (Terry) Keogel of Creve Coeur, IL, John (Debra Denise) Morse, Jr. of Bartonville, IL and Brian (Jennifer) Morse of Bartonville, IL; eight grandchildren; 11...

Dennis Frederick Putney, age 69, of Elmwood, passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Dennis was born on June 16, 1951 in Peoria, IL to Frederick Earl and Donna Jean (Stewart) Putney.  He married Pamela Ellen Williams on February 18, 1978 in Peoria. Surviving are his wife, Pamela; his children, Robin (Ronald) Thrasher of Elmwood and Tom (Jessica) Putney also of Elmwood; 10 grandchildren, Addison, Hallie, Gena, Kaleb, Lillian and Autumn Thrasher,...