All Obituaries

Ruth “Ruthie” Craig Yingling 88, of Peoria passed away on Friday September 17, 2021 at her residence. She was born on November 11, 1932 in Rochester, PA the daughter John and Hazel Craig III. She married Thomas Yingling on September 10, 1955 in Mt. Lebanon, PA. She is survived by husband Thomas Yingling of Peoria, two sons William “Bill” (Gail) Yingling of Bettendorf, IA; Ron (Kelly) Yingling of Washington, IL; one daughter Amy Yingling of Dunlap, IL; five...

Timothy Reinhard, 58 of East Peoria, passed away at Unity Point Methodist Hospital in Peoria on Tuesday September 7, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on May 30, 1963 in Bluffton, IN to Daniel and Delores Sauder Reinhard.  Surviving is his wife, Joan Meister Reinhard; his children, Kristin Menold and Rodney Menold; Sarah Reinhard; Bethany (Bill) Frauhiger; Hannah (Jacob) Feucht; Faith, Mackenson, and Berlica Reinhard; six grandchildren, Ava and Aubrey Menold; Joshua, William,...

Isaac Payton 35, of Peoria passed away on September 3, 2021. He was born December 15, 1985 the son of Lena Payton and Craig Lewis in Peoria. He graduated from Woodruff High School class of 2005, where he was Prom king three times! After graduation he attended Illinois Central College and graduated from Midwest Technical Institute for Pharmacy technician and welding. Isaac is survived by his mother: Lena Payton of Peoria; father Craig Lewis of Peoria; one daughter Iasya; five brothers...

Doris Jane Oberle 90 of Peoria passed away on August 23, 2021 at the Christian Buehler Home. She was born on August 25, 1930 to the late Edwin John and Gertrude Cecilia (Kelch) Kneer. She married Henry J. Oberle on May 17, 1974 in Peoria. He preceded her in death on March 10, 2013. She worked as a secretary for Caterpillar Inc for 30 years retiring in 1978. Doris is survived by one brother Thomas (Barbara) Kneer of FL; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Charles Lewis Meischner 84, of Metamora, formerly of Peoria passed away on Friday July 30, 2021 at Unitypoint Health Methodist Medical Center. He was born on January 24, 1937 to the late Walter and Hazel (Carter) Meischner. He married Gisela Belzner in 1960 in Goppingen, Germany. She preceded him in death on September 23, 2012. He graduated from Manuel High School in Peoria, IL. After graduation he joined the U.S. Army where he served from 1957-1961 in the 4th Armored Division. Charles...

Nancy Jo Moore 79, of Peoria passed away on July 25, 2021 at Generations at Peoria. She was born on February 20, 1942 in Peoria the daughter of Howard W. and Loretta (Freitik) Binns Jr. She married Terry Moore on June 16, 1962 in Peoria. He preceded her in death. She worked as a lunch lady at Columbia Middle School for 15 years. She then worked as a dog groomer for 10 years and finally as a printer for the Peoria Journal Star. Nancy is survived by two sons Dean Moore of Peoria, Michael...

Cecelia A. Copeland 84, of Peoria (formerly of Moline) passed away Saturday July 24, 2021. She was born on September 26, 1936 in Exline, IA the daughter of Warren P. and Hazel (Hollenbeck) Jennings. She married Dr. John D. Copeland MD in June 1975. He preceded her in death in June 2002. She attended the Methodist School of Nursing where she achieved a Bachelor’s of Science Degree. She went on to work as a Registered Nurse for Methodist Hospital Private Practice for many years. Cecelia...

De’Monyae Zaire Phelps 19 of Peoria passed away on July 21, 2021 in Peoria. He was born on October 20, 2001 in Chicago the son of Noshma Phelps and Victoria Samuels. He graduated from Manuel High School class of 2021. De’Monyae is survived by his mother Victoria Samuels of Peoria, Father Noshma Phelps of Peoria, four brothers Noshma “Bullet” Lawson, Noshma Phelps, Deamorn Phelps, Dariyon Phelps, two sisters Nakalya Phelps, Nisma Phelps, grandparents Bonita Phelps of...

Labaron M. Duff 23, of Peoria passed away on Monday July 12, 2021 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. He was born on July 6, 1998 in Chicago the son of Travis Duff and Shanique Williams. He is survived by his mother Shanique Williams of Peoria; Father Travis Duff of Chicago; brother Lamon Williams of Peoria; sisters Kari Williams, Travisha Williams, Patricia Duff, Samiya Clark all of Peoria; brother Travion Duff of Chicago; sisters Treashur Duff, Destinee Duff, Anayah Duff all of Chicago and...

William “Bill” Ronk 66, of Peoria passed away on July 1, 2021 at River Crossing of Peoria. He was born on April 27, 1955 the son of William L. and Carolyn (Kiesling) Ronk Sr. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. After serving he was an electrician for many years. He is survived by his mother Carolyn Ronk of Peoria; one son Cody Ronk; two brothers David (Nancy) Ronk of Bartonville, Joe (Jackie) Ronk of Peoira and three grandsons Jaykob, Jesse and William. Bill was...