All Obituaries

William A. Jackson, 71, of Peoria, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Carle Health Methodist Medical Center in Peoria, IL. He was born on October 27, 1952, in Ronceverte, WV, the son of Curtis and Imogene Mitchell Jackson. He married Vivian "Lynda" Gibson on June 18, 1984, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. His wife, one son, Charles (Rebecca) Jackson of Hazard, KY, and two grandchildren, Seth and Victoria, survive. After completing high school, William embarked on a career...

Arthur L. Sellers Jr., 69, of East Peoria, passed away at 8:05 pm on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at his residence. He was born on March 28, 1955, in Peoria, the son of Arthur and Marie Schwark Sr. He married JoAnn Brinker on August 28, 1987, in Peoria. Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Julie A. Sellers and Heather A. Sellers, both of Peoria; two step-sons, Chris C. Graff, and Dewey C. Graff Jr., both of Creve Coeur. Also surviving is his father of East Peoria; seven grandchildren, five...

Ronald T. Aldred, 82, of East Peoria, IL, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at Aperion Care Morton Villa in Morton, IL. He was born on March 10, 1942, in Peoria, IL, the son of Donald W. and Geraldine A. Weber Aldred. He married Patricia J. Craghead on September 21, 1963. His parents, one brother, Donald J. Aldred, one sister, Pearl H. Stone, and one brother-in-law, Robert R. Craghead, all preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife, Patricia of East Peoria, IL; son, Ron (and...

In loving memory of Nick Sandro, who passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024. He will be deeply missed by family, friends, and all who knew him. Nick's legacy of kindness, warmth, and his unwavering but quiet spirit will live on in the hearts of those he touched. He was known by all as a lovely man, outstanding father and inspiration.  Though he may be gone, his memory will forever remain a beacon of light in our lives. Rest in peace, Nick Sandro.  Thursday, April 25th at...

Debra Ann Ungles, 66, of Pekin, IL passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the Loft Rehabilitation and Care Center in East Peoria, IL. She was born in Kansas City, MO, on November 2, 1957, the daughter of Robert E and Bertha D. (Ackerman) Boyer. She settled in Cherryvale, KS, until moving to Pekin, Illinois in 2015. She is survived by her son, Clifford (Amanda) Ungles; two grandchildren, Rylee Ungles and Oliver Ungles, all of Pekin; one sister, Patty (Henry) Jones; and one brother, Robert...

Janet C. Hatch, 88, of Peoria and Morton, IL, passed away at 8:55 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Lutheran Hillside Village Assisted Living n Peoria. She was born on December 26, 1935 in Evergreen Park, IL. She married Lester Hatch in 1957 and he passed away on December 1, 1983. She was preceded in death by a son, Gregg Hatch, and a brother, Wally Kuehnle. Surviving are one daughter, Gail (John) Miller of Mackinaw, IL; three sons, Gene (Tina) Hatch of Mackinaw, Charlie (Lynn) Hatch of...

Charles A. Driskell Jr., 67, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 5:10 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on February 23, 1957, in Peoria, the son of Charles and Lois Kennedy Driskell Sr. Surviving are his sister, Mary Brownlee of Creve Coeur, IL; two nieces, Jennifer Metz of Bartonville, IL and Lisa Metz of Creve Coeur; two great nieces, Renee Ferguson and Cheyenne Metz of Peoria; four great-nephews, Seth Metz, Canaan Metz, Grant Metz and...

Karen I. Fulster, 76, of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully at 9:40 am on Sunday, March 17, 2024, at Accolade Healthcare of East Peoria. Karen was born on June 26, 1947, in St. James, New York.  She was the daughter of Hans Fulster and Mabel Fisher, who preceded her in death. She joins her beloved life partner Aaron Shelton, who also preceded her in death.   Surviving are her four daughters: Lisa Bongiorno of Peoria, IL, Michelle (son-in-law...

William M. Brown, 81, of Peoria passed away at 4:44 pm on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Accolade of Peoria. He was born November 17, 1942, in Peoria, the son of Robert and Margaret Mathis Brown. Surviving are one sister Jean (Jim) Palmer of Littleton CO; one niece Rebecca (Brian) Whitmer of Peoria and one nephew Scott Staley of Littleton, CO and one sister in law Linda Brown of Peoria.  His parents one and brother Robert preceded him in death. He was an honorably discharged U.S. Army...

Sandra L. (Jones) Marks, 76, of Pekin, Il, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, surrounded by her family.  She was born May 15, 1947, in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of Warren and Irene Allen Jones. Sandra is survived by her husband, Michael Marks, of Peoria, and children, Todd (Jamie) Marks of Brimfield and Mark (Andrea Kupferschmid) Marks of West Peoria. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews.  Sandra and her...