All Obituaries

Denise Kay Zimmerman, 61, of Peoria, passed away on Friday November 19, 2021 at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on March 9, 1960 in Bloomington the daughter of Raymond and Ruth (Oertwig) Zimmerman. She proudly served her country in the U.S. Army. Denise is survived by her parents Raymond and Ruth Zimmerman of Eureka; three children Michelle Jadczak of Roanoke, Cassandra Zimmerman of Eureka, Corey Zimmerman of Metamora; one grandson; three sisters Deborah (Dave)...

Donita K.R. Curtis, 58, of Eureka, formerly of Dana, passed away on Thursday November 18, 2021 at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on July 21, 1963 in Pontiac the daughter of Tjark E. and Mary (Clark) Rients.  Donita married Brian Curtis on March 19, 1995 at Hickam Air Force Base, HI. She graduated from Dana-Minonk-Rutland High School class of 1981. Donita joined the U.S. Air Force on August 2, 1983 and retired on August 31, 2013 after proudly serving more...

Lewis J. Erickson, 80, of Eureka, IL passed away at 7:41 a.m. on Monday, November 8, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on March 6, 1941 in Oak Park, MN a son of Edward and Agnus Berge Erickson. He married Joyce L. Young on February 10, 1973 in Fairbury, IL. She survives. Survivors also include his children, John (Valerie) Erickson of Clarksville, TN; Jennifer (Scott) Williams of Washington; Jeffrey L. Erickson of Roy, Utah; Justin (Devan) Erickson of Sandwich,...

Alan “Al” Miller Lehman, 94, of Eureka, formerly of Congerville, passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka. He was born on May 21, 1927 in Erie, PA a son of Simon and Elizabeth Miller Lehman. He married Imogene Winkler on May 5, 1956 in Peoria. She passed away on October 20, 2005. He was also preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Blaine and his pet cat PJ. He is survived by two daughters; Peggy Leonardson of...

Richard Lee Payne, 86 of Ft. Myers Beach, FL, formerly of Eureka, passed away at 5:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at his residence. He was born September 16, 1935 in Peoria, IL to Richard C. and Dorothy F. (Hexamer) Payne.  He married Edith M. Grusy on October 7, 1956 in Eureka.  She survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Lori (Mike) Martin of Geneseo, IL; one son, Hal (Rhonda) Payne of Eureka, IL; five grandchildren, Brandi Payne of Peoria, Derek (Amber) Payne of Eureka,...

Edna Marie "Sue" Provenzano, 99, of Eureka, IL passed away at 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Apostolic Christian Home of Roanoke. She was born on July 30, 1922 in Royalton, IL a daughter of Clem and Sarah Dudley Duncan. She married Peter Provenzano on December 10, 1939 in Cape Girardeau, MO. He passed away on June 2, 1980. Survivors include one son, Gary (Jane) Provenzano of Morton. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister. Edna owned and...

Richard Wayne Frank, 83, of Eureka formerly of Forrest and Neponset, IL passed away at 1:22 p.m. on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka. He was born on June 27, 1938 in Peoria, IL the son of Richard and Nathalia Heiniger Frank. Survivors include two daughters, Susan (Zenon) Bursztynsky of Ottawa, IL; Karen (Ron) Makela of Adel, IA; one sister, Linda Frank of Eureka; one brother, Donald Frank of Eureka; seven grandchildren, Natalie (Timothy) Klinefelter; Amanda...

CONGERVILLE - John P. Reel, 73, of Congerville, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at his home.  A Celebration of Life will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 29, 2021 at North Danvers Mennonite Church.  Service will be livestreamed on the North Danvers Mennonite Church Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/northdanversmennonitechurch/). Pastor Brian Johnson will officiate.  Private visitation for family will be Thursday....

Wayne Spencer, 62, of Eureka, IL passed away at 4:41 p.m. on Friday, October 22, 2021 at his residence with family by his side after a long battle with cancer. He was born on February 14, 1959 in Mattoon, IL a son of John and Shirley Bolen Spencer. Wayne married Sandy Nixon on June 28, 1986 in Eureka, IL. She survives. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Spencer of Eureka, IL; two daughters, Brandy Spencer of Washburn, IL; Brittany Spencer of Eureka, IL; two brothers, Kenny (Shawna) Spencer of...

Sally Ann Blackford, 75, of Congerville, IL passed away at 9:56 a.m. on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Normal with her family by her side. She was born on July 26, 1946 in Kenosha, WI a daughter of Ralph and Hilda Kessler McFall. She married Vern A. Blackford on December 17, 1966 in Washington, IL. He survives. Survivors also include one daughter, Carol (Ron) Kelly of Edmond, OK; one son, Matthew (Lesley) Blackford of Springfield, IL; eight grandchildren; one...