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02/03/2026

Patricia A. Bouchard, 85, of Morton, passed away peacefully Monday, February 2, 2026, at Reflections Memory Care in Morton with family at her side.

She was born on October 27, 1940, in Seneca Falls, New York, to Anthony and Mary Jane (Milkovich-Belo) Nedza. Patricia married Peter Bouchard on...

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02/02/2026

Glenn Wayne Belsley, of Morton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the age of 88.

Son of Joseph “Joe” B. Belsley and Emma (Schmidtgall) Belsley, Glenn was born May 12, 1937, in his family’s Morton farmhouse. He grew up helping on the farm, playing baseball, and...

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02/02/2026

MORTON – Shirley J. Lanxon, 90, of Morton, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026, at her home.

She was born January 4, 1936 in Spring Lake Township, Illinois to Everett Raymond and Lila (Zimmerman) Palmer. Shirley married Donald E. Lanxon on August 25, 1957, in Manito, Illinois.

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01/30/2026

MORTON – Ralph A. Huette, 80, of Morton, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on July 5, 1945, in Peoria, to Herb and Kathryn (Skaggs) Huette. Ralph married Sharon Boyd in Lincoln, Illinois. She preceded him in death on May 21, 201...

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01/27/2026

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01/26/2026

WASHINGTON – Steven E. Hale, 77, of Washington, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, Manor Court at Liberty Village in Peoria, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 6, 1948, in Peoria, to C. Edward and Margaret (Hawkins) Hale. He married Rae Anne Bendschneider on Septemb...

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01/23/2026

PEORIA — Harold D. “Sug” Hand, a man characterized by his tireless work ethic, devotion to family, and proud service to his country, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the age of 81.
Born in Peoria on March 16, 1944, to Harold V. and Pearl (Johnson) Hand, “Sug” be...

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01/22/2026

MORTON – James A. Ho**er, 87, of Morton, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

He was born on January 30, 1938, in Pine Village, Indiana, to Merle and Hilda (Hughes) Ho**er. Jim married Sue Layne on July 9, 1994, in Peoria.

Survivi...

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01/20/2026

MORTON – Joy A. Habegger, 76, of Morton, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at her home.

She was born on March 21, 1949, in Berne, Indiana, to Ivan and Vera (Moser) Sprunger. Joy married Douglas Habegger on June 19, 1971.

Surviving are her husband Doug of Morton; daughter, Lana...

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01/20/2026

MORTON – Patricia J. Carey, 82, of Morton, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at her home.

She was born on May 4, 1943, to Franklin and Anna (Barker) Carey.

Surviving are her daughter, Julie (Lee) Miller of Pekin; grandchildren, Brandi Burns of Florida and Matthew Burns of Peori...

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01/19/2026

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Dr. King reminded us that compassion, service, and love for one another are powerful forces for change. His message continues to inspire us to lead with kindness, stand for dignity, and care for our communities—especially during life’s most difficult moments.

On this day of remembrance, may we reflect on how we can serve others with empathy, understanding, and respect.

01/18/2026

MORTON – Glenn W. Joos, 84, of Deer Creek, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka.

Glenn was born on August 15, 1941, in Peoria, to William and Clementine (Knapp) Joos. He married Beverly Heinold on December 19, 1965, in Morton.

Glenn is sur...

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