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03/13/2026

MORTON – Michael L. Hillis, 73, of Morton, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at The Loft of Eureka.

He was born on June 25, 1952, in Mc Minnville, Tennessee, to Landy and Joan (Steele) Hillis. Michael married Leslie Osborne on August 13, 1977, in Morton, Illinois.

Surviving are his...

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03/12/2026

03/11/2026

MORTON – Randy J. Kaluza, 66 of Morton, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.

Randy was born in Westville, Illinois in 1959 and lived in the Danville area until moving to Morton in 1999. He married his wife Candy in 1980. Together they had the...

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03/11/2026

MORTON – James L. Hinkle, a man of steady hands and a warm heart, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at Carle Health Proctor Hospital in Peoria, just days shy of his 81st birthday.

Born in Pekin to Theodore and Mary (McMahon) Hinkle, Jim grew up with a Central Illinois grit that defin...

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03/11/2026

TREMONT – Michael E. Flynn, 73, of Tremont, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born on January 17, 1953, in Champaign, Illinois, to Eugene and Patricia (Kernoole) Flynn. Michael married Susan Elliott on February 17, 1973, in Champaign, Il...

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03/11/2026

EAST PEORIA — John R. Gaskill, 82, of East Peoria, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at his home.

He was born on July 17, 1943, in Canton, Illinois, to Carl and Alwilda (Murphy) Gaskill. John married Sara Zehr on March 12, 2022, in East Peoria.

Surviving are his wife, Sara Gaskill...

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03/10/2026

EDWARDS – Daughter, sister, aunt, mother, and grandmother, Jacqueline (“Jackie”) S. Ekstrom, 83, of Peoria Heights, Illinois, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Reflections Memory Care in Morton.
To know Mom was to love her. She exuded empathy, and Christ’s love ...

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03/10/2026

MORTON – Nicholas “Nick” Allan McDaniel of Morton was called home unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

He was born February 12, 1982, in Peoria, Illinois, to Allan and Wynette (Mahnke) McDaniel, who survive.

Nick is survived by his four daughters, Paris (Carson) Hasty, Emerson M...

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03/05/2026

Attending a funeral is a time to show respect and support. If you're unsure about what to wear, stick to these guidelines:

-Wear dark or muted colors like black, navy, or gray.

-Choose modest, formal attire (e.g., suits, dresses, or slacks).
Avoid bright colors, flashy prints, or casual clothing like jeans or sneakers.

Dressing thoughtfully reflects your care and respect for the occasion.

03/03/2026

MORTON – Frederick W. “Bill” Rickard, 85, of Morton, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Bill was born on October 24, 1940, in East Galesburg, IL, to Frederick S. and Violet (White) Rickard. He married Mary Lou Wilson on April 26, 1958 in ...

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03/02/2026

Obituary for Wanda is pending.

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03/02/2026

In loving memory of James "Jim" Milton Poirot, who passed away on February 27, 2026 at 3am.

Jim was born on January 29, 1939, in Belleville, Illinois, to Milton and Helen (Schilling) Poirot.

He graduated from Belleville Township High School in 1957, and from General Motors Institute ...

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