Haskell Funeral and Cremation Services

03/27/2026

Peoria - Mary (James Russell) Chamberlain, 81, passed away in her home, surrounded by immense love, on March 26, 2026. She was preceded in death by David Chamberlain on March 10, 2026, her beloved husband of 31 years. Mary was also preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Sarah Russell, brother ...

03/23/2026

Princeville – Pauline E. Bennington, 87, of Peoria, formerly of rural Princeville, passed away at 12:04 a.m. Monday, March 23, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Pauline was born on September 5, 1938, in Castleton, to parents Carl and Laura (Pyell) Mueller. She married Dale L. Bennington on Ma...

03/20/2026

Princeville – Gerald “Pooch” E. Martin, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at home with his beloved Louise and daughters by his side. He was born March 12, 1938, having just joyfully celebrated his 88th birthday, to Christian C. and Bessie F. (Streitmatter) Martin in Princeville at 7 Oaks Hosp...

03/18/2026

Peoria – Melvin Ben “Mel” Slane, 82, of Peoria, formerly of Princeville, passed away at 11:57 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2026, at his home. Mel was born on December 8, 1943, in Peoria, to Harold O. and Opal Louise (Hartman) Slane. He married M. Colette (Godsil) Slane on July 31, 1965, at St. Mary of the...

03/17/2026

Monica – Del Ray Messersmith, 69, of Monica, passed away at 11:55 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2026, at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria. Del was born on March 24, 1956, in Peoria, to LeRoy L. and Patsy D. (Sniff) Messersmith. He married Barb (C**n) Messersmith, of Princeville, on October 24, 198...

03/16/2026

03/16/2026

Given the inclement weather this morning, the funeral mass for James Stahl will be streamed on our page at 11:00 a.m. for those unable to attend in person services.

03/12/2026

Wyoming---James “Jim" Stahl, 91, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Apostolic Christian Skylines in Peoria. Jim was born on January 11, 1935, in Princeville, the son of Amos and Laura (Ehnle) Stahl. A simple man, Jim lived a life de...

03/11/2026

Today is National Funeral Director and Mortician Day.
"The calling of the funeral director is
To be there when someone is in need.
To be there no matter the time, or the conditions.
To be there with words of comfort and concern.
To be there to give quiet guidance through the storm.
To be there for the final tribute that honors a life.
There is no higher privilege." - Doug Manning

03/10/2026

RESCHEDULED - due to the pending inclement weather we are moving The Healing Haven to Thursday, March 12th instead of this afternoon. Thank you!

03/08/2026

Brimfield - Leila L. Beetler, 95, of Brimfield, passed away at 7:30 pm, Friday, March 6, 2026, at Apostolic Christian Skylines in Peoria. Leila was born on November 1, 1930, in Peoria, the daughter of Andrew and Edna (Hoffman) Hauk. She graduated from Brimfield High School with the class of 1949. Le...