David Allen Bailey, 73, of Pekin passed away at 11:28 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 24, 1950 in Springfield to Jim and Bonnie (Light) Bailey. He married Retha Jane Harris on January 25, 1969. David is survived by his wife, Retha Bailey…

Toni P. Duncan Leamon, 84, of Mason City passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. She was born in Queens, New York on October 3, 1939 to Fredrick and Shirley (Haight) Landis. On May 10, 1960 she married Jerry Duncan who preceded her in death in 1992. On October 9, 1999 she…

Judy McBride, age 77, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side, Monday, February 5, 2024. She was a loving wife of 58 years to Pat McBride. They had 2 children together Kenny McBride and Tina McBride (Griffin). Over the years Judy enjoyed gardening and creating her own backyard oasis with beautiful…

C. Robert Larson, who was known as “Bob”, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on January 31, 2024 at his home in Manito. Bob was born to Robert R. Larson and Lucille (Hammack) Larson January 14, 1938 in Havana. When Bob was a very young boy, his father passed, and Lucille re­married Harry Morris. He…

James “Dwight” Whitaker, aged 86, passed away on February 4th in Pekin. He was born in Forest City to John Floyd and Lillie Maude (Langston) Whitaker and was the youngest of 8 children. He graduated from Forman High School in 1955, attended the University of Illinois, and served in the 169th Fighter Squadron in the…

Dale W. Lacey passed away at Mason District Hospital, in Havana, on Friday, February 2, 2024, after a short bout with cancer. He was born April 29,1939, in Bath to Harriet Taylor and Earl Lacey. He married Juanita Hall on September 20, 1958, in Bath. Dale is survived by his wife as well as his…

Lois E. French, 80, of Bath passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2023 at Havana Healthcare Center. Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.