In loving memory and to help the needy: A full list of Journal Star Christmas Fund donors

Looking to give? Click here to donate to the 2023 Christmas Fund.Mail checks to: Journal Star Christmas Fund, PO Box 5489, Peoria, IL 61601-5489

Merry Christmas! From Levon, Rory and Phoebe Thiemann Bruce & Teresa Thiemann, $150

Gene O. Hoerr, $100

In loving memory of our son and brother, Scott Wehnes. Arlan & Kathy Wehnes and Lisa Weiss, $100

In memory of Brud and Rosemary Render. Mike Render, $200

Anonymous, $50

In loving memory of Clifford "Bud" and Gloria Graves. We miss you so much. Your Family, Stephen & Mary Jostad, $100

Anonymous, $50

Anonymous, $200

Thanking God for all our Blessings. God Bless the families and children this will help. Rick & Cheryl Miller, $100

Dr. & Mrs. W.H. Albers, $300

Sandra & George Andrews, $100

Dave & Carol Sharp, $50

In loving memory of my dear husband, Larry. Sharon Neukomm, $50

Anonymous, $50

Tim & Judy Sponsler, $50

Anonymous, $50

With our Love, from Roanoke. Harold & Judy Sauder, $150

In memory of Kathy Flint, Elliott and Alice Breese and Russell and Carol Flint, and in honor of our family. Bob & Jacquelyn Flint, $500

Anonymous, $200

In loving memory of Mom, Dad, brother Don, and son Jason. Melanie Shearer, $100

Anonymous, $100

In memory of Marianne and our loving parents. Keats Hunt, $100

In loving memory of Thomasina and Nicolaas Jongerius and John and May Beck. Sandy and Mike Jongerius, $200

Sharon Hilst, $50

In memory of our parents, Wilbur J. "Stub" and Mayme Stranz and Martin and Frieda Schleder, and in memory of Bill and Emma Furrow. Duane & Loraine Schleder, $35

In memory of our parents, George and Frances Fiser and Les and Barb Lueken. Miss you. Pamela Lueken, $50

In loving memory of my late wife, Susan. P.T. Loehr, $150

Celebrating the birth of Jesus. Anonymous, $200

Anonymous, $1,000

Bill and Mary Collier, $100

In lieu of presents. Dale & Georgia Bauwens, $100

Cora Green, $150

In memory of the deceased members of the Gilles and Taylor families. Ron & Jackie Gilles, $100

Derrick and Lyn McKinney, $25

In loving memory of our brother, Tripp. Stephen & Patricia Shaw, $100

In memory of Matt McQuellon. Amy Powers, $100

Karen Gingerich, $100

In memory of Bago. William & Arlene Cox, $50

Happy Holidays. Deborah Brewer, $25

Rida & Barbara Boulos, $50

Merry Christmas! Lori & Dave Miller, $100

His mercy and love endureth forever. James & Bonnie Tometich, $150

Robert & Deborah Schulz, $100

Merry Christmas to all! John & Kathleen Louis, $100

Edward & Judith Knecht, $100

In memory of my parents, Al and Mary Snider. Joanne Doyle, $100

Paul & Mary Moore, $50

In loving memory of Wally Bruninga, from his family. Wilma Bruninga, $50

In memory of our parents. Paul & Lynn Grant, $100

Merry Christmas! Duane & Sue Demmin, $100

In memory of our parents who loved Christmas. Alan & Debra Stockner, $35

Anonymous, $110

In memory of our parents, Paul and Helen Clauser and John and Virginia Hocker. Mel & Linda Clauser, $200

Happy Holidays! Rick & Joan Schwab, $100

In memory of Kea. Steve Ahren, $100

In loving memory of our parents, Joe and Earlyn Boyd and Bob and Doris Moore. Steve & Debby Moore, $200

Anonymous, $50

Anonymous, $100

Anonymous, $70

Best wishes for a good 2024. Ev & Sue Freeberg, $150

In Christs' Name. Eugene & Kay Siebenthal, $50

In loving memory of Woodrow Cain and G.E. Barth. Carol Barth, $50

In loving memory of Tom and Jean Junis, Don and Hilda Cowan, Paul and Goldie Russell and Paul Russell. Merry Christmas! Scott & Tammy Cowan, $100

In loving memory of my husband, Al Nimmo Jr. I miss you so. Mary Lou Nimmo, $100

In loving memory of our parents, Al Sr. and Lily Nimmo and Elmer and Bernice Frank; and our dear siblings, Betty and Bob Gullett, Bob Nimmo, Jim Nimmo, Stella Ritthaler, Nancy Gunther and Timm Frank. Mary Lou Nimmo, $50

In loving memory of Nancy Jo Fleming and Kathryn Elizabeth Fleming. Joseph Fleming, $100

Owen & Carole Ackerman, $100

Judith Tolliver, $50

Lydiann Wyss, $50

Merry Christmas and God Bless! Greg & Stacy Smith, $250

In loving memory of my grandmother, Rosella Hagemann. Therese Giacabazi, $50

Remembering the true meaning of Christmas. Ann Vipond, $100

In honor of Gretchen and Gerry Holzhauer. Ella Maxwell, $25

In loving memory of Dad, Mom and Greg. Forever in my heart! Cheryl, $100

Michael & Sandra Koch, $100

In memory of Roland, Johnny and departed loved ones. Dee, $50

In loving memory of Ralph and Lillie Palmer and Bill and Pauline Peffer. Robyn & Tom Peffer, $100

In honor of Raz, Pork, Bits and Rev. T. Mike Lawless, $100

In loving memory of William and Virginia Kreeger. Katie & Mike, $100

Anonymous, $15

Let there be Peace! Laurie & Chris Fredericksen, $150

May God bless each of you with a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. Jim & Marge, $100

Tim & Patty Howard, $50

James Compton, $665

In thankfulness for 21 healthy grandchildren and in memory of one little Angel and one Grandpa in heaven watching over them. Friends from Princeville Apostolic Christian Church, $350

In memory of my husband, Charles. Barbara Heil, $100

Anonymous, $100

Anonymous, $25

In loving memory of my husband, Lloyd Barth. Gloria Barth, $100

In memory of Larry Moore and Lori Frietsch. Mary Moore, $100

Dennis Nash, $100

Shirley Fuchs, $50

Pray for Peace. Drew Gay, $50

In loving memory of Angie Samuelson McCarrell. Cynthia & Logan McCarrell, $100

Nile & Jeanne Williamson, $100

Merry Christmas! Elizabeth & James Smittkamp, $100

For Erica, Kate and Alex. Anonymous, $300

Anonymous, $200

Larry Aldridge, $50

Anonymous, $35

In memory of Kerry Keca Carla Johnson, $30

Gail Elbert, $100

In loving memory of LeRoy and Patsy Messersmith. Julie & Dave Messersmith, $50

Happy Birthday, Jesus! Anonymous, $250

In loving memory of husband, Dale Athey; brother, Jack Hasler; and sister and family, Joy, Don and Randy Hill. Darlene Athey, $100

In memory of Mom and Dad! Kenneth Dietz, $50

Anonymous, $200

Anonymous, $100

Anonymous, $500

Anonymous, $50

Merry Christmas to all. In loving honor of our children and grandchildren.

Patti & Steve Bash, $100

Merry Christmas. A & A, $50

In memory of our dear parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mauck and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Pate. Jim & Mary Lou Pate, $50

Phillip and Janie Chamberlain, $100

With gratitude for my grandchildren, Camden, Mason, Shelby, Alexis, Bobby, Delaney, Estelle and Elowyn. Gary Ebeling, $50

Thankful for our many blessings. Pat & Rick Walker, $250

Thankful for my children and grands. Rita, $50

Anonymous, $100

Richard & Jenita, $200

In memory of loved ones. Barb & Gary Luster, $100

Merry Christmas from the McGraw Family. Annie & Ed McGraw, $500

In memory or Jim Lewis and Edise Ann Hall. Carney, $500

Kenneth & Miriam Olson, $100

Anonymous, $200

Anonymous, $100

Still missing you, Jim Williams. Carol Williams, $125

Anonymous, $200

In loving memory of John and Brad. Carole Bunger, $50

Anonymous, $100

In memory of Mom and Dad (George and Ruby Brodbeck). In loving memory of my dearest friend, Joseph T. Anthony. Ruby Arms, $60

In memory of my son, Bradley; and husband, Brad, who passed from CJD disease. Denise Ogborn, $800

In loving memory of Jim Gilles, his family and my Hopwood family. In loving memory of Bob Hopwood and Beth Hopwood from Doris Hopwood Becky Gilles, $250

To help families in need. Dan & Diana McBeth, $100

In loving memory of Estel Hilpert. Carol Hilpert, $100

In loving memory of Homer Hilpert Sr., Carol Hilpert, $100

In loving memory of Franklin White. Carol Hilpert, $100

In loving memory of Lois White. Carol Hilpert, $100

In loving memory of Wayne Hilpert. Carol Hilpert, $100

In memory of Dave Higgins. Fondren Family, $100

To help those less fortunate than we are. Edith King, $100

In loving memory of Bob and Doug. Betty, $30

Anonymous, $50

In memory of Stacey Morr, Merry Christmas. Tara Smith, $100

In loving memory of John and Margaret Wikoff, Everett and Jo Benton, Kevin Wikoff, Geri Kegley and Dan Wikoff. Tina and Jim Wikoff, $50

Love you, Poppy. $50

Thomas & Marian Wagner, $100

Anonymous, $50

In memory of Brandi and Joe Palazzo. Love, Karen, $25

Merry Christmas from Jerry & Mary Knobloch, $250

Anonymous, $100

In loving memory of my dear friend, Diana Hinshaw. Lorraine Antram, $25

Doug & Angela Gray, $100

In memory of: Joe and Eyloe Copley and Sheila Scribner. Nancy Siebrasse, $75

Anonymous, $100

Dale Romine, $200

Anonymous, $50

In fond memory of my aunts, Mildred, Katie, Bert, Tante, Lydia and Lily, all who shaped my life in a loving, positive way. Charles Brunner, $400

Anonymous, $100

John Earhart, $100

For Shirley. Anonymous, $100

Anonymous, $100

Anonymous, $25

Anonymous, $50

Monaletta Farquardt, $1

Barbara Cook, $35

In memory of Jeanie Cyr. Denis Cyr, $500

Anonymous, $100

Merry Christmas from Eric & Sandy. $25

Anonymous, $50

Suzanne & David Risinger, $100

Thankful for our Blessings. From John & Kim, $2,500

Edwin Young, $100

Pennies from Heaven. Remembering loved ones. William & Nancy Marlott, $25.70

In loving memory of Kristine. From Mom & Dad, $150

Anonymous, $25

Dennis & Anita Werling, $500

Thankful for 10 grandchildren and 2 new great-grandbabies. Anonymous, $75

Anonymous, $100

Christmas blessings to you and your families! The Osbornes, $104

In memory of Lois. David, $100

So every kid can have a nice Christmas! Dan & Colin, $100

Anonymous, $104

Blessings to all this Holy season. Joyce Streitmatter, $100

Anonymous, $100

John Devine, $50

Anonymous, $200

In loving memory of my Mom and Dad. JB of Morton, $100

In loving memory of our parents, Art and Kathryn Rohman, and Bill and Doris Woolsey. Art & Joanne Rohman, $100

Merry Christmas to Lori Rinkenberger. Rose Marie Zimmerman, $100

Merry Christmas from Mocha. $100

Remembering Christ at Christmas. M & K, $200

In memory of John, Scott, David, Grandma and Grandpa Wilson and John Dove. Thank you. Carolyn Kay Covey, $150

In loving memory of our parents, Ray and Mildred Sommer and Clarence and Matilda Geier. Louie & Bernice Sommer, $50

In memory of George W. Cox. Janelle Cox, $30

Anonymous, $50

In memory of family and friends. Mike & Marlene Branham, $200

In memory of Robert Johnson. D.W., $20

In memory of our parents and other relatives gone but not forgotten. DW & VW, $20

In memory of my sister, Charlene. Miss you. DW, $20

In memory of Bill Behrens, Ed and Lydia Behrends, Margaret and Charles L. and Family. Sandra Behrends, $25

Merry Christmas in memory of my wonderful wife of 42 years and her Dad. Ray Otto, $300

In memory of Quint Yerby. Old Times Baseball of Peoria, IL, $200

In memory of my wife, Dee. Walter Scudder, $100

Henry & Carolyn Noe, $25

In memory of Welcome Davis. With love, Joyce, Jackie & Russell, $100

In memory of Bob and Lorraine Jackson and Bernie and Marianne Keough. Colleen & Mike Keough, $100

Anonymous, $100

In loving memory of three fabulous Gebhardt men, Dick, Ted and Brock. Richard & Sandra Gebhardt, $300

Thanking God for the blessing of Christmas. He Arose! Eleanor & William Uhlman, $200

In memory of Tom Wallace. Jeanne Wallace, $100

Robert & Margaret Blaisdell, $35

Tony Cox, $50

Kim & Susan Sylvester, $100

In memory of Brent Gwillim, He was a good guy. Marsha & Lee Swardenski, $200

Anonymous, $100

In memory of loved ones no longer with us...gone, but not forgotten. Bobbie & Don Yoder, $100

In loving memory of my husband, Dave. Kathy Nixon, $100

So thankful for our amazing granddaughters, Isabella & Violet. We love you so much! Grandpa & Grandma. So thankful for Connor, Claire and Zoe, our Missouri Kiddos who we love very much! Merry Christmas. Aunt Gloria & Uncle Bob. In loving memory of our parents, Bob and Virginia Gailliaert and Gene and Janet Eberle. Miss you every day! Bob & Gloria, $100

In memory of Norm Kelly. Richard Helfrich, $50

In memory of Mary Schlink. Kent Malinosky & Jim Schlink, $100

Merry Christmas! Carl & Maggie Mangold, $300

In memory of Eric. Steve Smith, $600

Paul & Mary Strang, $300

In loving memory of our parents, Bill and Sue Hinthorn and John and Margaret Wikoff; our siblings, Kevin, Dan and Geri; and brother-in-law, Todd Brooks. May their Spirit carry us through the holidays and the rest of 2024! Mike & Joanne Wikoff, $200

In memory of our family members who are no longer here to celebrate with us. The McMahills, Bradford, $100

In memory of Moma and her giving heart. P&B, Morton, $50

Eldon & Linda Witzig, $100

Merry Christmas to our Peoria Family. From Chip and Mary Family, Eatonville, WA, $100

To the glory of God and in memory of my parents, Thado "Ted" and Erika Abegg; my brother, Theodore (Ted) Abegg; my sister, Dorothea (Abegg) Helms; my brother-in-law, Lester Helms; and my nephews, David Helms and Jeffrey Abegg. Carl Abegg, $100

Dorothy & David Yaeger, $120

In thanksgiving for Jesus, our Savior. Terry & Rita, $200

In loving memory of our infant daughter, Diane Lynn; and the deceased members of the Zelenda and Gebhardt families. Richard & Mary Jo Gebhardt, $100

In memory of Char Misener and Dave Marshall. From Alan Misener and Rose Marshall, $100

Randy & Marsha Ray, $100

Ransburg Foundation, $200

Anonymous, $100

In loving memory of Ed Flesburg. Miss you! Donna and family, $100

Anonymous, $25

Anonymous, $500

Grateful for our blessings, Tucker, Reese, Reagan, Finn, Ezra, Graham and Maren. Anonymous, $100

In loving memory of our son, Marcus Richard Foster; and our nephew, Nathan David Park. Cheryl & Eric Foster, $50

David & Melodie Dobner, $50

Anonymous, $300

Evelyn Jones, $100

In loving memory of Mark Roberts and Roger Rentfro. Kimberly Roberts, $50

In loving memory of Carrie and Troy. Hugs, Amy Walton, $25

In memory of my husband, Richard Colvin. Janet Colvin, $50

Anonymous, $2,000

In memory of Marilyn: wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. We love you and we miss you. The Mingus Family, $50

In loving memory of Regina and Holly Marie Swartz, forever in our hearts. Love, Max and Grandma (Evelyn Collins) and Family, $100

Anonymous, $100

In memory of our son, David. From Clarence & Lois Knutson, $100

In loving memory of Grandma Lena. Thomas & Becky Gibson, $25

In memory of Ramon, Mary, John and Robert Mason. Craig T. Mason, $1,700

In loving memory of Chuck Passie and Camron Passie. William & Judith Passie, $200

Rejoicing in Jesus! $100.00 Stevan and Mary Streitmatter

In loving memory of all deceased members of the Schupp and Fries Families. Gary Schupp, $100

In loving memory of John. Anonymous, $100

Happy Birthday, Jesus, and Thank You for being our Lord and our Savior! Anonymous, Tremont, $50

Anonymous, $100

Anonymous, $40

Sonja Kerrihard, $100

Anonymous, $200

In memory of my father, Russell. Jessica Doubet, $30

Charles & Linda Kuhn, $100

In memory of Eldora Olson. Raymond Olson, $50

Sharon Corn, $200

In memory of my husband and our families. Carol Castagna, $50

Carolyn De La Rosa, $100.00

Love all, miss all - Dad, Walt Sparks, Mom and Steph- Dad, Florence and Guy, my 2 brothers - Bud and Jerry - Grandma and hers and Dear Aunts - Marie and Margaret - Loved all. Love, Nancy Burdess, $100.00

Anonymous, $163.00

Anonymous, $200.00

Jeanne Mitchell, $100.00

In memory of Brenda K. Rumler. Randal Rumler, $100.00

In honor of my parents, Lester and Bobbie Smith, and my grandparents, William and Sophia Smith. They loved Peoria and loved to help many children. Deanna Smith-Fagin, $100.00

In memory of our son Todd. Keith and Mary Musselman, $100.00

Thank everyone who thinks of others during the Holiday Season. Sybil Feldman, $100.00

Christopher Maushard, $100

Anonymous, $25.00

In Honor of Christ's birth. Millard and Luann Shaw, $50.00

Paul and Jeri, $250.00

Thankful for our many blessings. Alan and Sherry Bliss, $150.00

In loving memory of our Mother Lois Huff. Steve, Sue, Jo and David, $30.00

Raymond and Mary Smith, $25.00

Carole Heinz, $100.00

In memory of my loved ones. Dolores, $50.00

In loving memory of our parents: Russell & Velma Heintz of Peoria, and Robert & Mary Spaethe of Cicero, IN. Paul and Mary Heintz, $250.00

Terryl and W. Richard Polanin, $100.00

In loving memory of Fritz and Dori Reuling. I love you and miss you both so much. L.L., $200

In loving memory of The Ponce Family and the Cervantes Family. Merry Christmas to All. Lisa Lensmeyer and Andres Cervantes, $200

Barbara Huebner, $50.00

Anonymous, $50.00

In loving memory of Linda Aschenbrenner. Anonymous, $100.00

Anonymous, $25.00

Matthew 25:40. Merry Christmas. Terry and Sharon Ross, $75.00

In loving memory of Mom and Pops, Dad, brothers Doug and Mel and sister Ella. Bill and Edie Nimmo, $400

In memory of my husband Ed. Love you always. Jeanne, $100

Anonymous, $100.00

This gift provides material items. The best gift is found in the Bible. John 3:16. Judy Bush, $125.00

In loving memory of Kimberly Bain. From Geary Robinson, $25.00

Anonymous, $50.00

Ray and Kathy LaHood, $100.00

In memory of Wallard & Gertrude Gilles and Walt & Milly Peters. Dave and Jan Gilles, $500.00

In memory of my husband Leonard Tilson. Mary Jane Tilson, $100.00

Michael Staley, $100.00

In memory of Lozier, Voznick and Dare Families, $100.00

In loving memory of my wife Sue Reining. Brice Renning, $200.00

In loving memory of Henry Kruse and Debbie Melvin. Glenda Kruse, $200.00

Anonymous, $100.00

In memory of Gale, Grace, and Dale Woolsey. Harold and Carolyn Pauli, $100.00

In memory of my husband, Arlo, and our parents. Alice Nash, $150.00

In loving memory of Caroline and Edward Hanley, and Vera and John Powers. From the Kenneth Hanley family, $100.00

In memory of John "Kip" Sack. From his family, $25.00

For those less fortunate, tis the season! Gene and Justteen Wolstenholm, $25.00

In memory of Jim Bollwinkle. Dick and Helene Peterson, $100.00

In memory of Family and Friends. Don and Zene Baker, $100.00

Thank you to the Angel who brought my grandson home safely in the middle of the night. Mary Ann Gottlieb, $20.00

In loving memory of Ray Dornberger. We love and miss you! Shirley, Carrie and Bethany, $50.00

In loving memory of my husband, Dick Vicary; son, Rick; and daughter, Janice Kay. Hazel Vicary, $100.00

Richard and Joyce Bomer, $100.00

Barbara Zook, $100.00

In loving memory of Richard Galley. Anonymous, $50.00

For Michael Pelz. Cynthia Pelz, $50.00

Every Person needs Jesus! Global Zookeeper. Dennis Baurer, $100.00

Anonymous, $25.00

In memory of Terry Coates. Rosemary and Don, $50.00

In loving memory of Evelyn and Harold Rickey, Don and Pat Rickey, Mike Tatey, Bonnie and Ben Schupbach, Rick and Linda Schupbach, and Don Schupbach. From Joe and Char, $200.00

Merry Christmas to Family and Friends. Daniel Roth, $250.00

Mary McCoy, $25.00

In loving memory of Mom and Dad. D.L.M., $10

In loving memory of Olivia and with Thanksgiving for Alan, Christopher, Mario, Michael, Jerrid, Zoe, Kai, Andrea, Jesse and Jarrett. D.L.M., $55

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Paul and Ellen Whittington, $100

Keeping the tradition alive in memory of Helen and Les Waldo. Roger and Karen Waldo, $25

Anonymous, $100

Barb and Bernie Drake, $150

Happy Holidays! Kevin and Patti Gould, $75

Steve and Kay Sutton, $100

APWU Retirees Chapter, $100

In memory of our parents, John "Dutch" and Katheryn Meiner and Clarence and Margaret Sefried. Donald and Marjorie Sefried, $100

Anonymous, $100

In memory of our son, Blake Schoedel. Peace be with you. Don & Julie Meyer, $100

Princeville Apostolic Christian Sewing Circle. God Bless All, $50

In memory of Don S. Mary, $100

In memory of Calvin E Kemp. Diana Kemp, $100

Tis not the manger but the cross that sets the spirit free. Anonymous, $200

In memory of my dear husband, Lorin D Whittaker Jr MD. Rebecca Whittaker, $100

Anonymous, $25

Anna Lou Grimm, $100

Thankful for a precious, loving family. Jim and Judy Peters, $100

Anonymous, $100

Anonymous, $100

When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace — Jimi Hendrix. May all of us have peace and love in our hearts. Anonymous, $100

To Shirley Rellihan, my sweet, loving wife of 60 years and our parents and siblings. Miss you sweetheart. Jack, $200

Anonymous, $200

Happy Birthday, Baby Jesus! K&J, $100

In memory of parents and grandparents and in honor of our six grandchildren. Share the love of Jesus! Anonymous, $50

In honor of our beautiful precious granddaughters, Claramae and Josie. In loving memory of my parents and Grandpa Sam. MCU, $500

In loving memory of Jim and Betty Madigan and Cliff and Grace Renner. From Denise Madigan and Robert Renner, $50

Merry Christmas Mom. Peter Nichols, $500

In memory of our loved ones. Shirley Andrews, $100

In memory of John, Julie, and Terry. Shirley Andrews, $100

In loving memory of our parents: Charles & Marge Smith and Bob & Virginia Pierson. From: Randy and Marsha Pierson, $200

Mr. & Mrs. Wittekiend, $100

In memory of Lee L. and Mary Pallardy, Thomas E and Joan O'Dea and John J. Mulligan. Merry Christmas. Lee and Catherine Pallardy, $100

In loving memory of our parents, Glenn and Margaret Riddell and Jeanne Steenrod. Rebecca and Jeffrey Steenrod, $200In memory of our neighbor, Emma Kerr. Rebecca and Jeffrey Steenrod, $50In loving memory of our dear sister, Rachel Blakeman. Rebecca and Jeffrey Steenrod, $100

In memory of my lovely husband Louis. You are missed a lot and your mother, father, sister in heaven, my son Johnny and Great grandson Tyler, fishing with Louie. My friends. Helen Alder, $100

Jesus is the truth and the life! It is a blessing to serve Him! Merry Christmas! Mr. and Mrs. Wm R Hart, $300

Anonymous, $100

Michael and Susan McCabe, $100

Love to Pat, Bud & Jim Gollon, Barbara & Ralph Brill, Larry & Florence Marx. From Judy & Norm Grobe, $300

Thankful for healthy grandchildren. Dan and Liz Roth, $50

To the less fortunate. R.L.E.A., $100

In loving memory of Mike Foster who departed this life in April. Jo and Martha Foster, $150

So thankful for our amazing grandchildren. LucyAnn, Ophelea, Tate, Everitt and Hank. Merry Christmas! Tim and LaVonne Sammis, $100

In memory of Bob Moser. Barbara and Mary Moser, $50

God has blessed us richly! Sharing our blessings with others this Christmas Season. Merry Christmas! Anonymous, $350

In honor of Christmas past, present and future. Joyce, $50In memory of so many dear beloveds but especially Jim. I miss you ... Joyce, $50

Anonymous, $100

In loving memory of our parents, Tom Sr and Betty Trefzger. Tom Jr and Tim, $50

Anonymous, $100

For family gone but not forgotten. Debra and Robert Shoultz, $200

In loving memory of my husband, Earle and great-grandson, Harrison, and others who left us far too soon. Sharon, $100

In memory of dear Aunt Fuda Christ. Melinda Christ, $100

In memory of dear Aunt Fuda Christ. Doris Christ, $100

Anonymous, $100

In memory of Amy, Walt, Denny and Jerry. From Mary, $500

To all of you, God Bless! Christine Smith, $2

Praying everyone has a Blessed Holiday Season. Linda Baum, $500

In loving memory of my husband, John; and all of our family and friends gone too soon. Jean, $100

In loving memory of our son, Scott Moreland. Rick & Lisa Moreland, $100

James Bowles, $100

In memory of Delbert Jean U-2. Gary Cape, $100

Eileen Cunningham, $25

In memory of our parents and sister. Barb Becker & Marcia Becker, $200

In memory of departed loved ones. Marilyn Miller, $50

Anonymous, $50

In loving memory of my husband, John Ambrosch. Mary Ambrosch, $50

Remembering Nancy. Mary & Chuck, $40

Anonymous, $200

In memory of my mom, Nola. Max Pence, $500

In loving memory of our parents, Everett and Hazel Harrison and Loren and Genevieve Bowers; and loved ones who have passed: brother, Bill Bowers; son-in-law, Mark Roberts; nephew, Rick Bowers; and special friend, Roger Rentfro. Robert & Joann Bowers, $50

In loving memory of my mother, Iva Cordle, my 25th Christmas without you, your 25th year with Christ. I love you and miss you. Susie, $25.

In loving memory of Lily Nimmo, our Mother and Grandmother. She loved all the little children. Mr. & Mrs. William E. Nimmo and daughters, $15.

In memory of our Nimmo brothers and sisters who are no longer with us. Bill & Jennifer Nimmo, $10

Anonymous, $25

Mr. & Mrs. Rod Bledsoe, $50

Dave & Sherry Urbanc, $300

In loving memory of our dear friends, Bob Jennette and Tom Johnston. Joan & Mick Henderson, $100

For all His Blessings. JD, $100

Jesus is the Reason for the Season. Hal & Colette Lundstrom, $150

Merry Christmas from Susan & Roger Leighty, $75

In memory of Bob Sweeter, Becky Hauser and Jennifer Hauser Pat Sweeter-Ficht, $100

Evan & Kay Jackson, $50

Joe & Nancy Krakowiecki, $150

Mary Snyder, $100

Yvette Goforth, $100

In memory of Peggy and Ann. Curt Ribando, $200

We wish you all a wonderful holiday season as we praise his name, Jesus Christ. Roanoke Concrete Products, $300

Richard Unes, $200

In memory of Ezra and Elwin Mike & Shiela Rumbold, $200

In memory of our son, Marty.

Larry & Sandra, $200

Happy to help those in need. Bob & Mary Pirtle, $100

Anonymous, $1,000

Thankful for grandchildren, B&B. Granpa C, $50

In lieu of gifts to all our great-nieces and nephews. Jan & Kathy Schindler, $500

In memory of Geoff Nault. Robert & Carolyn Nault, $100

Anonymous, $50

Anonymous, $50

Sharing the Joy and Love through #actsforemerson. Denny & June Albers of Morton, $100

Patricia Middleton, $50

Anonymous, $100

Jesus is the reason for the Season! God Bless! In memory of our grandparents. Nicole, Nathan and Rachel. The Boudreaus, $200

In memory of Jim and Carol. John & Jane Garrett, $150

Chuck and Pam Fabish, $25

In loving memory of my parents, Norman and Elinor, and also brother-In-law, Lynn. Merry X-Mas. Kevin Zook, $100

Hank & Rebecca Hughes, $100

In memory of Seffer and Schumacher Family members. Kathy Schumacher, $50

In memory of my son, Danny Quinn. Michael Quinn, $100

In memory of our parents, Jusin and Norma Zipfel and Ed and Edna Hagerman; and brother, Ron Hagerman. Ron & Judy Zipfel, $75

From Barbara Glick, in memory of her parents, Ovid and Dorothy Sinclair. $500

In loving memory of my husband, Floyd. I miss you so much and so do our children and lots of others. Liz, $100

Anonymous, $300

In memory of my father, Mike Foster, who made an impact on community college education, international Tolkien scholarship and local journalism. Megan Campbell, $150

In memory of Roy and Alvina Martin. Jerry & Valerie Martin, $100

In memory of Debi Rink. Pam Huebsch, $75

And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his son to be the Savior of the World. 1 John 4:14 Anonymous, $250

Missing you so much Leslie Jo. Steve & Vicki Bucher, $100

In memory of our parents. Murl & Donna Schmidt, $40

Amy Hasfjord, $50

Anonymous, $50

Anonymous, $50

F.B. & C.L. Borino, $300

In memory of John I. McGill Jr. Rebecca McGill and Family, $250

Happy Holidays to All. Phil & Sally of East Peoria, $200

Janice Koch, $200

In loving memory of my Aunt Clara and Uncle Harold. Debbie Wissel Burrows, $100

We are thankful for our healthy grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Gary & Peggy McConkey, $100

Anonymous, $100

Anonymous, $50

Sally & William Robertson, $250

Marilyn & James Bauer, $100

In the spirit of the season. Mark & Chris McCarrell, $100

Phillip & Kay Michael, $100

In loving memory of my parents and husband. SN, $250

In memory of my Dad and Mom and in honor of my two grandchildren. DAHB, $200

In loving memory of Julie. Larry & Joyce Woltzen, $100

Monday and Wednesday Bridge Club Friends, $272

Happy Holidays. Bob & Glenna, $100

Anonymous, $50

Anonymous, $25

In memory of Sandra Lane D.W., $10

In memory of Rena Lewis. D.W. & V.W., $10

Anonymous, $50

In memory of our son, Rusty Underwood; and granddaughter, Lacey Lape, Always in our hearts. Jerry & Janet Berkley, $50

Anonymous, $325

Anonymous, $100

In memory of Forrest R. and Edna J. Harms. Edna Nugent, $100

Donald & Ricky Olson, $50

In loving memory of Spike. Sue, $100

Sally Heinz, $50

In memory of our beloved aunt, Therese Zogby; and our dear friend, Jim Welton. Jim & Sharon Zogby, $100

Robert & Lorene Herold, $23

In memory of Lovey and Gene Maushard, Bob and Tom Maushard, Jack and Judy Kantz and Jake Favri. In memory of my long-time friend Sandra Post, gone too soon. Mike & Mary, $150

In memory of Tom Wyard. Sheila, Todd, Claudette & Kaelyn, $50

In memory of Brian and Evy. Don Paul, $100

Anonymous, $100

In memory of my parents, John and Merle Studinger; and my sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Ellis Randle Jr. Sharon Studinger-Kennedy, $100

In honor of Herschel and Billie Schwarzentraub and Loraine Ramler. Greg Schwarzentraub, $100

In memory of my son, Gregg Hatch. Janet Hatch, $100

Anonymous, $75

In loving memory of Colleen Marvin and thankful for all our blessings. Max & Kathy Smith, $200

Anonymous, $100

In memory of Mark Burroughs. Never forgotten. In memory of my parents, Dave and Bette Manuel. Stan, $100

Thomas & Suzanne Eertmoed, $50

In loving memory of my parents, Fred and Katherine Kelly; and my sister, Laurie DeSmet. Shari Kelly Archibald, $100

In memory of my dear Teresa. I miss you every day. Love, Jim Herrmann, $100

Have a magical holiday! Theresa Chambers, $25

Thankful for our three blessings, Ellie, Sam and Noah. Joan & Terry Turner, $100

In memory of my sister, Mable Cook; and brother-in-law, Dean Allen. Bob & Dar Schimmelpfenning, $100

Helping to spread the joy of Christmas. Paul & Cheryl Resnick, $600

Anonymous, $50

For my wife, Gail. First Christmas without her. Love, John, $50

LPL Financial, $500

In loving memory of our brother, Terry Steenrod, who adored Santa and Christmas. Rebecca & Jeffrey Steenrod, $100

Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and blessed 2024 from the management, staff, and patrons of the Fargo Ridge Tap. $250

Anonymous, $300

In loving memory of Denny Mohr. From your family, $50

In memory of Eunice Woelfle, a jewel in our neighborhood. George Draher, $40

In loving memory of my husband, Dr. Robert Wright. Gwen Wright, $100

In memory of Jaimesen A. Steelman. Michael F. Finnegan, $55

CT Vivian School, $40

From our family: Peter, Jeanne, Claire, Francis, Faith, Emma, Danny & Mia, $260

Christmas blessings to you and your families. The Osbornes, $104

In memory of Grandpa and Grandpa Miller and Grandpa Grimm. $500

Anonymous, $26

Wishing peace and blessings to everyone this holiday season and remembering friends and family that have passed before us! Alan & Becky Lee, $156

Anonymous, $312

Anonymous, $104

In memory of Lois. David, $100

Anonymous, $200

Heavenly Christmas to Jacob, Dick and our newest angel, Melon. Patricia Schaub, $300

So every kid can have a nice Christmas! Dan & Colin $100

Anonymous, $52

In loving memory of my husband, Al; and my parents, Harlan and Mazie Thomas. Merry Christmas! Lois Boaz, $260

Just carrying on Dad's tradition. $20

In memory of Dave Hanley. Family, $100

With gratitude for the blessing of our grandchildren, Luke, Haley, Lauren, Mason, Ben, Braden, Lane, Adelyn, Meredith, Brock and Brooks. From Kan & Kathy Becker, $50

Anonymous, $25

Anonymous, $300

Joseph & Patricia Virbicks, $100

Anonymous, $50

In loving memory of Mary Ann, Bill, Ian and Joe. From Marty & Norma Behrends, $30

Remembering Betty. From Mark Claver, $100

Merry Christmas to all!! Jack & Bev, $250

Anonymous, $200

Roger & Rita Lynn, $50

In memory of my husband. Dick Blackhurst. From Roberta, $100

In loving memory of Annette Streitmatter. $100

In memory of my parents, Shep and Harriet Northup; my brother, Tom Northrup; and my sister, Gerry Lober. All in Heaven with my Lord Jesus Christ. From Christine Bollwinkle, $300

In loving remembrance of Sonny. From Doreen Elsasser, $500

Anonymous, $500

Merry Christmas to all. Jim & Diane Coutts, $100

Anonymous, $200

In memory of our family members no longer with us, Merry Christmas. Randy & Jackie Sweeter, $100

In remembrance of those who have gone before us. Merry Christmas!

From David & Lisa Wiltz and Family, $100

Jayme Purtle, $100

In memory of Uncle Rich, the most generous person I've ever known. From Julie, $100

In loving memory of Ray and Mary Montgomery. From daughters, Cherie, Kriss, Bev, Jan and Karen, $100

Bill & Jane O'Malley, $100

In memory of our beloved parents, Walt and Doris Davis and Fred and Marilyn Crane. From all our family members. Missing them always. $100

Anonymous, $50

In loving memory of my beloved husband and our angel baby, Abigail. LMH, $100

Anonymous, $100

Given in loving memory of my parents, grandparents and Steve. JKF, $150

Merry Christmas! From Mark Ferguson, $50

Merry Christmas! From Denise and Dave Nelson, $50

In memory of Mom, who taught me how to give. Marilyn, $50

Merry X-Mas! From National Association of Letter Carriers, $200

Merry Christmas from Richard and Benna, $100

For my dad, Randy Alwood, who was the hardest worker I knew and always looked forward to the next water job, I miss him every day. From, Tony Alwood, Hanna City.

For my Aunt Donna Burdess, I think of you every time I make pasta since you gave me all my pots and pans. Miss you! From, Todd Alwood.

For Charlotte and Wilbur Burdess, my grandparents. I’m thankful I grew up with you living right next door. Miss you both. From, Todd Alwood.

For Randy Alwood, my dad. I wouldn’t be the person I am today without you. I miss you every day. From, Todd Alwood.

In loving memory of a "great guy," Raymond Burkhart. From, Rod & DeeDee Gillette.

In loving memory of our parents, Jack Gillette, Marie (Gillette) Burkhart, Ora "Dave" Davidson and Daisy Davidson. Gone, but never forgotten, and sadly missed during the Holidays. From, Rod & DeeDee Gillette.

In loving memory of our best friend, Randy Alwood, who we think about often. From, Rod & DeeDee Gillette.

Think about you and miss you more every day Mom. From, DeeDee.

Thankful for all our Blessings. Merry Christmas. From, Don & Barb.

In memory of those no longer with us to celebrate the Holidays. From, Scott & Mary Gillette.

In loving memory of our parents Charles and Marjorie Smith, Marian Bridgewater and Robert Wiesner. From, John & Cheryl Wiesner.

Happy Holidays. Sheldon & Mary Ann Schafer.

Grateful for Tanya Doolan, Director/Carle Methodist Rehab. She sees the big picture and applies it to the smallest detail, pushes us to grow and allows us to work independently, takes care of high-level decisions and allows us to take care of the rest. Thanks, Tanya. From, Dana, Laura, Heidi, Michelle and Carol.

In memory of our many loved ones who we miss so much. Sending blessings to all. From, Colette and Butch Conard.

In memory of our Mom. We miss you. Merry Christmas. Love, J, P, G & L.

To all family and friends who have passed this year. RIP

Peace to you, Mom. And peace on earth to all of those that suffer. Merry Christmas. From, Pennie.

In loving memory of our wonderful Memaw, Cathi Tandy. We all miss you and love you bunches! From, Toni, Jimmy and the Kiddos.

In loving memory of Phyllis Anderson. From, The Anderson Family.

In memory of Ron Biggs, Journal Star Retiree. From, Kathy Biggs.

In loving memory of Grandma Daisy. Missing you greatly this holiday season. From, Chris, Trina, Ally, Caitlyn & Owen.

In memory of Patti.

In memory of Kirk Ford and Jeff Millard. From, Don & Patti Abel.

Pray for Peace! From, Therry and Jill Adcock.

In loving memory of Clint. From, Gary and Gloria Sidell.

In loving memory of Kevin Vanhooser. From, Mark & Jean Pedersen.

In loving memory of Bud and Thelma Wade and sister, Mary. From, Helen Wade.

In memory of our dear friend, Don Fenoglia. From, Tom and Kathy Seymour.

In loving memory of our friend, Robin Hoffmann. From, Rose and Jim.

In loving memory of our parents, Jim and Eileen Potter and Charles and Marge Smith. From, Craig & Brenda Potter.

Sandy Stemler

In memory of my beloved wife, Louise Picl; my son, Raymond Picl Jr.; and my parents, Louis and Emma Picl. From, Raymond Picl Sr.

In memory of our grandson, Samuel Howard Roesler, who rests in the arms of angels. Forever missed. Forever remembered. Forever loved. From, Nona and Papa.

In memory of Russel Hawks Jr. From, Robert Hawks.

In memory of our parents spending Christmas in heaven. God bless! From, M & L.

"The gardener," Ron Menold.

Dave & Lisa Lucas

Harthan Family

In memory of my father. From, Laurie Vickroy.

In loving memory of Mom and Grandma. From, Shirley & Missy.

In loving memory of Paul and Marilyn Lamb, who always made Christmas so special. From, Matt & Debbie Lamb.

In memory of Cathy, Gene and Minnie Hampton. From, Larry Hampton.

In memory of Ed Guppy and our grandparents, who we deeply miss. From, Matt & Amy Guppy.

Wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone. From, The McSimov Family.

Donna & Robert Moore.

My husband, Russ Hawks, passed away on August 18, and he always donated to this fund, so I am donating in his honor and memory. As a child, he was a recipient of the red stocking, which often was his only Christmas gift. From, Gerry Hawks.

In loving memory of Bill Welk, who really loved Christmas. From, R.J., Chris & kids.

Merry Christmas! From, Jerry & Holli Bryson.

In loving memory of Denny, who loved Christmas! I miss you every day. From, Rita Schwind.

Merry Christmas! From, Bruce & Pam Graham.

In memory of Grandma Vic.

For Junior and Sissy Girl.

In memory of family and friends who are no longer with us to celebrate the holidays. From, Rich Shamonski & Mary Weakley.

Anonymous, $500

Anonymous, $50

Jesus is the reason for the season. ELH, $20

Anonymous, $100

In memory of my Dad (Paul), Mom (Ann) and Brother (Brian). Merry Christmas to all! Steven Arahood, $300

In loving memory of Michael Murray. Thank you for so many wonderful memories you gave us. Love and missing you so much. Darlene & Patrick, $100

Anonymous, $25

In loving memory of Carl Farnham, a "Special" brother and uncle. It has been 20 years when we had to say "Good-Bye." Missing you. Love, Darlene & Patrick, $100

In loving memory of Laverne Essen Blumenshine. From her family, $250

In loving memory of John R Howard. Mary Howard, $100

Anonymous, $200

JP Morgan, $100

Anonymous, $50

Anonymous, $250

In memory of Todd. $200

Jasb, because you loved Christmas and we love you. Love, Patti, Jamie & Jonathan, Ryan & Melissa, Jack James and Collins Kate

In memory of Bill and Therese Hanley, Mary Hanley Seiffe, Nelle Hanley Smith and Ray and Geraldine Wille. From, Bob & Therese Wille

Anonymous, $1,000

Anonymous, $1,000

Terrance & Linda O'Brien, $100

Anonymous, $100

God's rich blessings to all! $21

Gary & Diane Bussman, $25

Total to date: $92,078.70

This article originally appeared on Journal Star: List of donations for the 2023 Peoria Journal Star Christmas Fund