Index shows the date, page number and column of obituaries printed in the Times from 1914 to today. Use these with the microfilm reels available in the Local History Room (1914 through December 2018) to view and print copies of obituaries. Notices dated January 2019 and later, can view and print using this online link, as microfilm has been discontinued. If you are unable to visit, our local history expert can send a notice to you. (see fees)
Pekin Daily Times on microfilm; IL state and Tazewell county history resources; White’s Tazewell County Directories; Pekin City Directories from 1871; PCHS yearbooks - hardbound; some school newspapers; area directories. Resources are for in-house use.
1-5 obituaries with exact name and date – $5
6-10 with exact name and date – $10
Email name, date, page number and column to: obituary@pekinpubliclibrary.org
Quick searches (15 minutes or less) are free! Fees apply for research/microfilm searches for items with unknown publication dates.
1 hour of Research - $15; 2 hours - $30.
We also can refer to independent professional researchers. For research services, please email: obituary@pekinpubliclibrary.org
Use the lab for 2 or more people collaborating on a digital project; creating digital files using our headphones, digital cameras/video recorders or microphones; and technology programs or training needing multiple desktop or laptop computers.
Information organized by state and county
Photos of grave markers from around the U.S.
Digital images of genealogy records from Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
CIVIL WAR RECORDS Soldiers and Sailors database for the Confederate and Union Armies
Census records, passenger lists, and military records
Genealogy for Kids - Building Your Family Tree
Search for Passengers and Emigrant Experience Information
