Author: Monica Jones
A Conversation with Mark Matuszak and Aaron Comte As Springdale Cemetery, one of Peoria’s most treasured landmarks, embarks on its...
On Friday, November 1, in the serene "Sermon on the Mount" section of Springdale Cemetery, the Peoria County Coroner’s Office...
Ask someone what they love about Springdale, and a common answer is “the trees!” The cemetery is blessed with a...
In 1915, Louisa Kinney purchased a family plot with six gravesites at Springdale for a grand total of $130. More...
In the early days of Springdale, large family plots were commonplace. Walk or drive around the cemetery, particularly the older...
On October 11, 1866, a 30-foot pillar memorializing Peoria County’s Civil War dead was dedicated outside the courthouse downtown in...
Thanks to a generous donation from a Peoria businessman and the creative talents of a Peoria company, a new figure...
Christian, Jewish, Muslim, atheist, agnostic and more — Springdale serves as the final resting place for individuals of all faiths...
In June of 2017, Peoria’s Historic Preservation Commission approved the Springdale Historic Preservation Foundation’s proposal to restore one of the...
During the 1980s and 1990s, artist Don Kettleborough made his living painting murals in Florida. Today, with support from the...
When he took over as Springdale’s general manager, Mark Matuszak did a thorough assessment of the cemetery’s pros and cons....
For the past several years, members of Peoria’s Columbia Lodge No. 21 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows have...