Author: Monica Jones

Veterans Day Ceremony

Join us on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 11:00am as we honor all who served followed by a optional driving...

Volunteer Monument Restoration Workdays

Calling all volunteers! Our volunteer workdays this past summer have been a great success. Volunteers from the Peoria Women’s Club,...

Providing Veterans The Dignity They’ve Earned

There are nearly 50 unmarked veterans buried at Springdale Cemetery. With your help, we can provide these service members with...

Mindfulness Nature Walks

Guided strolls through Springdale Cemetery Join OSF Faith Community Nurse Randall McClallen as he guides you through the seasonal beauty...

A New Chapter at Springdale Cemetery

A Conversation with Mark Matuszak and Aaron Comte As Springdale Cemetery, one of Peoria’s most treasured landmarks, embarks on its...

Honoring the Unclaimed: Memorial Service at Springdale Cemetery

On Friday, November 1, in the serene "Sermon on the Mount" section of Springdale Cemetery, the Peoria County Coroner’s Office...

Replacing Springdale’s Lost Trees

Ask someone what they love about Springdale, and a common answer is “the trees!” The cemetery is blessed with a...

Four Generations, One Generous Donation

In 1915, Louisa Kinney purchased a family plot with six gravesites at Springdale for a grand total of $130. More...

Family Plots Make a Comeback at Springdale

In the early days of Springdale, large family plots were commonplace. Walk or drive around the cemetery, particularly the older...

Lost Piece of Peoria History Finds a New Home at Sprindgale

On October 11, 1866, a 30-foot pillar memorializing Peoria County’s Civil War dead was dedicated outside the courthouse downtown in...

Generosity and Creativity Bring New Statue of Christ to Life

Thanks to a generous donation from a Peoria businessman and the creative talents of a Peoria company, a new figure...

Welcoming Those of All Faiths and Beliefs

Christian, Jewish, Muslim, atheist, agnostic and more — Springdale serves as the final resting place for individuals of all faiths...