Obituaries
Obituary for Jean A. Hoffer
Peoria- Jean A. Hoffer, age 93, of Peoria, passed away at 1:02 AM on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Apostolic Christian Skylines.
Born June 30, 1924 in Peoria, she was a daughter to Margaret O’Connor Snyder. Upon her passing she was raised by her uncle Edward T. O’Connor. On July 27, 1943 she married Russell W. Hoffer in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death on March 16, 1999. Jean worked in the bottling department for Hiram Walker until she spent the remainder of her years as a homemaker.
Survivors include four children: Bonnie (Daniel) Heinz of Peoria, Eileen (Randy) Rohman of Bloomington, IL, Susan (Louis) Smith of Peoria, and Terry (Donna) Hoffer of Peoria; four grandchildren: Julie (Mike) Higgins, Jaime Hoffer, Pamela (Vince) Johnson, and Heather Wilson; fifteen great-grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; two great-great grandchildren; as well as one brother Richard (Mary) Snyder of Valdosta, GA.
Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband Russell, one son Russell Joseph Hoffer, one grandson Randy Heinz, and son-in-law James L. Lawler.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 07, 2018 between the hours of 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM at Wright & Salmon Mortuary. Recitation of the rosary will take place at 5:45 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, February 08, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church with an additional visitation being held 30 minutes prior to mass. Franciscan Friars will officiate and burial will follow in Fondulac Township Cemetery in East Peoria.
The family would like to thank the staff of OSF Hospice and Apostolic Skylines for their love and care for 7 ½ years, especially caregivers, Marina, Patricia, and Shirley, as well as, the OSF Staff of room 5005 and Dr. Randall Sutter.
Memorials in Jean’s memory may be made to OSF Hospice.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
7
Feb
4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N. North Street
Peoria, IL 61604
Recitation of the rosary at 5:45 PM
Visitation
Thursday
8
Feb
10:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
Holy Family Catholic Church
3720 N Sterling Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
Funeral Mass
Thursday
8
Feb
10:30 AM
Holy Family Catholic Church
3720 N Sterling Ave
Peoria, IL 61615
Cemetery Details
Location
Fon du Lac Cemetery
266 East Washington Street
East Peoria, IL 61611
Memorial Contribution
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