Obituaries
Obituary for John Henry Schwegmann
Peoria- John H. (Karl) Schwegmann, age 89, passed away at 2:02 PM, Monday, July 17, 2017 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL.
Born September 26, 1927 in Osnabruck, Germany to Hans and Anna Schwegmann, he married Anneliese Thiel on June 29, 1957 in Peoria. She survives.
John is also survived by their five children; Carl (Lori) of Peoria, Ralph (Vicky) of Edwards, Ernie (Reeta) of Peoria, Caroline (Jim) Booth of Chillicothe, and Pam (Derek) Armstrong of Peoria, eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
John proudly served in the US Army from 1953-1955. He was a machinist for Komatsu Dresser for 39 ½ years before retiring in 1992. He was a loving husband, father, and Opa who will be truly missed.
John was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church since 1962.
Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Wright & Salmon Mortuary with a rosary recitation at 6:45 PM. Funeral Mass begins at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 21, 2017 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with a one hour prior visitation. Fr. Thomas Taylor will officiate. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Mausoleum in Peoria.
Memorials, in John’s name, may be made to OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
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Born September 26, 1927 in Osnabruck, Germany to Hans and Anna Schwegmann, he married Anneliese Thiel on June 29, 1957 in Peoria. She survives.
John is also survived by their five children; Carl (Lori) of Peoria, Ralph (Vicky) of Edwards, Ernie (Reeta) of Peoria, Caroline (Jim) Booth of Chillicothe, and Pam (Derek) Armstrong of Peoria, eleven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
John proudly served in the US Army from 1953-1955. He was a machinist for Komatsu Dresser for 39 ½ years before retiring in 1992. He was a loving husband, father, and Opa who will be truly missed.
John was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church since 1962.
Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Wright & Salmon Mortuary with a rosary recitation at 6:45 PM. Funeral Mass begins at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 21, 2017 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church with a one hour prior visitation. Fr. Thomas Taylor will officiate. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Mausoleum in Peoria.
Memorials, in John’s name, may be made to OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
Previous Events
Visitation
Thursday
20
Jul
5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Visitation
Friday
21
Jul
9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
6001 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
Funeral Mass
Friday
21
Jul
10:00 AM
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
6001 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
Cemetery Details
Location
Resurrection Cemetery & Mausoleum
7519 N Allen Rd
Peoria, IL 61614
Memorial Contribution
OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home
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