Obituaries
Joseph F. Schonberger, 90, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Royal Oaks Care Center in Kewanee, IL.
Joe was born on November 8, 1932, in Peoria, a son of Valentine and Regina (Schwerer) Schonberger. He married Mary J. Vogel on September 18, 1954. She survives. Also surviving are three sons, Valentine- named after grandpa- (Kay) Schonberger of Peoria, Christopher (Tracy) Schonberger of Chicago and Martin (Jean) Schonberger of Jackson, Michigan, one daughter, Gretchen (Ron) Hamilton of Etowah, TN, 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by parents, an infant daughter, Amy and 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Joe proudly served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Joe worked as a Terminal Manager for Advance Transportation Systems in Peoria for over 20 years. He was a longtime member of St. Edwards Catholic Church in Chillicothe, IL, He was proud to organize UAW Local #1494 at Rohn Manufacturing, back when you had to “fight” for a union and served as the first president.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, December 9, 2022 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, with a half hour prior visitation. Fr. Martin Mwongyera, will officiate. Burial will take place at 1:30 PM at St. Mary’s Cemetery in West Peoria, IL with Deacon John Merdian celebrating.
The family wants to send special thanks to the staff at Royal Oaks Care Center
for the love and care of Joe at Royal Oaks Care Center.
Memorials may be made to Sophia’s Kitchen, 105 North Richard Pryor Place, Peoria, IL 61605
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Visitation
9
Dec
1216 N 6th St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
Funeral Mass
9
Dec
1216 N 6th St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
Graveside
9
Dec
421 N. Sterling Ave
West Peoria, IL 61604
Cemetery Details
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421 N. Sterling Ave
West Peoria, IL 61604