Obituaries
BARTONVILLE ~ Leona T. Medina, 92, of Bartonville, passed away at 1:59 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at her home.
Born March 26, 1930 in Bureau Township to Luis and Carmen (Menchaca) Gutierrez, she married Edward R. Medina on May 24, 1958 in Peoria. He preceded her in death on May 15, 2006.
She also was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two sisters and her son-in-law, Donald Forester.
Surviving are two sons, James Medina and Rodney (Debbra) Medina; three daughters, Judith Forester, Sandra (Pat Martino) Zobrist and Angela (Bill) Reed; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; one brother, Ramiro Gutierrez; and one sister Mary Gray.
She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Peoria.
Her graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, September 17, 2022 at St. Mary’s Cemetery in West Peoria. Father Jeremy Freehill will officiate. Wright & Salmon Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be given to OSF Hospice.
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