Obituaries
Obituary for Mary Ann Stenger
Mary Ann Stenger, 93, of Peoria, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at her home in Peoria.
Mary Ann was born on November 17, 1928 in Fort Madison, Iowa, a daughter of John and Helen (Maiborger) Rippenkroeger. She married Lawrence E. Stenger on October 16, 1948. He preceded her in death on July 29, 2012 in Peoria. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Ronald Stenger, one sister and eight brothers.
Mary Ann is survived by her five children, Roger Stenger, Pamela Stenger, Julie (Christopher) Higgins, Michael Stenger and Donald Stenger, 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews in Iowa.
Mary Ann was a loving mother to family, to strangers and to all. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and her Hallmark Movies. She participated in Gifts for the Yanks and in service for New Citizenships. She was a longtime member of the Ladies Auxiliary at American Legion Post 2 in Peoria. She enjoyed her job at Methodist as an Anesthesiologist Aide, retiring in 1988. She was also a Gold Star Family recipient for her brother, James.
A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Wright & Salmon Mortuary, with a one hour prior visitation. Chaplain James DeLoatche will officiate and burial of ashes will follow at Springdale Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, the Peoria Office, 614 W. Glen Ave, Peoria, IL 61614 or the American Legion Post 2, 110 E McClure Ave, Peoria, IL, 61603.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
19
Oct
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Memorial Service
Wednesday
19
Oct
11:00 AM
Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 N North St
Peoria, IL 61604
Cemetery Details
Location
Springdale Cemetery
3014 N Prospect Rd
Peoria, IL 61603
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