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Obituary for Wilma C. Elliott
Peoria- Wilma C. Elliott, age 91, passed away at 8:03 PM, Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL.
Born September 26, 1925 in Toluca, Il a daughter of Ellis and Philomena Flaminio Cicciarelli. Wilma graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University School of Music in 1947, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in music and was a member of Sigma Alpha Iota. She was a teacher through District 150, teaching at Rolling Acres until her retirement in 1983. Wilma was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and The National Education Association (NEA), and was committed to advancing the cause of public education.
Wilma married Joseph Elliott on August 1, 1950. He preceded her in death on April 20, 1952.
Survivors include one sister; Mrs. James (Jeanne) Centers of Peoria, IL, one niece; Sue (Chuck) Centers Hughes of San Jose, CA, one nephew; Jim (Jari) Centers of Peoria, IL, and six great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 10:30 AM, Monday, November 14, 2016, with an hour prior visitation. Father Thomas Taylor will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Peoria, IL.
Memorials in Wilma’s name, may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and OSF Hospice.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
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Born September 26, 1925 in Toluca, Il a daughter of Ellis and Philomena Flaminio Cicciarelli. Wilma graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University School of Music in 1947, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in music and was a member of Sigma Alpha Iota. She was a teacher through District 150, teaching at Rolling Acres until her retirement in 1983. Wilma was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and The National Education Association (NEA), and was committed to advancing the cause of public education.
Wilma married Joseph Elliott on August 1, 1950. He preceded her in death on April 20, 1952.
Survivors include one sister; Mrs. James (Jeanne) Centers of Peoria, IL, one niece; Sue (Chuck) Centers Hughes of San Jose, CA, one nephew; Jim (Jari) Centers of Peoria, IL, and six great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 10:30 AM, Monday, November 14, 2016, with an hour prior visitation. Father Thomas Taylor will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Peoria, IL.
Memorials in Wilma’s name, may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church and OSF Hospice.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
14
Nov
9:30 AM
- 10:30 AM
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
6001 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
Funeral Mass
Monday
14
Nov
10:30 AM
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
6001 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614
Cemetery Details
Location
St. Joseph Cemetery
2105 W. Heading Ave.
West Peoria, IL 61604
Memorial Contribution
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