Gottschalk, Virginia Jeanne (née Foss)
appeared in Peoria Journal Star, 4 Jul 2015
Description
- Media Type
- Genealogical Resource
- Newspaper
- Item Type
- Obituaries
- Notes
- Birth Date: 1923-01-11
Spouse: Arthur Gottschalk
Survived by: Children: Sandra (late Dennis) Hirstein of Dubuque, IA; Linda (Robert) Garro of Glenview, IL; Christine (John) McAfee of Homewood, IL; James (Bernadette) Gottschalk of Sarasota, FL; Robert (Becca Deitrick) Gottschalk or Germantown Hills, IL; Mary (Thomas) Straiker of St. Charles, IL. 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren
Virginia Jeanne Gottschalk was born in Chicago to George H. and Lulu (Daniels) Foss. She was 92 when she died at Manor Court in Peoria, IL. She married Arthur Gottschalk on Nov. 20, 1943 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on Dec. 3, 2001. In 1960, Jean and Art moved to Peoria to raise their family in a community they came to love. They were among the first members of Willow Knolls Country Club and the newly-formed St. Vincent de Paul parish, where Jean was a life-long volunteer. Jean was a loving wife and mother who gave her family all the support they needed while still finding time to do things she loved. Jean immersed herslf in life with square-dancing, bowling, singing with a chorus, and mastering new recipes, crafts and skills. She was a never-wavering Cubs fan. She came to love golf later in life and playing into her 80s. In retirement, she and Art often traveled with 5 couples who included her best girlhood friends. Jean enjoyed corn Stock theatre productions and eating out with her dinner group. She was good at loving people and enjoying what life offered. Art once wrote of her that she was a (kind, loving, and thoughtful [woman]; fun-loving, charming, and an interesting companion.( She was well-loved by those who knew her best, and she loved them well in return. Services will be held Friday, July 10, 2015 at the Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home, 2408 W. Willow Knolls drive, Peoria, with visitation one hour prior to the 10 am service. Entombment will follow at Resurrection Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to St. Jude. Woolsey-Wilton.com
Cemetery: Resurrection Mausoleum - Date of Publication
- 4 Jul 2015
- Date Of Event
- June 30, 2015
- Last Name(s)
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Gottschalk
Foss
- Language of Item
- English
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