BORN

1920

DIED

2017

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Remmert Funeral Home

521 East Washington Street

East Peoria, Illinois

Ellen Beebe Lingenfelter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 3, 2017.

Ellen Marie Beebe Lingenfelter, 97, of East Peoria passed away Monday, July 3, 2017, at Rosewood Care Center.
She was born on July 1, 1920, the oldest of four children, in Peoria County to Lawrence D. and Leisel Ellen Sprague Beebe. She married Henry Alexander Lingenfelter on May 23, 1939, in Peoria. He passed away on June 30, 2002, in East Peoria.
Surviving are her children, Dale H. (Mary Ann) Lingenfelter of Avon, IL, Carolyn "Susie" (Richard) Shepherd of East Peoria, Leisel M. Lavery of Peoria and Sarah E. Lingenfelter of Mackinaw; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; and 22 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Judith Ann Hohimer in 1996; two sisters; one brother; and two grandsons.
When her husband was serving in the Navy during World War II, she took his place in the factory at Caterpillar Tractor Company until the end of the war. She drove a school bus for the East Peoria Pleasant Hill Grade School. She owned and operated Lingenfelter's Christian Bookstore in Peoria, and later in East Peoria. She was a member of Peoria First Church of the Nazarene.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria, with Pastor Mark McCall officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be at Mackinaw Township Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Programs at First Church of the Nazarene.
Online condolences and tributes may be made at www.remmertfuneralhome.com.

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July 7, 2017

Larry Culp

I'm very sorry for loss.

July 5, 2017

Cathy (Schmidgall) and Richard Bartlow

Susie and the rest...so very sorry to read of your mom's death! I remember her fondly both from our time in school as kids and from our time as neighbors in Cloverdale. She was a very gracious lady! Our thoughts and prayers are with with you all.

July 4, 2017

Sheri Arnold

So sorry for your loss. You are very lucky to have your mother for so long. Now her race is run and she is at peace. May God grant you comfort at this time.

July 4, 2017

Sue Mansfield

We are so sorry to hear of Your mother/grandmother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

July 4, 2017

Julie and Ken Robbins

So sorry for your family's loss. Ellen was a lovely lady with a beautiful spirit and a sweet smile. Our prayers are with you all. Julie and Ken Robbins

July 4, 2017

Chuck and Mary Sieg

So very sorry for your loss.

July 4, 2017

Teresa Sherwood

So sorry for your family's loss. Seems we are never ready to let go of our loved ones. She was a precious lady and I know she will be missed. Prayers and hugs for all of you. Love you all!

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