Obituaries

Mary L. Horwedel

April 26th, 1933 – November 13th, 2024

Mary L. Horwedel, 91, of Peoria, formerly of Vermont, Illinois, passed away at 6:35 am on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Bickford of Peoria, Illinois. She was born on April 26, 1933 in Peoria, the daughter of Holly and Lola (Watkins) Green. Mary married Harold Horwedel on March 6, 1955 in Peoria Heights, IL. Harold preceded Mary in death on March 18, 2015.

Also preceding Mary in death are her parents, one daughter; Linda Miller, one son; Steve Horwedel, two brothers; Holly Green Jr. and John Green, and two infant sisters.

Survivors include one daughter; Lori (and Bruce) McCreight of Brimfield, Illinois, one son-in-law; Ken Miller of Coal City, Illinois, one daughter-in-law; Donna Horwedel of Table Grove, Illinois, eight grandchildren; Michael (and Caitlynne) Miller, Megan (and Matt) McIlvane, Cassandra (and Nick Wright) Schoonover, Kris Horwedel, Brittany Horwedel, Shannon (and Cedric) Volkmer, Grant (and Tatyana) McCreight and Morgan (and Brent) Stong, and sixteen great-grandchildren.

Mary was a farm wife and worked as a bookkeeper at FS.

She was a member of the Vermont Christian Church and PEO Sisterhood Chapter C. She enjoyed her “card club” both in Ipava, Illinois and Macomb, Illinois, square dancing and traveling. Mary loved her family and hosting dinners at the farm.

Services will be held at 3 pm on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at the Vermont Christian Church in Vermont, Illinois. Mike Ulmer will be officiating. A visitation will take place one hour prior to the service on Sunday. Interment will be in the Vermont Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Vermont Christian Church.

Condolences

November 13th, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Marsha McCormick

November 14th, 2024

Lori, My sympathies to you and your family. Mary will be missed at Bickford. Julie Carr

November 14th, 2024

So sorry for your loss - lots of memories of Mary with Neighborhood club and playing cards with my parents. May she rest in peace. Comfort to the rest of the family

November 15th, 2024

So sorry to hear this. I worked with Mary and we had such a fun time "working".
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda and Mike Blemler

November 15th, 2024

We were blessed to know Mary and her family growing up. She was always a kind and caring lady. Rick and Kathy Heller

November 15th, 2024

Thinking of you, so sorry for your loss. Nancy and Jim Caldwell

November 15th, 2024

Deepest condolences to Lori and the entire family. Janis Weaver Robinson

November 15th, 2024

I’m very sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all!

November 15th, 2024

So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all.
Mike and Cathy Ulmer

November 15th, 2024

Lori and Ken-Thinking of you! I have so many fond memories of being in the Horwedal home in my youth! Our parents were all good friends and they created a loving inclusive environment for all of us!

November 15th, 2024

Deepest condolences and prayers for all of Mary's family & friends. May God give you comfort & peace. Gary & Cheryl (Cox) Matteson

November 16th, 2024

So sorry for the loss of your mother. Linda and Steve rode our schoolbus for years when Harold and Mary were our neighbors. Lovely people. Linda(Bean) Windsor

November 16th, 2024

We used to gather together with the Horwedel family and other families at the army group that went to Korea together.Dad would at times take airplane rides with Harold.i enjoyed there zip line in their back yard.Scott Archer

November 18th, 2024

Lori and the whole family I’m so sorry for your loss. I remember at 16 Harold had to come pull Pat Demott and I out of a snow drift. I also remember ice scaling and snow riding at their home. I always liked Mary and Harold. They were good people. Mary will be missed. Judy Wilson