Obituaries

Sheryl Ann Trone

March 8th, 1947 – June 18th, 2026

Sheryl Ann Trone, age 79, of Peoria, IL, and formerly of Astoria, IL, passed away at 7:11 p.m. on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at OSF Hospital in Peoria. She was born March 8, 1947, at Culbertson Hospital in Rushville, IL, the daughter of Fred William Plate and Grace (Adkison) Plate.

Sheryl is survived by her children, Eric (Jody) Trone of Elmwood, IL, and Erin Trone of Peoria, IL; her grandchildren, Emma (Brandon) Fagen of Kansas City, KS, John Trone of Elmwood, IL, and Jack Trone of Hanna City, IL; her brother, Keith Plate of Havana, IL; her sister, Joyce Sarff of Kewanee, IL; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Ilene Davison and Edith Coleman; her brother, Lee Plate; and her nephews, Shawn Coleman and Kurtis Plate.

Sheryl was a faithful member of the Astoria church of Christ. She cherished time with her children and grandchildren, who were the joy of her life. She loved tending her flowers and garden, caring for her goldfish pond, collecting antiques, and working puzzles. Some of her happiest moments were spent traveling with her daughter to antique stores and flea markets, and enjoying manicures and pedicures together.

Sheryl was proud to have won the “Longest Hair” contest at the Illinois State Fair for five consecutive years, with pigtails measuring over 35 inches long. She was a wonderful cook, and her family will always remember the comfort, care, and love she poured into every meal.

In her younger years, Sheryl worked as a waitress and later at Chuck and Bill’s Grocery Store until becoming a mother. She devoted herself to being an exceptional stay at home mom, volunteering at school and faithfully supporting her children in their activities. In later years, she enjoyed working alongside her sister Joyce in Kewanee during tax season at Douglas Irwin & Company.

Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Her son, Eric will be officiating. A visitation will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. prior to the service on June 23. Interment will be in the Ipava Cemetery in Ipava, IL. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org or the Astoria church of Christ.

Condolences

June 20th, 2026

Erin and Eric so sorry for your loss. Nancy Carithers

June 20th, 2026

Erin,Eric and family we are so sorry for your loss. Our Sincerest Condolences to all her Family and Friends. God Bless

June 20th, 2026

Eric, Jody and family, thoughts and prayers are with you for your family, so sorry for your loss

June 20th, 2026

Eric and Erin, I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for you all during this difficult time.
Julie (Clements) Johnson