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Ashley Huston Obituary

DEER CREEK - Ashley M. Huston, 27, of Deer Creek, Ill., died Sunday, April 10, 2011, in Mackinaw Township.

Ashley was born Aug. 21, 1983, in Peoria to David and Brenda Simpson Huston.

She is survived by her father, David Huston of Deer Creek; her mother, Brenda Houston of Champaign; two daughters, Jade and Jayla Thaller of Deer Creek; her fiancee, Justin Thaller of Mackinaw; one sister, Melissa Rusk of Fisher; and two grandmothers, Lucille Simpson of Edelstein and Margaret Huston of East Peoria.

Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, April 15, 2011, at Harvest Baptist Temple in Mackinaw. The Rev. Tim Severt will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at Harvest Baptist Temple. Burial will be announced at a later date. Haensel Funeral Home in Mackinaw is assisting the family with arrangements.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a trust account for her children at Goodfield State Bank, 201 S. Eureka St., Goodfield, IL 61742-9672.

Online condolences may be made at www.haenselfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Peoria Journal Star on Apr. 13, 2011.

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Janice Zilm

April 7, 2019

Sorry for your loss. Hard to believe it has been that long ago.

Darlena Moore

May 12, 2011

R.I.P Ashley! you will never be forgotten!!

Wendy Young-Portales

April 15, 2011

So very sorry for your loss, she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.

April 15, 2011

David, So sorry to hear of your loss. You and yor family are in our thoughts and prayers. Phyllis and Shelly Staker

Rachel Naramore

April 14, 2011

Ashley was a friend in high school! She always made you smile/laugh!!! I will never forget her! She was a STEELERS Fan just like me!!! RIP! God Bless her family and friends during this difficult time. She will NEVER be forgotten!

Laci (Smith) Hawanchak

April 14, 2011

I have always thought of Ashley as the nicest/ happiest person, just like her daddy. I will cherish our memories together forever. We are all blessed to have known her! Her and her family are in my prayers.

Denise helmantoler(Towle)

April 14, 2011

I remember the days of the tye dies and being her crazy cheerful self. Her name nor face will never be forgotten. I worked with her about 10 years ago in Deer Creek at Caseys and we had alot of laughs together. I'm a mom of 2 and back then she couldn't wait to meet a guy to have kids I glad she did get her dream. She was a great person sorry for your loss. Denise helmantoler(Towle)

Cassy` Clawson

April 14, 2011

Ashley,
I had not spent much time with you but I never stoped loveing you gurl. I wish nothing but the best for your family and I will never forget you babe!

Jo Ann Magarity Watkins

April 14, 2011

Ashely was a friend in high school. She was always a happy girl. I will never forget spending the night at her dads in deer creek with Amanda D, Lori, and Sherry Weigand. I remember Ashely as a wonderful cheerful person always going out of her way to make someone else smile. God bless your beautiful girls and prays to ashely and the family.

Lydia Simpson-Hindahl

April 14, 2011

Ashley was one of my best friends for a long time. Although we hadn't seen a lot of each other in the past few years, I will always have all of my memories of our times together. I love you Ashley!

Sandra Endress

April 14, 2011

Dear Brenda,
My mother called me yesterday after she recognized Ashley's last name, remembered yours, and then told me of your loss. I am so sorry. Although our time knowing you was all too short, Emily and I still hold you in a special place in our hearts. We share in your sorrow, and will be praying for your family.

Sandra Endress

April 14, 2011

Brenda - my mother called me yesterday after recognizing Ashley's last name, remembering yours, and told me of your loss. I am so sorry. Although our time of knowing you was all too brief, you still have a special place in my and Emily's heart. We share in your sorrow, and will be praying for your family.

Jessica Clements

April 14, 2011

Ash, you were a great friend and will be truly missed!! I love you.

Toni Gross

April 13, 2011

Will miss her smiling face coming into to Morton Wal-mart. Always enjoyed talking to her.

Beth McCabe

April 13, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I never got the pleasure of meeting you Justin or the girls, but I know Ashley from a long time ago. So saddened to hear of her passing. That girl could always make me laugh like no other. She gave me some awesome memories that I will never forget. Praying for you all during this difficult time. Watch out for us down here Ashley. You will be missed!

Brent Cone

April 13, 2011

Ash, you were a close friend and a joy to be around. Thanks for all of your support during a tough time in my life. I will miss your infectious laughter and love for life, roomie. My prayers are with all your friends and family.

April 13, 2011

Our condolences.

Alan and Fran (Powell) Wohl

Bob Wood

April 13, 2011

Justin, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Ashley. You and your family as well as Ashley's will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless and keep you.
Bob Wood (Woodchuck)

Cathy Henkins

April 13, 2011

Dave & Brenda, We are so sorry for the loss of Ashley. I wish I could be there to hug and hold you... We will keep you and her family in our prayers. Love, Cathy & Mike

Summer Ummel

April 13, 2011

Ashley, you were a great mom! You will be missed by us all. Justin, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you and the girls! Love, Summer

Jim & Janice Zilm

April 13, 2011

We are so sad to hear about this tragic loss. Our prayers are with you all.

Matt & Donna Rohman

April 13, 2011

We are so sorry for the loss of Ashley. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time.

Heather, Tim Parks

April 13, 2011

Justin, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls. May her memory live on forever in your hearts! Let me know if there is anything you need. Love you buddy. Love Heather and Tim

Kathy Stecklein

April 13, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sadness. Her memory will live on in our hearts forever.

Jessica Doerr

April 13, 2011

I am sorry for your loss Ashley was a wonderful person...Please let me know if there is anything I can do at your time of need!

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