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Amy Applegren Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 5, 2011.

EAST PEORIA - Amy I. Applegren, 84, of East Peoria passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011, at Washington Christian Village in Washington.

She was born Nov. 16, 1926, in Peoria, a daughter of Roy and Amy Gardiner Applegren.

Surviving are one sister, Eileen Keenan of Morton; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and two brothers.

Amy worked at Caterpillar Inc. for 19 years, retiring in 1985.

Amy was a kind and giving person who was truly a gentle lady.

Amy pitched her way into history with the All American Girl's Professional Baseball League. She was a charter member who played as a professional athlete from 1944-1953.

She was an integral part of the movie "A League of Their Own."

She was of Christian faith.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2011, at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. The Rev. Jim Gorby will officiate. Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the chapel. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Springfield.

View Amy's life story at www.Davison-Fulton.com.

Memorials may be made to The ARK Animal Shelter or Washington Christian Village.

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April 13, 2011

You have our sympathy and prayers. We felt privilidged to have know Amy and will never forget the fishing trip to Canada with her. She was a special gal and always spread kindness, and never a harsh word. Sorry we heard late and couldn't be there.
Janie Gochanour
Glenna Bingham

Dee Patroff

April 10, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with Amy's family. It was such a privilidge and an honor to take care of Amy out at Illinois Cancer Care. I so enjoyed getting to know her and listening to the stories from the past. Rudy always brought her out to the office and the two of them had some great stories. She will be greatly missed here but I know she is with Jesus and I will see her agian.
Dee Patroff RN Illinois Cancer Care

Bobbie Parker

April 7, 2011

My thoughts and deepest sympathies are with Amy's family and loyal friends during this difficult time.. Amy was a kind gentle soul who touched the lives of everyone she encountered.. I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to know her and Rudy throughout the time she spent at WCV... Both amy and rudy have taught me the true meaning of friendship and loyalty..You both hold a very special place in my heart.. I am so glad I had the chance to get to know such wonderfully amazing women who set a fine example of friendship, loyalty, integrity and strength for so many young women... I love you both..

Janet "Ikey" Breitbarth

April 7, 2011

Dear Rudy,

Mom & I wish to express our deepest sympathies on your loss of your Little Buddy Amy, we know you loved her very much.

We want you to know that Amy was loved by us very much and she will be in our prayers forever. Amy will always be moms "Beautiful Lady"! We will miss Amy's sweet smile!

Love, Jan "Ikey" Breitbarth & Glori Breitbarth-Weldon

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Amy G.

April 6, 2011

I am from the Peoria area, and grew up playing sports in high school and college in the 1990s (at ICC). My mom took care of Amy in a nursing home several years ago, and mentioned how much I admired the women of the baseball league in A League of Their Own, and Amy was nice enough to give us one of her signed baseball cards from the Rockford Peaches! She is an inspiration to women athletes everywhere, and I won't forget her act of kindness towards my mom and me.

Leah Swanson

April 6, 2011

I have so many wonderful memories about Aunt Irene, and loved to spend time with her over the years. I can clearly remember playing catch with her in the yard at Grandma's, and her telling me all about her baseball days. Rudy, you truly have shown what it means to be family, and we thank you for being such an important part of Irene's life. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Pat Parrish

April 6, 2011

I will always remember her wonderful smile and sweet, soft spoken personality. She will always be a fond family member to all of us in Springfield. Aunt Nora she is an angle flying free and watching over you now! What a wonderful friend you had in her and she had in you!

Doug Applegren

April 6, 2011

Sorry we can't be there but Aunt Irene will always be in our hearts. Not a day goes by when I don't think of her, Grandma Applegren, Aunt Betty, Bob and my Dad and Mom. They are all inspirations in our lives. Rudy, Irene was lucky to have a friend as you have been. I know all the girls will miss Aunt Irene deeply.
Doug, Perlita, Eric and Nate Applegren

DIANE SILVERI

April 5, 2011

WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER AMY AS A WONDERFUL AND SWEET PERSON. AUNT NORA'S BEST FRIEND WAS OUR FRIEND TOO. SHE WILL BE MISSED.
WITH LOVING MEMORIES AND SYMPATHY
DIANE, JOE, AND RAY SILVERI

Tammy Breitbarth

April 5, 2011

Amy was a sweet, gentle, beautiful spirit. Sleeping at her & her mom's house on the south end after a Saturday night double header so I wouldn't have to go all the way back home before Sunday's games; helping Amy, her mom, & Rudy spring clean the kitchen; visiting at the house on the river; going out to eat in Spring Bay...all treasured memories that I will carry with me forever!
To Rudy, family & other friends, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will all miss Amy/Leftie!

Gary Swanson

April 5, 2011

In remembrance of "Aunt Irene." With fond memories of your love of life and family and all you meant to us, we will all miss you. Gary, Katlyn and Ryan Swanson

Nancy Mustard

April 5, 2011

Amy and her more were members of Grace UMC when we were going there and we will miss Amy and her mom. We will be praying for family members. Amy was a great baseball player as I was growing up in the Peoria area. God Bless. Jim & Nancy Mustard

Lisa Crow

April 5, 2011

I feel so very blessed and fortunate to have meet Amy and had the opportunity to spend time with her and listen to alot of her life experiences. She was certainly " A league of her own." Such a gentle soul and always caring of others. Thank you Rudy for giving us the opportunity to have that time with Amy here at WCV and you took such special exceptional care of her you are truely a blessed remarkable friend. Thank you for giving us the history of Amy that we all will carry with us forever and things we have learned by Amy's great examples and her kindness. She will be remembered and missed always...

Dianne Applegren

April 4, 2011

Yes, we will surely miss dear, sweet Aunt Irene. She was such a kind and gracious lady!

Tim and Dianne and family

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