Roxanne June Manuel

Roxanne June Manuel, age 83, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, surrounded by her family at her home in Peoria, Illinois, after a courageous battle with leukemia.

She was born September 7, 1942, in Peoria, Illinois, to William R. Manuel and Mary Jane Manuel. She graduated from Peoria High School in 1960.

Roxanne was the loving mother of Anthony C. Cripe of Peoria, IL and Jennifer A. Mooney of St. Louis. MO. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Kassidy A. Mooney and Dylan K. Mooney.Her grandchildren were the light of her life, and she cherished every moment spent loving, teaching, and supporting them.

She is survived by her children, grandchildren, sisters, Diane J. Manuel and Marianne Manuel, and her brother, Mark G. Manuel. She was preceded in death by her parents, William R. Manuel and Mary Jane Manuel; her sister, Suzanne J. Manuel; and her brother, William R. Manuel II.

Roxanne spent much of her career in the airline industry, working as a Reservation Agent for Ozark Airlines in Peoria, Illinois; TWA in Los Angeles, California; and later retiring from American Airlines in St. Louis, Missouri. After retirement, she continued working at Oakville Middle School and Oakville High School in St. Louis, where she loved seeing and supporting students, including her grandchildren.

Roxanne will be remembered for her amazing strength, resilience, kindness, and deep love for her family. She lived simply, cared deeply, and gave steady support to those around her.

She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

The cremation has been accorded by Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Co. A Celebration of Life is being planned to honor Roxanne’s life and legacy. The details will be announced by the family at a later date.