Photo courtesy of Bertrand Funeral Homes (Bybee & Davis Funeral Home) - Knoxville
Metamora, Illinois
Jun 17, 1919 – May 21, 2018 (Age 98)
Myrtle was born on June 17, 1919 and passed away on Monday, May 21, 2018. Myrtle was a resident of Illinois at the time of passing. While working full-time as chief cook at Riverview Grade School and raising two young grandchildren, she earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Bradley University (1967). Four children soon followed before Herschel was drafted into the Army during WW II. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at RiversEdge United Methodist Church in Spring Bay with Reverend Floyd Blackard officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday, May 25, 2018 at Mason Funeral Home Germantown Hills Chapel and also one hour prior to her service on Saturday at the church. Visitation at the Mason Funeral Home Germantown Hills Chapel from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on May 25, 2018. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Midwest Affiliate, 530 NE Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61637 or RiversEdge United Methodist Church, 500 North Chicago Street, East Peoria, IL 61611.
Shirley and family: Please know I am thinking of you with love and prayers. In reading the obituary, I can see that your mother was a very special person and that you must have many wonderful memories.
Rita Simpkins
May 27, 2018 | Henry | Friend
Mrs. Smith was my favorite teacher. She truly brought out the best in all of her students by encouraging us to speak up and be heard. She was my fourth grade teacher in 1968.
My condolences to the Smith Family,
LuAnn (Seavers) Woo
LuAnn Woo
May 25, 2018 | Morton, IL
Ms. Smith's family, my deepest condolences to your whole family. Ms. Smith was my 4th grade teacher. She has always held a very special place in my heart. She was also good friends with my great Aunt when she was still with us. Her name was Betty wurster and her son Chet and his wife owned Village Inn for a very long time. God got a very special angel when he met her at the pearly gate. My heart goes to all of you. Thoughts and prayers,
Laura Brooks McAllister.
Laura Mcallister
May 25, 2018 | Peoria Heights, IL
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother sounds like a wonderful person. Thinking of you and your family. - Raylene Grischow
May 24, 2018
