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Nancy Vorrath Obituary
PEORIA - Nancy A. Vorrath, age 60, of Peoria passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019, at her residence in Peoria.
Nancy was born on July 13, 1959, in Des Moines, IA, a daughter of Harold R. and Mary (Wadle) Buckalew. She married Michael L. Vorrath on July 16, 1977, in Des Moines. He survives.
Nancy is also survived by their four children, Kristin (Dewey) Richardson of Milwaukee, WI, Ron Vorrath of Washington, IL, Nick (Chandra) Vorrath of Severance, CO, and Alex Vorrath of Fort Collins, CO; six grandchildren, Ryder, Warren and Silas Richardson, Tyson Vorrath and Layla and Finley Vorrath; as well as two sisters, Jeanne (Jim) Kelley and Kathy (Jerry) Overman, both of Des Moines, IA; one brother, Doyle (Jeanette) Buckalew of Alleman, IA; and several nieces and nephews.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and daughter-in-law, Beth Vorrath.
Nancy worked at EPIC for many years. She loved to swim, read, camp, hike and, mostly, spend time with her kids and grandkids. She was perfect for her career, working with developmentally and physically challenged individuals as the Direct Support Professional at EPIC in Peoria. Nancy was a friend of Bill's. She was the sort of person that would help anyone; she was very kind and selfless. Nancy will be greatly missed by her community, work, church, friends and, mostly, by her family.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, December 2, 2019, at Wright & Salmon Mortuary, with a recitation of the Rosary at 7 p.m. A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Holy Family Catholic Church, with a one-hour prior visitation. The Franciscan Friars will officiate. Burial of ashes will take place at a later date at Resurrection Cemetery and Mausoleum.
Memorials in Nancy's memory may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or the Beau Grant Foundation, c/o CEFCU Bank.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send condolences at www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Michael K Weaks
March 14, 2026
I remember speaking to Nancy, before my retirement in 2019. She was a kind hard working dedicated lady. She told me something that I will never forget. I am sad for her untimely passing. I attended her funeral, again, one I will never forget.
Susan Owen
December 16, 2019
Love, Susie O
Anna
December 14, 2019
Very sad to learn of this I worked with her at epic.she was a very caring person. She would get things for my two grandsons after their mother passed just leave them In my car never saying anything about it. So sorry for your loss GOD BLESS your whole family.
Amy Cornelison
December 11, 2019
Nancy took care of my daughter, Ivy at EP!C on school holidays. She was a real sweetheart and perfect for the role of direct support professional. May God hold her close and comfort all who love her. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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Fr. Giles Gilbert, OFM Conv.
December 2, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences and assurances of prayer. I had the pleasure of speaking with Nancy at Tyson's Confirmation last year and remember her presence at Sunday Mass. She will be missed by so many in our community of faith. May the Lord give her a place of refreshment, light, and peace among all the angels and saints.
November 29, 2019
Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss.
Karen Budzinski
November 28, 2019
To Mike and the Vorrath family, my condolences. Nancy was a such a caring and loving person! Great memories of Nancy from our days at Holy Family! Sincerely Karen Budzinski
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