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Sharon Compton Obituary
Washington - Sharon Kaye Compton, 66, of Washington passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2015, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Sharon was born on Dec. 28, 1948, in Peoria, Ill., to Charles A. and Joanne (Colwell) Tewell. She married James E. Compton on Sept. 26, 1970, in Peoria, Ill.
Surviving are her husband of almost 45 years, James; her daughters, Julie (Damon) Knaff of Huntley, Ill., and Jill Compton of Schaumburg, Ill.; and her three granddaughters, Megan and Allison Knaff and Alyssa Crum.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Gabriel Crum.
Sharon was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She babysat for a number of years while her children were growing up and later worked in the cafeteria for Illinois Central College in East Peoria.
She was also a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Washington.
Services will be held on Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church. The Rev. Thomas Heren will be officiating. Visitation will be held today, Aug. 9, 2015, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria and one hour prior to the services on Monday at the church. Burial will be at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in Morton.
Memorials may be made to TAPS or Illinois Cancer Care.
Online condolences may be made through www.remmertfuneralhome.com.
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Camila Lopez
August 12, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the Compton family for their loss. May God give them strength and peace during this difficult time.
Barb Crow
August 11, 2015
Deepest sympathy to you Jim and family, we will miss her coming in so much and telling us what movies to see. We always enjoyed visiting with you both. Praying for you all at this most difficult time.
Mike and Ja Brinkman
August 10, 2015
So sorry for your loss Jim and family. We have been out of town and just now read about Sharon's death. She was always friendly to us from Our Savior days to present whenever we saw her. May you be comforted by the hope of a blessed reunion in heaven.
Heidi Fish
August 10, 2015
I am praying for all of you. Will share a hug soon.
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August 9, 2015
So sorry for your loss-my deepest sympathy to the whole Compton family.
Kathy Degenhart
Dave & Pat Witzig
August 9, 2015
Dear Jim and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Sharon's passing. We wish you much comfort, and many happy memories of her to get you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Barb Mastronardi
August 9, 2015
So very sorry on the loss of your wife, mother, and grandmother. I worked with Sharon at ICC for several years. She took great pride when she talked of her family. Prayers to the family.
Becky White
August 9, 2015
Jim - I am so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. Sending my condolences to you and your family.
Ben Witzig
August 9, 2015
Jim and family, So sorry to learn of this. When Sharon was born I was 9 or 10. My mother Imogene was helping her sister Jody with her new baby Sharon. The years fly by but we have memories of family and visits that never die. Sharon was a loved daughter for sure. All the best in these difficult days, God Bless. Ben Witzig, Sharon's cousin.
August 9, 2015
Our condolences. Sharon was always a cheerful person and always had that friendly smile.
Bob Lickiss and family
Cheryl Scott
August 8, 2015
My prayers go out to you, Jim, and your entire family. Sharon was a wonderful person and a loyal friend to many.
Barb Everett Knock
August 8, 2015
Jim and family, very sorry to hear of Sharon's pass sing. We ran around together in high school. Thoughts and prayers to all.
Sheri Rodebaugh
August 8, 2015
Jim, I am so sorry to hear about Sharon. I am so glad that she got to enjoy the Riverboat Cruise! She was a delightful lady and I am so happy to have spent that happy time with her! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Bonnie Nungester
August 8, 2015
John and I are so sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. She was a wonderful person; a friend to all. Although all of us will miss her; we can take comfort in the fact that we will see her again in our heavenly home. May God bless your family and give you comfort and healing.
Candy Thomas
August 8, 2015
So sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. I was a neighbor of her mom and had met Sharon a few times.
Bobann Parkhill
August 8, 2015
Jim, Julie, Jill & families, so sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. She was a great lady and great friend. She will be missed so much. You will have an angel looking over you all now. My thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Jack & Theresa (Wheeler) Metz
August 8, 2015
Jim, Julie, Jill and family...so sorry to hear of Sharon passing. She will always be with you in your hearts and memories. We will keep all of you in our prayers for peace and comfort.
Danielle & Norm Daletski & Family
August 8, 2015
Jim, Julie, & Jill, so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. Our healing thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. All our love!
Roger and Susan Hack
August 7, 2015
Jim, Julie and Jill we are so sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. She will be missed by a lot of people. She was a great friend. We send our prayers to you all.
George Nejmeh
August 7, 2015
Julie and Family, our deepest sympathies to you all. God love your Mom. Prayers for all. Beulah Gillett and George Nejmeh
August 7, 2015
Julie and Jill, our deepest sympathies are with you all. We will keep you all in our prayers. Katie (Chapman) and Michael Powers.
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