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Thelma Humphrey Obituary
EAST PEORIA - Thelma M. Humphrey, 90, of East Peoria passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, at home.
She was born on March 11, 1930, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to Ernest and Cora (Empy) Burnett. She married Leslie Charles Humphrey on December 24, 1959. He preceded her in death in 1974. Also preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Doug Burnett.
Survivors include her sons, Andy (Michele) Humphrey of Des Moines, Iowa, and Bob (Darcy) Humphrey of East Peoria; grandchildren, Andy (Mollie) Humphrey Jr., Courtney (Robert) Mitchell and Amanda (Josh) Sholley, all of Iowa; and great-grandchildren, Austin Humphrey, Emarie Mitchell and Issac Mitchell.
Thelma was an artist and retired from C&H Printing.
A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, November 19, 2020, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Inurnment will be in Springdale Cemetery in Peoria at a later date.
Special thanks to Dr. Malebranche and Thelma's caregivers, Mary Monroe and Pat Trost.
Memorial contributions may be made to WTVP 47.
Online condolences may be made at www.remmertfuneralhome.com.
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Terry JacobsDavis
January 8, 2021
Sad sad day for me to have found out that Miss Thelma is no longer here. She did so much to help me live and grow as a child and as an adult. The air was sweeter in her presence. Blessings, Andy, Bob and to your families. With warmest thoughts.
Lynn Kerley
November 21, 2020
My sincere condolences to the entire family. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Bill Reel
November 19, 2020
So sorry to read of Thelma's passing. She truly was a lovely person. May she rest in peace
Lloyd Force
November 18, 2020
Bob and Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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