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Dianna Luthy Obituary
PEKIN - Dianna "Tootie" Luthy, 79, of Pekin passed away at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at her winter home in Tucson, Arizona, surrounded by her family.
Born July 24, 1940, in Pekin to Marion "Hooks" and Opal A. (Lowe) Tosi, she married Kenneth L. Luthy on Feb. 13, 1960, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin. They recently celebrated their 60th anniversary in February.
Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Kendra (Greg) Wilson of Roscoe; one son, Brandon (Patricia) Luthy of Oracle, Ariz.; one brother, Lyle "Buck" (Mary Lou) Tosi of Pekin; two nephews, Dan (Cindy) Tosi and Kent (Julie) Hamilton, both of Pekin; and one niece, Gia (Randy) Hild of Pekin.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Geraldine E. "Geri" Hamilton; and two nephews, Tony Tosi and Kyle Hamilton.
Tootie had a personality that was both contagious and uplifting. She loved life and will be remembered as a wonderful wife and mother. She was concerned about community outreach and was very involved for 15 years with the Golden Goose in Catalina, Ariz. She was passionate about high impact aerobics, cycling and tennis. She was a member of Cycle Masters in SaddleBrooke, Arizona, for 20 years. Tootie also played a bit of golf.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin and enjoyed volunteering for the annual bazaar.
A memorial Mass will be held in her church when gatherings are again possible. Private burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Father Michael Andrejek will officiate.
Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, IL 61554; or Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, General Donations, 5th Floor, 383 Main Ave., Norwalk, CN 06851.
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Shirley OBrien
April 29, 2020
Dianna and I shared so many things: our love volunteering at the Golden Goose, our little Minpins, our blond hairdo, our love of cycling, our second homes and the travel between, our many, many emails about our blood diseases, her Multiple Myeloma and my MDS then Leukemia, but, most importantly, our FAITH. I will miss our talks online so much. Thank you Dianna for being such a good friend. I miss you so much.
April 24, 2020
The Schuttlers thought Dianna and Ken were the best neighbors ever. Our thoughts are with her husband Ken and her family. We are deeply sorry for the loss of a wonderful Christian ✝ and true to her faith. She will be greatly missed but a blessing in her new life.
Ken and Linda Schuttler
Fran & Vaughn Frisk
April 23, 2020
Dear Ken and family:
We shared many good times in Pekin. Tootie was a great lady and Vaughn and she were very close friends. We extend our thoughts and prayers to you and the family.
Fran & Vaughn Frisk
Bradenton, Florida
Jo and Larry LeRoy
April 22, 2020
Ken and family,
I was so sad to read about your loss In today's paper.
The last time I saw and spoke with Tootie was at Velde
Cadilac. We were both having our cars serviced. She was a
Sweet and lovable person. That day was like we had just seen each other and picked up our conversation where we left off. That is how it is with old friends. She will be missed.
Ken take care of yourself, you know that is what Tootie would expect you do. I send our prayers and love to you and your family. Jo and Larry LeRoy
lynn wertz
April 20, 2020
Ken, Branden, Kendra - May your sadness and loss be tempered by the many fond memories you share. So sorry to see Tootie go.....
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