Patricia Roedell

Patricia Roedell, 80, of W. Herold St., West Peoria, passed away on Friday Februaury 26, 2010 at her residence. She was born on November 21, 1929 to Richard and Stella Gerritson Murphy. She married Gerald H. Roedell in Pocahontas, Arkansas on October 22, 1951. He preceded her in death on April 23, 1995 in Peoria. She was also preceded by her parents, one brother and 2 sisters.

Patricia is survived by one son Dana (Laura) Roedell of Edwards, 2 daughters Gerry (Steve) Smick of Peoria, and Roxy (Jerry) Wolland of Edwards; 4 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, 1 great grandson and one great grandchild yet to be born; 4 brothers William (Alberta) Murphy and Lawrence (Peggy) Murphy both of Peoria, John (Doris) Murphy of Edwards, and James (Rosemary) Murphy of Hanna City; 3 sisters June Hoffman and Doris (Jack) Hawksworth both of Peoria and Gloria (Roy) Keith of Trivoli.

Patricia last worked as a clerk for 12 years for Gateway Trucking in Peoria prior to that she had worked for Tobler Trucking. She also had been the Secretary/Treasurer of the Stevers Water Company in West Peoria. She had been a member and former board member of Teamsters Retirees. Patricia volunteered for many Susan G. Komen Foundation events and programs and always lent a helping hand to others in need.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday March 4, 2010 at St. Mark Catholic Church in Peoria. Father Charles Klamut will officiate. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:30 PM on Wednesday March 3, 2010 at Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria plus one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Lutheran Social Services, OSF Hospice, or Memorials for Patricia Roedell in care of CEFCU.