JoAnn M. Semelroth Hadank

Peoria Heights -- JoAnn M. Semelroth Hadank, 86, of Peoria Heights passed away at 7:31 a.m., Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Proctor Hospital. JoAnn was born on June 4, 1927 in Kewanee, IL, daughter of Galen L. and Mary L. Spargur Landis. She married Arthur C. Semelroth, Jr. on April 28, 1957. He preceded her in death on January 1, 1975. She later married Robert Hadank on November 6, 1999. He preceded her in death on November 9, 2013.

She is survived by her son, Kent (Tammy) Semelroth of Ona, WV; daughter, Julie (James) Darnell of Peoria Heights; stepson, Arthur Semelroth, III of Peoria Heights; stepdaughter, Sharon (Larry) Cronin of Spring, TX; six grandchildren, James A. (Evie) Darnell, Jenna Darnell, Ian Semelroth, Isabel (David) Semelroth-Wright, Ronald (Jennifer) Cronin, Robert (Sami) Cronin; four great-grandchildren, Haley, Greyson, Kayla, Elijah; and sister, Gale Lynne (Tom) Robins of Liberty, NC; a stepdaughter from her second marriage, Carol (Joe) Volpe and numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, James Landis.

JoAnn graduated from Kewanee High School in 1945 and Methodist School of Nursing in 1948. She completed her Bachelor of Science degree at Bradley University. JoAnn was a Registered Nurse for more than 40 years and spent the majority of her career at Methodist Medical Center. She was a Clinical Instructor at the Methodist School of Nursing for 22 years and retired in 1989. One of the greatest joys for JoAnn and her family members was meeting former students who had fond and appreciative memories of her nursing instructor abilities. She shared her talents and compassion with many future nurses and the patients she cared for.

JoAnn was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and loyal friend to many. She was one of the kindest and most caring people that one could ever meet. She enjoyed being involved in church activities, traveling, music, spending time with family and doing “fancy work” such as crocheting and embroidery. JoAnn was a very special, loving grandmother and found great joy in spending time with her grandchildren.

JoAnn was a member of United Methodist Women, United Fellowship Organization, Eastern Star and Peoria Women’s Club. She was a long time member and Sunday School teacher at Grace United Methodist Church until it closed in 2002. She was also a member of Peoria Heights Congregational Church and attended St. Thomas the Apostle Church.

Funeral Services will be held Monday, February 24, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home, 2408 W. Willow Knolls Drive, Peoria, with visitation being from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The Rev. James A. Darnell will officiate. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to a memorial scholarship fund at Methodist College of Nursing.

The family would like to thank the staff at UPH-Methodist Home Health and Dr. Jongerius for their compassionate care.

To view JoAnn's memorial page please go to www.woolsey-wilton.com.