Melinda L. "Mel" Bohls

Melinda L. “Mel” Bohls (Johnson), of Peoria, born September 6, 1958 to Chuck and Shirley (Bill) Johnson passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013 at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She married Eric M Bohls on August 16, 1985 and gave birth to her daughter and best friend Sarah A Bohls on February 17, 1988.They survive along with her parents, sister, Ellen(Ron)Hawotte, brother Timothy Johnson, 7 nieces, 4 nephews, and 5 great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents, her mother-in-law, Aggie Bohls, and her Big Unc. Melinda was an active member of her church who placed great belief in her faith to help guide her throughout her life. She lived by her motto "that you can only accept what God has given you and enjoy everyday." Her family and friends were everything to her. Throughout her ten year battle with cancer she has been an inspiration to everyone she came across through her courage and strength by which she lived her life. She always

had a smile on her face and a laugh on her lips despite what she was going through. She gave meaning to the saying "Live your life to the fullest." She will be greatly missed, but remembered by the many people whose lives she has touched during her life on earth. Mel wanted to extend her gratitude to everyone who has shown her love and support throughout her battle with cancer and wanted everyone to remember, "TFS!”.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Illinois Cancer Center.

Visitation is to be held Thursday, March 14 from 5-7pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Peoria. The funeral services will begin Friday, March 15 at 10:00am at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria is in charge of arrangements.

Please view Melinda’s obituary online at www.Davison-FultonWoodlandChapel.com