Rusti L. Davis

Rusti L. Davis, 59, of West Peoria passed away at home surrounded by her family on Friday December 22, 2017. She was born to Roger L. and Barbara (Marshall) Kleist on February 25, 1958 in Peoria Illinois. She married John in Peoria on April 23, 1988. After graduating Manual High School she worked at OSF in the Human Resources Department for a number of years. She then went on to work at OSF in the Pathology Department as a secretary and last worked in May of 2017. She is survived by her husband John; two children: Sarah Davis of Peoria IL and Benjamin Davis of Milwaukee WI; her parents; brother Randy (Marilyn) Kleist of West Peoria IL; sister Robin (Tony) DeMoss of Washington IL; brother Ryan (Lorrie) Kleist of Peoria Heights IL; many brother and sister in laws: Jim Davis of Peoria IL, Janet (Craig) Sears of Decatur IL, Joanne (James) Waechter of Morton IL, Judy Davis and Bud Adams of Washington IL, Jill Davis of East Peoria IL, Jackie (Dan) Patten of Mackinaw, and Jerold (Margie) Davis of New Lenox; seventeen nieces and nephews; and sixteen great nieces and nephews. Rusti truly made the Davis house

their home, and loved decorating for the seasons. She also enjoyed working in her yard gardening and landscaping. In her free time she loved going to craft shows, garage sales, and baking for family and friends. Her family was extremely important to her throughout her life. A special thanks to family, friends, close high school classmates, and OSF Hospice for their support and love. Cremation rites have been entrusted with Davison Fulton Woodland Chapel. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday December 27, 2017 starting at 5:00 pm at Davison Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Pastor Dave Jane will officiate. A graveside service will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Connect Church in Washington Illinois.