Nancy Long

She was born August 10, 1947 in Peoria to Charles J. and Doris E. (Dieckow) Koller.

Nancy first married Mike Pohlson in Peoria. Surviving is her only child Leisa (Jasson) Barr-Gardner of Rushville, IL; six grandchildren, John, Samantha, Joshua, Jessica, Justin, and Randa; five great-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren on the way; one brother Charles J. “Ozzie” (Marie) Koller Jr. of Atlanta, IL; and several nieces and nephews. Nancy later married Ray Long Sr. in Springfield, IL, and additional surviving relatives also include two step daughters.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Roger “Butch” Koller, and one step-son.

Nancy was the owner or Nancy Koller Studio of Dance in Bartonville; she later was the owner of Long Worms in Bartonville. She retired as a crane operator at Keystone Steel & Wire after 34 years of service.

Nancy enjoyed working in her yard and garden but her passion was Spoon River Drive and antiques. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 7, 2012 at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at the Chapel. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church or the charity of the donor’s choice.

Online tributes and condolences may be made at www. Davison-fulton\bartonvillechapel.com.