Susan K. Semelroth

Susan K. Semelroth, 67,of Bartonville, passed away April 4, 2011 at 6:08 AM at her home with hospice care. She was born October 27, 1943 in Peoria, Illinois. She is the daughter of Christian and Phyllis (Taylor) Rosenbohm. She is survived by her husband, David R. Semelroth who she married April 16, 1966 in Bartonville. She also is survived by two sons, Brian (Shari) Semelroth of Bellevue, Illinois and Russell (Cherilyn)Semelroth of Peoria. She has six grandchildren, Jessi and Britani Bridges, Tyler Frazee, of Bellevue, Tyler Semelroth of Peoria, Conner and Camren Semelroth of Bellevue .

She attended Bartonville Grade School and was a graduate of Limestone High School in 1961. She attended ISU and Carthage College from 1961 to 1964. She worked for Famous and Barr the first 10 years of the store’s opening in Peoria. She was a breast cancer survivor and was in remission for almost four years. She participated in several support groups, and walked every year in the Race For The Cure. Favorite past times in her life was seeing theatrical performances, band concerts, attending family functions, trips to Germany, a hot air balloon ride, simply watching birds and squirrels in the back yard, watching all grandchildren succeed in multiple sport activities, and spreading love and kindness with everyone she knew. For everyone that knew her as a neighbor, friend, cousin, wife, mother, and grandmother, her beautiful smile and positive outlook will be forever cherished. Everyone Sue touched in her life knows that she added a little laughter in a day, and whole lot of sunshine in our hearts.

Sue was affiliated with Joyce Meyer Ministries. She attended the Joyce Meyer conference in St. Louis every year, and found strength and harmony with what the ministries provided.

We would like to extend our special thanks and gratitude to the hospice care associates for their time and effort in making all of us as comfortable as possible. We have been truly blessed by your care!

A Prayer Service will be led by Rev. Eimo Hinrichs Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 3:30 P.M. at the Davison Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Celebration of Sue’s life will follow from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM . Cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Wildlife Prarie Park and\or the Neighborhood House.

You may view Sue’s life story at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillefuneralchapel.