Waltraud (Wally) Simmons of Bartonville, passed away on Friday January 27, 2023, at the age of 86. She was born on January 22, 1937 in Mosbach, Germany. Wally immigrated to the United States in 1957 and became a naturalized citizen in 1964. She was active in Zion Lutheran Church of Peoria for 62 years, until it closed. Wally enjoyed playing cards and board games with her family.
Wally is survived by her husband of 62 years, Lee Simmons; their two children, Carol (Simmons) Paul and David Simmons; two granddaughters, Nicole and Megan; and seven great grandchildren. She is also survived by her twin sister, Erika, of Plochingen, Germany.
Cremation will be accorded. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Rev Kara Wiechmann will officiate. A Memorial Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials in Wally’s honor may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church of Bartonville. On-line condolences and tributes may be made at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.