West Peoria: Florence K. Monroe 82, of West Peoria, passed away at 12:35 a.m. on Thursday January 31, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Florence was born on September 2, 1930 in Edelstein, IL, the daughter of Paul and Bessie Grey Metzger. She married Russell L. Monroe in Peoria on February 10, 1952. He preceded her in death. She is survived by three sons, C. Lyman (Betty) of Anniston, AL, R. Fred (Diane) of Peoria, and Steve (Kathleen) of Tipp City, OH; one brother, Willard (Ann) Metzger of Peoria; ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Florence is also preceded in death by her parents, and five brothers. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday February 2, 2013at Cottonwood Cemetery in Edwards, IL. Pastor Jack Thompson will officiate. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Please visit Florence's story at www.davison-fulton.com.
