She was born Aug. 14, 1931 in Albany, KY to Virgil and Tressie (Thrasher) Groce. She married William Frank Underwood on July 31, 1949 in Albany, KY. He passed away July 9, 2004 in East Peoria. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, four brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include four sons: Mike (Chris) Underwood of East Peoria, Pat Underwood of Morton, Greg (Sue) Underwood of East Peoria, Scott Underwood of East Peoria, one daughter, Cathy Adams of Peoria, nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She was also survived by four brothers: Houston (Ann) Groce of LaBelle, FL, Gary (Linda) Groce of Ocala, FL, Donald Groce of Beech Grove, IN, Johnny Groce of Beech Grove, IN, and one sister, Mary Aldridge of Indianapolis, IN.
Mona was a Beautician out of her home for several years and later owned and operated Charm Chalet in East Peoria for 22 years retiring in 1993. She was a member of the East Peoria Mennonite Church.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Sep. 27, 2018 at 11 a.m. at the East Peoria Mennonite Church. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the church. Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria is in charge of arrangements.
Burial will be in Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the East Peoria Mennonite Church.
You may view Mona’s obituary online at www.remmertfuneralhome.com
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