Anna Michele Viviani

Anna was born January 27, 1960 in Burlington, Iowa. She was the daughter of Orma E. Williams and Judith A. (Jackson) Williams. Anna grew up in Burlington, Iowa but lived in eight different states before settling in Peoria, IL with the love of her life, John L. Viviani. They were married on October 21, 1995.

She is survived by her husband; John L. Viviani, her daughter; Michele (Jeremy) Ann Van Riper McGinnis, her stepson; John L. Viviani II, her sister; Rochelle (Mark) Canby Fulcher, and two grandchildren; Isabelle and Ethan McGinnis.

Anna loved spending her time with family and friends and loved to decorate and cook for the holidays. She was a lifelong seamstress and in later years took up quilting to provide a warm hug to those she loved. She was a member of the Wabash Valley Herb Society and enjoyed helping at their annual sale.

Anna received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Bradley University and her PhD from the University of Iowa. She was a professor of mental health counseling (clinical and school) at Indiana State University for over ten years and then at Bradley University for an additional two years. She loved her students and was a fierce advocate for students and faculty.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and her stepson; Eric Van Riper.

A graveside committal will be held on Friday October 9, 2026 at 2 p.m. at Aspen Grove Cemetery in Burlington, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in Anna’s memory to your local Pets for Seniors or your local animal shelter.

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