Irma Margaret Uphoff

Irma Margaret Uphoff, 94, of Peoria, formerly of Glasford, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Carle Health - Methodist Hospital in Peoria. She was born on January 9, 1932, in rural Hanna City, a daughter of Edward J. Kroepel and Marie (Fischer) Kroepel. Irma married Donald J. "Jake" Uphoff on June 30, 1951, in Glasford. He preceded her in death on July 22, 2013, in Glasford.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Bernice Stevens and Eleanor Rosenbohm; one brother, Lawrence Kroepel; two sons, Jim and Gary Uphoff.

Irma is survived by three grandchildren, Kristin (Bill) Hedge of Mapleton, Jaimie Uphoff of Mapleton, and Jacob Uphoff of Knoxville, Tennessee; four great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Suzanne Uphoff of Mapleton.

She was the Postmaster for Edwards, Illinois, Post Office, retiring in 1993 after 25 years.

Irma was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Glasford and the Red Hat Society. She loved spending time with her family, genealogy, and volunteering at Wildlife Prairie Park Gift Shop.

Irma's funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, July 24, 2026, at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Glasford. Rev. Raymond Barclay will officiate. Her visitation will be from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, also on Friday at the church. Burial will take place in St. Peter Lutheran Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Peter Lutheran Church or a charity of donor's choice.

Online condolences may be shared with Irma's family at www.Preston-Hanley.com