Joanne McNulty, 63, of East Peoria passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Born September 13, 1952 in Peoria to Albert and Barbara (McCann) DeLong; she married James McNulty on August 5, 1977 in Peoria. Her husband survives along with her children, Jackie (John) Pokora of Springfield and John Luke of Pekin; grandchildren, Jasmin McClain, Jacob Burton, and Corey Mullen; great grandson, Beau; and brother Donald (Delores) DeLong of Pekin. She also leaves her beloved kitty, Buffy. Her parents preceded her in death. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Peoria. Joanne loved being a grandmother. Her funeral will be at 11:00 am Monday, December 21, 2015 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria with visitation two hours prior and burial following at Parkview Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the American Heart Association.