Rosemary Lacanski, 81, of Peoria, passed away at 11:40 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, 2011, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
She was born in Hanna City on November 8, 1929, a daughter of George Walter and Myrtle (Truscott) Stear. They preceded her in death, along with her brothers, Leroy and George Stear and Howard Allen; and a sister, Sara Pike.
Rosemary married George Lacanski in Hanna City on December 3, 1949. He survives. Also surviving are her son, Nickolas Lacanski of Peoria; sister, Evelyn (Chuck) Sash of St. Charles; niece, Pamela (John) Phillips of Panama City, FL; and cousin, John (Barbara) Waters of Peoria.
For twelve years, she was a photo finisher for Burchett Portrait Studio in Peoria. She stopped working for sixteen years, after the birth of her son. She later served as a caregiver for a Peoria woman that had been stricken with multiple sclerosis and her two children.
Rosemary most enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
Graveside services and interment will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Christ Church Limestone Cemetery in Hanna City.
Memorial contributions may be made in Rosemary’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association – Central Illinois Chapter in Peoria.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 428 West McClure Avenue, in Peoria.
Latest Condolences
| Diana & Ed Johnson |
From Neighbors |
March 13, 2011 |
George,
We are very sad to read of Rosemary's passing. We remember the good conversations sitting with you and Rosemary in the various neighbors driveways on Birkshire Dr. We are proud that we were your east side neighbors for 10 years until we moved to the newer part of Northgate Park to Brenwick Dr. in January 1996. We hope your many happy memories will help you and your family get through this most difficult time. Our memories will help us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diana & Ed Johnson
Peoria, IL.
