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Joanne Grampp Obituary

Joanne Grampp, 80, of Metamora, formerly of Washington, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Snyder Village Nursing Center in Metamora.

Joanne was born June 25, 1945, in Peoria to the late John L. and Margaret E. Hoffman. She is survived by her daughter, Carrie Walsh; her grandchildren, Gordon and Mia; and

her brother, Jim (Marsha) Hoffman.

She graduated from East Peoria Community High School as Valedictorian of her class in 1963 and graduated from Northern Illinois University with high honors in 1967. She had a long career and retired from the Illinois Department of Employment Security. She was an animal welfare advocate and always cherished her pets throughout her life.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to TAPS No-Kill Animal Shelter.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Post and Courier - Greenville on Sep. 17, 2025.

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Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Fondulac Cemetery

143 Arnold Road, East Peoria, IL 61611

Funeral services provided by:

Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd. - Washington

2075 Washington Road, Washington, IL 61571

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