Ella May Cunningham Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ella May Cunningham of East Peoria, Illinois, born in Pekin, Illinois, who passed away on September 19, 2024, at the age of 98, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ella May Cunningham to pay them a last tribute.
Though Ella May has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Eugene Jenkins and Pearl Edna Jenkins (Miskmens); and her husband Lyle Cunningham. She is survived by: her children, Victoria Crank of East Peoria and Michael Crank of Atlanta; her grandson Rob Kneer (Heather); and her sisters, Estaline Scheilien of Bartonville and Catherine Allen (Mel) of Peoria. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church at https://secure.myvanco.com.
