Celia R. Ponce Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Celia R. Ponce (Galesburg, Illinois), who passed away on December 9, 2023, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Celia R. Ponce to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jose Padilla and Isabel Padilla (Casillas); her daughter Amelia "Molly" Ponce; her grandson Clinton Hutson Tebbs; and her siblings, Helen Guerrero, Mary Jo Schaefer, Juanita Padilla, Frances Cervantez, Manuel, Edward, Alejandro, Jesus and Armando "Joe" Padilla.
She is survived by: her sons, Jaime Ponce (Irene) of Galesburg, Samuel Ponce (Maria) of Galesburg, Ernesto Ponce of Galesburg, Rocky Ponce (Sue) of Galesburg and Rick Ponce (Merrill) of Macomb, Illinois; and her siblings, Jennie Vasquez of Galesburg, Elizabeth "Pinky" Ewing (Dave) of Galesburg, Anthony Padilla of Galesburg and Richard Padilla of Galesburg. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild, 1 step grandchild, and 5 step great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick Catholic Church or to Children's Hospital of Illinois.
