Juanita A. Schierer Obituary
We bid farewell to Juanita A. Schierer of Metamora, Illinois, born in Peoria, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 20, 2024 at the age of 88. Juanita touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Juanita A. Schierer to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry D. Phinney and Jennie Anna Phinney (Guppy); her former husband Howard Elbert; her daughter Diane Elbert; and her sisters, Eileen Chaney (Phinney) and Sheila Carter (Phinney).
She is survived by: her husband Bob of Metamora; her children, Karen Elbert (Ted Sundstrom) of Grand Rapids, MI, Dave Elbert (Sue) of Metamora and Ben Elbert (Kim) of Morton, IL; her grandchildren, Jennifer McClure (Brad), Jake Elbert, Mollie Zimmerman (Brian), Laura Elbert Sundstrom (Jon Cervone-Richards), Brett Elbert and Kellie Aper (Max); her sister Camille Murrell of Indiana; and her stepchildren, Tama Schierer and Ted Schierer. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Mary's School, 400 West Chatham Street, Metamora, IL 61548 or to the Illinois Kidney Association Local Chapter, 5401 North Knoxville Avenue, Suite 300, Peoria, IL 61614.
