Julia Nettie VanFossen Obituary
The passing of Julia Nettie VanFossen of Pekin, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 12, 2025 at the age of 73. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Julia Nettie may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Claude E., Sr. and Julia Youngren (Buhs). She is survived by: her children, Margaret Jordan (Jeff) of Pekin, Debra Schweickert (Joseph) of Peoria and Lonnie Gibson, Jr. of Peoria; and her brother Kenneth Mann (Debra). She is also survived by eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Midwest Affiliate, 530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61637.