Max Philip Hoerr Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Max Philip Hoerr (Edwards, Illinois) is shared. Max, born on June 16, 1935, passed away on October 31, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Max will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Max by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Max is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Max’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Philipp Jacob Hoerr and Sophie Max Hoerr; wife: Katherine; sons: Robert (Myrna Hoerr), Steven (Susan Hoerr) and Max II (Suzanne Hoerr); sisters: Geraldine Peters (Clarence), Bernice Stahl (Carl), Marjorie Fehr (Wade), Shirley Gorenz (Leo) and Phyllis Johnson (Elmer); parents-in-law: Walter and Elsie Hess; brothers-in-law: Eugene Hess and Robert Binkele (Bernetta); sister-in-law: Rhoda Hess; grandchildren: Joshua Hoerr, Jesse Hoerr, Melinda Kaisner, Tamara Eaton, Kristin Maher, Louis Hoerr, Emma Hoerr, Hattie Davis, Sarah Beyer, Rebekah Guth, Rose Hoerr, Martha Berger, Andrew Hoerr, Rachel Wettstein and Miriam Knapp; and 39 great grandchildren, one foster great-granddaughter, 1 great-great grandson and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 4th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, November 5th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 5th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Apostolic Christian Church (3420 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL 61604). A burial will be held on Thursday, November 5th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery (7329 US-150, Edwards, IL 61528). A committal service will be held on Thursday, November 5th 2026 from 11:15 AM to 11:30 AM at the Peoria Apostolic Cemetery.
Memorials can be given to Apostolic Christian Skylines or The Peoria Midwest Food Bank in his memory.
