Lura Cordes Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on September 1, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Lura Cordes (Metamora, Illinois). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Gene; and her siblings, Hardin, Kenneth, Florence and Carol.

She is survived by: her children, Jo Ellyn Zenisek (Paul) of Racine, WI, Amy Lewis (Phil) of Columbia, MO, Brian Cordes (Karen) of East Peoria, IL, Stephen Cordes (Julie) of Bartonville, IL and Dale Cordes (Angie) of Whites Creek, TN.; her grandchildren, Rachel, Lauren, Trevor, Andrea, Paige, Samantha, Zachary, Janelle, Brad, Kara, Timothy, Jonathan, Alex, Jacob, Dorothy "Dot" and Caroline; and her sister Marjorie Thompson (Arne) of Westerville, OH..

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Grace Presbyterian Church Children's Ministry in honor of her service as VBS Director, 8607 State Route 91, Peoria, IL 61615.