Joann Gill's obituary , Passed away on October 17, 2025 in Pekin, Illinois

Joann Gill

August 13, 1933 - October 17, 2025 (92 years old)

Pekin, Illinois

Joann Gill's obituary , Passed away on October 17, 2025 in Pekin, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes

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Joann Gill

August 13, 1933 - October 17, 2025 (92 years old)

Pekin, Illinois

Joann Gill Obituary

The memory of Joann Gill of Pekin, Illinois, who passed away on October 17, 2025 at the age of 92, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert W. Shirley and Josephine Shirley (Sealock); and her son John Robert Gill. She is survived by: her husband John Barton Gill; her daughter Diane Zaayenga (Marty) of Pekin; her grandchildren, Jennifer Hall (Dan) of Pekin, Christofer Zaayenga (Tara) of Green Valley, Amber Irby (Tim) of Pekin and John "Jake" Gill (Stephanie) of Mackinaw; and her siblings, Barbara Moschel of Morton and Robert Shirley of Micanopy, Florida.. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Glendale Memorial Gardens (18119 IL-9, Pekin, IL 61554).

Memorial contributions may be made to Days of Grace Fellowship, 273 East Queenwood Road, Morton, IL 61550.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes



Thu

Oct 23

Graveside service

2:00 PM

Glendale Memorial Gardens
18119 IL-9, Pekin, IL 61554

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