Joan "Joann" Kirchgessner's obituary , Passed away on February 9, 2026 in Peoria, Illinois

Joan "Joann" Kirchgessner

March 6, 1931 - February 9, 2026 (94 years old)

Peoria, Illinois

Joan "Joann" Kirchgessner's obituary , Passed away on February 9, 2026 in Peoria, Illinois

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Wright & Salmon Mortuary

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Joan "Joann" Kirchgessner

March 6, 1931 - February 9, 2026 (94 years old)

Peoria, Illinois

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Joan Kirchgessner Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joan Kirchgessner of Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on February 9, 2026, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joan Kirchgessner to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond F. Cohoon and Anna Mae Cohoon (Hasenmyer); her husband Edwin M. Kirchgessner; her siblings, Lloyd "Bud", Thomas Cohoon and Jean Kuhlman; and her daughter-in-law Jane Kirchgessner (David).

She is survived by: her sons, David Kirchgessner of Milwaukee, WI, Kenneth Kirchgessner (Teresa) of Peoria and Donald Kirchgessner (Cheryl) of St. Louis, MO. She is also survived by nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Preferred memorials in Joan's memory may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wright & Salmon Mortuary



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Fri

Feb 20

Visitation

Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 North North Street, Peoria, IL 61604

Fri

Feb 20

Rosary

Wright & Salmon Mortuary
2416 North North Street, Peoria, IL 61604

Sat

Feb 21

Visitation

Holy Family Catholic Church
3720 N Sterling Ave, Peoria, IL 61615

Sat

Feb 21

Funeral Mass

Holy Family Catholic Church
3720 N Sterling Ave, Peoria, IL 61615

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