Joanne Grate Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joanne Grate of Rushville, Illinois, born in Quincy, Illinois, who passed away on December 26, 2023, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joanne Grate to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Lawrence Fuqua and Carrie Fuqua (Allen); her husband Lyle E. Grate, Jr.; her great grandchildren, Jacob Dupoy and Anastasia Grate; and her sisters, Lillian Ross, Laura Toland, Margie Beghtol and Jeanne Thurman.

She is survived by : her children, David (Georgia) of Rushville, Larry of Rushville, Michael (Susan) of Rushville and Susan Larke (Thomas) of Peoria, Illinois; her grandchildren, Andy Grate (Maggie), Sarah Dupoy, Daniel Grate (Amber), Megan Rupert (Matthew), Emily Taylor (Scott) and Austin Grate (Morgan Lake); and her great grandchildren, Marissa Dupoy, James Dupoy, Rebekah Grate, Josephine Grate, William Taylor, Gretchen Rupert, Lillian Taylor, Greyson Rupert and Lyle Grate. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Rushville First Christian Church Disciples of Christ.