Alberta H. Ardapple, born November 26, 1925, to Lester E. and Nellie E. (Little) Jackson in Chenoa, IL, died Thursday, December 12, 2019.
A graduate of Chenoa Community High School in 1943, Alberta graduated from MacMurray College for Women in Jacksonville, IL, in 1947. She became a high school teacher for Morrison Community High School for nine years, before marrying John H. Ardapple on May 19, 1956.
Community service was an essential part of Alberta’s life, She was a life member and Past President of the Parent Teacher Association, PEO Chapters FL and KX, Morrison Wa-Tan-Ye Club, and her daughters’ Girl Scout troops. As a member of First Presbyterian Church, Alberta served many roles: Sunday School teacher, choir member, Youth Director, Superintendent, and in the Silliman Guild.
A resident of Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL, since 2002, Alberta and her family are grateful for such a loving, caring, and compassionate community. Alberta’s and John’s love for travel provided for many fond memories. As a servant leader, Alberta was a shining role model for all, encouraging staff and fellow residents with kind words of support to be positive and active. Alberta’s smile and the twinkle in her eyes made it clear, she cared about the world around her and was determined to share her love for everyone.Above all else, Alberta’s love for her family was immeasurable. Alberta will be missed, but through her positive impact on so many others, her work will continue forward.
Alberta is survived by daughters Barbara N. Hoffman (David) and Mary Alice Dierker (Chris); grandson, Alex T. Dierker (Dani.)
She was proceeded in death by her best friend and husband, John H. Ardapple; parents; brothers Charles and Lester Ewing Jackson; sisters Eunice A. Sulera, Alice L. Ragee; son, Thomas Ardapple.
A 1:00 p.m. memorial service will be held at Lutheran Hillside Village Living Waters Chapel, on Friday, December 20, 2019, with a visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. A dessert and coffee social will follow.
An additional memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church in Morrison, IL, Saturday, December 21, 2019, with a visitation beginning at 10:30.
Graveside internment will be with immediate family only.
Alberta’s family appreciates your condolences. Gifts may be made to PEO Chapter KX, Mary Dierker, 414 W. Altorfer Lane, Peoria, IL 61615; Lutheran Hillside Village Foundation, 6901 N. Galena Road, Peoria, IL 61614; First Presbyterian Church Morrison, IL 61270.