Vonda M. Shank, 100, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, surrounded by family.
Vonda was born June 3, 1922, in Coleta, IL, the daughter of Clarence and Beulah (Reecher) Heide. She married Wayne Shank on June 16, 1940, in Coleta. He preceded her in death on April 22, 2001. She then married Bert Rice on June 6, 2010. He also preceded her in death on March 21, 2017.
Survivors include her son, Ronald (Nancy) Shank of Morrison; daughter-in-law, Donna Shank-Zimmerman (David Zimmerman) of Coleta; sisters, Verna Reiff of Dixon, IL, Therma Smith of Sterling, IL, and Emily Allison of Ashland OH; four grandchildren James (Marcy) Shank, Brenda (Gary) Linton, Jason (Heather) Shank, and Melissa (Sean Oday) Shank; two great-grandchildren, Joseph Shank and Dani Slonneger.
Vonda was preceded in death by her parents; son, Danny Shank; grandson, Robert Shank.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday August 29, 2022, at Coleta United Methodist Church, with Reverend Joel McClellan and Reverend John Reynolds officiating.
Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday August 28, 2022, at Schilling Funeral Home & Cremation in Sterling, IL.
Burial will take place immediately following the funeral, at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling, IL.
A memorial has been established to Coleta United Methodist Church and Resthave Care & Rehabilitation.
Condolences may be sent to www.schillingfuneralhome.com.