METZ, Rhonda K. DERHAM

METZ, DERHAM, DALTON, BEHYMER, KIRGAN, COURTNEY, MOTT, GRAHAM, BISHOP

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 3/25/2010 at 13:47:09

"The Fairfield Ledger", Monday, March 22, 2010, Page 8

METZ, Rhonda K. DERHAM -- Rhonda K. (DERHAM) METZ age 58, of 309 N. Adams St., Lewistown, IL, and formerly of Fairfield, IA; passed away at 8:44 PM Saturday March 20, 2010 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born August 29, 1951 at Galesburg the daughter of John and Rachel (DALTON) DERHAM Jr. She married Mark A. METZ on August 31, 1969 at Knoxville. He survives. Also surviving is her mother of Knoxville, 1 son Michael A. (Nicole) METZ of Havana, 2 daughters Michelle R. (Sam) BEHYMER of Cuba, and Rebecca K. (Troy) KIRGAN of Maquon, 1 brother Robert N. (Lori) DERHAM of Knoxville, 7 grandchildren Brandon COURTNEY, Brittany & Brianna MOTT, McKinlee METZ, Trenton KIRGAN, Tera GRAHAM, and Gayla BEHYMER, 1 great granddaughter Jayla BISHOP, 3 nephews Ryan & Drew DERHAM, and Ryan (Nicole) METZ, and her mother in law Lois METZ of Lewistown. She was preceded in death by her father.

Rhonda worked in health care as a nursing assistant for many years before retiring in 2002. She was a member of the Illiois Street Christian Church in Lewistown.

Rhonda really enjoyed taking care of people, and she loved her animals. She enjoyed watching her kids & grandkids sporting events. Rhonda was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, and the Fighting Illini.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday March 25, 2010 at Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Home in Knoxville with Reverend Ray Greenfield officiating. Burial will be in Knoxville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Wednesday March 24, 2010 at the Henry-Lange Memorial Home in Lewistown. Additional visitation will be 1 hour prior to services at Knoxville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fulton County Humane Society. To view Rhonda's Life Tribute Video or send online condolences please visit www.henrylange.com.

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