Martha M. Bockler age 92 of Peoria formerly of Spring Bay Township passed away at 7:43am Wednesday June 9, 2010 at Liberty Village of Peoria. She was born Oct.23, 1917 in Bardolph, Illinois to Vivian (V.E.) and Elsie K. (Brewbaker) Kepple.
Surviving are her children Don (Paulette) Bockler of Peoria, Roy E. (Debbie) Bockler of Pekin, and Beverly McNeeley of Peoria. Grandchildren; Danielle Bockler of Peoria, Steve (Cara) Bockler of Indianapolis IN, Michael and Nick Bockler both of Charlotte NC, and Jennifer McNeeley Norman and Dr. Michele (Brandon) Beekman both of Chicago. One sister Evelyn Gibb and a niece Jalaine Flynn both of Tuscon AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Martha was a homemaker and was a Secretary for the Peoria County Farm Bureau. She was active in the Germantown Hills School District 69 PTO. For many years she was a Woodford County Election Judge serving Spring Bay Township. She was member of First Federated Church in Peoria, and the Church’s Mothers Club.
Services will be at 7:30pm Sunday June 13, 2010 at the First Federated Church in Peoria. Reverend Doren Hofmann officiating. Visitation will be from 6pm until service time at the Church. Graveside services will be at 11:00am Monday June 14, 2010 at the Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Mothers Club at First Federated Church in Peoria. Arrangements by Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com