Joan R. (Trotter) Gunderson

Joan R. Gunderson, 72, of Bartonville, IL, passed away at 3:49 am on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Unity Point Health-Methodist in Peoria. She was born on November 22, 1949 in Peoria, IL to Lawrence and Betty (Hodel) Trotter. She married Robert "Bob" Gunderson on October 10, 1992 in Peoria.

Surviving are her husband, Bob of Bartonville; daughters, Kimberlee (Rick) Mills of Cleveland, OH and Diana Gunderson of Los Angeles, CA; grandsons, Cameron and Connor Mills; brothers, Dale (Diane) Trotter of Hanna City, IL and Larry (Stephanie) Trotter of Youngsville, NC; and seven nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Joan was a second grade teacher at Norwood Primary School for thirty-five years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Peoria along with being a member of the Policemens Prayer Team for the church. Joan and Bob were season ticket holders of the Peoria Chiefs for thirty-three years.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until service time on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Metamora. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the MTHS Band Boosters, 101 West Madison Street, Metamora, IL 61548. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.