Lora Lea Hawk

Lora Lea Hawk, 93, of Metamora, IL, beloved wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, after a short stay under the care of OSF Hospice, at Snyder Village in Metamora, IL.

She was born on March 26, 1933, in Sterling, IL, to Clarence and Viola (Immel) Wolf. She married John Robert Hawk on June 1, 1956, in Sterling, IL.

Lora Lea came to Peoria, IL to attend the Methodist Hospital of Central IL School of Nursing. This is where she worked for most of her nursing career along with a few local doctors’ offices.

Lora Lea loved family gatherings. She loved watching her granddaughters and great granddaughters in all their activities. She was always up for playing cards and games of any kind. But most of all she loved her Lord Jesus Christ. She lived the Christian life in her love and grace through the good and the bad. Always smiling and never complaining and most of all teaching others by her actions and words about the Lord. She was a long-time member of Eastside Bible Church in Morton, IL.

Surviving is her son, Doug (Sue) Hawk of Metamora; granddaughters, Kelsey (Anthony) Tintori of Metamora and Lyndsay (Blake) Brooks of Germantown Hills, IL; and great-grandchildren, Conley Tintori and Josie and Addy Brooks.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, sons Steve Hawk and Greg Hawk, and great-granddaughter Emmie Tintori.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be held at Mason Funeral Home, Metamora on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 5:00pm-7:00 pm. A private family graveside service will be held at Linn-Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Washburn, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Snyder Village Residents-In-Need Fund, 1200 East Partridge Street, Metamora, IL 61548. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.

DONATIONS:

Snyder Village Residents-In-Need Fund, 1200 East Partridge Street, Metamora, IL 61548