Vonda Lee (Jones) Winchell

Vonda Lee (Jones) Winchell, 80, of Germantown Hills, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria, IL. She was with family and surrounded in love.

She was born to Murl and Florence (Bradtke) Jones on August 5, 1944 in Ottawa, IL. She married the love of her life, Norman D Winchell, on August 4, 1963. He survives.

She is also survived by her children, Laura (Jeff) Peters and Mike (Megan) Winchell; three grandchildren, Jennifer (TJ) Bessler, Christa (Todd) Jaglinski, and Jessica Winchell; and five great-grandchildren, Colton, Mira, Sophia, Rory and Brooks. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and one sister.

Vonda was a very caring and loving wife, mom, grandma, SuperGram, aunt, and friend. She always seemed to be able to take care of everyone and her love and kindness were endless. She volunteered at IL Cancer Center and Susan G. Koman for many years and encouraged people by sharing her story of beating breast cancer and being a survivor for over 27 years.

Vonda enjoyed crocheting, reading, traveling, and watching her great-grandkids' ball games. Norman and Vonda were able to enjoy many trips together. Their favorite place being Colorado. She could be seen at many of the kids' games with her SuperGram hat and a bag of popcorn. She was famous for her sugar cookies. She baked them with her family every Christmas for over 60 years. Cookie Day will be always an honored tradition with the family. She will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Mason Funeral Home Metamora Chapel. A graveside service will follow her visitation in Oakwood Cemetery in Metamora with Pastor Gary Salm officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Susan G. Komen Memorial Affiliate, 4700 North University Street, Suite 92, Peoria, IL 61614. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.

Susan G. Komen Memorial Affiliate
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