Nancy Kellogg Ponto

Nancy Kellogg Ponto, 70, of Washington, IL, passed away at 6:48 a.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at her residence, with her family by her side.

On September 11, 1950, Nancy was born to Horton and Margaret Johnson Kellogg. She married Allen Ponto on April 10, 1971, in Evanston, lL.

Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Cheryl Henderson; one son, Scott Ponto; and her father. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Dominick Ponto, Steven Deatherage and Emily Deatherage; and one brother, Andy (Maria) Kellogg. Her mother and one sister, Karen James, preceded her in death.

Nancy was a caregiver in the communities of Washington and East Peoria for 38 years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, coloring books, bowling, camping, game shows and card games and was very competitive and was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. She was a member of the Washington Presbyterian Church.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Washington Presbyterian Church, 105 S. Elm St., Washington. The Rev. Dr. Linda Philabaun will officiate. There will be no visitation. The burial of her remains will be at a later date, next to her mother at Northminster Presbyterian Church in the Garden in Evanston, IL.

Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington is assisting with arrangements. To share a memory or send a condolence to her family, visit www.masonfuneralhomes.com.

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