Edith Sauers

Edith May Sauers, 99, of Peoria, IL, passed away peacefully at home with family on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Edith was born to Donald and Ella Shaw in Peoria, Illinois on March 26, 1927. Edith married Lem George Stoecker, Jr. on August 18, 1945. They had two daughters, Diana Lynn, and Debra Jo., deceased.

Edith married George Donald Sauers on October 8, 1976.

Edith worked at Hiram Walker distillery and Libby canning factory, but most of her life was dedicated to caring for her children. She loved family get-togethers, friends, shopping, relaxing near the river, and reading. In her later years her perfect afternoon was going for coffee, relaxing by the river, reading the Bible, then going for ice cream.

Edith is survived by her daughter, Diana Stokes of Columbus, Ohio; three grandsons, Michael Rigel (Sonia) of Alamogordo, New Mexico, Anthony Rigel (Brandi), of Delaware, Ohio, and Darren Rigel (Tamera) of Sunbury, Ohio, seven great-grandchildren and ten great-great grandchildren; sister, Carla Berg of Peoria, Illinois.

A private memorial service will be held at Abbington of Arlington Assisted Living. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice or Macular Degeneration Research.

Arrangements completed with JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME of HILLIARD, 5471 Frazell Rd.

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