Born June 22, 1939 in Hamburg Illinois to Howard and Mae (Downs) Crader. She first married Raymond Holzwarth in 1957 in Hamburg Illinois he passed away on October 29, 1993. She then went on to marry Wesley M Drowns on April 21, 1995 in Pekin he passed away on May 3, 2019.
Surviving are three sons, Chuck Holzwarth of Sherman, Tom (Kim) Holzwarth of Virden, Dale (Jami) Holzwarth of Pekin; four step children, Marvin (Ruth) Drowns of Aledo, David, Jon Drowns both of Pekin, Tammy (Darren) Sundell of KY; five grandchildren, Dustin (Betsy) Holzwarth, Brett (Sharon) Holzwarth, Zach Gillespie, Lauren, Kristen Holzwarth; five great-grandchildren, Hayden, Stevie, Amelia, Dixie Holzwarth, Oliver Gillespie; many step-grandchildren and one sister, Audrey Allen of Jerseyville.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Dale and Leo Crader.
She worked in the Pekin office of Dr. Dale Harrison for 20 years retiring in 2007.
Alice enjoyed cooking, gardening, listening to country and western music, watching the St. Louis Cardinals and WWE wrestling matches.
“I love my children and grandchildren my top priority was reading my bible because I’m studying for my final exam. My Lord said come unto me.” – Alice Drowns.
A memorial service will be held 6:00 pm Saturday October 24, 2020 at Preston Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Ken Stewart will officiate.
A visitation will be held 4 to 6 p.m. prior to the funeral service.
Memorials may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital Midwest Affiliate, 4722 North Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61614 or South Pekin Congregational Church, 202 Meyers St., South Pekin, IL 61564.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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