B. Christine "Christy" Rose

Born July 12, 1951 in Peoria to Donald Dean and Betty Lee (Gorline) Zobrist, she married Daniel John “Dan” Rose on March 11, 1994 in Pekin. He survives.

Also surviving are her mother of Pekin; four children, Julie (Shane) Freund, Dustin (Bridget) Falkingham, both of Pekin, Brad (Angela) Rose of Washington and Kristi (Eric) Vicary of North Pekin; five grandchildren, Brodie (Skylyn) Oberle, Braelyn Oberle, both of Pekin, Sabrina Falkingham of Manito, Austin Falkingham of Pekin and Trevor Daniel Vicary of North Pekin; five step-grandchildren and one step great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her father; one sister, Cathleen Anne Howell and an infant brother, Denny Zobrist.

Christy thoroughly enjoyed her nursing career and worked at the Tazewell County Health Department as a Registered Nurse for 25 years. She had many stories about her years as a Tazewell County Jail nurse.

Christy was a member of the Tazewell County Retired Nurses Club.

Christy was very talented artistically. She enjoyed painting, creating wood burnings and seamstress work. She also loved being outdoors and gardening.

Besides her love of family, grandchildren and close friends, Christy had a special fondness for all the pets in her life.

Her private graveside service will be Monday, August 1, 2022 at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. There will be no visitation. Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Peoria Office, 614 West Glen Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614.

The family would like to offer a special thanks to the good folks at Elysian Hospice.

To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com