Born November 20, 1914 in Pekin to George and Bertha (Gray) Cohenour, she married Louis Edward Wertz on November 25, 1929 in Havana. He died August 13, 1976. She was also preceded in death by her parents, one infant son (Carroll Wertz), seven sisters, and five brothers.
Surviving are six sons, Eugene (Joyce) Wertz of Pekin, Wilfred (Barb Clarkston) Wertz of Canton, Robert (Carolyn) Wertz of West Peoria, Harold (Sue) Wertz of Pekin, Gerald (Una) Wertz of Forest City, and Donald Wertz of Peoria; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Leora "Peggy" (Glen) Ihrke of Scottsdale, Arizona; two brothers, Arthur Cohenour and Norman Graham, both of Pekin; many nieces and nephews; and several cousins including, Don and Rose Cohenour of Creve Coeur.
A homemaker, Pansy enjoyed playing the guitar, singing, and music.
She formerly attended Bethel Baptist Church in Pekin.
Her graveside service will be at 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, 2008at Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin. Pastor Jim Dawson will officiate. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel.
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