Gwendolyn “Sue” Conwell, 65, of Peoria, passed away at 7:12 p.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2012, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, with her family by her side. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at the Church of the Living God Temple #130 in Peoria, with Vice-Chief Bishop Leroy Smith, Jr. officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be in Parkview Cemetery in Peoria. Sue was born in Peoria on November 22, 1946, a daughter of Josephine (Barton) and True Osgood Sr. They preceded her in death, along with her special uncle, Phil Osgood. She married Edward Conwell in Peoria on March 1, 1969. He survives. She is also survived by her sons, Quinten (Angela) Osgood of Minneapolis and Courtney Osgood Sr. of Peoria; daughters, Tracey (Harold Walters) Conwell and Stephanie (Chris) Conwell-Honeywood, all of Peoria; brother, True Osgood Jr. of Texas; sisters, Cynthia Robinson of Peoria and Oneida Johnson of Texas; sixteen grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Sue was a Phlebotomist, for over twenty years, with OSF St. Francis Medical Center. She was a member of the Church of the Living God Temple #130 in Peoria, where she was a member of the choir and served on the Usher Board. Sue enjoyed word search puzzles, listening to gospel, bowling, spending time at her church and visiting family and friends. She will be remembered as a good wife and mother and a good hearted person. Memorial contributions may be made in Sue’s memory to the Church of the Living God Temple #130 in Peoria. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue, in Peoria.
| stephanie conwell |
Love |
May 16, 2015 |
Dear Mom, its been awhile i still smell your perfume, i still gaze out the window waiting for you to pull up and say im going to get something to eat do you want to come? Love is always what you displayed,love is always what you you stood for.Never did i once feel unloved from you.I miss you so much give GOD a big kiss and hug for me. love and miss you mom.
| Lisa Peckenpaugh |
Former co-worker |
January 30, 2012 |
I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with Sue at OSF in the early 90's. She was always a joy to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
| Brenda Albert |
T Onieda and family |
January 26, 2012 |
Sorry I couldn't be there for u guys but u have my deepest sympathy love u stay encouraged.
| Gail Hernblom |
Friend of Tracey |
January 26, 2012 |
Dear Tracey,
I am thinking of you and your family.
God only takes the best.
Love you Gail Hernblom
