Ellen J. Adams

     Ellen J. Adams, 83, of Peoria Heights, passed away at 8:05 a.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2011, at her home.
     Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2011, at Clary Funeral Home, 428 West McClure Avenue, in Peoria. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will be in Historic Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.
     Ellen was born in Peoria on December 29, 1927, a daughter of William H. Henseler, Sr. and Emma Hofmann. She married Donald H. Adams on April 12, 1952 in Peoria. He preceded her in death on May 30, 2008 in Peoria. She was also preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Margaret Larke, Hannah Schoenbein and Lotta Bacon; and brother, William H. Henseler, Jr.
     She is survived by several nieces and nephews, including her caregivers, Betty B. (Ray) Little of Peoria Heights and Mike (Kathy) Adams of Roanoke.
     Ellen retired from Block & Kuhl Department Store in Peoria, where she served as an audit manager.
     She enjoyed spending time at home, working in her garden and going out for dinner. She had an amazing attention to detail in everything she did and was a very thoughtful woman. She never forgot to send a card for a birthday or an anniversary.
     Ellen was a very private person, but enjoyed spending time with her extended family. She loved her life with her husband, Don, and cherished their memories of life together.
     Memorial contributions may be made in Ellen’s memory to the American Cancer Society’s Road to Recovery Program in Peoria.