Constance J. "Connie" Jenkins Obituary (1954

Constance J. "Connie" Jenkins, 63, of Varna, IL passed away at 7:14 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2018 at OSF Richard Owens Hospice House, Peoria, IL. Cremation Rites were accorded and a graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday at St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery, Toluca with Deacon Bob Murphy officiating. A celebration of life will follow from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Rutland American Legion. Memorials may be made to the MSW Project in Henry. Calvert-Johnson & Froelich Memorial Home, Toluca is assisting the family with arrangements. Connie was born September 29, 1954 in LaSalle, IL the daughter of Howard and Joan Focci Stoens. She married James Jenkins in September of 1973. In Lacon. Surviving is her son Matthew (Kalani) Jenkins of Senoia, GA; her mother Joan Stoens of Mossville; her significant other Jim Carmichael with whom she made her home in Varna; his daughter Heather (Robert) Scoville of Ladora , IA.; step-mother Erna Stoens of Mossville; two brothers David (Patti) Stoens of Peoria and John (Carol) Stoens of Lostant; and seven grandchildren Karragan, Zeb, and Max Jenkins, Bobby and Bennett Scoville, and Noah and Beth Leitner; and nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father and her daughter Lisa Jenkins. Connie was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church, Toluca. She was a customer service representative for Bernardi Foods in Toluca. She was a sports fan and like to watch the Bears and other sports on TV. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play baseball and spending time with her family.