Nona J. Furst

February 5, 1949 - December 2, 2020

Nona J. Furst, 71, of Mossville, passed away at 4:50 PM on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She was born on February 5, 1949 in Peoria to Paul and Lois (Fletcher) Doubet. She married Terry L. Furst on October 9, 1967 in Peoria. He preceded her in death on June 22, 2011 in Peoria. She was also preceded by her parents, one sister, Ellen, and two brothers, Terry and Carl. Nona is survived by two sons, Craig (Joann) Furst of Mossville and Chad (Vicki) Furst of Tunnel Hill, IL; one grandson, Cody Furst of Mossville; one brother, Jerry (Betty) Doubet of Germantown Hills; and Nona’s loving significant other, Dan Bessler, of Marquette Heights. Nona was a member of the Mapleton Church. Before retiring, she had been a Demonstrations Manager in Retail Sales. There will be a visitation held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation Service, 1625 Candletree Drive, Peoria, IL 61614. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria. Rev. Paul Oedewaldt will officiate. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Midwest Affiliate.