Obituary
METAMORA-Cassandra "Cassie" D. Calhoun, 20, of Metamora, IL died at 12:20 PM Monday, April 8, 2013.
She was born on September 24, 1992 in Peoria, IL to Andy and Tammy Kimbrell Calhoun.
Surviving are her parents of Metamora; paternal grandmother, Marjorie Calhoun of East Peoria; maternal grandmother, Janice Pasnokot of Belleville; maternal grandfather, Charles Kimbrell of Troy; 2 sisters, Rebecca Calhoun and Amanda Calhoun and 1 brother, Matthew Calhoun, all of Metamora; her fianc, Eric Jones of Peoria; and many other relatives in her extended family who loved her dearly. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Everett Calhoun.
Cassie graduated from Metamora High School in 2011. She attended Northern Illinois University in Dekalb and Illinois Central College. Cassie was currently employed as a manager in food service at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. She was a member of Kairos Bible Fellowship in Washington. Cassie had a gift for illustration, drama, and writing stories. She was involved in Corn Stock Theatre, Peoria Players, track, and was the flute captain in the band. Cassie was a girl with a big heart who loved deeply. She was a very compassionate, free spirited person who loved nature, animals, and the beauty of the earth.
Funeral Services will be at 10 AM Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington. Pastor Don Whitman will officiate. Visitation will be 4-7 PM Friday, April 12, 2013 at the funeral home.