Obituary Connie J. Gazelle, 72, of Metamora, formerly of Benson, died at 10:05am Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Connie was born November 13, 1943 in Brighton, SD to the late Kennyth Hull and Corean Slaight Haines. She married Adrian J. "Jim" Gazelle, Sr. on May 27, 1961 in Eureka. Jim preceded her in death in 2010. Surviving are 5 children, Adrian "Jim" (Lori) Gazelle, Jr. of Benson, Corean "Candy" (Charles) Fowler of Grove Spring, MO, Teri (Vaughn) Pierson of Benson, Casey (Latasha) Gazelle of Phoenix, AZ, and William "Bill" (Charlotte "Betsy") Gazelle of Hartville, MO; 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Richard (Marie) Haines of Sebring, FL and Karen Smith of Chandler, AZ. She was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, Dennis and Kenneth Haines and a granddaughter Rae Lynn King. Connie worked at the Eureka Grain Elevator for over 20 years, and went on to own the C & J Caf in Eureka for 6 years until her retirement. Connie kept a pet piglet when she was a young girl, which made her an avid collector of pig memorabilia throughout her life. Completing jigsaw puzzles, playing Bingo and collecting cookie jars also brought her joy. She was a huge Elvis fan, loved roses, as well as camping and fishing with her husband. Connie loved people and made friends wherever she went, but her family was most important to her. She treasured time spent with her kids and grandkids. A memorial service for Connie will be held at 6:30pm Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the Meadow Valley Center at Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington. The family will receive guests for an hour prior to the service, beginning at 5:30pm. Pastor Charles Fowler, Connie's son in law, will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Memorial Affiliate, Peoria or Snyder Village, Metamora. Memorial Service MAR 19. 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM Meadow Valley Center 2075 Washington Road Washington, IL, US, 61571 stephanie@deitersfh.com Memorial Service MAR 19. 06:30 PM Meadow Valley Center 2075 Washington Road Washington, IL, US, 61571 stephanie@deitersfh.com