Obituary WASHINGTON- Harriet Lavonne Gostowski, 84, of Washington went to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 4:55 a.m. at Riverview Senior Living Community in East Peoria. Harriet was born on January 7, 1932 in DuQuoin IL. to Julian and Cassie Queen Mills. She married Edward Gostowski on February 4, 1951 in DuQuoin. Harriet is survived by her husband Edward, and their four children Martha Troxell of Washington, Mark Gostowski of Dallas TX, Marsha (Ronald) Hiatt of Washington and Marvin (Vicki Koller)Gostowski of LincolnI eleven grandchildrenI nine great grandchildrenI and one brother Marvin (Jo Ann) Mills of DuQuoin. She was preceded in death by her parents. Harriet worked many years at Ron's Bakery and was a Mary Kay consultant. She was a long time member of Roland Manor Baptist Church in Washington before attending Faith Church in Washington. Harriet served in children's ministry as a Sunday School and Awana's teacher for many years. She loved children and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She taught them the love of God and reflected Jesus daily. She was a gifted artist and enjoyed many pastimes including creating crafts, camping and hiking. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Peoria Rescue Ministries. A funeral service for Harriet will be held on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. Pastor Steve Graffis will officiate. There will be a visitation on Thursday, May 26, 2016 from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home and a half hour prior to service on Friday. Inurnment will be on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Glendale Cemetery in Washington. . Cemetery Details Glendale Cemetery 600 Oakwood Lane Washington, IL, Visitation MAY 26. 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington 2075 Washington Road Washington, IL, US, 61571 Visitation MAY 27. 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington 2075 Washington Road Washington, IL, US, 61571 Service MAY 27. 11:00 AM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington 2075 Washington Road Washington, IL, US, 61571 Graveside Service MAY 28. 11:00 AM Glendale Cemetery 600 Oakwood Lane Washington, IL, US