Sharon D. Poplette of East Peoria, IL passed away on June 25, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

She was born on May 4, 1940, in Peoria, IL to Stanley and Mildred T. (Vlahovich) Saurs. She married Gerald A. Poplette on October 29, 1960, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Farmington, IL. He survives.

Also surviving are two sons, Dan (Cindy) Poplette of Metamora, IL and Terry (Julie) Poplette of Orlando, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Linda.

Sharon grew up in Farmington, IL and graduated from Farmington HS in 1958.

Sharon was a member of St. Philomena's Catholic Church in Peoria and a former long- time member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church in Peoria. An amazing wife and mom, she was a stay-at-home mom until her boys went to college and then worked at Caterpillar for 19 years. After leaving Caterpillar she volunteered in the flower shop at OSF St. Francis for 10 years.

She was a Cub Scout den mother and president of the Von Steuben School Mothers' Club. She was an avid fan of Bradley and Illinois basketball and the Cubs, although both boys followed their dad and became Cardinal fans. In her spare time, she loved working on her crossword puzzles.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11:00am Monday, July 1, 2024 at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Peoria. Visitation will be from 9:30am to 10:30am Monday at the church. Following the funeral, a luncheon will be held at the St. Philomena Parish Hall. Cremation rites have been accorded.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Jude Children's Hospital or to St. Philomena Catholic Church.