Grace L. Bauer, 89, of Cissna Park passed away on Sunday February 7, 2016 at Heritage Health in Hoopeston. She was born on July 28, 1926 in Carlock, IL the daughter of Joseph and Emma Gudeman Plattner. Grace married Earl G. Bauer in Peoria on July 13, 1947 and he preceded her in death on September 30, 1972.

Survivors include two daughters- Beth (Max) Kaeb of Cissna Park and Judy (Brent) Danforth of Cissna Park; one sister- Betty (Richard) Wiegand of Fairbury; two brothers- Melvin (Mardell) Plattner of Peoria and Russell Plattner of Roanoke; sister in law- Edith Plattner of Peoria and brother in law- Gene Koch of Tremont; eight grandchildren- Corinne (Grant) Matesic, Whitney (Ryan) Rogers, Joanna (Will) Manz, Michael (Calley) Kaeb, Ben (Bethann) Kaeb, Julia Kaeb, Joel Kaeb, and Jared Kaeb; eight great grandchildren- Lily Grace, Trenton, Tyson, Landon, Trevor, Faith, Zane, and Carson; and two great grandchildren on the way. In addition to her husband, Grace was preceded in death by one brother- Kenneth Plattner and one sister- Anna Marie Koch.

Mrs. Bauer was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church in Cissna Park. Grace was a widow for many years, and had a love for her Lord, family, and friends. She so enjoyed people and happiness. Grace’s family praises God for her humble, loving example.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at the Apostolic Christian Church in Cissna Park. Ministers of the church will officiate. Burial will be at the Apostolic Christian Cemetery in Cissna Park.

Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Cissna Park.

Memorials may be made to the Cissna Park Apostolic Christian Church or the donor’s choice.