Sept. 15, 1943 – April 7, 2025
Julie A. DeMano 81, of Rochester and formerly Peru, passed away at 1:59 p.m. Monday, April 7, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born on Sept. 15, 1943, in Fort Wayne, the daughter of Robert and Rosanna (Spitznagle) Redmon.
Julie was a 1961 graduate of Peru High School. She continued her education at Ball State University, receiving her bachelor's and master's degrees in education and business, respectfully. On Aug. 26, 1967, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Peru, she married Kenneth R. DeMano, and he survives.
While living in Chicago, Ill., Julie was an educator for many years teaching and coaching basketball and volleyball at Northeastern Illinois State Teacher’s College. She also taught computer and physical education at Divine Savior Catholic Elementary School.
Julie spent much of her youth on Lake Manitou at her family’s summer residence. She and her family made many visits to Lake Manitou over the years, becoming permanent residents in 2001. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and former instructor at Curves. She enjoyed belonging to her sewing group, researching genealogy, golfing, family outings on the lake on her pontoon boat and was an outstanding athlete on the tennis court, softball field and as a bowler.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth R. DeMano, Rochester; daughters, Jennifer (Jason) Jonas, Elk Grove, Ill., Angela (Dirk) Doehring, Springfield, Ill.; son, Robert (Amanda) DeMano, Glenview, Ill.; eight grandchildren, Paul Jonas, Benjamin Jonas, Mia Jonas, Madison DeMano, Kaden DeMano, Carli DeMano, Ayden Doehring and Madeline Doehring.
Preceding her in death were her parents.
Services are to be announced at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Arrangements are being handled by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.
