Anita R. Wainscott
August 23, 1944 - October 8, 2020
Anita R. Wainscott, age 76 of Scottsville, KY and formerly of East Peoria, passed away at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY on Thursday, October 8, 2020. She was born to Henry and Frieda (Greger) Rech on August 23, 1944 in Peoria. She married John “Jack” R. Wainscott on October 19, 1963 in Peoria. Anita is survived by her loving husband Jack of Scottsville, KY; children, Denise (Richard) Newton of Scottsville, KY and David (Tina) Wainscott of Estero, FL; grandchildren, Breanna Newton of East Peoria and Zoe Wainscott of Estero, FL; siblings, Martin (Annette) Rech of WI, Ernest (Betty) Rech of Metamora, Henrietta Mason of Pekin, and Arlene Hensley of WI; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandson, RJ Newton. Anita worked in the office at Mid Illini Surgical. She loved to swim and spend time with her grandchildren whenever she could. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services in East Peoria. Pastor Craig Hislope will officiate. Visitation will be held one hour prior at the funeral home. Burial will be at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFuneralHome.com.
Anita R. Wainscott, age 76 of Scottsville, KY and formerly of East Peoria, passed away at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY on Thursday, October 8, 2020. She was born to Henry and Frieda (Greger) Rech on August 23, 1944 in Peoria. She... View Obituary & Service Information