Mrs. Royce F. Danage

Mrs. Royce Florene Danage, 83, of Peoria, IL, passed away at 12:23 am on Monday, April 28, 2025, at her residence. Royce was born on January 9, 1942, in Slater, Missouri, to Zeona and Iricea (Dobbins) Parker. She married the love of her life, Fred M. Danage, Jr., and to their union three children were born: Michelle, Sharon, and F. Mark. Royce worked many years at Jefferson Bank as a Vault teller. She also worked for Kmart in retail and as a Pharmacy Tech. She additionally worked as a retail clerk at Burlington Coat Factory. She was an avid bowler in the Just Us Girls Bowling League at Landmark Lanes, Monday Night Mixers, and bowled in the TNBA Tournaments as well as the Women’s State Bowling Association for over 50 years. Royce was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church for over 60 years, a member of the Illinois Safe Deposit Association, and a Vacation bible school teacher, Girl Scout-Co-Ordinator (Leader). In addition, Royce was passionate about her sports, especially the Kansas City Chiefs and NBA Basketball. Royce leaves to cherish her precious memories, her husband, Fred M. Danage, Jr.; one son, Frederick “Mark” Danage; two daughters, Michelle Danage Sanders and Sharon Danage Hardin; one brother, Ronald "Ronnie" Parker, all of Peoria, IL; one sister, Wilma Jean McAlister of California, one sister-n-law Emma (William) Parker of Peoria, IL 8 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and a "very special niece" Carla Hollaway and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, William “Boss” Parker, James "Jimmy" Parker, and Gregory "Greg" Parker; one sister, Deborah Brown Parker and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Friday, May 16, 2025, at St. Paul Peoria Church with a visitation prior at 10 am. Rev. Dr. Deveraux R. Hubbard, Senior Pastor will officiate. Royce will be laid to rest at Lutheran Cemetery. "Instead of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association or the National Kidney Foundation in memory of Royce F. Danage" Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.

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Mrs. Royce F. Danage

January 9, 1942 - April 28, 2025