Lisa Renee Zimmerman Obituary (1974 - 2023)

Lisa Renee Zimmerman, 48, of Pontiac, died Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 2:08 a.m. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Her service will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. from the Christ Community Church, 212 Lincoln St., Chenoa, with Pastor Duane Otto officiating. Burial will be in Five Mile Cemetery in Saunemin. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home, Pontiac, is in charge of arrangements. Lisa was born on March 7, 1974, in Fairbury, IL to Douglas and Jean (Scott) Johns. They survive in Pontiac. She married Daniel Zimmerman on August 23, 2003, at Pontiac Bible Church in Pontiac. He survives in Pontiac. She is also survived by her children, Rylee R. Zimmerman and Natalie S. Zimmerman, both of Pontiac; sister, Amy L. (Jacob) Krause of Pontiac; brother-in-law, William (Kayce) Zimmerman of Chenoa; nieces, Regan, Elena, Courtney Krause, and Madeline (Austyn) Marks; and nephews, Jackson, Harrison, Solomon, and Spurgeon. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Wayne and Anna Elaine Scott; paternal grandparents, Victor, Jr. and Norma Johns; and father and mother-in-law, Howard and Gloria Zimmerman. Lisa was educated at Saunemin Grade School and a Pontiac Township High School graduate, class of 1992. She Graduated from Kankakee Community College in 1995 with a degree in Respiratory Care Technology. Lisa was employed with OSF St. James Hospital for over 25 years as a Respiratory Therapist, and later with Heritage Manor in Dwight. She was a member of the Christ Community Church in Chenoa. Lisa enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and her women's bible study. She loved her church and church family. She was a selfless and thoughtful individual who always put others before herself. She had a unique character that made her fun to be around. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Memorials may be made to Grace Christian School or Christ Community Church. Online condolences may be made to the family at duffyfuneralhome.com or visit us on Facebook.