Paula Philhower
October 14, 1970 - February 20, 2017
West Peoria- Paula Newman Philhower, 46, of West Peoria, formerly of Princeton, passed away on February 20, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Paula was born on October 14, 1970 in Beardstown, IL to Thomas Smith and Beverly Ann (Black) Newman. She graduated Princeton High School in 1988. She married Stephen R. Philhower on March 21, 2013 in Peoria. She worked in the food service industry for many years. Paula enjoyed listening to music and spending time with her family and friends, especially her granddaughter. She is survived by her husband, Stephen; daughter, Chelsey Camp of Peoria Heights; son, Zachary (Ryan) Camp of Rolla, Mo.; mother, Beverly (Andy) Piccatto; father, Thomas (Lori) Newman of West Peoria; two brothers, Douglas Newman of Tempe, Az.; Stan Newman of Tempe, Az.; and one granddaughter, Isabella Adams of Peoria Heights, IL. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Elwyn and Nellie Black and paternal grandparents, Bruce and Mary Newman. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 23, 2017 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton. Funeral Services will take place following the visitation at 6:00 p.m. Cremation rites will be accorded, burial will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences and tributes may be left at norbergfh.com
West Peoria- Paula Newman Philhower, 46, of West Peoria, formerly of Princeton, passed away on February 20, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. Paula was born on October 14, 1970 in Beardstown, IL to Thomas Smith and Beverly... View Obituary & Service Information