Julie A. DeMano 81, Rochester, and formerly of Peru, Indiana, passed away at 1:59 P.M. on Monday, April 7, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 15, 1943 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, 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 Bachelors’ and Masters’ Degrees in Education and Business respectfully. On August 26, 1967 at St. Charles Catholic Church in Peru, Indiana, she married Kenneth R. DeMano and he survives.
While living in Chicago, Illinois, 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, was an outstanding athlete on the tennis court, softball field and as a bowler.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth R. DeMano, Rochester, Indiana, daughters, Jennifer (Jason) Jonas, Elk Grove, Illinois, Angela (Dirk) Doehring, Springfield, Illinois, son, Robert (Amanda) DeMano, Glenview, Illinois, 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 to be announced at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana.
On line condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com .
