Illinois Valley Wheelm'n

Tuesday evening ride at Dunlap Grade School:

Steve Kurt leads this ride from the Dunlap Grade School.  Mileage will be 20-30 as daylight permits. The speed for the group will generally average 17mph.  The ride will regroup and make sure no riders are left behind

From April 7th to May 5th, the start time will be 5:30pm.  
From May 12th to Sept 1st, the start time will be 6:00 pm. 
From Sept 8th to Oct 6th, the start time will be 5:30.  

For further info, contact Steve at 309-621-1550 or kurtsj0011@gmail.com

Pamela Schuck-Hoehne, age 77, of Peoria passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at her home, with her family by her side.

Pam was born on October 11, 1948, in Peoria, the daughter of William and Ruth (Ioerger) Shuck. She was educated at Washington High School and La Chatelainie in Switzerland. After graduating, she attended Bradley University, where she obtained both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in counseling. Pam worked as a Licensed Clinical Counselor for both Proctor Hospital and OSF Behavioral Health until her retirement. She married Thomas Hoehne, and he preceded her in death.

Pam was an active member of the Peoria Ski Club and Illinois Valley Wheelman. She was a lifelong Jazzercizer and member of the Junior League of Peoria and Gamma Phi Beta Sorority.

Survivors include her four children, Abigail (Tim) Blackmore of St. Helens, OR, Elizabeth Kean of Broomfield, CO, Bridget (Rocco) Zito of Broomfield, CO, and Michael Hoehne of Peoria; nine grandchildren, Wally, Ben, Greta, Tabitha, Tessa, Vincent, Grace, Evie and Ruby; and beloved friend and companion, Joe Baumann.

Pam was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Christopher Hoehne.

Visitation will be held at St. Philomena Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Father Luke Spannagel will officiate, and entombment will follow in Resurrection Mausoleum.

Preferred memorials in Pam’s memory may be made to Sohpia’s Kitchen.

Friends and family are encouraged to log onto www.wrightandsalmon.com to sign the online guestbook, submit photos and share Pam’s memorial page via social media.

Funeral arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Wright & Salmon Mortuary, 309-688-4441.

Ride rules

1. Riders must obey all Illinois Traffic Laws.
2. Ride no more than two abreast.
3. When riding in a large group, create space to help motorists.
4. Use hand signals and obey all traffic signals.
5. Check all intersections for traffic.
6. Warn riders of potholes, dogs, cars, and other obstacles.
7. Riders are required to wear approved helmets
8. Riders should make certain their bikes are in good working order.
9. Riders should carry water and a spare tube for their wheel size.
10. Riders should be prepared for weather conditions.
11. Riders should arrive in time to be ready to ride at the start time.

Greetings to all IVW members!

This is a quick reminder that membership expires at the end of each calendar year.   Please consider renewing your membership!

This message should just be going out to members who haven’t renewed yet.   If you have recently sent in your renewal, or renewed online, I might not have received that yet, so please disregard this reminder.   If there is any uncertainty regarding your membership status, please let me know and I’ll try to resolve the issue.

The IVW website has info about renewing….
https://ivwheelmn.org/wordpress/?page_id=297

Membership renewal can be done online or via the mail.
The club is now using BikeReg for online signup and renewal:

https://www.bikereg.com/illinois-valley-wheelmn-annual-club-membership

For those wishing to renew by mail, the blank form can be downloaded here:
IVW membership form 2024-10-16 (11)

You can fill out the form, write a check, and send them to:

Illinois Valley Wheelm’n, 7503 Villa Wood Lane, Peoria, IL 61614

thanks!

Steve Kurt
IVW membership chair

LaVerne Wilson & Walt Klypchak will lead a

Mackinaw to Carlock Ride.

Meet at 9 a.m. across from IGA in the Park area. You can park on side streets. Mackinaw has many peaceful less traveled roads. Lunch can be at Mackinaw Park after the ride if they are selling sandwiches at IGA or Hanes Restaurant on the corner. Mileage is 32 miles.

Save the Date:

The annual Meet in the Middle Ride is scheduled for Saturday,  September 23rd. Details to be announced later.

LaVerne Wilson & Walt Klypchak

will lead a Mackinaw to Carlock Ride.

Friday, Sept. 1st: Meet at 9 a.m. across from IGA in the Park area. You can park on side streets. Mackinaw has many peaceful less traveled roads. Lunch can be at Mackinaw Park after the ride if they are selling sandwiches at IGA. Mileage is 32 miles.