By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News

Two local nurses were honored recently by Illinois Rural Health Association for more than 30 years of service.

Mary Kennedy, who serves patients at OSF’s Cullom facility and Mary Jo Krall, who serves patients at the Chenoa office, received the 2015 Service Appreciation Award. They were honored at a special luncheon in East Peoria.

The award presentation was held in conjunction with the Illinois Rural Health Association’s Annual Education Conference.