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Evelyn Meade

1923 - 2015

Evelyn Meade obituary, 1923-2015, Peoria, IL

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1923

DIED

2015

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Peoria, Illinois

Evelyn Meade Obituary

Meade, Evelyn Age 91, of West Peoria, formerly of Cicero, IL, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. Evelyn was born on December 10, 1923 in Berwyn, IL to Gerald and Treasure Hinterman. She married Lonnie Meade on December 8, 1945 in Berwyn, IL and he preceded her in death on December 8, 1975. Surviving are her daughters, Alice (Mike) Racine of Peoria, IL and Barbara L. Meade; her sister, Mary Linabury; and her grandchildren, Laura Racine, Amy Robinson, James Boles, Danielle Johnson and Virginia Erickson. Evelyn was a loving wife and mother. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Summit, IL and she enjoyed traveling and was an avid knitter. Cremation rites will be accorded and there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Stickney, IL. Arrangements were made through Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Online condolences may be made through www.davison-fulton.com.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 22, 2015.
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Dear Aunt Alice and family,
Thank you for caring for Grandma for all these years. I'm so sorry for your loss. I will always remember her beautiful smile.

Dear Mom, Barb,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for having her apart of our lives. She was always so caring.

Danielle Johnson

January 21, 2015

Alice, Mike and Laura,
Extending our deepest sympathy to you for your loss. May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

Alden, Gene, Wayne & Gail Fox

January 20, 2015

Alice---So very sorry for your loss. I did not know her, but if she was anything like you then she was one incredible woman. I hope your memories serve as comfort to you at this time.
--Becky Clifton

January 20, 2015

Alice I am so sorry for your loss of your mother...I could tell by her picture, you took after her. Sending prayers and hugs to you mike and laura.

kim predmore

January 20, 2015

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