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Cecilia Rearden Obituary
PEKIN - Cecilia G. Rearden, 87, of Pekin passed away at 1:02 a.m. Sunday, April 3, 2011, at Pekin Hospital.
Cecilia was born July 4, 1923, in Roseville, Ky., to Gregory M. and Agnes L. (Bickett) Roby. She married Truman Rearden on Aug. 8, 1943, in Roseville, Ky. He passed away June 13, 2001.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Scott; one sister; and six brothers.
Cecilia is survived by 10 children, Ray (Sharon) Rearden of Pekin, Jeanie (Jerry) Hasse of Chillicothe, Ill., Darrell (Kathy) Rearden of Morton, Carolyn (Earl) Riley of East Peoria, Richard Rearden of Peoria, Steve (Mary) Rearden of Denver, Colo., Gary Rearden of Pekin, Cheryl (Dan) Fredette of Chicopee, Mass., Mark (Jeannette) Rearden of Shrewsbury, Mass., and Jeff (Gail) Rearden of Pekin; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Cecilia was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Cecilia was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 2011, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Father Timothy Nolan will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, at Henderson Funeral Home, with the rosary recited at 7 p.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Joseph's Church, 303 S. Seventh St., Pekin, IL 61554.
To leave Cecilia's family an online condolence or light a candle of hope, please visit www.hendersonfuneralcare.com.
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Chris Remmel
April 6, 2011
Dear Carolyn and Family,
I would like to offer my condolences to you for your loss. I know the loss of your mother is dear to your heart. Your mother was a really good lady who put God and family first. Be ashared of two things, she is in Heaven and I am certainly praying for you. Peace be with you
Margie & Jim Barnes
April 5, 2011
Carolyn and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mother's death. Be assured of our prayers for her and all of you. God bless you during this difficult time. Love,
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