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Phyllis Keefer Obituary
PEORIA - Phyllis A. Keefer, 64, of Peoria passed away at 3:49 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2007, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
She was born on March 31, 1943, in Peoria to George Otto and Alma Leona Shaffer Eppy.
Surviving are her mother, Alma L. Eppy of Washington, Ill.; one son, Troy Keefer of Peoria; two daughters, Tami (Lyndle) Toland of Metamora and Tonya (Scott) Buhl of Peoria; five grandchildren, Gregory, Troy Jr., Lyndsey, Hailey and Hannah; 21 stepgrandchildren; two sisters, Clara (Jim) Milby of Peoria and Joann (Bill) Cupples of Metamora; and Terry Stewart Sr., with whom she shared her home. Also surviving is her former husband, Robert Keefer.
She was preceded in death by her father and one sister.
She first worked at Foster & Gallagher for 13 years and then as supervisor at Baskin Robbins in Peoria, last working in May.
Phyllis loved to spend hours in her garden and loved playing with her grandkids. She loved life.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Wright & Salmon Mortuary, with Pastor Steve Weber officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Thursday at the mortuary. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Phyllis Keefer Fund in care of Wright & Salmon Mortuary.
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Donna Lostutter
June 30, 2007
Dear Tonya,
I am so sorry to have heard about your mom. I am really broken up about this too. I was just talking about her the other day when I read that she was gone. I hope you are doing ok and I wish you the best. At least she is at peace with GOD now. Please give me a call some time 309-232 4863
Tami Toland
June 21, 2007
MOM
We will always cherish the time we had with you. It will be hard to adjust without you but time will heal all wounds, you will always be loved and never forgotten.
Tami, Tonya, Troy, Greogory, Troy JR, Lyndsey, Hailey, and Hannah. We know you will always be looking over us and guiding us in the best direction that you are able to from above.
Love you with every breath that we all take.
mattie carrigan
June 20, 2007
i,m sorry for you,r lost. mattie lostutter carrigan
Sue Pawula
June 20, 2007
I know this is a huge loss to your family. My prayers go out to you each day as you cherish her memory. God bless you and help you to find your way through this.
Joy Polk
June 20, 2007
Tonya I am so sorry for your lost your mom was a good women. she will be missed dearly
Robin Floyd
June 20, 2007
Troy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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