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Tara Colvin
1994 - 2018
Tara Colvin
1994 - 2018
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BORN
1994
DIED
2018
Tara Colvin Obituary
EAST PEORIA - Tara Dawn Colvin, 23, of East Peoria passed away at 11:15 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2018, at her residence.
She was born on March 25, 1994, in Peoria, the daughter of Teri Quinn and Brad Colvin.
Tara is survived by her mother, Teri Quinn of East Peoria; her father, Brad (Darlene Whiteman) Colvin of East Peoria; one sister, Alyssa (Andrew) Hobson of Mackinaw; one half sister, April Smith of Washburn; her grandparents, Pat and Joyce Quinn of East Peoria and Lila Wilkey of East Peoria; four uncles, Michael and Timothy Quinn, both of East Peoria, Vince (Pam) Colvin of East Peoria and Greg (Deb) Bessler of Morton; one great-uncle, Richard Quinn of Mokena; one great-aunt, Bonnie (Don) Theobald of East Peoria; her fiancé, Travis Cranford of East Peoria; and her beloved dog, King.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Ivan Colvin; great-grandparents, Joseph and Ruth Cornwell, and Herschel and Melvine Quinn.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Remmert Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2018, also at the funeral home. Pastor Brent Farmer will officiate. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Toys for Tots or Santa for Seniors.
To view Tara's memorial page or to leave an online condolence, please go to www.remmertfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Working on her bike
Darlene Whiteman
March 10, 2019
Funny face
Darlene Whiteman
March 10, 2019
Tara racing her motorcycle
Darlene Whiteman
March 10, 2019
A girl and her dog ❤
Darlene Whiteman
March 10, 2019
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Darlene Whiteman
March 10, 2019
Cindy Barker
March 5, 2019
Tati I know ur resting in peace
Carrie Bradford
March 14, 2018
Sending our condolences to your family. May Tara now rest in peace while you forever keep her in your heart.
Cindy Barker
March 13, 2018
Sorry 4 ur loss
Darlene Whiteman
March 13, 2018
I will see your pretty face in Heaven Tara until we meet again my step daughter to be!
March 12, 2018
May the peace and strength of our Lord and Savior be with the entire family at this time. Tom Gilson
Jackie Gorrell
March 12, 2018
So so sorry . Prayers and hugs for your family. Tara was a sweet sweet girl
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