Melodi Lynn Prescott

Melodi Lynn Prescott obituary, Peoria, IL

Melodi Lynn Prescott

Melodi Prescott Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Endsley-Sedgwick Funeral Home - Bartonville on Feb. 9, 2026.
Melodi Lynn Prescott, 54, of Peoria, passed away at 7:03 AM on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at her home. She was born on October 29, 1971 in Colorado Springs, CO, to Harvey and Annette (Stubberud) Hendrix. She married Robert Prescott on December 10, 1992 in Peoria, IL. He survives.

She is also survived her mother; three children, Marcus (Ashley) Leistikow, Charline Prescott, and Traci (Marcus) Sondag; eleven grandchildren, Ashton, Kaiden, Jaiden, Carson, Sage, Rider, Ryleigh, Mallery, Valkyrie, Ruby, and Amaya; and several brothers and sisters.

She is preceded in death by her father; and one grandchild, Paiton.

Melodi was a loving wife, and devoted her life to her family, kids, and grandkids. She enjoyed cooking, crafts, fishing, and camping.

Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded through Endsley-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Bartonville, IL. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

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