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She was born on April 25, 1955 to James P. and Martha J. (Schultz) Simmons in Peoria, IL. She married Larry Kelch on August, 29, 1998 in Hanna City, IL. He survives.
Also surviving are her children, Alicia (Chester) White, Donald (Jessica) McCarroll, Kevin (Crissy) McCarroll, James (Ashley) Kelch, and Megan Kelch; her twin sister, Pat (Rick) Downard; her brothers, Dave (Kathy) Simmons and Jimmy (Margie) Simmons; 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Linda Allgaier.
Pam was a homemaker and enjoyed keeping to herself. She was known to enjoy a good soap opera in her spare time. She was an avid collector of butterflies and faeries. Pam's favorite moments were spent with those she loved most. She loved her family and friends and made her best efforts to enjoy each moment with them. She will be dearly missed by many.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of life will be held at Peoria Pizza Works on March 9, 2025 from 2:00-5:00pm.
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