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Kimberly McGlasson Obituary
PEORIA - Kimberly Anne (Carlson) McGlasson, 55, of Peoria, Ill., passed away Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015.
Kim was born in Peoria, Ill., on Sept. 17, 1960, to Gene and Shirley (Fribbs), Carlson.
She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Shirley and Bob Franklin of Peoria, Ill.; two sisters, Cheri (Mike) Adams and Julie Kircher, both of Bradford, Ill.; one brother, Kevin Carlson of Peoria, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Gene Carlson; her grandmother, Margaret Fribbs; grandparents, Ray and Dorothy Carlson; and one niece, Ashley Kircher.
She graduated from Illinois Valley Central High School and continued on to receive her cosmetology license from Stephens Beauty Academy and worked for several years as a hairdresser.
She enjoyed her work, as well as fishing, puzzles and reading. She was involved in several Multiple Sclerosis walks.
A memorial service for Kim will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6801 N. Allen Road, Peoria, Ill. Pastor Ted Benson will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Kimberly McGlasson
Darrell Dunbar
January 6, 2016
Gone but not forgotten !
Kelly Kahler/Rosenow
January 4, 2016
Some of my fondest memories were made with Kim. My deepest sympathy to Shirley, Cheri, Julie and Kevin. Her smile and personality touched many of us.
Shari Bomhold /Evans
January 2, 2016
Kim and I were teenage friends played a lot of backgammon and attended lots of parties Latter we attended a few M S meetings together she was such a strong lady fighting M S every day I too will keep the fight going
Rest in peace my friend
Shari
Paula Bedo
January 2, 2016
Kim was my cousin and my first best friend. She had a huge heart, a great sense of humor, and loved playing practical jokes. She was the best hair stylist ever, no one has ever cut my hair as well as Kim. MS robbed her of her life long before her official date of 12-27-15. I know she is at peace, and is probably playing practical jokes on Grandpa Ray. I love you Kim!
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Linda Shurts (Martzluf)
January 1, 2016
My deepest sympathy to Kim's family. We were classmates and childhood friends. Kim was a very special person, she had the biggest smile, my life is richer for having known her.
Jai (McGlasson) Moss
January 1, 2016
Stepmoms - Many people do not care for their "wicked stepmothers", I was lucky to have one that I not only cared about but also admired. She was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at around 25 years of age. When I last saw her she was still fighting the good fight with dignity and humor. Her short term memory was gone, but she could remember the stories of when I was younger and she cut my hair (apparently I was quite the pain customer!) I am so glad that she is now at peace and can, with the other angels, move around freely and fly again. Love you Kim, you will be missed.
Chris Hickman
January 1, 2016
My deepest sympathies. As a fellow MS patient, i will carry on the fight for her.
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