Barbara Barb J. Brinker Bogard

Barbara “Barb” J. Bogard, 75, of East Peoria, IL passed away Saturday May 15, 2010 at her residence in East Peoria. Barb was born October 31, 1934 in East Peoria to Fred R. and Evelyn Riddle Brinker. She married Bert L. Bogard on May 3, 1952 in Virginia Beach, VA.

Surviving is her husband Bert of East Peoria, her two sons; Lee (Debra) Bogard, Jr. of East Peoria and Marty Bogard of Peoria, two daughters; Pamela (Joe) Tanner of Deer Creek, IL and Kathy (David) Nelson of Peoria, ten grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, and four brothers; Carl Brinker of East Peoria, Ronald Brinker of Chillicothe, Harley Brinker of East Peoria, and Alan Brinker of Decatur, IL. Barb was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Dale Brinker.

Barb worked for Bergner’s Department Store in Pekin and as a secretary for Lincoln Middle School and Central Jr. High School in East Peoria. Barb was a member of the Church of Christ in East Peoria. Barb loved to travel, and resided in Florida for 10 years with her husband Bert. Barb returned to East Peoria to be closer with her family, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. Her life revolved around her family, Barb’s eyes would light up just at the sight of her grandchildren.

Services will be held at 10 AM Thursday May 20, 2010 at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be in Fondulac Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the National Brain Tumor Foundation, East Coast Office, 124 Watertown Street Suite 2 D Watertown, MA 02472 or to O.S.F. Hospice 2265 W. Altorfer Dr. Peoria, IL 61615. View Barb’s life story at www.RemmertFuneralHome.com