Barbara A Kleinman

She was born October 11, 1957 in Pekin to Delmar Edgar and Goldie Irene (Hill) Jolly.

Surviving are one son, Jeffrey Jolly of Pekin; one daughter, Sherrie Rhoades of Pekin; four grandchildren, Sheyanne Rhoades, Heaven Rhoades, Brett Rhoades, and Haylee Rhoades; two brothers, Raymond White of Pekin and Steve Jolly of Peoria; and four sisters, Phyllis McGee, Sharon Callaway, and Goldie Fouts, all of Pekin, and Kathy Eatmon of Sunnyland. She also leaves her longtime companion, Pete Luck of North Pekin; his daughters, Sarah (Nick) McElroy of Elmwood and Monica Tate of Anacortes, Washington; and his grandchildren, Riley McElroy and Savannah McElroy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Sam Marinich, Jr. ; one sister, Sandy Hill; and one brother, Delmar Jolly, Jr.

Barb had worked for Aramark as a kitchen supervisor at the Illinois Department of Corrections Adult Transition Center in Peoria and later as a dietary supervisor at Timbercreek Rehab and Health Care in Pekin.

Barb enjoyed flower gardening, making crafts, playing bingo, and was a fabulous cook. She loved being with her family and having family gatherings.

Her visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Private graveside services will be at Prairie Haven Cemetery in Pekin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Illinois CancerCare Foundation, 8940 Wood Sage Road, Peoria, IL 61615.

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