Anna (Maddalozzo) Zeller

Born on October 6, 1938 in Pekin, she was a daughter of Albino and Mary (Alessi) Maddalozzo.

Surviving are one son, Mark (Cindy Trump) Phillips of Peru; two daughters, Teresa (Terry) Miller of Manito and Julie (Rick) Cook of Pekin; five grandchildren, Dustin (Sami) Cook, Derek (Dani Brown) Cook, Melissa (Wes) Eertmoed, Jill (Jake) Flynn and Terry (Madison) Miller; one brother, Roger (Margaret) Maddalozzo of Louisville, Kentucky; one nephew, Michael Maddalozzo (Julie) and one niece, Sarah (Davin) Blumenstock.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Eugene (Jeannie) Maddalozzo and one niece, Susan.

Anna was a devoted stay-at-home mom until her children were grown. She later worked in customer service and retired from Comcast in Peoria.

Her life was truly family centered. She was a remarkable cook, often honoring her Italian roots through her culinary skills. Anna was loved by everyone; no one was a stranger to her. She will be greatly missed. In addition to her love for family and cooking, Anna was a fan of Bradley basketball, enjoying many years as a season ticket holder. She also had a deep love for animals. She is gone from this earth but will never be forgotten.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin.

Her private service will be held at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Father Michael Andrejek will officiate. Inurnment will be in Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Midwest Affiliate, 530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61637.

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