Valerie Laniece Conner

She was born February 14, 1956 in Peoria to James and Emily (Snyder) McKinney. She married Patrick Conner on February 14, 1981. He died February 3, 2022 in Pekin.

Surviving are four children: Chad Michael (Annette) Conner of Virginia Beach, VA, Amy Marie (Jeffery) Mink of South Pekin, Dawn Michelle (Chris) Walker of Pekin and Kraig Allen (Bonnie) Martin of Peoria; twenty grandchildren: Michael, Aiden, Bryce, Isabella, Aileen, Savannah, Gabriel, Adrianna, Isaac, Brennan, Ryan, Kyler, Joely, Kalana, Mya, Dustin, Riley, Ciara, Kapraun, and Kayla; one great-granddaughter, Jacqueline; two sisters, Vanessa (Ardel) Menke and Lorrie Kaspar; one brother, James McKinney and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father and brother-in-law James Kaspar.

Valerie worked for OSF St. Francis Medical Records for 32 years until her retirement.

She and her husband Patrick liked to go fishing. Valerie was a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan. She also enjoyed making crafts.

Valerie loved spending all her time with her grandkids, they would come over and make crafts together.

Visitation will be held Thursday, May 4, 2023 from 4:00- 6:00 p.m. at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel, Peoria. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, May 5, 2023 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a graveside service in Parkview Cemetery.

Cremation rites will be accorded. Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made in Valerie's name to the American Lung Association.

Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.Davison-Fulton.com