Vikki Pulis-Gisi

She was born January 18, 1962 in Pekin to Donald H. and Ivy Ann (Prost) Gisi. She was preceded in death by her father.

Surviving are her fiancee, Dean Buckley of Delavan; one daughter, Audra (Clint) Ressel of Fort Worth, Texas; one son, James (Jess Fornoff) Pulis of Pekin; one step-daughter, Kristina (John) Mayoral of Romeoville; one step-son, Brandon Buckley of Romeoville; five grandchildren, Abigail Ressel, Olivia Mayoral, Paige Slope, Nicholas Mayoral and Gage Buckley; mother and step-father, Ivy and Bob Pulis of Pekin; one sister, Patty (Brett) Rien of Corinth, Texas; one brother, Donald (Connie) Gisi of Cocoa, Florida; one niece, Brittany Gisi of Cocoa, Florida; one nephew, Joshua Gisi of Cocoa, Florida; her two dogs, Rambo and Sheridan and a grand dog, Jaxson.

Vikki worked for seven years at Parker Industries in Morton. She was also a member of the Pekin Women of the Moose Chapter 673.

A people person, Vikki was unselfish, always wanting to help someone out.

Vikki loved flowers and animals, which she would help rescue. Her greatest love was her family.

She attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin during her youth, where she received her first communion.

Her graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Perryville, Missouri. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are being handled by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be given to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 TAPS Ln., Pekin, IL 61554.

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