

She was born Aug. 4, 1931 in Kewanee, IL to Neal and Eva (Hinderliter) McKellip. She married Melvin Demmin Nov. 6, 1948 in Peoria. He survives along with five daughters: Dana (Keith) Johnston of East Peoria, Dalene (David) Benson of Mapleton, Danette (Dennis) Bennett of Bartonville, Darla (Morry) Ross of Mapleton, Darcy (Chris) Thompson of Peoria, seventeen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and two sisters: Shirley (Richard) Dutton of Bartonville and Sandra (Michael) Meyers of Naperville, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one granddaughter, Sarah Stapleton.
Barbara was devoted her whole life to her husband, daughters, and grandchildren, who will miss her dearly.
Visitation will be Wednesday April 11, 2012 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield, IL.
Memorials may be made to Harbor Light Hospice.
Please view Barbara’s obituary online at www.Davison-FultonBartonvilleChapel.com
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