Elizabeth Ann Kina

She was born September 21, 1969 in Chicago to Ronald L. and Emma M. (McMahon) Kina.

Surviving are one daughter, Amy M. Ford of East Peoria; her parents of Creve Coeur; one brother, David M. Kina of Creve Coeur; one sister, Sandra L. (Chris) Ploense of Atlanta and her OSF work family.

A loving mother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend to al she met. She will truly be missed.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Albert and Virginia McMahon; paternal grandparents, Louis P. and Jeanette B. Kina and her maternal great-grandmother, Louise Belica.

Elizabeth had worked at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Morton as a CMA for ten years, last working on Monday, February 17, 2025.

She tried everything and enjoyed taking crafting classes to learn glass blowing and painting. She deeply enjoyed the Wildlife Prairie Park in Hanna City and enjoyed St. Charles Christmas Traditions.

Elizabeth was of the Christian faith.

There will be no services at this time. Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur.

Memorial contributions can be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, Illinois 61554 or Wildlife Prairie Park, 3826 North Taylor Road, Hanna City, Illinois 61536.

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