

She was born on October 11, 1980 in Pekin to Jeff and Pat (Williamson) Howard. Amanda married Bryan Neuman on June 3, 2006 in Pekin. He survives.
Amanda is also survived by one son, Keegan Neuman; one daughter, Bailey Neuman; her parents, Jeff and Pat Howard of North Pekin; one brother, Joe (Sabina) Howard of Princeton; grandmother, Pauline Brewer of North Pekin and her in laws, Don and Connie Neuman of Indianapolis, Indiana and Debbie Kruzan of Canton.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Geraldine Howard and step-grandfather, Charles Brewer.
Amanda loved attending and passionately routing on her children’s sports team. She especially enjoyed playing softball.
Her visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. The funeral will follow at 6 p.m. with Pastor Kim Bacon officiating. Cremation will follow the funeral.
Memorial contributions in honor of Amanda may be directed to Illinois Cancer Care Foundation, 8940 Wood Sage Road, Peoria, Illinois 61615.
To express condolences online, visit www.Preston-Hanley.com
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