Colline N Kerker

She was born August 26, 1932 in Black Oak, AR to Homer and Mildred (Hickey) Hatcher.

Surviving are three daughters, Renee (Jeff) Hall of Creve Coeur, Debra Hale of East Peoria, Cathy (Roy) Garr of Phoenix, AZ; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; one brother, Dennis (Scarlett) Hatcher of Phoenix, AZ and two sisters, Betty Grable of Phoenix, AZ and Carol Knobloch of Melbourne, FL.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Danny Kerker; three brothers and one sister.

Colline had worked as a cook for the Children’s Home in Peoria over 20 years, retiring in 1995.

A loving mother and grandmother, she loved activities with her family. She also enjoyed cooking, fishing, camping and watching television.

There will be no services or visitation. Cremation will be accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4234 North Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL 61614.

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