PEKIN ~ Jennie M. Meeks, 89, of Pekin, died at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, June 7, 2009 at Hopedale Hospital. Born February 17, 1920 in Standard to John and Jeanne Fardel, she married Charles Meeks on July 16, 1935 in Lewistown. He died February 13, 1998 in Pekin. She also was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, John and Joe Fardel, and one sister, Jeanette. Surviving are two daughters, Phyllis J. (George) Lindsey of Westminster, California and Joanne C. (Kenneth) Parsons of Pekin; 8 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Jennie loved to fish and has many pictures of big fish she caught. There will be no services. Cremation rites will be accorded.Memorial contributions may be made to the Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, IL 61554.