Virginia M Lee

She was born August 10, 1944 in Alton to John Fredy and Mary Ruth (Hughes) Mackelden.

Surviving are one son, Terry (Joyce) Hazelman of Manito; one daughter, Robin (Jim) Arnold of Brimfield; one grandson, Cody Arnold of Brimfield; two nephews, Tony (Teresa) Raker of East Peoria; and Sean Raker of Pekin; three nieces, Mary Loesche of Chicago, Ann Probasco and Tina Raker, both of Pekin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Robert Mackelden; one sister, Janean Raker; and one nephew, Robert “Bob” Raker.

Virginia was a chef for 32 years at Sunset Country Club, and retired from Pekin Country Club after 10 years as a chef.

She enjoyed traveling and being outdoors, especially in the sun.Virginia also loved watching her grandson play football.

A gathering celebrating Virginia’s life will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Pekin Country Club. Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be given to Susan G. Komen Memorial Breast Cancer Foundation at 4700 N. University Suite 92, Peoria, IL 61614.

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