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Obituary for Carol E. Brophy
Carol E. Brophy, 93, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care. In the last two weeks she was visited by her entire family and surrounded with love.
Carol was born on March 14, 1928, in Peoria, a daughter of William and Elsie (Schneider) Hines. She married H. Vincent Brophy on January 24, 1951 in Washington, IL. He preceded her in death on November 20, 1981. Carol was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, William and James Hines, and one sister, Catherine Landes.
Carol is survived by one son, Robert (Jane) Brophy of Peoria, two daughters, Lynne (Jim) Brown of Foley, AL, and Gail (Rich) Hobin of Peoria, four grandchildren, Catherine (Mike) Helms, Rob (Mary) Brophy, JB (Sara) Brown and Gillian Hobin, one great-grandson, William Helms, two brothers, Bob (Betty) Hines of Morton, IL and Dick (Kay) Hines of Port Orange, FL, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Carol was a long-time member of St. Philomena Catholic Church. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren. She also loved to travel and her yearly trips to Longville, MN.
The family wanted to give special thanks to Serenity Assisted Living, for their wonderful care and a special thanks to Janelle Clark.
A Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at St. Philomena Church, with a one hour prior visitation. Fr. David Richardson will officiate. A private family burial will be at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Chenoa, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Friends may sign the online guestbook or send condolences to www.wrightandsalmon.com
Previous Events
Visitation
Tuesday
29
Jun
9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
St. Philomena Catholic Church
1000 W. Albany Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
Funeral Mass
Tuesday
29
Jun
10:00 AM
St. Philomena Catholic Church
1000 W. Albany Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
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