Obituaries
Pekin-Mary E. Diveley, age 89, passed away on Monday, March 28, 2022 at UnityPoint Methodist, with her family by her side.
Mary was born on December 19, 1932 in Peoria, IL, a daughter of Gus and Frances Ann (Ford) Diveley. They preceded her in death, along with 2 brothers and 1 sister. Mary is survived by one sister, Jean (Fred) Shadid, and several nieces and nephews.
Mary was retired as an office manager at Caterpillar, where she worked for over 30 years. She had horses and raised sheep, and had the largest herd of sheep in the state. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin, IL.
A Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 1, 2022 at St. Jude Catholic Church, with a one hour prior visitation. Fr. Patrick Henehan will officiate and burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in West Peoria.
Memorials may be made to TAPS in Pekin or St. Joseph Church in Pekin, IL.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
1
Apr
10811 N. Knoxville Ave.
Peoria, IL 61615
Funeral Mass
1
Apr
10811 N. Knoxville Ave.
Peoria, IL 61615
Cemetery Details
Location
421 N. Sterling Ave
West Peoria, IL 61604