Obituaries
Patricia Thompson, age 85, of Peoria, passed away on May 5, 2018 at 11:54 AM at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.
Born October 28, 1932 in Peoria, she was a daughter to Julius and Eleanor (Bucher) Kelch. She worked as a waitress for the majority of her life. Pat was an avid fan of the Riverplex when she was often seen swimming and exercising until she was diagnosed with cancer in 2015. She was actively involved with the Illinois Cancer Society and volunteered at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.
Survivors include two sisters: Delores McNaghton of Centralia, MO and Barbara Heinemann of Cold Springs, NV; as well as, numerous nieces and nephews.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, son Michael Lee Thompson, two sisters: Bernice Chance and Emily Schuster, and three brothers: Robert, Herbert, and Albert Kelch.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 1, 2018 from 10:00 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. Mark Catholic Church. Msgr. Brian Brownsey will officiate and burial will follow in Historic Springdale Cemetery.
Memorials in Pat’s name may be made to the Children’s Hospital of Illinois.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com.
Previous Events
Visitation
1
Jun
1113 W Bradley Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
Funeral Mass
1
Jun
1113 W Bradley Ave
Peoria, IL 61606
Cemetery Details
Location
3014 N Prospect Rd
Peoria, IL 61603