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Memorial for Velma B. Schearer
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Born in Cayuga, ILL on Oct. 12, 1920
Departed on Oct. 9, 2015 and resided in Peoria Heights, IL.
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Visitation: |
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Service: |
Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015
11:00 am
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Cemetery: |
Parkview Cemetery
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Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
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PEORIA HEIGHTS – Velma B. Schearer, 94, of Peoria Heights, passed away at 6:15 AM on Friday, October 9, 2015, at Buehler Home in Peoria.
Velma was born on October 12, 1920, to William and Velma L. (Reed) Becker in Cayuga, IL. She married Robert J. Schearer on February 14, 1938 in Peoria; he preceded her in death on April 15, 1974.
She is survived by her daughters, Joyce Schearer of Peoria, Lee Ann (Lyle) Koppenhoefer of Metamora, and Sandra (David) Schmidt of Acton, Mass., her son, Robert L. (Susan Q.) Schearer of Collierville, Tenn., 5 granddaughters, 8 great-grandsons, 2 great-granddaughters, and 3 great-great-granddaughters.
Velma was preceded in death by her parents, a great-grandson, 3 brothers, a sister, and a step-brother.
She had many talents, she was a great seamstress, and was involved in St. Bernard's Sewing Group. Velma belonged to Farm Bureau Home Extension.
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at The Wilton Mortuary in Peoria. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service on Tuesday, October 13, at the mortuary. Burial will follow at Parkview Cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to Senior Meals at St. Bernard's Church or the American Heart Association.
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