She was born January 20, 1926 in Peoria, and was the daughter of Albert John and Julia Mary (Maher) Doris. Her parents preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by her sister, Alberta Jean Preston and her foster brother, Thomas McReynolds.
She is survived by her brother-in-law, Dean A. Preston of Pekin.
Ann graduated from St. Mark Catholic School in 1939 and then Manual Training High School in 1943. She was office manager at Coca Cola in Peoria for 29 years, retiring in 1988. She previously had worked in the office for Mitchell & Cassell Dodge/Plymouth in Peoria.
She had a passion for golfing in earlier years, was a former ABWA Earthmovers Chapter member, and was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Peoria. Ann cherished her nearly 90 years’ residency on Orange Street in the Cottage District and the many friendships she made.
Her funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at St. Mark Catholic Church in Peoria. Monsignor Brian Brownsey will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Cremation will be accorded following the funeral Mass. Inurnment will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, February 10, 2023 at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in West Peoria. Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark Catholic Church, 1113 West Bradley Avenue, Peoria, IL 61606.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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