Patricia J Null

Born December 25, 1937 in Pekin to James R. and Alice A. (Hancock) Duley, Sr., she married Richard D. Null, Sr. on November 25, 1955 in Pekin.  He survives.

Also surviving are four daughters, Cindy (Joe) Jackson, Lori (Jim) Bolson, Sr., Kathy (Don) Smith, Denise (Jim) Plue, all of Pekin; two sons, Richard Null, Jr. of Canton, Michael (Michelle) Null of Manito; 16 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; three brothers, James Duley of Pekin, David (Carol) Edwards of South Carolina, Larry (Guddy) Duley of West Germany and one sister, Diana Tracy of Princeville.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one great-grandchild, Cameron Bolson; one brother and one sister.

A homemaker, Patricia was an adoring and loving wife, mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed cooking for her family and being involved with her children's activities.  She had been a part of the Mother's Club at Willow School and was previously a Girl Scout and Brownie leader.  She also enjoyed bowling and fishing.

Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday, December 14, 2015 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.  Pastor Jeff Stark will officiate.  Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Woodrow Cemetery in rural Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association at 2501 Chatham Rd. Suite 210, Springfield, IL 62704.