Sheila Kay Leach

She was born February 21, 1965 in Topeka, Kansas to Harold Thomas and Carolyn (Rhodes) Nyberg. She was preceded in death by her parents; one granddaughter, Karman Jones and her infant brother.

Surviving are one daughter, Cassie (Chris Jones) Leach of Pekin; two sons, Brandon (Kaylee) Nyberg of Bartonville and Derek Wade; one step-son, Cortez Aguirre; one adopted son, Omar Allen; three grandchildren, Wyatt Jones, Dixie Nyberg and Beau Jones; four siblings, Cindy Koepp, Thomas Nyberg, William Nyberg and Vicky Bamber and several aunts and uncles, including, Danny Rhodes.

Sheila worked at Thornton's in East Peoria for over 15 years and for many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

She enjoyed spending time with her friends, family and her grandchildren. She was extremely hard working and loved to work. She also enjoyed playing games on her phone and watching TV. Growing up she enjoyed spending time on her family’s farm and horseback riding.

Her funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2024 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Springdale Cemetery in Peoria.

Memorials may be given to the family to offset funeral costs.

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