Beverly Darlene Kemper

Born June 6, 1936, she married Thomas J. Kemper, Sr. He preceded her in death on March 3, 2018. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Gary Grazier, Sr.; one great-grandson, Braden Kaylor and one great-great-grandson, Jaxon Mason.

She is survived by one step-son, Tom B. Kemper; one grandson, Gary Grazier, Jr.; granddaughter, Jennifer Harkness; nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Beverly worked for Ernie’s Family Restaurant in Pekin for 25 years.

She enjoyed fishing, being outside at her campsite and spending time with her family.

She was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin.

Her visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2022 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.

A graveside service will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Pekin.

Memorials may be made to the family for funeral expenses.

To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com