Eileen Louise Stone

Born November 25, 1920 in Jacksonville to Otis and Lelia Evelia (Thorn) Ervin, she married Robert Eldon Stone July 19, 1947. He died May 8, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her parents; twin great granddaughters; two sisters and one brother.

Surviving are three children, Janice (Greg) Phelps and Barb (Greg) Ristich both of Pekin and Michael (Lillian) Stone of Colorado Springs, Colorado; four grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.

A homemaker, Eileen loved cooking, reading and watching the Hallmark Channel. She also loved her animals, collecting dolls, dancing and going out to eat.

Eileen was a former member of Crossroads Church in Pekin.

Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. There will be a celebration of life at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 TAPS Lane, Pekin, Illinois 61554.

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