Obituaries

Phyllis Jean Farr Peak

July 8th, 1933 – May 8th, 2024

Phyllis Jean Farr Peak, 90, of Rushville, IL, passed away at 8:15 am on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at The Arbors in Quincy, IL. She was born on July 8, 1933 in McDonough County, IL, the youngest daughter of Robert Marshall and Helen Frances (Justus) Farr. Her family resided in Vermont, IL until she was 4 years of age. They then moved to a farm in Fulton County, where she attended a one-room schoolhouse, named Farr School, for six years.

They then moved to Astoria where she attended and graduated from Astoria High School and was involved in sports and music.

She married Jack Fred Peak on June 13, 1951 in Astoria. Jack preceded Phyllis in death on July 9, 2010.

Phyllis is survived by her and Jack’s six children; Brenda Shelts of Camden, IL, Brian (and Stacy) Peak of Quincy, Stephanie (and Tim) Briney of Rushville, IL, Lori (and Gareld) Ruth of Rushville, Angie (and Mike, Jr.) Dyche of Rushville, and Stacie Kuta of St. Charles, IL, 12 grandchildren; Jennifer (and Melvin) Briney, Jeff (and Jen) Shelts, Shannon (and Mike) Seneczko, Amber (and Jess) Range, Alexis (and Michael) Murk, Andria (and Gavin) Steiger, Tara (and Kyle) Lewis, Tanya (and Chad) Esther, Kaitlyn (and Justin) Bagley, Keaton (and Ellie) Dyche, Natalie Kuta, and Jason Kuta, 25 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and one niece, Kim (and Keith) Diegel of Pekin, IL.

She is also preceded by her parents, son-in-law; Larry Shelts and one sister; Marian Hoffman.

Phyllis was a member of the Camden Methodist Church, fifty-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member and past president of Rushville Business and Professional Women.

She was a legal secretary for Richard Stephens, attorney, in Macomb, IL for seven years. She retired in 2015 after working for Charles A. Burton in Rushville.

Services will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Charla Meyers will be officiating. A visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Sunday. Interment will be in the Rushville Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Rushville Public Library or Snacks for Students in Rushville, IL.

Condolences

May 9th, 2024

so very sorry to hear of her passing one of my fsvorite classmates! she will be deeply missed_ gene lockard

May 9th, 2024

One fine lady. My sympathy to you all at this most difficult time. 💔 Debbie Douglas

May 9th, 2024

So sorry to hear of one of my classmates. She was a beautiful person in school and until her passing. Bill Weime. Sierra Vista, Arizona

May 10th, 2024

So sorry for your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Janey Ford

May 10th, 2024

Sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady. She will be missed. Joe & Janet Royer

May 10th, 2024

So very sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady. Prayers for the family.

May 10th, 2024

Thoughts & prayers for all her families
Many precious memories of her
Gary & Bev Taylor & families

May 10th, 2024

Phyllis was my mother when my mother couldn’t be. I loved her very much. Lori was my best friend in high school. She’s a very sweet person as well. I love their whole family.

May 10th, 2024

as a "late comer" to our community, Phyllis was so warm and welcoming. Hers was a life well lived. Sue Strode

May 10th, 2024

As a "late comer" to our community, Phyllis was so warm and welcoming. Hers was a life well lived. Sue Strode

May 10th, 2024

So very sorry, Phyllis was a wonderful lady. Tim and April Zeeck

May 10th, 2024

Many Sunday morning coffee times at Gene and Leslie's. Miss those Sundays. Such a great lady.(Rick and Sandi Prather)

May 11th, 2024

Knew her from the Burton Law office-- what a lovely lady. Sorry for your loss.Linda Schneider

May 11th, 2024

So very sorry for your loss. She was a lovely lady. Abba Marie Schieferdecker

May 11th, 2024

So sorry to hear of Phyllis’s passing. She was such a kind, caring lady. Paul and Carol Stambaugh

May 11th, 2024

I am so sad for all your family. I loved your Mother and had lots of wonderful conversations with her many morning ❤️ I am sending prayers and love to all your family. She was a blessing to all the lives she touched and I am one.May God comfort you and know how blessed you are. Love and prayers, Lydia

May 11th, 2024

Our prayers and thoughts are with all of the family members. Randall and Darlene Prather

May 12th, 2024

Sending our prayers to the Peak family.
Rick and Cindy Kunkel

May 13th, 2024

We’re so sorry for your loss. Phyllis was such a sweet and kind person. She was very special.
Dan and Lisa Adams

May 13th, 2024

We are so sorry for the loss of Phylis. She was a sweet lady. I know that she will be so missed by all of your family and everyone who knew her. Sending sincere sympathy and prayers. Lori Reese and Family

May 14th, 2024

Thinking of you all in prayers. Many wonder times spend together your growing up years! Jack was like a brother to us France kids! Carol Irwin and Mary Potts!