Linda Kay Buckley, 58, of Peoria, passed away at 5:29 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2014, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. She formerly attended Peoria First Assembly of God, where memorial services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, with the Rev. Dean Grabill officiating. Interment will be at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria. Linda was born on February 8, 1956 in Peoria, a daughter of William and Leola May (Morris) Lear. They preceded her in death, along with a sister, Shirley Kesler, and four brothers, Bill, Jim, Roger Dale and Robert Lear. She is survived by her son, James “Mike” Lear of Washington; daughters, Melissa (Charles Anthony Parker) Lear of Peoria, Kathy (Matthew) Dotzert of Henry and Deanna (Tim) Conover of Farmington; sister, Kathy Gray of Peoria; brother, David Lear of Peoria; ten grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Peoria First Assembly of God. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue, in Peoria.
| Katelin Donath |
I miss you. |
February 3, 2020 |
Its been 6 years since you left us. 6 years since i had to say goodbye to you. To my angel, my best friend. i miss you so very much its unreal. I cant get over loosing you. I have just went numb. The pain has made me very numb. Everything i do or even talk about has some way, shape, or, form, to do with you. I cant get over loosing you. This pain is so surreal. i thought i would be ok. I thought that everything you ever taught me would work, and i would just be able to move on. grandma i miss you so much. Its tearing me apart. You know that song i was screaming today? If heaven wasnt so far away. I have to tell you, If heaven wasnt so far away and we could come visit, i would be there ALL day EVERYDAY. I would probably be kicked out. I wouldnt ever be able to just leave your side. How could i? i already left your side once. How could i ever do that again. I dont think i would be able to. Colten is going to be 6 this year grama. can you believe that? Remeber you told me you were going to get a boy outfit and a girl outfit because of " how much you like them hotdogs"
| katelin |
i remember |
February 17, 2014 |
I remember that you used to take me to davison funeral home on my skate board and told me to hold on to the back of your scooter. And when we walked up to the gas station, you were always pertective of me!(: i love you gramy
| Clark Kesler |
Bro in law |
February 16, 2014 |
I still remember how easy it was to get ya going. I could get the best of ya and you didnt know to believe me or not at times. Say hello to Shirley for me.
| Clark Kesler |
Bro in law |
February 16, 2014 |
I know your with all your loved ones now. You will be missed but not forgotten. linda You was a hoot and probally still will in heaven.
| Diann |
Very Good Friend |
February 25, 2014 |
I have known Linda for over 30 years and it has been a ride. Linda was a good soul and make me laugh. I have been through a lot with Linda over those many years. I am proud to have called her my friend. I will really miss her. She is resting in the arms of Jesus now and I know she was looking forward to that especially since her health really began to fail over the last year. Linda's family my thoughts and prayers are with all of you and know that she was extremely proud of each and every one of you. She loved her children and grandchildren with all her heart. Linda my friend you will be missed by many.
| Bear |
It'll be alright |
February 20, 2014 |
My condolences to everyone in Linda's entire family. It does seem like yesterday I had just met Linda and she had become part of mine. I remember the first time I met her. Having a cup of coffee with my dad upstairs at Linn St. watching T.V. She is up there probably with my dad looking down and knowing it will be alright.
In time the pain will heal, but not be forgotten, the good and bad times we all shared with you. Someday we will meet again, until then may the memories live on, and thank you for this journey we got to share.
| Patti |
With Sympathy |
February 17, 2014 |
With deepest sympathy to all of Linda's family. I knew Linda for many years, first as a nurse and later as a friend. She was very proud of her children and grandchildren and enjoyed talking about her family with her friends. I will never forget the twinkle in her eyes when she was joking or talking about her achievement awards. May you find comfort in the good memories you all have of your Mother/Grandmother.
| monica dawn parker frakes |
so sorry for yp |
February 17, 2014 |
so sorry for your loss your family is in our thoughts and prayers god bless you
| Meghan Scott |
condolences |
February 16, 2014 |
My heart goes out to your family. It was an honor to meet you all. I am sure she was very proud of her family.
