Debra M. Scheerer, 70, of Pekin passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Carle Health Pekin Hospital.
She was born March 23, 1954, in Peoria to Jim D. and Maria Hillman Murphy. Her parents; stepfather, Lowell Boone and sister, Judy Welker preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children, Joseph (Jessika) Scheerer, Brad (Amy) Scheerer, Michael (Shawna Smith) Scheerer; grandchildren, Reece Scheerer, Skyler Scheerer, Graciella Ojeda, Alexis Fujikawa, Isabella Fujikawa, Ethan Scheerer, Kayleigh Scheerer, Tyler Byars, Zach Swords, Dylan Swords, Vance Scheerer; great-grandchildren, Aiden Byars, Alaia Bryant and siblings, Diana Keefer, Janette Hadsall and Vicki Welker.
Debra loved her family and grandchildren. She enjoyed nature, good food & friends and listening to music. Debra loved Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
Cremation has been accorded and a celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pekin Marine Corps League.
The Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Pekin/Peoria is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at csmico.com
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