Betty J. Eskildsen

Betty J. Eskildsen, 87, of East Peoria passed passed away peacefully at 5:52pm on Monday, June 9, 2014 at Heartland of Riverview. She was born on September 16, 1926 in Chicago, the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Sopocy Laurinec. She married Alfred Eskildsen on July 20, 1946 in Chicago. He survives. Also surviving are one son Larry (Linda) Eskildsen of Germantown Hills, one grandson Eric (Any) Eskildsen of Elgin and their children Noah and Charlie; one granddaughter Erin Eskildsen of Chicago. Also surviving are three step grandsons Eric Pond, Christopher (Robin) Pond and Brett Pond as well as three step great grandchildren Addison Pond, Nathan & Noah Hernandez. One brother Joseph (Virginia) Laurinec of Battle Creek, MI Betty worked for several years at Sweney Soft Water Company and Sheridan Road Lumber both in Peoria. Betty had many interests in life including golfing, bowling and traveling, but especially enjoyed spending time at family cookouts and dinners. She was very loving, positive, and supportive with her family and will be missed dearly. Cremation rites have been accorded with a memorial visitation on Friday June 13th, 2014 from 4pm until 6pm at Mason Funeral Home in Germantown Hills. A Memorial Service will be 10am Saturday, June 14th at Mason Funeral Home Germantown Hills with Rev. Bill White officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Alzheimer?s Association or to St., Jude Midwest Affiliate.