atrice Kennedy, 88, of Allure of Prophetstown, IL, died Friday, October 30, 2020, at CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL.
Beatrice was born May 7, 1932, in Schuylkill Haven, PA, to Milton and Sadie (Miller) Freeman. She was educated in the Schuylkill Haven School System. Beatrice married Irvin L. Kennedy on February 2, 1952, in Schuylkill Haven. He died April 11, 2013. Beatrice was employed with General Electric Co. in Morrison, IL, until retiring. She was a member of First Congregational Church in Prophetstown. She loved spending time with her family.
Survivors include daughter, Linda (Michael) Blumhoff of Dixon, IL; sons, John (Linda) Kennedy of Carbon Cliff, IL, Tom (Sally) Kennedy of Morrison, IL, and Robert (Nicole) Kennedy of Chula Vista, CA; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Irvin; brother, Earl Freeman.
A private family graveside Service will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Prophetstown, IL, with Pastor Andy Ploenzke officiating.
There will be no Visitation.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
The Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home is assisting the family.