Anna Shanklin

Anna Shanklin, 90 of Pekin passed away at 10:56 am, Monday, December 31, 2012 at her home at the Grand Victorian of Pekin. Anna was born on January 18, 1922 in Anleng, Germany to Frank and Anna Neulinger.She married Fred Shanklin on September 29, 1945 in Pekin. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred and one brother Frank Neulinger. Anna is survived by three daughters; Carol (Arlyn) Musselman of Delavan, Rosemary Tebben of Pekin, Kathy (Curt) Goeken of Green Valley; seven grandchildren, Julie Reiling, Cara Fast, Chris Musselman, Shannon Tebben-Sandoval, Sara Bryant, Amanda Feilner, and Katlyn Goeken; twelve great grandchildren; one brother , Fred Kalhammer of Manito and one sister, Mary (Robert) Becker of Pekin. Anna was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ.She was very active in church activities, HEA and also the Tazewell County 4-H.She enjoyed gardening and spending time with friends and neighbors. Funeral service will be at 11:00 am Saturday, January 5, 2013 at St. Paul United Church of Christ with visitation from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Pastor Dwight Borden will officiate.Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.There will be a gathering at the Pekin Moose Lodge Family Center 2605 Broadway St., Pekin immediately following the committal service at cemetery.Henderson Funeral Home in Pekin is assisting Anna's family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ in Pekin. To leave Anna's family an online condolence please visit www.hendersonfuneralcare.com Cemetery Glendale Memorial Gardens 18119 Illinois Route 9 Pekin,IL 61554 Service Saturday, January 5, 2013 11:00 AM St. Paul United Church of Christ 101 N. 8th Street Pekin,IL 61554 Visitation Saturday, January 5, 2013 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM St. Paul United Church of Christ 101 N. 8th Street Pekin,IL 61554