Kathleen L. Hodgson

Kathleen L. Hodgson, 89, of Pekin, IL passed away at 3:10 AM Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. Kathleen was born on April 22, 1929 in East Peoria, IL to Leo and Irma (Holzinger) Jacob. She married Ralph Hodgson on August 24, 1965 in Pekin. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Randall Hodgson and one brother, Corwin Jacob. Surviving are: her husband, Ralph of Pekin; one granddaughter, Nicole (Josh) Damon of Pekin; one great grandson, Andrew Damon and one step great grandson, Anthony Damon; one brother, Leonard (Janet) Jacob of Castle Rock, CO and one sister-n-law, Joan Jacob of Las Vegas, NV; several nieces and nephews. Kathleen was a bailiff for Tazewell County for eight years. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ and a dedicated life member of the Marine Corp Auxiliary. She loved traveling, cooking, crocheting and knitting. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory, 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin with Rev. Dr. Brian Byrne officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign. Cemetery Glendale Memorial Gardens 18119 Illinois Route 9 Pekin,IL 61554 Funeral Service Thursday, November 29, 2018 2:00 PM Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554 Visitation Thursday, November 29, 2018 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin,IL 61554