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Obituary of Bess Borcherding

Peoria – Bess Borcherding, 83, of Peoria, died at 9:55 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Rosewood Care Center of East Peoria.

Bess was born on January 29, 1927, in Arcadia, MO, the daughter of William Albert and Nettie Gertrude DeBord Beam. 

Surviving are three daughters, Rebecca (Mike) Klepfer of Lexington, SC, Debra (Kerry) Christensen of Plano, IL, and Mary Jo (Fred) Lueders of Germantown Hills, IL; 8 grandchildren, Michael Klepfer, Stacy-Jann Strong, Amy Alderman, Erin Erickson, Andrew & Kaitlyn Christensen, Jennifer Callaghan, and Daniel Lueders; 8 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mary Richmond of Glasford, IL.  Her parents, one son, Ricky Raifsnider, one sister, Mae Schafer, and one brother, Edward Beam preceded her in death.

Bess was a Princeville High School graduate.  She was a demonstrator for 14 ½ years at Sam’s Club in Peoria. Previously she was a manager for Life Uniforms and SAS Shoes.  Bess was the first female shoe salesperson in 1963. 

Bess was a member of Eagles Lodge Ladies Auxillary, Women’s Auxillary at Proctor Hospital, and the Bartonville American Legion Post #979.  She also was a former member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Peoria.

Funeral services will be at Noon on Saturday, July 3, 2010, at Hammitt-Hott Funeral Home, Princeville.  Visitation will be one hour prior to funeral service.  Burial will be in Princeville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Susan G. Komen Foundation.

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