Shirley A. McCready's obituary , Passed away on October 6, 2025 in Peoria, Illinois

Shirley A. McCready

May 22, 1941 - October 6, 2025 (84 years old)

Peoria, Illinois

Shirley A. McCready's obituary , Passed away on October 6, 2025 in Peoria, Illinois

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Wilton Mortuary

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Shirley A. McCready

May 22, 1941 - October 6, 2025 (84 years old)

Peoria, Illinois

Shirley A. McCready Obituary

The world bids farewell to Shirley A. McCready of Peoria, Illinois, departing on October 6, 2025 at the age of 84. Shirley leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Gunzunheiser and Elizabeth Gunzunheiser; her husband Robert W. McCready; her son Kevin McCready; and her grandson Alan.

She is survived by: her stepmother Zoe; her children, James McCready (Lisa) and Becky Cook (Brent); her daughter-in-law Wendy McCready; her grandchildren, Kyle (Baeleigh), Tyler, Jenn (Jessy), Nicholas (Robyn), Cameron (Olivia), Jordyn (Tyler) and Jacob; and her siblings, Roberta Fredericks (Dave), Skip Gunzunheiser (Jane) and Dick Clemons (Susie). She is also survived by twelve great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Wilton Mortuary (2101 Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61603).

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association – Illinois Chapter.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wilton Mortuary



Fri

Oct 10

Visitation

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Wilton Mortuary
2101 Knoxville Ave, Peoria, IL 61603

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