PEORIA — Patricia Eileen Drew, 79, of Peoria, died at 8:49 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at her residence, surrounded by her entire family.
Patricia Eileen Drew spent her life serving her family and community and was always available to those in need. Married to William E. Drew Feb. 14, 1953 in Peoria, she was the mother of six and grandmother of 21. Her home and her heart were always available to many more.
Mrs. Drew, born Sept. 30, 1930, was a lifelong resident of Peoria. She attended St. Mary’s Grade School and the Academy of Our Lady High School, graduating in 1948. The daughter of Catherine Malone Donahue and Daniel P. Donahue, Mrs. Drew was a long time legal secretary and helped many young attorneys learn the intricacies of the probate system. As the daughter of Peoria Fire Chief Donahue and niece of Peoria Mayor Joseph Malone, Mrs. Drew was part of a very large family of public servants. She was a prestigious Marquette Honoree, awarded for outstanding service to the Catholic Diocese of Peoria. She was a member of the St. Mark Parish Funeral Hospitality Committee, the Legion of Mary Auxiliary Prayer Group and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. Patricia was president of the Catholic Women’s League of Peoria from 2001 to 2004. She served on the Interfaith Alliance for Homeless, was co-president of the Academy of Our Lady/Spalding Institute Parents Advisory Board and regional fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. She was a room mother and leader of Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts, among other lifelong volunteerism.
Patricia was also very active in the Peoria Area Irish Community. She was one of the charter members of the Saint Patrick’s Society. She was also active in the Hibernian Society. The Peoria community was a better place for her life long contributions.
Mrs. Drew is survived by her husband, William E. Drew; daughter, Molly (Mark) Cluskey of Morton and their sons, Kevin and Daniel; son, William (Sheena Cormack) Drew of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., and their sons, William, Ian and Ryan; son, Daniel (Jacqueline Dourlet) Drew of Clarendon Hills and their children, Brennan, Connor, Patrick, Maura, Emmett and Evan; son, Michael (Sara Van Etten) Drew of Morton and their children, Catherine, Meghan and Michael; son, Timothy (Barbara Pierce) Drew of Peoria and their children, Francis, Nora, James and William; and son, Matthew (Siobhan Kerrigan) Drew of Geneva and their children, Eileen, Joseph and Julianna. Mrs. Drew is also survived by her sister, Catherine Maureen Crews; and brother, Daniel P. Donahue II, both of Peoria; nephews, nieces, cousins and hundreds of caring friends. The ripples from her lifetime of kindness and service will resonate for decades after her passing.
A funeral mass was Monday at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 1113 West Bradley Ave., Peoria. The Rev. Charles Klamut officiated. Visitation was Sunday at St. Mark’s Church and one hour before the mass at the church. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery in West Peoria. Wright & Salmon Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Patricia E. Drew St. Mark Scholarship Fund, 1113 W. Bradley Ave., Peoria, IL 61606
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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PEORIA — Patricia Eileen Drew, 79, of Peoria, died at 8:49 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at her residence, surrounded by her entire family.
Patricia Eileen Drew spent her life serving her family and community and was always available to those in need. Married to William E. Drew Feb. 14, 1953 in Peoria, she was the mother of six and grandmother of 21. Her home and her heart were always available to many more.
Mrs. Drew, born Sept. 30, 1930, was a lifelong resident of Peoria. She attended St. Mary’s Grade School and the Academy of Our Lady High School, graduating in 1948. The daughter of Catherine Malone Donahue and Daniel P. Donahue, Mrs. Drew was a long time legal secretary and helped many young attorneys learn the intricacies of the probate system. As the daughter of Peoria Fire Chief Donahue and niece of Peoria Mayor Joseph Malone, Mrs. Drew was part of a very large family of public servants. She was a prestigious Marquette Honoree, awarded for outstanding service to the Catholic Diocese of Peoria. She was a member of the St. Mark Parish Funeral Hospitality Committee, the Legion of Mary Auxiliary Prayer Group and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. Patricia was president of the Catholic Women’s League of Peoria from 2001 to 2004. She served on the Interfaith Alliance for Homeless, was co-president of the Academy of Our Lady/Spalding Institute Parents Advisory Board and regional fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. She was a room mother and leader of Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts, among other lifelong volunteerism.
Patricia was also very active in the Peoria Area Irish Community. She was one of the charter members of the Saint Patrick’s Society. She was also active in the Hibernian Society. The Peoria community was a better place for her life long contributions.
Mrs. Drew is survived by her husband, William E. Drew; daughter, Molly (Mark) Cluskey of Morton and their sons, Kevin and Daniel; son, William (Sheena Cormack) Drew of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., and their sons, William, Ian and Ryan; son, Daniel (Jacqueline Dourlet) Drew of Clarendon Hills and their children, Brennan, Connor, Patrick, Maura, Emmett and Evan; son, Michael (Sara Van Etten) Drew of Morton and their children, Catherine, Meghan and Michael; son, Timothy (Barbara Pierce) Drew of Peoria and their children, Francis, Nora, James and William; and son, Matthew (Siobhan Kerrigan) Drew of Geneva and their children, Eileen, Joseph and Julianna. Mrs. Drew is also survived by her sister, Catherine Maureen Crews; and brother, Daniel P. Donahue II, both of Peoria; nephews, nieces, cousins and hundreds of caring friends. The ripples from her lifetime of kindness and service will resonate for decades after her passing.
A funeral mass was Monday at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 1113 West Bradley Ave., Peoria. The Rev. Charles Klamut officiated. Visitation was Sunday at St. Mark’s Church and one hour before the mass at the church. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery in West Peoria. Wright & Salmon Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Patricia E. Drew St. Mark Scholarship Fund, 1113 W. Bradley Ave., Peoria, IL 61606
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
