Dorothy Gean Hurt's obituary , Passed away on April 2, 2025 in Pekin, Illinois

Dorothy Gean Hurt

July 24, 1937 - April 2, 2025 (87 years old)

Pekin, Illinois

Dorothy Gean Hurt's obituary , Passed away on April 2, 2025 in Pekin, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes

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Dorothy Gean Hurt

July 24, 1937 - April 2, 2025 (87 years old)

Pekin, Illinois


Dorothy Gean Hurt Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 2, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Dorothy Gean Hurt in Pekin, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though Dorothy Gean may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Dorothy Gean touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Meyer and Mary Meyer (Modendricker). She is survived by: her husband William "Bill" Hurt; and her children, Sharon Hanson of Michigan, Karen McKean (Jim) of Pekin, Shannon Lewis (Vern) of Pekin and William Hurt (Janet) of Morton. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of the donor's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes



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April 8, 2025

Kevin, Julie, Adam, Amanda and Rory Aleshire lit a candle


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April 8, 2025

Kevin, Julie, Adam, Amanda and Rory Aleshire sent flowers

“In loving memory of Dorothy Gean Hurt, With deepest sympathies.”


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April 6, 2025

Candice McGinnis wrote a sympathy message

“We will forever cherish our memories made over the many years as grandma Dorothy living next door to us. Her daily check ins asking how our children, garden and chickens is greatly missed. What a bright light Dorothy was in our lives. May she rest in eternal peace and know how loved she was by the McGinnis family 🙏🏻”


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18119 IL-9, Pekin, IL 61554

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