Sharon Flynn Durkee Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Sharon Flynn Durkee of Peoria, Illinois, born in Joliet, Illinois, who passed away on February 7, 2022, at the age of 69, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sharon Flynn Durkee to show support.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her spouse Thomas E. Durkee (Day); her children, Lisa Barbee (Josh) of Toulon, Monica Lappie (Matt) of Peoria, Marie Achterberg (John) of Peoria, Kevin Durkee (Meghan) of Carmel, IN, Laura Pritchard (Dan) of Washington, Brian Durkee of Peoria and Philip Durkee (Kate) of San Diego, CA; her grandchildren, Naomi Barbee of Toulon, Ryan Lappie of Peoria, Alex, Anna Achterberg of Peoria, Benjamin, Nathan, Elliot, William Durkee of Carmel, IN, Morgan Coovert of Washington, Easton, Grayson Pritchard of Washington and Evan Durkee of San Diego; her half-sister Barbara Sheridan (Art) of North Venice, FL; her siblings-in-law, James Durkee of Goldsboro, MD, George Durkee (Adela) of Oakwood Hills, IL and Joan Durkee of Kenosha, WI.; her parents, Eddie Jr. Flynn and Jeanetta Flynn (Preston); her aunt Pauline Edwards; her grandson Jonah Kai Durkee; and her caregivers, Maegan, Abby, Emily, Tyann and Lexie.

Everyone did their work without complaining about COVID restrictions or staff shortages.

Memorials may be made to Illinois CancerCare Foundation (http://www.illinoiscancercarefoundation.org), St. Philomena Parish or St. Bernard's Church.