MeLinda Palmer

MeLinda Palmer, 64, of Manito, died Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Pekin Hospital. She was born in Peoria, IL on October 13, 1958, to Merle Sr. and Maybelle (Wood) Ice. She married the love of her life, Don Palmer on February 17, 1979, in Peoria, IL. They shared 43 loving years together. She loved to spend quality time with her family, especially her adoring husband, granddaughters and friends. She was passionate about animals, and her dog, Baby Girl. She loved to ride her horses in the forest, spend time outside enjoying nature and gardening in her flowerbed. She was a talented decorator. In their spare time, Don and MeLinda loved to ride their motorcycle, including trips to Yellowstone National Park and Daytona Bike week. They also took much joy in driving their Model T to town and attending car shows. She enjoyed life to the fullest everyday and had the most beautiful spirit. Her sweet smile, kind heart and contagious laugh will always be remembered. She loved to give to others and share in her passions. She could light up a room just by walking in it. She was a loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend. To know her is to love her. MeLinda is survived by her loving husband, Don Palmer; her daughters, Mandy (Chad) Welborn of Phoenix, AZ, and Dawn (Brian) Rosenbaum of Pekin, IL; her sister, Marchelle (Dave) Gotwalt of Blythedale, MO; her three brothers, Morris Ice of Eldon, MO, Mark Ice of Peoria, IL and Kevin Ice of Peoria, AZ, three granddaughters, Reese, Kale, and Hayden. her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ron (Carol) Palmer of Forest City, IL She was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers, Mike, Merle, Mitchell, Marvin, and Murray Ice. The visitation will be held from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Maas-Hurley Funeral Home in Manito. A funeral service will be held Monday, November 21, 2022 at 11:00 am at the Funeral Home. Pastor Steve Oaks will officiate. She will lie in repose Monday morning from 10 am until the start of the service for friends and family. Memorial donations may be made to TAPS (Tazewell Animal Protective Society) for the Palmer family.

MeLinda Palmer

October 13, 1958 - November 16, 2022

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