Shirley) Stear; one brother-in-law, Ken Powers; two sister-in-laws, Anita Powers and Mary Francis Powers; and three special friends, Lorna Long, Mary McCoy, and Bobbi Millinger. She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, Melvin Stear, Frank (Ruth) Stear, John (Alberta) Stear, Gene (Mildred) Stear, Jim (Evelyn) Crim, and Harold (surviving wife Bev) Stear; two brother-in-laws, Bob Powers and Frank Powers; three sister-in-laws, Charlene (Ed) Megan, Sue Huntoon, and Rena Powers; two grandchildren, David Powers, and Amy Powers; and one great grandchild, Jada Collins. Liz attended Manual Training High School in Peoria and then worked at the Caterpillar cafeteria. She owned and operated the Elmwood Locker with her husband Jerome from 1956 to 1986. She also worked at the cafeteria at the Elmwood School from 1980 to 2010. She served as a Den Mother for Cub Scouts. She was also a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary and served on the Altar and Rosary Society Committee at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Elmwood. Liz loved playing BINGO, dancing in Kewanee on Saturday nights, playing cards, her favorite, Canasta; but most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family. A private graveside service will be held with the immediate family only. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St, Mary's Cemetery Association, B.Y.E. Ambulance, and Meals-on-Wheels. To view Liz's tribute video, or to leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.