Pamalia Mae Brubaker, 78, of Pekin, Illinois passed away at 12:45 a.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021, at UnityPoint Health in Pekin. She was born January 20, 1943 in Pekin to Enrico and Maelta (Kincaid) Crociani. She married the love of her life, Richard Brubaker on December 5, 1970. He survives.

Also surviving are her three sons, Kurt (Pam) Brubaker of Vinton, Iowa, Kent (Michelle Mason) Brubaker of Chicago and Kyle (Claire) Brubaker of Omaha, Nebraska; one daughter, Chris (John) Walsh of Pekin; six grandchildren, Zach, AJ, Austin, Felicia, Hunter and Margo; one brother, Larry (Barb) Crociani; and three sisters, Jackie Hargrove, Nancy (Bill) Perry and Norma (Dennis) Bisans.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Marcia Boles.

Pamalia worked as a secretary for Karl E. Kaebel Realtor in Pekin, retiring in 2008.

She was a member of Faith Missionary Church in Peoria, Illinois.

Pamalia was strong in her faith. She enjoyed bowling at The Christian Center in Peoria, crocheting and spending time with family.

Her visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Faith Missionary Church in Peoria. Her funeral will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Faith Missionary Church in Peoria. Pastor Craig Hislope will officiated. Burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Pekin.

Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Christian Center, 4100 North Brandywine Drive, Peoria, Illinois 61614 or to Faith Missionary Church, 1825 South Airport Road, Peoria, Illinois 61607.

To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com

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