Mary Lou Peck

Mary Lou Peck, 90, of Oreana, IL passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Mary Lou was born on September 8, 1935 in Atlanta, IL, the daughter of John Shearer and Madelyn (Curtis) Shearer Bailey. She was married to Robert R. Peck for 29 years. Mary Lou was a postal clerk for 28 years in downtown Decatur, retiring in October of 1992.
Mary Lou was a founding member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, she was a woman of strong faith and was passionate about her church. She enjoyed traveling and crossword puzzles and in her younger years she enjoyed playing tennis and softball.
Mary Lou is survived by her daughters: Bobbi (Barry) Edwards of Decatur, IL and Terri (Rick) Hinton of Decatur, IL; brother: Larry Shearer of Forsyth, IL; grandsons: Jeff (Nick) Kresse-Bond of Denver, CO, Jason (Sarah) Kresse of Trussville, AL and Matthew Edwards of Decatur, IL; great grandchildren: Ryleigh Kresse, Bryson Kresse and Ella Kresse.
She was preceded in death by her parents, uncle: Merlin Curtis, aunt: Mildred Ruck and her sister-in-law: Gloria Shearer.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the 6th floor nurses at St. Mary’s Hospital especially Simone and Cathy, and the ICU staff for their exceptional care.
A service to honor Mary Lou’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 155 W. Forsyth Road, Forsyth, IL. The family will receive friends for a time of visitation one hour prior to the service. Mary Lou will be laid to rest at Macon County Memorial Park Cemetery. Calvert & Wikoff North Chapel is assisting the family with services. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be directed to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church or Humane Society of Decatur and Macon County.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at calvertmemorial.com.