MaKenna A. Peed

MaKenna A. Peed, 19, of Kewanee, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at her home. MaKenna was born December 16, 2004, in Peoria, the daughter of Luke Peed and Nicole Rodela. MaKenna graduated from Kewanee High School with the class of 2023.

MaKenna is survived by her parents; brother, Carter James Peed; boyfriend, Dylan Rainwater; maternal grandparents, Jimmy and Sarah Rodela; paternal grandparents, Diana and John Howard; Alan Peed; maternal great grandparents, Olivia Moreno; Corben and Darlene DeKoster; paternal great grandparents, Bob and Mary Lou Moon; aunts and uncles, Kayla Rodela, David Rodela, Gary Peed; nieces and nephews, Ana Lopez, Wesley Rodela, Evelyn Workheiser; and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal great grandparents, Jan and Eddie David; maternal great-great grandparents, Maria and Tiodoso Garcia, Buzz and Midge David; paternal great grandparents, Shorty Peed and Dude Peed.

MaKenna excelled in track, mastering events like shot put, discus, and the 100 and 200. MaKenna’s interests extended beyond the track, as she was a creative and engaging YouTube content creator. She enjoyed watching and voting on American Idol. MaKenna’s simple pleasures included cuddling on the couch watching movies with her favorite junk food. She cherished summers spent swimming at her grandparents’ houses, where she could lie in the sun and absorb the warmth. The river held a special place in her heart, as she and her brother shared countless hours tubing, creating memories that would last a lifetime. MaKenna relished girl day shopping trips. Her caring nature shone brightly when she babysat. Learning how to drive was another milestone that MaKenna approached with excitement and determination, her courage pushed back her fear of learning how to drive, it was her smile that pushed back the fear of those that got into the van with her to teach her how to drive. MaKenna was a survivor, she was smart and beautiful, she was a resilient radiant child. There was nothing not to love about her, she made it easy with her beautiful smile, her laughter, and her joking personality, which always made you laugh. She was sweet, kind, courageous and gentle. She was also outgoing and tougher than she looked. It was her strength that got her through surgeries and painful procedures. She enjoyed cookouts and fight nights with family. MaKenna loved to talk to loved ones and watch her favorite podcasts. She was always eager to do the best she could in life. She loved to laugh and have a great time with people, and she always knew how to be there for people. Her kindness touched the lives of everyone she met, and her thoughtfulness was a beacon of light in the lives of her family and friends. She will be deeply missed.

A Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 pm, Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Windmont Park Shelter House. Memorials may be made to the Elks Lodge #724, Kewanee, the Easterseals Central Illinois, Peoria, or Numotion, East Peoria. Please leave an online condolence for MaKenna’s family at www.golnickschuenemanfh.com.

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