Lynne AndersonPEORIA - Lynne O. Anderson, age 62, of Montgomery, IL, daughter of Peoria residents, died on Sunday, October 15, 2017, at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL.She was born on June 19, 1955, in Victorville, CA, the daughter of Arthur S. and Judith A. Little Oakford of Peoria, IL.She was employed for 23 years as a teacher's aide at Brokaw Early Learning Center in Oswego, IL, prior to her retirement. She was a member of St. David's Episcopal Church in Aurora, IL.Lynne is survived by her husband, Steven K. Anderson (they were united in marriage on October 1, 1977, in Peoria, IL); three daughters, Sarah (Mark) Zameda of Oswego, IL, Katherine (Eric) Sharp of Oswego, IL, and Abigail (Nicholas) Gargo of Yorkville, IL; seven grandchildren, Benjamin, Vera and Vivian Zameda, Kohl and Maxwell Sharp and Quinn and Landon Gargo; and a sister, Betsy Paul of Fountain Hills, AZ.She was preceded in death by two sisters, Kitty Miller and Susan Champion. She was a devoted wife and mother who cherished her children and grandchildren and loved supporting them in their various activities. Many lifelong friendships were formed at soccer games and swim meets. Her passion for children was demonstrated through her work and volunteering for Special Olympics.A gathering of family and friends will take place on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Dunn Family Funeral Home with Crematory, 1801 Douglas Road, Oswego, IL 60543. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at 11 a.m. at St. David's Episcopal Church, 701 N. Randall Road, Aurora, IL 60506, with The Rev. Elizabeth G. Meade officiating. Cremation will take place, followed by burial at Pearce Cemetery in Oswego, IL.Memorials may be directed to Special Olympics Chicago, 541 N. Fairbanks Court, Chicago, IL, 60611.For additional information call 630-554-3888 or visit www.dunnfamilyfuneralhome.com.