Lynn Ellen Lockhart, 59, of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022, at her residence. She was born on September 13, 1962, in Mount Carmel, the daughter of Ron Peach and Sandra Kay (Whitehead) Cunning.
Lynn worked as a waitress in several restaurants through the years. In her younger years, while living in Mount Carmel, she worked at Esther’s Pizza which was owned by her grandmother and a hometown favorite. Lynn always had a smile and loved to bring joy to others. She truly enjoyed visiting with friends, both current and from long ago, and her sincere kindness was felt by all. Lynn moved to St. Louis to be a loving caretaker for her mother, and they enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals. Lynn loved her whole family dearly and her grandchildren held a special place in her heart. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Lynn leaves behind two sons, Josh (Bonnie) Keepes, Nick Lockhart; two daughters, Lauren (Daniel) Berberich, Annie Russell; three grandchildren, Lyla Belle, Jack Andrew and Grady Joseph Keepes; father, Ron (Pat) Peach; mother, Sandra Kay Cunning; stepchildren, Jake Lockhart, Joe Lockhart, Jeremy Lockhart, Beth Buchanan, Sydney Peterson; brothers, Glen (Adrienne) Peach who was her twin, Jefery (Tammy) Peach; sisters, Rhonda (James) Lehleitner, Katie (Shad) Smith; several nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 10, 2022, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Richison officiating. Burial will follow at Highland Memorial Cemetery.
Family and friends may gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., Monday, January 10, 2022 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Social distancing, wearing of face coverings and use of hand sanitizer is recommended.
Memorial contributions may be made in Lynn’s memory to Safe Haven, or the Lunch Wagon and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed in care of Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry St., Mt. Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Lynn’s tribute wall, leave condolences and purchase flowers for the Lockhart family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
