PEORIA – Francis N. Breed, 77, of Peoria, formerly of Sterling, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. He retired from lllinois Bell, where he was employed as a foreman and supervisor.

Francis was born Oct. 31, 1935, in Sterling, to Edgar and Edna (Thompson) Breed. He served in the Army. Frances married Alice Wagenknecht on Sept. 30, 1956, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sterling. She preceded him in death on Aug. 30, 1992.

Survivors include one daughter, Sheri Hammitt of Peoria; one son, Brian (Frannie) Breed of Peoria, Ariz.; one brother, Dale (Marion) Breed of Sterling; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and his significant other, Darlene Zachman of Moline.