Menke Funeral & Cremation Center

05/12/2026

Team Menke Raising Funds for the Community

Menke Funeral Director Rob Zimmerman was proud to be part of the Menke team participating in the 6th Annual Peoria Chamber of Commerce golf tournament at Briarwood Country Club on April 24, 2026. Proceeds from the event benefit the City of Peoria First Responders, Sounds of Autism and the Peoria North Rotary Club. Zimmerman commented, “Strong showing by our team and always fun, especially when it's for a good cause.”

Team Menke (L-R ): Joel Wudel, Jess Fowler, Macartney Aguilar, Rob Zimmerman, Jim Bowie and Doug Weaver.

05/10/2026

05/09/2026

$25 GAS CARD GIVEAWAY Winner #3!

We can’t control gas prices… but we can make them hurt a little less!

Join us in congratulating Peter W., our third $25 Gas Card Giveaway Winner. And no worries, Peter, your girlfriend is still in the raffle for next week!

Weekly drawings open to Sun City residents.

Why are we doing this? Because taking care of our community goes beyond our services.

Pictured (L-R): Menke Funeral Director David Hinton, Peter W., and Menke Administrative Assistant Susan Molina.

05/06/2026

Plan Ahead for Peace of Mind

Join us on Tuesday, May 12 at 11:30 a.m. in the Menke Sun City Reception Room for an informative Lunch & Learn on advanced funeral planning. Get your questions answered, enjoy some lunch, and learn how to gain peace of mind for you and your loved ones through preplanning. RSVP by calling (623) 979-6451.

05/05/2026

Taco Tuesday and Cinco de Mayo are on the SAME DAY!

What a perfect time to celebrate with some Mexican food. I know what we’re having for supper. How about you?

05/01/2026

$25 GAS CARD GIVEAWAY Winner #2!

We can’t control gas prices… but we can make them hurt a little less!

Pictured here with Menke General Manager Kelly Browder is Kathy S., our second $25 Gas Card Giveaway Winner. Congratulations, Kathy!

Weekly drawings open to Sun City residents.

Why are we doing this? Because taking care of our community goes beyond our services.

04/28/2026

On Your Grief Journey ~ Exploring Creativity

As you continue on your grief journey, consider the healing power of creativity as a means of expression, reflection, and transformation. Engaging in creative activities can provide a therapeutic outlet for processing emotions and honoring your loved one's memory.

~ Explore different creative outlets such as writing, painting, drawing, photography, music, or crafting. Allow yourself to experiment with various forms of expression and discover what resonates with you.

~ Use creative expression as a way to articulate and explore your emotions surrounding grief. Allow yourself to express feelings of sadness, anger, joy, or love through your chosen creative medium, knowing that there are no right or wrong ways to grieve and create.

~ Use your creativity to honor and celebrate the memory of your loved one. Create art, poetry, or music inspired by your relationship with them, and share these creations with others as a tribute to their life and legacy.

Embrace your creative spirit as you continue to navigate through grief, knowing that your unique expression is a testament to the enduring bond you share with your loved one.

If you would like to receive weekly messages designed to provide strength and comfort on your grief journey, sign up for our free yearly service, GriefSteps, at www.menkefuneralhome.com.

04/24/2026

$25 GAS CARD GIVEAWAY Winner #1!

Congratulations to our first $25 Gas Card Giveaway Winner, John G. & Buddy.

We can’t control gas prices… but we can make them hurt a little less! Weekly drawings open to Sun City residents.

Why are we doing this? Because taking care of our community goes beyond our services.

04/21/2026

~ Menke Community Corner ~
Sun City Room Spotlight: TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly)

It’s often easier to reach a goal when you have the support of others. Two different chapters of the weight loss support group TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) regularly meet in the Menke Sun City Room – one on Tuesday morning and one on Friday morning. There they celebrate each other’s successes and offer encouragement not to give up in the constant battle against the numbers on the scale.

“It’s a positive, uplifting support program. We’re not selling anything,” said TOPS Chapter Facilitator Debbie Hartman. TOPS promotes a healthy lifestyle for a lifetime, not fad diets that come and go. The chapter is run by the members with everyone having an opportunity to contribute.

TOPS members pay international dues and local chapter dues (which vary). Hartman said the Friday meeting chapter is so appreciative of Menke for allowing them to use the Sun City Room rent-free over the last four plus years, helping to keep chapter dues low. (Previously they were paying for room rental at a local church which kept getting higher and higher and cost prohibitive.) The group doesn’t complain when their meeting occasionally gets cancelled due to a funeral service. “Paying customers come first,” said Hartman.

TOPS is a safe place for your weight loss journey. For example, the weigh-in is optional and kept private. No judgement allowed. Contact information for both the Tuesday and Friday chapters that meet at Menke can be found at the TOPS website, www.tops.org.

Pictured: TOPS Chapter Facilitator Debbie Hartman (left) with Lorraine Lawrence setting up in the Menke Sun City Room for their Friday morning meeting.

04/17/2026

Who doesn't need a little relief from these gas prices? Enter to win- drawings every week!!

04/17/2026

Your chance to win a $25 gas card!!

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