PEORIA MAGAZINE September 2022

M O M A N D P O P

BEECHAM’S MARKET, FOUR GENERATIONS STRONG Tremont’s throwback meat shop celebrates its 100th anniversary

BY PHIL LUCIANO PHOTOS BY RON JOHNSON

First generation: William and Iva Beecham

Second generation: Dorothy and Jerry Beecham (Jerry is William’s son)

Third generation: Mary and Lanny Beecham (Lanny is Jerry’s son)

Fourth generation: Keri and Dave Hughs (Keri is Lanny’s daughter).

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