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| Mary Beth Nebel | |
Mary Beth Nebel, owner of I Know You Like a Book, Peoria Heights, Ill., died on July 6.
On Facebook, an announcement about Nebel's death read in part, "Lawyer, entrepreneur, leader in her business community, patron of the arts, world traveler, and advocate for free speech through the beauty of a well-written book, Mary Beth, in her words 'lived an amazing life.' She had two great loves: her son Tim, who brought her more joy and laughter than anyone could, and her bookstore, a place where people could wander and wonder through the stories and ideas that filled the bookshelves."
The store had been closed for most of the past two months. Nebel posted June 20, "In case you're wondering, I've had some heart issues lately. I'm getting good care at Loyola Medical and I'm getting better. I don't know when I'll be able to open the bookstore. Meantime, say a prayer, count your blessings and keep reading."
Nebel opened I Know You Like a Book in 2006 and expanded it a year later, doubling in size to 1,500 square feet. At that time, the store sold new and used books and had a wine bar.
Tomorrow, July 19, there will be visitation at 9:30 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 6001 N. University St., Peoria, Ill., followed by the funeral mass at 10 a.m.