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PEORIA - Robert Geoffrey Sutton, 66, of Peoria passed away Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007, at his home after an extended illness.
He was born Oct. 25, 1940, in Springfield, the son of Robert and Jane White Sutton. He married Joyce Mulcahy on Sept. 9, 1966, in Springfield.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce; as well as two daughters, Meghan (Shane) Perry of Peoria and Margot (Patrick) Conahan of Peoria; a granddaughter, Margaret Conahan; and his sisters, Julia (Patrick) Noonan of Springfield and Victoria (Kenneth) McKinley of Savannah, Ga. He also is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew.
He was a graduate of Springfield High School and Southern Illinois University. Geoff was an aviation photojournalist, who worked for Peoria Journal Star Publications, and was an independent consultant for Boeing Helicopters.
He was known for his sharp wit and his love of photography, reading and travel. He was surrounded in life by loving, fun and spirited family and friends.
The family appreciates the dedicated service of the medical personnel affiliated with OSF St. Francis Hospital, in particular Dr. David Wang and his staff at the OSF Stroke Clinic, and OSF Home Care; Dr. Robert Lizer, and Community Hospices of America, as well as the loyalty and support of our wonderful neighbors and friends.
A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, at Wright & Salmon Mortuary in Peoria, with the Rev. Stephen Barch officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his honor may be made to OSF St. Francis LifeFlight, 530 N.E. Glen Oak Ave., Peoria, IL 61637; or Fisher House Foundation, 1401 Rockville Pike,
Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20852.
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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Ellen (Gambach) Robinson
August 21, 2007
I worked with Geoff at the Illinois EPA several years ago. He totally re-organized (and re-named) an annual report that I continue to write each year for our Bureau of Land about landfills. Although I lost track of him after he left the Agency, I will always appreciate having had the opportunity to work closely with him for a couple of years. He was a very gifted journalist, and because of his efforts the Agency continues to receive accolades each time the report is published on-line or in print. I learned a lot from him, and I certainly share your loss.
Ed & Edna Skoog
August 17, 2007
Dear Julie,
Ed & I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. We are thinking of you.
Marc Moyer
August 16, 2007
It's been a long time but I remember you and Geoff well. My sincere condolences on your loss.
Bruce Merriman
August 15, 2007
To: Meghan and the Sutton Family. We are sorry for your great loss.
Bruce, Ryan & Chris
Kay Baird
August 14, 2007
Joyce Sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with you and strengthen you in times of trials.
Katherine Goulet
August 14, 2007
Joyce, We were sorry to hear about
Geoff's death. I remember him as a fun loving and dedicated family man. He has earned a high place in heaven. My husband Larry, joins me in sending our heartfelt sympathy to you and the girls.
Norma Schweitzer-Browning
August 14, 2007
Dear Julie: I'm so sorry that you have lost your brother. Please know that your pain is in my heart. Lov'n prayers to you and your Family. Norma
Laurie Clem Nutt
August 14, 2007
To Meghan and the Sutton Family,
I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Laurie Clem Nutt
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