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Victor Gonzalez Obituary

CHILLICOTHE -Victor G. Gonzalez, age 91, of Chillicothe passed away at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on Sept. 15, 1921, in Peoria, the son of Arnulfo and Maria Garcia Gonzalez. He married Dora C. Ramos on May 6, 1950, in Chillicothe.

He is survived by his children, Elaine (Richard) Crady of Chillicothe, Carlos Gonzalez of Chillicothe, Ralph Gonzalez of Tremont, Annette (Kevin) Snodgrass of Pekin, Victor Gonzalez of Chillicothe and Marc Gonzalez of Chillicothe; 24 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Alejandro Gonzalez; and one sister, Elena Rivas of Peoria. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Victoria; three brothers and four sisters.

Victor worked for Celotex Corporation in Peoria for more than 25 years. He was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church, where he was a Eucharistic minister and a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Victor enjoyed being a disc jockey playing Mexican music. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army in the 9th Infantry during World War II. He received the Purple Heart. He was a member and past commander of the Chillicothe VFW Post 4999 and the bingo chairman.

He was a friend to everyone he met and hero to many.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, at St. Edward Catholic Church. Father Keith Walder will officiate. Visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 3 to 5 p.m., with a recitation of the Rosary, at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe. Burial will be in the Chillicothe City Cemetery, with military rites.

Memorials may be made to St. Edward Catholic Church or school.

Online condolences may be submitted through www.weberhurdfuneralhome.com.



Published by Peoria Journal Star on Nov. 17, 2012.
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Dora and family, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We will always have fond memories of Victor and know that we will see him again someday in God's house.
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Robin Survis

November 18, 2012

Victor you will always be remebered.Rest in peace.

chris vanderveer

November 18, 2012

My sincere condolences to the Gonzalez Family. I have many fond memories of Victor and I am especially grateful for the dedication and devotion he had for his family and the community. Victor will remain for me a very REAL and authentic Hero! May his dedication and devotion be an ever present inspiration to us all!

Bill Ordaz

November 17, 2012

You were such a living saint. If they ever looked up the words compassionate, love, honest..your name would be there. You were such a beacon of light to many of us. I am so blessed to have you in my life. I am even more honored my children got to know you as well. Your smile would brighten up a room & your laugh made everyone feel loved. I can still hear it now & remember you telling Needos & cookie to stop laughing as you would laugh even more! I cherish all the memories we had with you and I will always carry you in my heart.
Love you so much Grandpa

Cookie

November 17, 2012

Our hero ! RIP

Ruth Morse

November 17, 2012

Victor was a special man in my life. I can't thank him enough for the smiles and his concern for me and my family. I know he went through alot these past years and he never complained. RIP Victor . Thanks for being in my life. My heart goes out to the family and my prayers. I wish I could be with you at this hard time but you will be in my thoughts.

Ruth Morse

November 17, 2012

Tyler & family, You are in our thoughts & prayers. We are only a phone call away!

The Irions

November 17, 2012

Thank you for everything you have done for me and the family. You will always be my hero and role model. I love you always and forever!

Tyler Gonzalez

November 17, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Haley & Norma Stoner

November 17, 2012

It's not easy knowing that I'll never hear your laugh or listen to you tease again, but I know that you're in a better place even if you can't be with us anymore. You have blest us with so many memories and shown us how to love unconditionally. I'm thankful to have had you in my life for such a long time and even more thankful that I my children had the pleasure of knowing you and loving you just as much as I do. I look forward till the day we meet again in heaven.

Nellie Lou

November 17, 2012

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