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William Bozman Obituary

EAST PEORIA - William Alan Bozman, 30, of East Peoria died at 3:43 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, in Bartonville.

He was born July 15, 1982, in Peoria to Daniel L. and Valerie Varner Bozman.

He is survived by his parents, Valerie (Tom Binkley) Trigg of East Peoria and Daniel (Jeannetta DeWeese) Bozman Sr. of Peoria; his son, William Justice Bozman of Bartonville; his brothers, Daniel Bozman Jr. of Urbana, Matthew T. Bozman of Peoria and Nicholas Q. Trigg of East Peoria; his sisters, Julie M. Bozman of Peoria and Amber Bozman of East Peoria; his grandparents, Mary Frances Bozman of Princess Anne, Md., Carl Mansfield of Springfield, and John (Dorothy) Trigg of Russellville, Ark.; one nephew; and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother and his paternal grandfather.

He worked as a preparation specialist at McAllister's Deli in Peoria and was of the Christian faith.

A visitation will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at the Wilton Mortuary in Peoria. Cremation rites have been accorded. A benefit for the family will be held at the Eagles Club, 1704 S. Lane St. in Peoria after the visitation.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.thewiltonmortuaty.com.

Memorials may be made to the family to help defray expenses.


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Published by Peoria Journal Star on Jan. 3, 2013.

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Sally Schaffer

January 9, 2013

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

Jon Rapp

January 4, 2013

Let peace be in your heart, for you rest with our Savior.

Carla & Rob& family Lohman

January 4, 2013

It wont be the saoe seeing you out there on your skate board with your son lil bill..you had the biggest caring heart you would of gave the shirt off your back if someone needed it..So young..you will ive on in your son and our hearts forever...RIP MY FRIEND...Please watch over your son and your mom and family they really need you at this teribble time..I know in my heart you are watching over all of us...in my heart always william..aka...Willie

Cookie Schlueter

January 4, 2013

My ? & Soul goes out to the family and friends. My prayers are with each and everyone. My ? aches. Anything you need, don't hesitate.

Mike & Robin Floyd

January 3, 2013

Sorry for your loss Boz.

David Russell

January 3, 2013

Dear Boz,
Praying for strength during this difficult time. Call if you need to talk.

Kathy Lundy

January 3, 2013

So sorry to hear. Thoughts and prayers with Val Tom & whole family.

Harvey & Connie Evans

January 3, 2013

We are so sorry, he was the greatest guy.

January 3, 2013

WE love you forever and always William and family...Evans family

January 3, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss, Julie and Bill Galassi

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