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Leonard Peacock Obituary
SPRINGFIELD - Leonard J. Peacock, 64, of Springfield, formerly of Edinburg, died at 2:05 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, at St. John's Hospital.
He was born April 4, 1943, in Springfield, the son of Leonard and Eva Stengel Peacock. He married Joann Teubner, Feb. 8, 1963; she preceded him in death on Aug. 22, 1976. He them married Gloria Stoll on June 22, 1984. He was also preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Peacock was owner of Len's IGA in Edinburg from 1974 until the early 1980s and then retired as a contractor at CILCO.
He was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish at St. Patrick's Church. He graduated from Griffin High School and Springfield College in Illinois. He was a continuous league bowler since ninth grade, his average bowling score was a 206. His scores have been three 300s; two 299s, five times he had 11 strikes in a row; and in 2006 eight 700's. He had seven league championships at Spillway North. He was a member of the Taco Gringo M&M League; and was a two-time league champion. He was a member of the King Pinners League and was also a two-time league champion, the Jack Deye League Bricklers.
Surviving are his wife, Gloria Peacock; four daughters, Kim (Kent) Wagahoff of Raymond, Karen (Jerry) Ayers of Mechanicsburg, Danielle (Lindy) Pope of Kincaid and Janet Peacock (partner, Chaundra Smith) of Decatur; two sons, Derek (Tina) Stoll of Taylorville and Michael Peacock of Springfield; 12 grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Deb Blevins of Edinburg; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, at Staab Funeral Home. Prayers there at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, at St. Patrick's Church, the Rev. Michael Haag officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Church.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leonard Peacock
Ron Sanert
October 24, 2007
Dear Gloria and Family: We are deeply sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family during this time of sorrow. Ron and Sue Sanert
Sharon Ogozalek
October 23, 2007
Kim and family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. May God bless you with peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Wanda Hantla
October 20, 2007
Kim, Kent, Chris, Matt, Kelsey, Kendall, Conner,
So sorry about the death of your father, father-in-law, and grandfather. I love you all so much and my prayers are with you all.
Love,
Wanda
Marsha Kitchen
October 20, 2007
Kim & family...
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Try and take comfort in the fact your dad isn't hurting anymore.
sara ayers
October 19, 2007
i love ya grandpa i think of you every day
October 19, 2007
Karen & Family
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. You and your family
will be in thoughts and prayers.
Rick & Gina Weitzel
Springfield, Il
Erin Wildermuth
October 19, 2007
Kim and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most challenging time. Love to you and your family.
Becca
October 19, 2007
Kim and family,
I am so sorry for the passing of your Dad and grandfather. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
- Becca
Ryann Seaton
October 18, 2007
Grandpa Len,
I love you!
SARA AYERS
October 17, 2007
DEAR GRANDPA I MISS YOU I LOVE YA
Mary Hand
October 16, 2007
Dear Kim and family
I'm still shocked at the news of your dad passing away. Words can not describe, how sorry I am for you!
Just know, that he is with you now always, everywhere you go.
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Andrea & Phillip Fuchs
October 16, 2007
Kim,Kent,Chris,Matt,Kelsey,Kendall and Connor,
You are in our prayers during this time of sorrow. I know how much your dad meant to you and I know you are comforted by knowing that he and your mom are now together. Keep your memories close to your heart. He is resting in God's arms with no pain or sadness.
Sara Danner (Abu-Tayeh)
October 16, 2007
Gloria, Danielle and Family,
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Although the pain and sadness never completely goes away, time will heal you and allow you to focus on the wonderful, happy memories that Len left with all of us. God Bless you and your family. ~Sara
Dawn Truax (Coghlan)
October 15, 2007
To The Whole Family,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers go out to each and everyone of you's.
Dolly Coghlan (Peacock)
October 15, 2007
Gloria, Karen, Janet, Michael, Kim, Danielle, Derek, & to ALL your family & friends...I send my deepest sympathy!! Leonard was one of the most wonderful men that I have had the pleasure of knowing! You could walk in a room and he could make you smile with one of his many silly faces! I loved that! He would have done anything for his family and friends, all you would need to do is pick up the phone!! Some may not have known that....but it's true! He loved everyone equal! Gloria...I know this is going to be rough, but, you are a strong woman and can pull through this! Leonard will always be with you. I remember the first time you told me that you didn't just love Len....you ADORE him! I then knew, you were meant to be. Love like that is hard to find. To ALL...we all should be there for each other, not just for one or the other! We all love Len the same...not some more or less than others! We all just love him in a different way....one as a lover, some as family, some as friends, & even some whom didn't know him as well. It's the same....just in different ways! Please be there for each other...it's hard, and even the stronger ones need a shoulder now and then! Leonard...I look forward in seeing you again, you were a wonderful man! I could never forget you, I still think of you as my FIL in so many ways! I will miss you and be thinking of you! C U when I get there!
The Galloways
October 15, 2007
Gloria:
We are sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
craig & stephanie kent
October 15, 2007
kim,janet,karen,mike, please know you are all in our prayers...
Pat Gourley
October 15, 2007
Dear Gloria and family, I am sending my prayers for you and yours at this time. May God give you all the strength to work through your loss. I am Bill Teubner's niece through his second wife Edith. Edith and my Mom Betty were sisters. I also went to school with Alice Teubner Hoelzel. I am the family historian.
Sandy & Pete VanPelt
October 15, 2007
Gloria and family, We have been out
of town and wanted you to know we are thinking of you. May God bless you all and we will keep you in our
prayers.
Bobby & Sue Davis
October 15, 2007
We are so very sorry for your loss. Len was a wonderful, funny, outgoing and caring person, someone who could make you smile.We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers, he is your angel in heaven, watching over you.In deepest sympathy.
sara ayers
October 14, 2007
DEAR GRANDPA
i love you so much i wish we had more time i am so sad i never got to say good bye to you i hope you no that you are and were my hero and always will be i wish you were still here with the family i no you are in sprit i miss you so much tommorow will be the hardest on everyone please help the family through tommorow why did you have to go now i am so upset that you are not here with us dusty misses you very much and maggie everyone was very upset today please help uncle mike he is very sad and needs your help i really hope you have a good time in heaven i love you grandpa take care of all of are family please. i love you
Anna Berkley
October 14, 2007
Gloria, We are so sorry for your loss. Even though you have just moved to the neighborhood, you are part of the Spring Street Family. I am so sorry,we are unable to come to his visitation. I know you'll understand why. I just got my husband home from the hospital. But please know our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Please call anytime. .Anna Berkley
Glor Peacock
October 14, 2007
Len, My best friend that I adore,
..My love, my life, my breath, my soul and my spirit, glor
Your sister, Cam
October 14, 2007
Gloria and family While I was sitting trying to think of what I wanted to put in writing to you I saw this. and knew it said it all. I Love You.
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
Lindsay M.
October 14, 2007
Having gone through an extremely similar situtation, I know the pain your family is experiencing. I am praying for peace and rest during this difficult time.
Dean Anderson
October 14, 2007
Dear Gloria,
So sorry about your loss. I will
miss bowling with Len at King Pin
Lanes. We had lots of fun together.
My condolences to the rest of the
family too.
Jessica Squires-Churchill
October 13, 2007
The Peacock Family: I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about your loss. I worked with Len at Kent's IGA for years and I absolutely loved working with him. He was the type of person that you could confide in and he was such a wonderful man. I really respected him. I just wanted to give my condolences to your family. You are all in my thoughts.
Harry & Sherry Hallowell
October 13, 2007
What wonderful memories we have of our friend Len. We extend our deepest sympathy to every member of his family.
Michelle Lowe
October 13, 2007
Aunt Gloria & Family
So sorry for your loss. We will sure miss Len and his wonderful sense of humor. He was a great guy. I know you will miss him. He is not suffering anymore and he is with the Lord, keeping a watch over all of you, he is your Guardian Angel now.
Kelly Carmody (kellygerbine1)
October 13, 2007
Kim, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. My prayers continue to go out to you and your family. Bless you all.
Abi Nix
October 13, 2007
Kim - Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
Abi Nix (J&J Group)
Kelly Chester
October 13, 2007
Kim and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I will pray for you and your family during this hard time. Hang in there and you can always email me if you need to.
Christa Meyer
October 13, 2007
Karen, Mike, and family
We are so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
God bless
Monty and Christa Meyer
Mechanicsburg
October 13, 2007
To the Peacock Family: Amy and I want to express our condolences, with the passing of your Father. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark & Amy Nelson
Alyssa Dowty
October 13, 2007
Kim,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I know your father meant more then the world to you. Just know that he is watching over you now.
janet peacock
October 13, 2007
I love you dad.
Wendy Schmidt
October 13, 2007
Kim and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wendy (wendy6gill) and family.
Butch, Amy & Logan Bledsaw
October 13, 2007
Aunt Gloria and family....
As I sit here trying to figure out what to say, it is almost time for me to take Logan to his Saturday morning bowling league. How ironic? Maybe he'll bowl his best game ever today in honor of Uncle Len.
Although we are very sad at loosing Uncle Len here on earth, we have much to look forward to as we will one day join him in heaven. His body was hurting and God didn't want us all to experience the pain of watching him suffer anymore so he came and took him home. We have so many memories to keep him with us for now and we can look forward to that day we will see him again.
I just want you all to know that we will keep praying for the whole family for God to ease the pain of loosing our loved one. I love each and everyone of you and whatever I can do to help you, I am only a call away. May God bless you all.
Love, Amy
Beth Parks
October 13, 2007
Dear Kim, Kent & Kids - We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts & Prayers at this difficult time. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do. (((hugs))) Beth Parks & Family
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