Photo courtesy of Wright & Salmon Mortuary - Peoria
Jan 16, 1967 - Mar 23, 2013
Dear Shynk Family,
Peter was my insurance agent and I just received notice of his passing. I am shocked and saddened. He was an excellent and professional man. May God be with you at this time.
In sympathy,
Maureen Hallengren
April 06, 2013
Diane, I'm so sorry to hear about Pete's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Woodrow and Mary Jackson
April 01, 2013 | Peoria
Diane and Family~
I am so sorry about Pete. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I was glad I saw you both at Christmas time.
Your Friend~
Meg Nielsen-Ritchie
March 30, 2013
Diane, Im so sorry for your loss. I just heard about Petes passing. He was a great man! You and the kids will be in my thoughts.
Amber Maple
March 28, 2013
Dear Diane,
We are so saddened to hear of the passing of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Becky & Steve White
March 28, 2013 | Peoria, IL
Diane. I am so sorry for your loss. Pete was the most kindess and loving spirit I have ever met. I am sorry you lost your soulmate. I love you! You will be on my prayers. Susan
Susan Hetzel
March 27, 2013
Liz - I was shocked and saddened to read of your brother's passing. Although I didn't know him, I know first hand the heartache of losing a sibling. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.
Mary Ardis
March 27, 2013 | Pekin, IL
Shynk Family,
Diane, so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Duane and Sue Demmin
March 27, 2013
So sorry to hear about Pete.
Angie Williams
March 26, 2013
KICKAPOO - Peter S. Shynk Jr, 46, of Kickapoo, entered eternal life at 3:31 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Heartland Manor Care in Peoria.Born January 16, 1967, in Peoria to Peter S. and Jeannette (Schmitt) Shynk Sr, he married Mary Diane Anthony on July 25, 2006 in Holderness, on Golden Pond, New Hampshire.She survives along with one son, Christopher Shynk of Wyanet; two daughters, Noel and Joy Whalen both of Kickapoo; his mother, Jeannette Shynk of Kickapoo; his sister, Liz (Mike) Doyle of Kickapoo; and nephew, Aaron (Trish) Buck and their daughter,Ariana, of Peoria.Peter was a financial planner for over 15 years with Country Financial, worked plowing snow for the Ill. Dept. of Transportation, and enjoyed farming most of all with the Shane Family Farms.He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying snowmobiling, hiking, climbing the Appalachian Mountains, and camping out East. He was a Cub Scout Master with the Boy Scouts, and helped coach soccer in East Peoria and baseball in Kickapoo. He served as treasurer of Western Illinois Livestock Association.He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, the Kickapoo Softball/Baseball Organization, and the Young Farmers Association.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, from 3 until 5:30 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church.A memorial service will follow the visitation and will be held at 6 p.m. with Pastor Joe Meyer and Associate Pastor Ted Benson officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded.A celebration of his life will follow the services at Kickapoo Winery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Peter Shynk Family Fund, C/O Heritage Bank.Wright & Salmon Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon.com.
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