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Michael Besco Obituary
CREVE COEUR - Michael Dean "Mic" Besco, 67, of Creve Coeur passed away at 2:55 a.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2020, in the Emergency Department at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Born June 1, 1952, in Moline to Harry Albert and Nola Fae (Daniels) Besco, he married Julie Ellen Hendrick on Aug. 11, 1979, in East Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Jean (Jacob) Carlson of Creve Coeur; two grandchildren, Ainsley Carlson and Cruz Carlson; three brothers, Tom (Debbie) Besco of Pekin and Randy (Dorene) Besco and Shannon (Lisa) Besco, both of East Peoria; and one sister, Shirley Besco of East Peoria.
His parents preceded him in death.
A graduate of East Peoria Community High School, Mic then served in the United States Army from 1970 to 1973.
He last worked for Pabst in Peoria Heights and had previously worked for Peoria Paper. His proudest achievement was raising his daughter, Jean, and his grandkids were everything to him. Mic will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He loved annual family beach vacations to Panama City, Fla.
Mic loved watching NASCAR racing and was a huge Tony Stewart fan. Back in the day, he went to the Peoria TT Races and even helped build a stock car that raced at Peoria Speedway. He also loved working on cars in his spare time.
A celebration of life gathering will be announced at a later date. Mic's wishes were to have his body donated to medical science. Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Greater Peoria Honor Flight, P.O. Box 5072, Peoria, IL 61601-5072.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com.
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Joy Lucas
May 25, 2020
Sending my deepest condolences to the family. I am so very sorry for your loss.
May 22, 2020
Julie, we are so sorry to hear of Mic's passing. You're in our hearts and prayers.
Denny and Jacki Hendrick
Wilma Minner
May 21, 2020
Julie,
My sincere sympathy on the death of your husband. It must have been quite sudden so I know what you are enduring.
Traci Evans
May 20, 2020
RIP Mis. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Shannon and his family.
May 20, 2020
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the Besco and Hendrick families concerning the passing of Mic.
Mic and all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Rick & Vicky Bohm
Damon Nelton
May 20, 2020
R. I. P. Mic ...My condolences to Shannon and Lisa and the whole family.
Sandy Mullens
May 19, 2020
Julie, and Jean and family, I extend my deepest sympathy to you. I'm thankful that we had the opportunity to be neighbors and get to know you. You are like extended family. I will always remember how Mic and Lisa would tease each other especially when Lisa was little. He called her "Harvey" and she would call him "Curly Sue". I remember how much he enjoyed watching the NASCAR racing and shared that passion with Jean. She definitely was "Daddy's Girl". Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Love you guys!
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