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Lawrence Pelini Obituary
PEORIA - Lawrence Edward Pelini, 71, of Litchfield, formerly of Peoria, died Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at 1:41 p.m. in St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield.
He was born on Dec. 4, 1938, in Henry, Ill., a son of Ovelio & Alice Belle (Prathir) Pelini. He graduated from Peoria Central High School in 1956 and later from Bradley University in Peoria in 1962 with a master's degree in fine arts.
Mr. Pelini was a veteran of the Illinois National Guard.
He was self-employed as a commercial artist for most of his career, working at Diamond Toy Co. in Chicago and doing art work for Caterpillar and State Farm Insurance Co. He was inducted into the Society of Illustrators in 1973.
He married Brenda L. Patterson on Feb. 28, 1970. They later divorced.
He is survived by one daughter, Angelina (Mark) Bloome of Litchfield; four brothers, Louis (Gay) Pelini of Kentucky, Greg Pelini of Champaign, Mario (Andrea) Pelini of Chicago and Marc Pelini of Kansas City, Kan.; one sister, GeorgeJean (Edward) Berry of Peoria; three grandchildren, Cecelia, Spencer and Logan Bloome; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Duane.
No services are planned at this time.
Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is in charge of arrangements.
For more information, to light a candle or sign the online guestbook, please visit www.plummerfuneralservices.com.
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Sponsored by Angelina (Pelini) Bloome.
February 22, 2016
I knew Larry pretty well as he was a good friend of my dad's. I was visiting Bradley last weekend and I thought I saw a guy who looked like Larry on campus. I decided to google him and found the obituary. I guess it was not him. In any case, we always had a great time with Larry and I will remember him fondly.
Ted Wagner
October 9, 2012
Hello to ALL that were fortunate enough to know Larry Pelini. I first knew Larry as my boss. An amazing, gifted and talented artist. Then, Larry became my friend. A person who truly cared about others, a rare individual who shared his insights, knowledge and passion. I can truly say Larry is vital part of who I am today and his friendship is somthing that will always live in my heart. On behalf of all of us that were fortunate enough to be employed at The Lawrence Pelini Studio . . . please find peace that we were all touched by this amazing man. Waggie
January 17, 2011
My Grandfather was more then I could ask for in one. He always was and still is someone I look up to. I miss and think of him everyday, and always will. I love you Paco!
Cecelia Bloome
January 17, 2011
My Grandfather was more then I could ask for in one. He always was and still is someone I look up to. I miss and think of him everyday, and always will. I love you Paco!
judith domke pelini
March 2, 2010
i will miss him. we had a lot of laughs together.
karolynn miller
February 7, 2010
jeanie sorry about larry janice is in vegas i will keep you guys in my prayers and call us once in awhile we miss you love karolynn
Dorie Trompeter
February 7, 2010
I send my sympathy and prayers to Larry's family. I was in his class at PHS. I remember him at a nice and polite guy. My thoughts are with his whole family at this time.
Dorie (McIntire) Trompeter
class of 56
Lou/Bud Pelini
February 6, 2010
Larry was my younger brother, and I loved him dearly.
Whatever his faults, he was a man with a keen intellect, a great artistic talent, a deep sense of honor and a profound sensitivity to others...
He may well have been too good for this world, and that may have been his undoing...Rest at peace, Sweet Prince!
Bill Koehler
February 4, 2010
Larry will be always remebered as the clown prince at PHS especially during the century program where he was the DA and roller skated down the aisle with a duck decoy on his head. Over the years we would run into each other and we would always laugh abut that stunt. He was a good person and I am sure he will be missed by all who knew him.
Jennifer (barber) Pollard
February 3, 2010
Angie,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. You and your family are in our prayers. Please contact me, many of us have been trying to contact you.
Cynthia (Pelini) Russeau
February 3, 2010
I hope my father is at peace. I did think of him and prayed for him often.
Dee Della Donna (Bradshaw)
February 3, 2010
Thoughts and prayers are with the family in the loss of Larry. Family and friends will miss him much, a guy with a great smile and friendly personality. Take care of each other.
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