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Mike "Brandy" DeVos
1972 - 2019
Mike "Brandy" DeVos
1972 - 2019
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BORN
1972
DIED
2019
Mike DeVos Obituary
EAST PEORIA — Mike "Brandy" DeVos, 46, of East Peoria died at his home on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at 7:30 a.m. due to an accident. Mike was born on July 12, 1972, in Peoria, the son of Danny and Mary (Warrington) DeVos. Mike married Karey Kuhl on March 23, 2002, in White Rock, Canada. She survives. Also surviving are their five children, Kadin, Taylor, Kyle, Bryce, and Kaylee DeVos, all of East Peoria; his father, Danny (Lisa) DeVos of East Peoria; one sister, Danelle (Steve) Reeves of East Peoria; one stepbrother, Adam( Stephanie) Weeks of Creve Coeur; stepsister Jill (James) McCabe of Farmington; also five nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his mother and his brother Todd.
Mike was a carpenter with Local 237 for 16 years. He loved sports and loved coaching both his and other kids, including 8-U Express and 14-U Bandits softball teams. He also coached wrestling. Bowling came naturally to Mike, earning his three "300 Games." Mike loved the Chicago Cubs and the Dallas Cowboys. He never knew a stranger and left an impact on everyone he met and will be greatly missed!
The family will receive friends at Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 444 E Washington St., East Peoria, on Thursday, June 27, 2019, from 4 to 7 p.m., and the family will continue to celebrate his life on Saturday, June 29, at 4 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 2310 Veterans Road, Morton. Cremation Rites will be accorded. The family ask that memorials be made to DeVos Family Education Fund C/O CEFCUE.
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June 25, 2019
As you remember your love one, as God heals your broken hearts (Psalm 147:3), may your cherished memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength to endure.
With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Liz
Jeff,Penny,&Marissa McNicol
June 24, 2019
To the family of Mike.... Sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God bless each and everyone of you.
Pete Driscoll
June 24, 2019
Kadin - I'm so sorry for you and your family. This is such a loss. I have fond memories of meeting and talking with your dad, and I wish for peace and strength for you all during this sad time.
Howard Grieser
June 23, 2019
Danny and family,
so sorry to read of the loss of a son. Our thoughts and prayers.
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Kimberly Babin
June 23, 2019
So sorry to both Family and Friends. He was a super great guy many childhood memories.
The Rein Family DonaKay,Todd,and Dana
June 23, 2019
It was a privilege to know you as a teenager and see you grow up to be a caring adult. You will never be forgotten.
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