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Robert Yearian Obituary
PEKIN - Robert Glen "Bob" Yearian, 37, of Pekin passed away at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at his home.
Born Dec. 10, 1976, in Peoria to Dennis and Wanda Sue (Spoonamore) Yearian, he married Lisa Marie McNeil on Oct. 6, 2006, in Mackinaw. She survives.
Also surviving are four children, Glen Yearian and Brooke Yearian, both of Pekin, Felicity Fitzgerald and Joshua Burnett; and his grandfather, William Spoonamore of East Peoria.
His parents preceded him in death.
Bob was the caregiver for his mother during her illness for the past several years.
He enjoyed fishing, camping and collecting knives.
His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin, where visitation will be one hour before the funeral. The Rev. Gary Ford will officiate. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4234 N. Knoxville Ave., Peoria, IL 61614.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com.
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joshua randalls
January 17, 2014
I will miss you bob
tina burnett
January 17, 2014
to my beloved bob, i wish the best for you on the other side...feels like im in a dream not having you here...me and your children miss you so very much... we love you always and forever...
Heather Wagner
January 10, 2014
U will be loved and missed! C u on the other side! Love, Heather
Linda Eggen
January 10, 2014
My sincere sympathy to the family. Please remember he is at peace forever more.
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cindy craemer
January 10, 2014
Bob, I will miss you until we meet again.
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