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Lou was born on May 22, 1931, in Peoria to Irvin Louis McMurray and Albertina Virginia Mehlenbeck McMurray Rotchford. He wed Barbara Jean Puckett on June 13, 1953, in Peoria. Barbara preceded him in death on August 19, 1990.
Also preceding Lou in death were his parents and son, Rev. Dr. Scott A. McMurray.
Lou is survived by his son, Lee McMurray of Washington, IL; grandchildren, Katie E. (Jeff) Gross of Austin, MN and Adam L. (Samantha) McMurray of Dallas, GA; and great-grandchildren: Charles and Teagan Gross both of Austin, MN and Addison McMurray and Charlotte McMurray both of Dallas, GA.
Lou attended Calvin Coolidge Grade School and graduated in 1949 from Peoria High School. He attended Carleton College of Northfield, MN for two years. Lou served proudly in the United States Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954 as an aviation electronics technician. He later worked for over 41 years as an electrician with R.S. Wallace Station, E.D. Edwards Station, and Ameren CILCO, retiring in 1995.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Harvester Sunday School Class for 57 years, International Brotherhood of Fireman and Oilers Local B, Illinois Valley Striders, Illinois Valley Wheelm'n, Tri-Peoria Triathlon Club, Tri-Shark Triathlon of Bloomington, IL, and Lakeview Museum. He acted as the Members Choice Credit Union Director for over 40 years and the Illinois Art League Treasurer for 13 years.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, at First United Methodist Church in Peoria with visitation an hour prior. Burial will follow at Parkview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church Foundation or South Side Mission.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Cindy Reynolds
April 11, 2025
I'm sorry to hear of Lou's passing. When considering buying the house across the street, he was out in the yard, very friendly, we discussed the house & neighborhood. He always was so friendly whenever I was there helping my son move in & get settled. Loved hearing his stories about the "old neighborhood" back when he 1st moved there. One of those rare people who was always ready to visit,a font of information about those "early times" & often offered advice n help.
My deepest condolences to the family on your loss. Lou was 1 very special man.
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Edward Lee Lamoureux
March 30, 2025
Lou was our elder neighbor. Owned the two houses on the south east corner of Melrose and Waverly; lived in the corner house.
Lou told stories of being one of the earliest "settlers" living in West Peoria (few houses, fewer roads, many trees).
He was a character and good neighbor.
I´m sorry that we will be out of town on April 11.
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