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John Bigger Obituary
John Franklin Bigger, 78, of Peoria, IL passed away on May 13, 2025 at Fondulac Nursing Home in East Peoria, IL. He was born on February 23, 1947 to Franklin and Ruby (Berkshire) Bigger in Peoria, IL.
He worked at Bel-wood Nursing Home in Peoria and the American Legion in Bartonville, IL. He loved collecting cars and model trucks.
John is survived by his children: Holly Sizemore of Peoria, IL, John L. Bigger of Bushnell, IL, and Amber Young of Galesburg, IL; his siblings: Glen (Beth) Bigger of Peoria, IL and Paul (Debbie) Bigger.
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