Kevin Winters

Kevin Winters obituary

Kevin Winters

Kevin Winters Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lenz Memorial Home - Lacon on Aug. 6, 2025.

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Kevin "Duck" P. Winters, 69, of Peoria passed away on August 1, 2025 after a short bout with cancer. Duck loved dirt oval racing, especially Late Models, and sponsored several local racers throughout the years. He always enjoyed the friendships he made. He liked cars from his high school Mustang to his Duster and a few Camaros.

He enjoyed rock 'n' roll music and played guitar when he was younger. He loved his yard, especially arranging the gravel, which nobody was allowed to drive on lest it gets messed up. He valued his neighbor Kay for always checking on him and inviting him to celebrate holidays with her and her family.

Duck was a very unique individual who valued his privacy so out of respect his final arrangements will be private.

He was born in Peoria to Joseph & Betty (Moody) Winters, and they proceeded him in death. Duck lived a simple life on his terms and chose a simple exit.

Memorial donations to honor his memory may be made to St. Jude’s Midwest Affiliate or the Peoria Animal Welfare Shelter.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Lenz Memorial Home - Lacon

823 Fifth Street, Lacon, IL 61540

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