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Kirk C. Rees

1959 - 2020

BORN

1959

DIED

2020

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Peoria, Illinois

Kirk Rees Obituary

Rees, Kirk C., 60, Peoria. Wright & Salmon Mortuary, Peoria.

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Published by Peoria Journal Star from Apr. 17 to Apr. 18, 2020.

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Mike Brockway

May 9, 2020

I'm so sorry to read this. He was a great friend. I will miss you emensely. You had a great heart and was a very good guy to all. I still remember you coming to me to tell me you retired and wanted to tell me good bye, I just never thought those would be our last words. Rest in Peace. Prayers for you and your family.

Shannon Williams

May 1, 2020

I am so sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure to get to know Kirk as a fellow employee at CityLink. He was a man that always had a kind word to say with a friendly, warm smile.

Betty Davis

April 22, 2020

Roxy, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. I have known Kirk since hewas two years old, and he was always such a sweet person.

Betty Davis

April 22, 2020

My deepest Sympathy to Roxy and family. I have known Kirk since he was two years old, and my children grew up with him and his sisters. He was always such a sweet pweson.

Brenda Kent Carroll

April 20, 2020

Have not seen Kirk in many years, but I remember that smile and he was the nicest person.

Marybeth Wombacher

April 19, 2020

Roxy and family. So sorry to read of Kirk's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mary Beth Wombacher

Karen & Don O'Brien

April 19, 2020

Roxy & family We are so sorry to hear of Kirk's passing. A bright smile we lost from this earth. Hung out a lot with Kirk in our high school days & he was always one of the nicest true to the soul people I have ever known. My prayers & thoughts are with you all.

Lincoln Biederbeck

April 19, 2020

Rest in peace Kirk. I do not forget Cub Scouts together and the years at Kellar and Richwoods. You always had a positive word to say and a smile. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

big ken

April 19, 2020

rlp kirk

Don Phelps

April 19, 2020

To Roxy and family, im so disappointed to hear about my dear fishing buddy this morning , my heart goes out to you all and I'm sure going to miss him. A great friend,fellow Christian, grandpa, and husband. As our Lord takes him into his arms, know that he is no longer suffering. God be with you all.

Nancy Davis

April 19, 2020

Roxy and family I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Wanda Resch

April 19, 2020

It was meant to say so very sorry for your loss of Kirk.

Wanda Resch

April 19, 2020

Roxy and Family,
I'm so very for your loss of Kirk. He was a great man and friend. I always enjoyed talking with both of you at Cheryl & Ken's get togethers. We will all miss him very much. May God hold you close and help you through this difficult time. You have my thoughts and prayers!

Scott Panus

April 19, 2020

Very sorry to hear this.Kirk was a good friend of my brother,Matt,who sadly passed away a few years ago.Kirk and another friend Gil stayed with us in Texas back in the 80s.He was ,simply,a good guy.

April 19, 2020

Roxy and family, So sorry for your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Bob and Katie

April 18, 2020

I will miss you my friend.There are so many emotions and memories right now,that I can not truly reflect on the lives you have touched as that list is boundless. Bob Bob a re Bob (you know) Bob

Kevin and Jan MacMillan

April 18, 2020

You put up a good fight my friend. Now you are pain free and with the Lord. You will be missed by many and you will always be loved by everyone.

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