Richard Molek Obituary
Richard Leonard Molek, 70, of Peoria, IL passed away on January 11, 2025 surrounded by family at Carle Health Methodist Hospital. He was born on December 04, 1954 in Peoria to Richard and Evelyn (Marshall) Molek.
He is survived by his wife Debra Purden, New York City; his daughters, Grace Molek, New York City and Claire Molek, Chicago; his son, Seth Molek and his mother Evelyn Marshall, Bellevue Illinois.
Richard was a photographer. He loved his children, the beach, and taking photographs. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed.
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