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Albert DeLong Obituary
SUNNYLAND - Albert L. DeLong, 79, of Sunnyland passed away at 6:50 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
Albert was born Aug. 12, 1931, in Dayton, Ohio, a son of Roxie Mae DeLong. He married Barbara Ann McCann on July 14, 1950, in Peoria. She preceded him in death on March 6, 2003, in Peoria.
Surviving are one son, Donald L. (Dee) DeLong Sr. of Pekin; one daughter, Joanne (Rick) NcNulty of Washington; six grandchildren, Tonya DeLong, Mandy Gravitt, Robert Chitwood, Scott Chitwood, Jackie Mullen and John Luke; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Albert was preceded in death by his mother and one grandson, Donald DeLong Jr.
Albert worked for Cottingham Property Management for 29 years. He was a maintenance supervisor last working in October 2010.
He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Peoria, where funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010. The Rev. Joe Meyer will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at The Wilton Mortuary in Peoria and one hour before services at the church on Thursday. Burial will be in Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to Northern Tazewell Fire Department in Sunnyland.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.
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Shirley McCann
December 8, 2010
Don, Dee, JoAnn, Rick and family~
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Please know that I am thinking of all of you and will continue to hold all of you in my thoughts and prayers. I am not able to get around too well at this time, or I would have come in person to give you all a big hug. Love to you all! Aunt Shirley McCann
Terry Ales
December 8, 2010
Dear Don, Dee, JoAnn, Rick and family:
So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I will not be able to attend either the visitation or funeral services, but please know I am holding you all in my heart, thoughts, and prayers. I will always remember his calm ways and his smile ---- he has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.
LUV 2 U!
Terry Ales
Debbie Foster/Shafer
December 7, 2010
Hi Don, Joanne and your families. Your dad is now once again with your mom. Married all those years and always so very close to one another. They certainly did live their lives for their kids and grandkids while your mom was still here on earth. They lived their lives for all of you. I will never forget all the good times we had growing up, the picnics at Jubilee Park and all the fun we had out at dad's farm, as well as the many Christmas' shared traveling from house to house checking out everyone's gifts and eating all the good food, etc. I remember all the nights we kids spent together and all the fun we had. What can I say, I could go on and on with the memories. We came from a tight knit family and cared very deeply about one another. Things change over time and we all begin new lives but once you share that closeness, it never really goes away. Knowing that your dad is now with your mom again brings me comfort and I pray it brings all of Uncle Al's kids and grandkids great comfort, too. I loved your mom and your dad, too. OH yeah, and Roxie. Just had to love Roxie!! Without her we wouldn't have had the joy of knowing your dad now would we. Your dad is now with her, too. Remember Art and all the great gumballs! Talk about heaven on earth for a kid! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. What would we give his hand to clasp, his patient face to see. To hear his voice, to see his smile, as in the days that used to be. But some sweet day we'll meet again beyond the toil and strife. We will clasp each other's hand once more in heaven where we will share that happy life. Love from your cousin, Deb (Foster/Shafer)
December 7, 2010
Don&Dee,
our thoughts and prayers are with you
larry&shirley broadfield
washington,il
Barbara Beecher
December 7, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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