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Corey Moodie Obituary

BRADFORD - Corey Robert Moodie, 33, of Bradford passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012, at 6:35 p.m. at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Ottawa.

He was born Dec. 5, 1978, in Peoria, Ill., to Chip and Jody (Jones). He graduated from Bradford High School in 1997 and received his Master's degree in computer science. He married Wendy Sue Schupp on April 6, 2002, in Buda.

He was employed at Pearl Tech in Peoria Heights.

He was a member of the Bradford Village Board of Trustees, played bass for the band Short Live Fun and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Corey is survived by his wife, Wendy of Bradford. Also surviving are his son, Lane Moodie and daughter, Haylie Moodie, both of Bradford; his parents, Chip and Jody Moodie of Bradford; two brothers, Aaron (Tiffany Terry) Moodie of Lacon, Ill., Matthew (Jennifer Robbins) Moodie of Medford, Wis.; grandmothers, Betty "Nonee" Moodie of Bradford and LuCinda Jones of Burlington, N.C.; five nieces and nephews, Weston Schupp, Tayler Gage, Wyatt Schupp, Whitney Schupp and Bridget Moodie; and baby Moodie on the way.

He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Robert Moodie and William Jones.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2012, at the Bunker Hill Church of God in Buda, with the Rev. Stephen Myong officiating. Burial will be in Bradford Cemetery in Bradford. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2012, at the church. Pallbearers will be Aaron Moodie, Matthew Moodie, Brock Colgan, Dustin Efnor, Weston Schupp, Jan Gage and Jimmy Schupp. Honorary pallbearers will be Dave Ferman, Tayler Gage, Dave Davis, Mark Koehler, Brain Hoover and Steve Witte.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Education Fund for the Children of Corey R. Moodie.

Grant-Johnson Funeral Home in Bradford is in charge of the arrangements.

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

Published by Peoria Journal Star on Jun. 19, 2012.

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Larry Blaisdell

July 9, 2012

Chip, My deepest condolences. Your family is in our thoughts and prayer

Lisa (Moletti) Rutz

June 27, 2012

Wendy, So sorry to hear about Corey. Remembering the good times we all had when we were in nursing school. He was a great caring guy who gave great advice when I needed it. Wendy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

June 22, 2012

The Moodie Family~ I taught the boys swimming lessons & I'm so sorry to hear this. May God comfort you and your family.
Mary Ann(Ehnle)Knobloch

jerry and sue pheasant

June 21, 2012

we r sorry for ur loss . ur family will be in our prayer.our daughter is kim dray.

Pearl Automotive

June 21, 2012

Our deepest condolences and prays to the family.

Judd Giffin

June 20, 2012

Man, Will you be missed. I don't have words that can even come close to capturing the emotion that surrounds your loss. As a husband and a father, a son and a brother, a friend, I struggle to accept that you won't be around for all those that loved you. Praying heavily for your family.

Dave & Lana Wall

June 20, 2012

Thinking of you Wendy and the kids. May God guide you threw this difficult time. Praying for you and the family.

Marsela Magana

June 20, 2012

Praying for the Moodie family at this sad time, so sorry for your loss, Corey was always so nice!

Emily milburn

June 19, 2012

So Sorry for your loss corey was a wonderful man and will be missed! Your in r thoughts and prayers moodie family

Michelle Kelly-Beechum

June 19, 2012

In my families thoughts and prayers.

Jake & Erin Foster

June 19, 2012

My friend, you will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Moodie family.

Deanna Kaufman

June 19, 2012

Wendy and kids,you are in my thoughts and prayers. Iam so sorry for your loss I do not know what words to say.... Hugs to all of you!

megan verschage

June 19, 2012

corey will truly be missed he was a great person. im sorry i wont be able to make it to the services i have to work. my thought and prayers go out to his family. he was a good friend to everyone always had a great time partying with him and the band.

Lucinda (Cantwell) Forbes

June 19, 2012

Corey was truly an amazing person that could light up any room. I hope that the memories that you have bring you some comfort. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Jenn, Ryan & Henry Armstrong

June 19, 2012

So sorry to hear about Corey! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers!

Lori O'Brien

June 19, 2012

Sorry for your loss,


My heart goes out to his whole family.

Jason Bowen

June 19, 2012

So sorry for your loss. Corey was one of a kind! He was a great person and will be deeply missed by us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always! The Bowen Family

Ryan Smith

June 19, 2012

Always positive,upbeat,and smiling! The world needs more fathers like Corey Moodie.My thoughts and prayers are with the Moodie family. God Bless

Bonni (McCann)

June 19, 2012

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart is with all of you. Nonee, my children still adore you! Chip and Jody, Heidi babysat for you. We are all so sad. Hugs and love to you.

Katie Madigan

June 19, 2012

So sorry for your loss, Wendy and family. -Jamie Brady's daughter

Janis(Kieser) Makiney

June 19, 2012

I have fond memories of Corey at Bradford Grade School. My thoughts and prayers to the Moodie family.

June 19, 2012

May the light of the Lord guide and comfort you. Extending my prayers to the family.

Sandra Conyers (Pearl Insurance)

Jamie Patterson

June 19, 2012

I'm sorry to hear about Corey. I have fond memories, as I'm sure many others do as well. He will be missed.

Jason & Kim Currier

June 19, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Moodie family and friends in this difficult time. Corey you will be greatly missed.

Cristy Brown and Todd Libby

June 19, 2012

Iam so sorry for your loss!..Corey was a great man with an awesome personality!!.My thoughts and prayers go out to Wendy,kids, and the entire Moodie family!!..R.I.P.COREY

melissa lantz

June 19, 2012

our deepest condolences.....

Robin Goff

June 19, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Renee & Todd Frisby

June 19, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kim Buckman

June 19, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about Corey. I worked with him at Heyl, Royster for a long time and he was without a doubt the nicest, funniest and sharpest guy ever. He did such a great job there and everyone enjoyed his personality so much. He will be missed. Prayers to all his family and friends.

Sandi and Jason Bender

June 19, 2012

We miss you Corey. You will never be forgotten. Wendy and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers!

Pat Woodford

June 19, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Moodie family during this difficult time.

Derek & Jenny Winter

June 19, 2012

Rest in peace Corey you will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know you. Your beautiful family will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Gretta Burton-Nash

June 19, 2012

So sorry to hear of Corey's passing...you are covered in prayers during this time of unbearable heartache,,,we love you all!

Brian Hoover

June 19, 2012

You will remain in our hearts forever, rest in peace dear friend.

Amy Manwaring

June 19, 2012

I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time.

Heather & Scott Long

June 19, 2012

We are so sorry for you loss. Corey was a great man and will be missed.

Benjamin Hoy

June 19, 2012

Corey was a great man. My prayers are with you and your family.

June 19, 2012

so young - so soon.

In sympathy, a JPP associate

karrie Scott

June 19, 2012

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

June 19, 2012

Corey was as wonderful person and loved his family. He was a genius when it came to computers. You are in our thoughts and payers. Lynn Brady and the staff at Hallmark House Nursing Center

Joshua & Rayann Dunn

June 19, 2012

Our hearts and prayers goes out to the Moodie family.

Carol & Brian Wagner

June 19, 2012

Our prayers are with you at this difficult time. Corey will be greatly missed by us all.

Mary Louise Stotler Ratledge

June 19, 2012

I'm sorry for your loss. The Moodie family will be in my prayers.

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