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Daniel Biros Obituary
OTTAWA - Daniel J. "Dude" Biros, 56, of Ottawa, brother of a Eureka man, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, Sept. 26, 2012, at Ottawa Pavilion.
Services will be private. Arrangements are through the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa.
Daniel was born on June 12, 1956, in Streator to Daniel T. and Mary (Bacha) Biros.
He graduated from Streator High School in 1975. He was a member of the U.S. Army, 101st Airborne, 25th Infantry Division from 1975 to 1979 and was stationed in New Zealand and Hawaii.
Dude was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He enjoyed camping, kayaking, woodcarving, bottle collecting, a nice fire and a cold beer. He had a heart of gold, and loved his friends and family with all that he was.
Dude was a music lover and had a passion for reading. He always loved a good story. His presence, wit and humor will be dearly missed.
Daniel is survived by his mother, Mary, of Streator; four children, Monica (Eugene) Maroon of Chicago, Danny Biros of Lostant, Lorn Biros of Chicago and Johnny Biros, of Atoka, Tenn.; one grandson, Liam Biros; two brothers, Randy (Patty) Biros, of Streator and Mike (Mary) Biros, of Eureka; and his companion, Lynette Veith of Ottawa.
He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel, paternal grandparents, maternal grandparents and a nephew Nigel Elias.
Memorials may be directed to the family, c/o his mother, Mary Biros, 1108 Dalton St., Streator, IL 61364.
The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.MuellerFH.com. Mueller Funeral Home 800 First Ave., Ottawa, IL 61350.
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Julie Wig
October 24, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Dude. It is truely a loss to us all. It has brought back a ton of memories from highschool. He was always smiling! I haven't seen him for years, but will still miss him as if it was just yesterday that I had spoken to him. My deepest condolences to all of the family. Respectfully, Julie (Glos) Wig
Dee
September 29, 2012
I did not know Dan - thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this time. Thank you for your service to our country - supporting our Veterans - and our troops - Soar with the angels
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