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Daniel Traicoff Obituary
EAST PEORIA - Daniel J. Traicoff, 48, of East Peoria died on Friday, May 18, 2007, at his residence.
He was born Aug. 6, 1958, in Peoria to Donald A. and Roberta D. (Volk) Traicoff.
He is survived by his parents of Peoria; his daughters, Danielle Traicoff of Washington and Nicole Traicoff of East Peoria; his sister, Susan (Bill) Morton of Birmingham, Ala.; his brother, Jeffrey (Kathie Fuller) Traicoff of Marietta, Ga.; and his maternal grandmother, Juanita Seward of Peoria. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends.
He attended Peoria Central High School.
He loved participating in the annual New Year's Day East Peoria Boat Club's Polar Bear Plunge, where he won an award as the highest individual fundraiser for the 2007 event.
He greatly enjoyed NASCAR, gardening, fishing, animals, the outdoors and feeding the wild birds.
He was a self-employed, independent furniture mover, last working on Wednesday, May 16.
Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria, where visitation will be two hours prior to services. Cremation rites will be accorded after services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Peoria Rescue Mission, TAPS Animal Shelter, or The East Peoria Boat Club's Polar Bear Plunge.
At Dan's request, this ends with AMF (adios, my friends).
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Traicoff
June 11, 2007
Danielle,
I am so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Christie, Phil, Nate, Britt, Jackie and Arron
Elizabeth and Jim Evers
June 6, 2007
Dan and Roberta
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May 30, 2007
His brother-in-law misses him terribly and sadly always will
Linda Sample
May 25, 2007
Roberta-This is Linda Bricker Rowland Sample. I worked with you at the Credit Bureau. I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain. I pray that God will wrap His arms around you and help you through this time of strife. My deepest Sympathy for you and your family.
Linda Sample [email protected]
Peg Secunda (Mounts)
May 25, 2007
Mr & Mrs Traicoff and Sue;
I was so sorry to hear about Dan. My thoughts are with all of you.
barbara stimeling(seward)
May 23, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours in this time of sorrow and sadness. Even though I don't remember Dan, I do remember birdie as my parents(Orville and Alberta Seward) called her, and Dan's grandmother Juanita.
Pam Sherman
May 22, 2007
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Traicoff & family,
I just heard about Dan. I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Dan many years. My thoughts are with all of you at this time.
Lisa Jacobs
May 22, 2007
Sincere sympathy.
Lisa R. Jacobs
Steve & Joyce Blankenship
May 22, 2007
Dear Don, Bert and family,
Words cannot express the sadness in our hearts for you today. May you find comfort in your precious memories, and may time heal your pain.
Love and prayers,
Suzan Taylor
May 22, 2007
So sorry about Dan. You have are prayers. Was not able to come because a Grandaughter was graduating.
Sincerely,
Mike & Suzan (Scharp)
Taylor
Gary Wheeler
May 22, 2007
To the parents - we were saddened to read of this in the newspaper and send our condelences to you at this. We remember the kids growing up on Gilbert Avenue. So young, so quick. Mr. and Mrs. Gary Wheeler
J Kilpatrick
May 22, 2007
Nicki, I am so sad for your loss, you know your dad loved you. You're such a sweet heart, you have good people to support you during this time, take care.
Bill Curtis
May 21, 2007
Dan was a good frind who would do almost any thing to help someone in need he will be missed greatly And to the family I'm sorry for there loss & God Bless.
BRANDY TIPTON
May 21, 2007
I JUST WANTED TO TELL NICOLE AND DANIELLE SORRY ABOUT THERE DAD HE LOVED U VERY MUCH. DAN WILL BE MISSED A BUNCH. LOVE THE SHAKERS CREW
Jenny Ogle
May 21, 2007
I am so very sorry for the loss of someone so precious to all of you. Your family has been in our thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy and all my love.
John and Shirley Hanley
May 20, 2007
Danielle
Our sincerest sympathy to you in the loss of your father.
JIM &JOAN &KIDS GOBERT
May 20, 2007
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF DANS PASSING. IT HURTS .THE GOBERTS
Lacey's Parents
May 20, 2007
Nichole, we were so very sorry to hear about your dad. Just wanted you to know that were thinking about you and we love ya kid.
Carmen Henry
May 20, 2007
Dan, You've been toasted and soon we'll say good bye to you, and you Daniel Son, you will be missed. Carmen and Bob Henry
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