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Daniel Winchell Obituary
EAST PEORIA - Daniel Robert Winchell Sr., 72, of East Peoria passed away at 6:25 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Born Feb. 9, 1940, in Peoria to Robert and Mildred "Helen" (Smith) Winchell, he married Rebecca Franklin on June 13, 1985, in Peoria. She survives.
Also surviving are three sons, Bobby (Star) Winchell, Tony (Jinny) Winchell and Clinton (Stephanie) Winchell, all of East Peoria; four daughters, Angie Rogers of Ontario, Canada, Tonya (Todd) Ashley of Washington, Amanda (Josh) Brabson of East Peoria and Tabitha Winchell of East Peoria; he was PaPa to Jesse, Bailey, Andy, Abbigail, Addyson, Lily, Violet, Brendan and Tyler; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gene (Kathy) Danley of Arkansas and William (Patsy) Danley of Sunnyland; and four sisters, Donna (Lonnie) Waldrop of Arkansas, Judy (Harold) Cleveland of Decatur, Janine Tyson of DePue and Sue Bolen of DePue.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Dan had worked for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local No. 34 for 34 years, retiring in 1999.
An avid Chicago Bears fan, he loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
There will be a celebration of life service from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, at Roland Manor Baptist Church in Washington. Pastor Steve Hardin will officiate. Burial of ashes will be in Springdale Cemetery at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. Cremation will be accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes and Crematory in Creve Coeur.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with expenses.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Winchell
Twila Nyland
August 18, 2012
May the power of God be with all the family in their time of loss. The pain he suffered is over now it is time to keep all the happy memories in our hearts and think of the good times.
You're in my prayers
Vanessa Williams
August 4, 2012
Your family is the luckiest family ever because Dan was such a huge part of your lives here on Earth. Myself and my kids love every ounce of what he stood for! Heaven is now a better place with him there <3 Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with his family now and forever!
Tonya Ashley
August 3, 2012
well daddy,
everything is done and over with. now what is there left to do. i miss you dearly and i hope you enjoyed everything! I LOVE YOU! Thank you everyone who has been there for our family in this time...it has been greatly appericated! my dad was one of the best guys on this planet. he'd do anything for just about anyone. see you in heaven one day daddy..until this mean girl will continue to make you proud in everything that i do! Thank you for choosing to be my daddy! you was the best!
August 3, 2012
Bob - We are sorry for your loss. Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With you and your Family
Sheryl and Family
Lisa Esme
August 2, 2012
Becky,I am so sorry for your loss. Dan was always so polite with me,even when he was hurting the most. God Bless You and your family. (Lisa-from Dr.Shay's)
Fred Fechter
July 31, 2012
With thoughts of condolence to family and friends.
steve binkley
July 31, 2012
I didn't know your dad Tonya, but I do know he raised a great girl, and is looking down on you smiling knowing he is no longer suffering.. If you need anything at all, please don't hesitate to ask... love you
Star Knee
July 31, 2012
R.I.P. Dan u will be missed u live through all of us as memories...
Mary & Sonny Riech
July 31, 2012
So sorry to hear of Dans passing .May God Bless You in this time of sorrow.My thoughts and Prayers be with you.
John & Rhonda Kelly
July 31, 2012
Bob And Star so sorry for your loss Our Thought And Prayers Are With you and your Family
Donna Adkins-Girard
July 31, 2012
To Bill and all his brothers and sisters and Danny's children.
Sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless each one of you at this time.
Donna (Adkins) Girard
July 31, 2012
Bob & Star so sorry for your loss. Ellen & Rick Davis
Jan Corbett
July 31, 2012
To Becky and all of Dan's family, Please know that we are thinking of each and everyone of you in this time of sorrow. Dan was a great man and he will truly be missed. Take comfort in knowing that he loved you all, and that his suffering is now over. Peace to all of you. The Corbett family.
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