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Gilbert Krock Obituary
CANTON - Gilbert L. Krock, 83, of Canton died at 12:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, at Graham Hospital in Canton.
He was born on May 4, 1932, in Canton to James R. "Bud" and Winifred H. (Williamson) Krock. He married Margaret E. Phillips in Canton on Dec. 19, 1954. She preceded him in death on July 10, 2007.
Also preceding him in death were his parents and son, Jonathan.
Surviving are two sons, Dr. Jeremy "Jamie" (Jeanette) Krock of Peoria and Dr. Kenneth (Joann) Krock of Canton; six grandchildren, Mitchell, Spencer, Timothy, Abigail, Elizabeth and Benjamin; and one brother, Curtis (Leta) Krock of Canton.
A grateful family would also like to acknowledge his caregiver, Becky Black. Her care enabled him to remain in his home during his later years.
Gilbert was a member of the First Baptist Church of Canton and volunteered in their food pantry program. He was a member of Morning Star Lodge 734 AF&AM and was active in the Graham Hospital Service League. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife, Margaret.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving as a control tower operator in Korea and Japan during the Korean War. He participated in the 2014 Greater Peoria Area Honor Flight with his sons.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton, where visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Burial with military honors will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Canton or the Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation.
To view Gilbert's tribute or post condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
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Ruth Taylor Snell
November 23, 2015
Celebrating the life of your father today. Praying for God's peace and comfort to minister to you in your grief of loss.
Chip Edwards
November 22, 2015
Condolences. Prayers for your family.
Chip Edwards
Debbie Lee
November 22, 2015
Jamie & Ken: Our deepest sympathies to you and your families. May God give you the comfort and peace knowing your dad is home with our Lord. Debbie & Roger
Rosalind Henderson-Mustafa
November 22, 2015
Dear Jeremy and family - I am so very sorry about the loss of your dear father. I wish you peace as you accept that he is no longer with you. Jeremy, your kindness lets me know that your Dad was a wonderful man who raised you with love and understanding. Thank you for your generosity to me and my family. My sincerest condolences and thoughts for your comfort in his memory and lessons.
Rosalind Mustafa
November 22, 2015
Don and I send our sympathies to the Krock family. Ken, I only knew your father from visiting with your Mother, but he was always a very gracious gentleman. We wish you peace in a difficult time.
Barb and Don Carpenter
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