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Glenn Slabaugh Obituary
PEKIN - Glenn Edward Slabaugh, 89, of Pekin passed away at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 2017, at Timbercreek Rehab & Health Care in Pekin.
Born April 15, 1928, in Pekin to George Alvin and Marie (Lucas) Slabaugh, he married Marjorie E. Hailey on Aug. 4, 1951, in Pekin. She died on Aug. 28, 2013, in Peoria.
He also was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Slabaugh.
Surviving are three sons, Barry (Cathy) Slabaugh of Schaumburg, Garry (Linda) Slabaugh of Romeoville and Jarry (Zhen Zhen) Slabaugh of Pekin; three granddaughters, Christiana (James) Herbert of Chicago, Carrie (David) Calzada of Lake Zurich and Cherie (Brett) Russler of West Lafayette, Indiana; one great-grandson, Joshua David Calzada; and one brother, Dan (Betty) Slabaugh of Pekin.
Glenn had served in the United States Navy and was retired from Caterpillar, Inc., where he was an industrial photographer.
He liked listening to music and was particularly fond of Jazz. Glenn enjoyed travelling to California and was gifted as a woodworker and carpenter.
He attended Pekin Bible Church.
His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017, at Pekin Bible Church. Pastor Chad Nightingale will officiate. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral at the church. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin, with military rites provided by the United States Navy.
Arrangements are by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.
Memorial contributions may be made to Pekin Bible Church, 2405 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com.
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Anita Elwell
June 2, 2017
To Jarry, Barry, Gary and all the Slabaugh clan,
My deepest condolences to you upon the loss of your Dad. I share many memories of him with my children and with Jarry during our time together. He made the best cranberry relish at Thanksgiving, and I just remember him being a carefree and vibrant spirit. God bless you during this time of loss, keeping you all in my prayers,
Love, Anita Elwell, and family
May 31, 2017
May the God of all comfort give you the strength and ability to endure the difficult days and weeks ahead. John 17:3
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