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John Spracklen Obituary
PEKIN - John C. Spracklen, 64, of Pekin passed away at 7:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born Sept. 19, 1950, in Shelbyville, Ill. He married Marianne Steigleman on March 18, 2002.
John is survived by his wife of 12 years; two daughters, Jennifer Miller of Pekin and Debra (Benjamin) Lang of South Pekin; one stepdaughter, Genessa Lavine of Brooklyn, N.Y.; one stepson, Michael Chamberlain of Malone, N.Y.; two sisters, Mary Palmer of Pekin and Terry Robinson of Auburndale, Fla.; one brother, Charles (Ethel) Spracklen of Creve Coeur; and seven grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
John was an Air Force veteran. Between the Air Force and Air National Guard, he served for 20 years, retiring as a tech sergeant. He was a truck driver for 20 years during his military service.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, at Davison-Fulton Woolsey Funeral Home in Pekin. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Captain Kim Ray will officiate. Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or TAPS.
To view John's memorial page or leave an online condolence, please go to www.davisonfultonwoolsey.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Spracklen
Sean Miller
March 25, 2015
Miss ya grandpa, enjoy your rest. At long last, you aren't hurting anymore. You'll be in our hearts and minds forever
Kennet Simpson
March 1, 2015
While I never worked directly with John at the Air National Guard our paths crossed quite often during various exercises. Sometimes as the sun was just peeking over the horizon or when the wind was ripping raw across the ramp John would cut loose with a joke or a funny story and suddenly everyone's load was just a little lighter. He was a fine man and I wish to give my condolences for your loss.
Jerry Eckstein
February 27, 2015
Please accept our condolences on the passing of John. It was an honor to have known such a great person and we will truly miss him. We know that what you are going through right now is very difficult, just know that we are here for you. We are truly sorry for your loss. Eckstein Family
emily miller
February 27, 2015
R.I.P grandpa John I love and miss you very much
Jenny Miller
February 27, 2015
I love and miss you so much papa
Brenda Lyles
February 26, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss and will be praying for u in the days and months to come. My thoughts are with u.
Linda McKinley
February 26, 2015
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers are going out to you! Linda McKinley
Debra Lang
February 26, 2015
Miss you so much Daddy-O!
February 25, 2015
Sorry to hear of your loss. I knew John at the Guard base when he was there. really a nice man.
February 25, 2015
So very sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and you family. Sue Hall
February 25, 2015
So very sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and you family. Sue Hall
Sherri Haley
February 25, 2015
My thoughts and prayers with the whole family at your loss. John and I worked together for quite a few years at the ANG he was a pleasure to work with and will be missed by all.
February 24, 2015
To the entire family, sorry for the loss. I knew John for quite a few years, and was a good friend. He will be missed.
Bob Hosick
Samantha Budyn
February 24, 2015
So sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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