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Kent Malinosky Obituary
EAST PEORIA - Kent Malinosky, 50, of East Peoria passed away at 2:16 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center.
Kent was born on Aug. 26, 1964, in Hollywood, Calif., to Walter and Betty (Anderson) Malinosky. He married Tina Schlink on Aug. 11, 2001, in Golden, Colo. She survives.
He also is survived by four sons, Ayden and Asher, both of East Peoria, and Christopher (Courtney) and Austin, both of North Dakota; one daughter, Nykyla of South Dakota; two granddaughters; six brothers, Joe of Ohio, Richard and Gary, both of California, Thomas of Kansas City, Kan., and Dale and Craig of Florida; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Betty; and two sisters, Katherine and Carrie Ann.
Kent was a graduate of Biloxi High School in Mississippi.
He honorably served in the U.S. Army.
He worked as a maintenance contractor for Nussbaum Transportation Trucking Company.
He was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church in East Peoria, Boy Scouts Pack 168 of St. Patrick School in Washington and the East Peoria Knights of Columbus, Msgr. Gryzbowski Council 7580.
Kent loved spending time with his family and playing with his children. He also loved camping and boating.
He volunteered at St. Monica Catholic Church and with the Boy Scouts.
A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, at St. Monica Catholic Church in East Peoria. Father Steve Willard will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014, also at the church. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial of ashes will be in Resurrection Mausoleum.
Wright & Salmon Mortuary is handling the arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 230 W. Monroe St., Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60606; or Cleft Palate/Lip Repair: Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453.
Tributes and condolences may be submitted to www.wrightandsalmon. com.
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michael williams
January 3, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Carol Tellkamp
December 28, 2014
Tina, Mary & Bob, and all who were close and loved Kent. I am so sorry for your loss, and at such a vulnerable time, especially. It's always difficult to lose a loved one, but during holidays, makes it even more distressing and difficult to process. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, and your families.
December 27, 2014
Tina I am thinking of you and your family at this unexpected loss God Bless You and Your family Love, Roxy Smith Rees
Sue Vestal
December 23, 2014
May the Lord Comfort you and may you hold your memories in your heart, Kent will be with you always. Our sincere sympathy Leonard and Sue Vestal
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Kimberly Filler
December 23, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your whole family.
BonniJeanne
December 23, 2014
Tina and family you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marge Clayton
December 22, 2014
Tina, I am so sorry for your loss. Kent was a wonderful man and will greatly be missed by all who knew him. My prayers are with you and your family.
Marcia Denney
December 21, 2014
Tina no words can express the sadness this has brought to your family. My prayers & thoughts are with you in this difficult time.
Bob & Jennifer Lindsey
December 21, 2014
Lifting your family in prayer.
Lorraine Malinosky
December 21, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you if this very difficult time. God Bless.
Lorraine Malinosky
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