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Larry Peek Obituary
MARQUETTE HEIGHTS - Larry T. Peek, 64, of Marquette Heights died at 3 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, 2013, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 1, 1948, in Peoria to Harold and Stella Stittig Peek.
He is survived by his children, Stacy (Troy) Heineman of Vernon, Ala., Scott (Jennifer) Peek of Amory, Miss., and Tammy Parks of Baldwyn, Miss.; his brother, Brian (Carol) Peek of Princeville; his life partner, Sue Hull of Marquette Heights; Sue's daughters, Angela Martin of Pekin and Amy Booth of Greenview; and 10 grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, LeRoy Peek; and two sisters, Pat Lynn and Diann Faubel.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving his nation in Vietnam. He was awarded two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts for his brave and honorable service.
He was employed by Hagerty Bros. Steel and Aluminum Co. in East Peoria for 39 years.
He enjoyed endless hours of planting crops and collecting gifts on Farmville, making many friends along the way. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at the Wilton Mortuary in Peoria. Chaplain Lauren Padgett will officiate. Visitation will be 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013, at the Wilton Mortuary in Peoria. Burial, with military rites provided by the U.S. Army and the Tazewell County Military Rites Team, will be in Springdale Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.
Memorials may be made in his name to the Disabled American Veterans.
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Memories and Condolences
for Larry Peek
Paul Eudaily
January 25, 2013
Larry and I worked together for many years..He will be missed.May God help his family with the loss of such a great man...
Stacy Heineman
January 30, 2013
If you are email savvy, we welcome you to drop us a line when you get home. You can reach us at: [email protected] or [email protected]. A heartfelt thank you to the Patriot Riders for being here today. Your contribution here is valued and greatly appreciated. Thank you all for being here to celebrate his life. To say he will be greatly missed is the biggest understatement that will be spoken today.
sue hull
February 2, 2013
missing you more than anyone can know thank you for all the years of love and laughter
jeff rohman
February 2, 2013
larry always told you how it was,i will miss his humor
Cheryl Ray
January 28, 2013
I worked with Larry at Hagerty years ago and we hit it off immediately. Seems we always got to laughing about something in those days. He had such a sense of humor. I saw him not long ago at Kroger and we stopped and chatted as usual. So sorry to hear of his passing.
corie sego
January 28, 2013
I did not know Mr. Peek, but thank you for your service to our country. My daddy was in Nam in the AF and died in April 2012 from complications due to Agent Orange. May God bless you and GodSpeed Soldier!
Corie Kinzer Sego
Terry Sperry
January 28, 2013
Larry thank you for your service to this great country, you are a true American Hero.
January 28, 2013
Larry- on of a kind and soo blessed are we who knew him. love and miss him. sue and girls, brian and carol ' our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brian Haycraft
January 28, 2013
You were an awesome, guy great conversationest and you will be missed. Feel blessed for getting to know someone like you. Thanks for letting me cook for you for those years in Crevetucky at the restaurant. You will be missed. Sue my sympathies to you!
Brian Haycrafy
January 28, 2013
You were an awesome guy, great conversationest and you will be missed. Feel blessed for getting to know someone like you. Thanks for letting me cook for you for those years in Crevetucky at the restaurant. You will be missed. Sue my sympathies to you!
miranda hull
January 27, 2013
im gna miss ya larry plzzz watch ova us n gma
love miranda (mud pie)
Jerry Cullom
January 27, 2013
My deepest sympathy to all of Larry's loved ones.
Amy Booth
January 27, 2013
We love you buddy! You are a true hero to all who came in contact with you. Thank you for loving my mother, she was truly blessed to have you in her life.
Sue and Larry
Amy Booth
January 26, 2013
It's only been a couple of days and I already miss you more than you know. I have told you this on many occasions, I am so glad you have been a part of my life and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for loving my mom. You are a hero to me and everyone else and while your up in Heaven with your mom and dad, look down and enjoy your farewell celebration, you deserve it! I love you buddy!
Bernie and Robin Harrison
January 26, 2013
So Sorry for your loss
Michael Hecht
January 26, 2013
So sorry to hear of Larry's passing. He was a great childhood friend! We built many forts together. Wish we'd stayed in contact over the years. Pray blessings of comfort and peace for his family.
With deep regard,
Michael (Gardner) Hecht
Chuck and Kelly McGrath
January 26, 2013
To family and friends...so sorry for your loss. We worked with Larry at Hagerty many years ago. He was such a great guy - always with a smile! God Bless!
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