John Dillon Alexander, 70, of Peoria, passed away at 3:54 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2011, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 7, 2011, at Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue in Peoria, with the Rev. Roger W. Bowers officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Interment will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.
John was born in Peoria on September 16, 1941, a son of Howard Robert and Myrtus Ruby (Dillon) Alexander. They preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Colleen Lewis, and a brother, Dean Alexander.
He is survived by his sisters, Jean Alexander of Peoria and Marylib Rapp of Huntington Beach, CA; brother, Jerry (Marjorie) Alexander of Brunswick, GA; and thirteen nieces and nephews.
John enjoyed taking photographs, bowling and watching Chicago Bears football and Chicago Cubs baseball. He loved people, was very easy-going and enjoyed having a little money in his pocket.
Throughout his life, he was very active with PARC in Peoria, an organization that was founded by his mother, Myrtus. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to PARC.
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| Judy Duffy Marshall |
School chum |
October 8, 2011 |
My memories of Johnny go back to kindergarten. We were in the same class. I tended to "see to him" for galoshes, mittens, and he visited our home on Pennsylvania. I actually ended up baby sitting the younger children, with Johnny's help, I believe you had a liter of puppies in the basement at that time. Do you remember? I saw your mother from time to time at Bergners when I was older. I would enjoy hearing from you, januarymarshall@yahoo.com I have fond memories of him and your family.
| Susie Wright Evans |
John |
October 5, 2011 |
Jeannie & family: I also have many memories of John (Johnny), Dean (Butch) and you while growing up on Peoria Avenue. From all the Wright's our prayers go out to all of your families and John.
| Julie Timerman Elmore |
John |
October 5, 2011 |
Jean & Family, I also have fond memories of John, you and Dean, and also the old neighborhood. We are blessed to have known your family. Our prayers go out to all of you.
| janet timerman leslie |
memories of john |
October 5, 2011 |
jean and family: have many memories of johnny. When he would come over to play, when we had shows at your house, John and his cars, etc. He was always so nice and so were all of you! Sorry for your loss!
