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Obituary for Robert E. McCuen
Peoria- Robert E. McCuen, age 85, of Peoria, passed away on Sunday morning, April 2, 2017 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center.
Born September 16, 1931 in Ottumwa, Iowa the son of Carl C. and Margaret M. (McShane) McCuen. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette (Peters), whom he married at St. Boniface Church on September 15, 1956 in Peoria, IL. He is also survived by his sister-in-law; Lorraine Dodson of Palm Harbor, FL., nephew; Christopher (Diane) Dodson and their children, Jack and Mia Dodson, of St. Petersburg, FL., and niece; Stephanie (Dan) Mataya and their children Quinten and Cameron Smith of Palm Harbor, FL. He was also very fortunate to have a loving relationship with his “adoptive kids”, Bob and Sheryl Whitehurst.
Bob’s priority in life was the love of his family. He was preceded in death by his only child, Kelley Jo McCuen in 1999, his parents, grandparents, brother; Carl, sister; Betty Jane Rantz and in-laws; Joseph A. and Virginia J. Peters; brother-in-law; Joseph F. Peters and half-brother; Charles Maddock.
Bob retired from Caterpillar after 43 years of service. He was also a proud Army veteran.
The family requests that memorials be made to the choice of the donor.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St. Philomena Catholic Church with Fr. Donald Henderson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass, also at the church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Peoria.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
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Born September 16, 1931 in Ottumwa, Iowa the son of Carl C. and Margaret M. (McShane) McCuen. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette (Peters), whom he married at St. Boniface Church on September 15, 1956 in Peoria, IL. He is also survived by his sister-in-law; Lorraine Dodson of Palm Harbor, FL., nephew; Christopher (Diane) Dodson and their children, Jack and Mia Dodson, of St. Petersburg, FL., and niece; Stephanie (Dan) Mataya and their children Quinten and Cameron Smith of Palm Harbor, FL. He was also very fortunate to have a loving relationship with his “adoptive kids”, Bob and Sheryl Whitehurst.
Bob’s priority in life was the love of his family. He was preceded in death by his only child, Kelley Jo McCuen in 1999, his parents, grandparents, brother; Carl, sister; Betty Jane Rantz and in-laws; Joseph A. and Virginia J. Peters; brother-in-law; Joseph F. Peters and half-brother; Charles Maddock.
Bob retired from Caterpillar after 43 years of service. He was also a proud Army veteran.
The family requests that memorials be made to the choice of the donor.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 10:00 AM at St. Philomena Catholic Church with Fr. Donald Henderson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass, also at the church. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Peoria.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook or send private condolences by logging onto www.wrightandsalmon.com
Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
5
Apr
9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
St. Philomena Catholic Church
1000 W. Albany Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
Funeral Mass
Wednesday
5
Apr
10:00 AM
St. Philomena Catholic Church
1000 W. Albany Ave
Peoria, IL 61604
Cemetery Details
Location
St. Joseph Cemetery
2105 W. Heading Ave.
West Peoria, IL 61604
Memorial Contribution
Donor's Choice
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