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Stephen J. Burdette, 67, of Peoria passed away at 8:57 pm on Friday, November 30, 2018. He was born on October 20, 1951 in Peoria to Joseph and Wanda (Berchtold) Burdette whom preceded him in death.
Surviving is his brother James (Dee) Burdette of Peoria, nephew Dr. Scott Burdette of Dallas, TX., niece Marcy (Bryan) Steele of Dunlap; great niece Alix and great nephews, J.J. and Mick.
Steve was a lifelong resident of Peoria, and graduated from Richwoods High School and Illinois State University. He earned both Bachelors and Masters degrees in Economics while there. Steve will always be remembered as a kind man with a gentle spirit. In his last years, Steve battled Parkinson’s.
There will be no services and the burial will be private.
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