Earl Hunter
[February
21, 2014]
LINCOLN —
Earl Dean Hunter, 77, of Lincoln, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014, at
UnityPoint Methodist in Peoria.
(Below is the obituary from the funeral home.)
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Lincoln- Earl Dean Hunter, 77, of Lincoln passed
away on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Unity Point
Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.
Private Graveside Services for Mr. Hunter will be
held on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at Richmond Grove
Cemetery at rural New Holland with Mr. Ryan
Edgecombe officiating.
A Celebration of life open house will be held on
Tuesday, February 25, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00
p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church Education
Building in Lincoln.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of
arrangements.
Earl Dean Hunter was born on January 17, 1937 in
Elkhart the son of Edward S. and Helen Rhoads
Hunter. He was united in marriage with Alberta
Allen. She survives.
Also surviving are his children: Jeanna (Bob Rosene)
Hunter of DeKalb, Keith (Kay) Hunter of Broadwell,
Stepsons: Bruce Steen and John Steen both of
Lincoln. His grandchildren: Deana (John) Brooks,
Colton Brosamer both of Lincoln, Kara Hunter of
Broadwell, Kelsie Messerole of Lincoln, Allison
Hunter-Rosene, Rachal Hunter-Rosene both of DeKalb,
Dustie and Desiree Steen of Lincoln, Triston Steen
of Lincoln, great grandson Isiah Green of Lincoln,
four sisters: Bonnie Herrin of Lincoln, Ila (Dale)
Lowman of Springfield, Carol (Dave) Gissler of
Lincoln, Wilma (Bill) Morris of Chicago.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three
brothers and three sisters.
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Earl Dean graduated from the Elkhart High School. He
retired as a welder from Pittsburg Plate Glass, where he was a member of
the Aluminum Workers Union.
He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in
Lincoln. Earl Dean was an avid golfer and a diehard Cub and Miami
Dolphins fan. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to his family. |