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William L Blake age 69 of North Pekin, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 21, 2023 at Richard Owens Hospice Center in Peoria, IL. He fought a lengthy battle of dementia and COPD.  

William was born 11/30/1953 in Peoria IL to Opal and Leonard Blake. He married Nancy Kirkpatrick-Wise on July 16, 1988. 

William (Bill) became a lifetime member as a Bail Enforcement Agent in 1997, along with partners Chuck Kaiser and Denny (Bam …

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So now it's my turn to tell the story Uncle William. You always had a 100 of them to tell... jokes and stories. So I ne…
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When I was growing up my dad was right their joking around and trying to make you laugh. He is my best friend my rock a…
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Born

November 30th, 1953
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Passed away

June 21st, 2023
North Pekin, IL

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Cremation Society Of Mid-Illinois Co
Funeral services provided by

Cremation Society Of Mid-Illinois Co

OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home
Hospice care provided by

OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home

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