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▰ Rosemarie Backus

Died July 11, … More Information
Rosemarie Backus, born July 1, 1947 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord July 11, 2013 in Peoria, Illinois. Rosemarie was 66. Tags: #Rosewood #Peoria #Danville #Theodore #Armance #Legros #Fred #Catlin #Also #Jason #Heather #Jones #Beth #Zackary #Makenzie #Kerrigan #Dante #Eastyn #Judith #Schneider #John #Denise #Rosemarie #Church #Mass #Taylor #Visitation #Burial #Resurrection #Davison- #Woodland #Passages #Memorials #Multiple #Society #Online
Obituary:
   Peoria, IL – Rosemarie Backus, 66, of Peoria, passed away at 10:10 a.m. , 11, 2013 at Rosewood in Peoria.

   She was born 1, 1947 in Danville, IL to Theodore and Armance (Hacquet) Legros.  She married Fred W. Backus in Catlin, IL on 14, 1986.  He survives.

   Also surviving are her son, Jason Schafer; step daughter, Heather (Alex) Jones; daughter in law, Beth Pagel; 3 grandchildren, Zackary, Makenzie, Kerrigan; 2 great-grandchildren, Dante and Eastyn; sister, Judith (Howard) Schneider; brother, John (Tammy) Legros; and 6 nieces and nephews.

   She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Theodore Legros; and daughter, Denise Williams.

   Rosemarie was a member of St. Thomas Church in Peoria Heights where Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. , 15, 2013 with Fr. Thomas Taylor officiating.  Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Church.  Burial will be at Resurrection in Peoria.  Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria is in charge of arrangements.

   The family would like to thank Rosewood and Passages Hospice for their special care.  Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.  Online condolences may be made at www.Davison-Fulton.com.

▰ Rosemarie Backus

Died July 11, … More Information
Rosemarie Backus, born July 1, 1947 went into the presence of the Lord on July 11, 2013 in Peoria, Illinois. Rosemarie was 66.
Family members and close friends: , Lynnor Matheney, Carol Conway, Jennifer And Kevin Lee, Tina Cox Shrier Hutson, Val C, Ronald Feagin, Sam & Jill Schneider

▰ Kenneth W Sr Backus

Died July 08, … More Information
Kenneth W Sr Backus, of Rockford, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on July 8, 2001. Kenneth was 52.
Obituary published: July 09, 2001 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Kenneth W Sr Backus

Died July 07, … More Information
Kenneth W Sr Backus, of Rockford, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Kenneth July 7, 2001. Kenneth was 52.
Obituary published: July 08, 2001 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Kenneth W Sr Backus

Died July 07, … More Information
Kenneth W Sr Backus, age 52 of McHenry, Illinois, entered into eternal rest July 7, 2001.
Obituary published: July 08, 2001 in "Northwest Herald"

▰ Kenneth W Sr Backus

Died July 06, … More Information
Kenneth W Sr Backus, of McHenry, Illinois, joined the Lord July 6, 2001. Kenneth was 52.
Obituary published: July 07, 2001 in "Northwest Herald"

▰ Jerry Nicholas Backus

Died December 18, … More Information
Jerry Nicholas Backus, of Peoria Heights, Illinois, passed from this life on December 18, 2009. Jerry was 47.
Obituary published: December 19, 2009 in "Journal Star"

▰ Irene E Backus

Died October 18, … More Information
Irene E Backus, of Bloomington, Illinois, entered into eternal rest October 18, 2001. Irene was 81.
Obituary published: October 19, 2001 in "Evansville Courier (IN)"

▰ Helen L Backus

Died May 21, … More Information
Helen L Backus, born September 3, 1930 went to be with her Lord and Savior May 21, 2015 in Momence, Illinois. Helen was 84. Tags: #Bernum
Obituary: Helen was born on 3, 1930 and passed away on , May 21, 2015. Helen was a resident of Momence, Illinois at the time of passing. Helen was married to Bernum.

▰ Gloria A (Wysocki) Backus

Died August 07, … More Information
Gloria A (Wysocki) Backus passed away peacefully August 7, 2003, at her home in Woodstock, Illinois. She was 52.
Obituary published: August 08, 2003 in "Northwest Herald"

▰ Frederick W Backus

Died September 16, … More Information
Frederick W Backus, age 71 of Peoria Heights, Illinois, departed this life Sunday September 16, 2013.
Obituary published: September 17, 2013 in "Journal Star"

▰ Frederick Wayne Backus

Died September 16, … More Information
Frederick Wayne Backus, born August 29, 1942 passed away peacefully September 16, 2013 in Peoria Heights, Illinois. Frederick was 71. Tags: #Medical #Peoria #Fred #Cathran #Mary #Anderson #Rosemarie #Catlin #Heather #Jones #Wise #Backus #Manito #Beth #Zachary #Dante #Robin #Indiana #Dorothy #Nelsean #Marjorie #Virginia #Cicero #Denise #Caterpillar #Rosewood #Passages #Davison- #Woodland #Visitation #Burial #Resurrection #Memorials #Please
Obituary:
Peoria Heights: Frederick W.  Backus, 71, of Peoria Heights passed away at 12:00 a.m. on ,  16, 2013 at OSF St. Francis Medical in Peoria.

Fred was born 29, 1942 in Peoria, IL  the son of John & Nellie  Cathran Backus.  He married Mary Ellen Anderson . He later married Rosemarie Legros in Catlin, IL on 14, 1986.  Both preceded him in death.

He is survived by two daughters, Heather (Alex) Jones of Peoria Heights, Leatha (Tony Wise) Backus of Manito; one daughter-in-law, Beth Pagel of Peoria Heights; one grandson, Zachary Backus; one great-grandson, Dante Backus; one brother, Robin (Kim) Backus of Indiana; four sisters, Dorothy Wiedeman of Peoria Heights, Nelsean Palmquist, Marjorie Bell. both of Peoria, and Virginia Issacs of Cicero, IL; and many nieces and nephews.

Fred was also preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, three brothers and a daughter, Denise Williams.

He was an inspector at Caterpillar Inc. until his retirement in 1992

The family would like to thank Rosewood and Passages Hospice for their exellent care.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on , 18, 2013 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria.  Visitation will be one hour prior to services.

Burial will be in Resurrection in Peoria.

Memorials may be made to PAWS.

Please visit Fred's memorial website at  www.davison-fulton.com.

▰ Frederick W Backus

Died September 16, … More Information
Frederick W Backus, born August 29, 1942 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before his September 16, 2013 in Peoria, Illinois. Frederick was 71.
Family members and close friends: , Lynnor Matheney, Twila ( Sander ) Beason, Sandy Estes/cheatham, Tammy Hoopingarner, Judy Schneiderevanston, Ronald Feagin, Maria Carr, Peggy Dalton

▰ Emily Backus

Died May 17, … More Information
Emily Backus, of Chicago, Illinois, joined the Lord May 17, 1914. Emily was 77.
Obituary published: May 18, 1914 in "Cincinnati E/P (OH)"

▰ Christopher Michael Backus

Died November 29, … More Information
Christopher Michael Backus, of Illinois, born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord November 29, 2011. Christopher was 22.
Obituary published: November 30, 2011 in "Eau Claire L-T (WI)"

▰ William F Backstrom

Died January 10, … More Information
William F Backstrom, age 84 of Illinois, joined the Lord January 10, 2004.
Obituary published: January 11, 2004 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ William F Backstrom

Died January 09, … More Information
William F Backstrom, age 84 of Illinois, passed from this world into the next January 9, 2004.
Obituary published: January 10, 2004 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Ulf Backstrom

Died June 12, … More Information
Ulf Backstrom, age 88 of Illinois, departed this life Sunday June 12, 2019.
Obituary published: June 13, 2019 in "Chicago T"

▰ Mary Louise Backstrom

Died July 22, … More Information
Mary Louise Backstrom, born April 3, 1931 left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 22, 2016 in Dolton, Illinois. Mary was 85.
Family members and close friends: , Nathan Schur

▰ Iris Darlene [Beasley] [Memishee] Backstrom

Died December 16, … More Information
Iris Darlene [Beasley] [Memishee] Backstrom, age 64 of Illinois, born in Gary, Indiana, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master December 16, 2009.
Obituary published: December 17, 2009 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Iris Darlene (Backstrom) [Beasley] [Memi Backstrom

Died December 16, … More Information
Iris Darlene (Backstrom) [Beasley] [Memi Backstrom, of Illinois, born in Gary, Indiana, passed from this world into the next December 16, 2009. Iris was 64.
Obituary published: December 17, 2009 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Harley Dean Backstrom

Died February 06, … More Information
Harley Dean Backstrom, born July 25, 1952 departed this life Sunday February 6, 2016 in Cisne, Illinois. Harley was 63.
Family members and close friends: , Terry & Ruth Spicer, Carolyn Pennington-lake, Karen Ragone

▰ Bernice G (Maas) Backstrom

Died March 02, … More Information
Bernice G (Maas) Backstrom, of Moline, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she March 2, 1999. Bernice was 87.
Obituary published: March 03, 1999 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ Angeline T "Angie" (Pisano) Backstrom

Died October 17, … More Information
Angeline T "Angie" (Pisano) Backstrom, age 84 of Arlington Heights, Illinois, departed this life Sunday October 17, 2006.
Obituary published: October 18, 2006 in "Des Plaines DH"

▰ Alice L (Griggs) Backstrom

Died February 27, … More Information
Alice L (Griggs) Backstrom, of Illinois, born in Scooba, Mississippi, went to be with her Lord and Savior February 27, 2003. Alice was 87.
Obituary published: February 28, 2003 in "Belleville N-D"

▰ Bernice R (Hendricks) Backsmeyer

Died June 03, … More Information
Bernice R (Hendricks) Backsmeyer, age 87 of Centralia, Illinois, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master June 3, 2010.
Obituary published: June 04, 2010 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Frederic H W Backsmeier

Died May 12, … More Information
Frederic H W Backsmeier, age 76 of Normal, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on May 12, 2008.
Obituary published: May 13, 2008 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Carol Anne (Thode) Backscheider

Died May 24, … More Information
Carol Anne (Thode) Backscheider, 69, of Sidney, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 24, 2004.
Obituary published: May 25, 2004 in "Tucson Citizen (AZ)"

▰ Vernon L Backs

Died September 19, … More Information
Vernon L Backs, age 85 of Peoria, Illinois passed away September 19, 2014.
Obituary published: September 20, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Vernon L Backs

Died September 18, … More Information
Vernon L Backs, of Peoria, Illinois, left hisearthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home September 18, 2014. Vernon was 85.
Obituary published: September 19, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Vernon L Backs

Died September 15, … More Information
Vernon L Backs, born February 10, 1929 joined the Lord September 15, 2014 in Peoria, Illinois. Vernon was 85. Tags: #Mary
Obituary: Vernon was born on 10, 1929 and passed away on , 15, 2014. Vernon was a resident of Peoria, Illinois at the time of passing. Vernon was married to Mary.

▰ Thomas Karl Backs

Died December 01, … More Information
Thomas Karl Backs, born October 22, 1949 passed away peacefully December 1, 2016 in Springfield, Illinois. Thomas was 67.

▰ Miriam C Miss Backs

Died December 07, … More Information
Miriam C Miss Backs, of Nashville, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior December 7, 2015. Miriam was 87.
Obituary published: December 08, 2015 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Melvin E Backs

Died August 26, … More Information
Melvin E Backs, age 88 of Belleville, Illinois, entered eternal life August 26, 2003.
Obituary published: August 27, 2003 in "Belleville N-D"

▰ Maynard J E Backs

Died June 12, … More Information
On June 12, 2005, Maynard J E Backs, 88, of Illinois left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home.
Obituary published: June 13, 2005 in "Rockford RS"

▰ Mary J (Fiorini) Backs

Died February 20, … More Information
Mary J (Fiorini) Backs, of Peoria, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on February 20, 2015. Mary was 88.
Obituary published: February 21, 2015 in "Journal Star"

▰ Mary J Backs

Died February 18, … More Information
Mary J Backs, born June 22, 1926 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home February 18, 2015 in Peoria, Illinois. Mary was 88. Tags: #Vernon
Obituary: Mary was born on 22, 1926 and passed away on , 18, 2015. Mary was a resident of Peoria, Illinois at the time of passing. Mary was married to Vernon.

▰ Linda Kay Backs

Died January 01, … More Information
Linda Kay Backs, born April 12, 1959 passed away peacefully January 1, 2015 in New Baden, Illinois. Linda was 55.

▰ Hermina L Backs

Died September 29, … More Information
Hermina L Backs, born April 1, 1926 left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home September 29, 2017 in Greenview, Illinois. Hermina was 91.

▰ Gerald V Jr "Kink" Backs

Died February 11, … More Information
Gerald V Jr "Kink" Backs, 60, went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2010 in Centralia, Illinois.
Obituary published: February 12, 2010 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Gerald V Jr "Kink" Backs

Died February 10, … More Information
Gerald V Jr "Kink" Backs, age 60 of Centralia, Illinois, died on February 10, 2010.
Obituary published: February 11, 2010 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Gerald V "Dink" Backs

Died February 16, … More Information
Gerald V "Dink" Backs, 60, went to be with the Lord on February 16, 2010 in Centralia, Illinois.
Obituary published: February 17, 2010 in "CarlyleUB"

▰ Florence P (Wagner) Backs

Died November 28, … More Information
Florence P (Wagner) Backs, of Breese, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on November 28, 1995. Florence was 94.
Obituary published: November 29, 1995 in "CarlyleUB"

▰ Doris Jean (Weihe) Backs

Died October 12, … More Information
Doris Jean (Weihe) Backs, age 81 of Springfield, Illinois, gained her wings on October 12, 2015.
Obituary published: October 13, 2015 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Doris Jean Backs

Died September 08, … More Information
Doris Jean Backs, age 81 of Springfield, Illinois, entered into eternal rest September 8, 2015.
Obituary published: September 09, 2015 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Darleen (Moellmann) Backs

Died February 27, … More Information
On February 27, 2014, Darleen (Moellmann) Backs, 84 of Freeburg, Illinois passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: February 28, 2014 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Darleen Backs

Died February 26, … More Information
Darleen Backs, of Freeburg, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior February 26, 2014. Darleen was 84.
Obituary published: February 27, 2014 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Bernice H (Schwellensattl) Backs

Died March 02, … More Information
Bernice H (Schwellensattl) Backs, of Belleville, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on March 2, 2003. Bernice was 87.
Obituary published: March 03, 2003 in "Belleville N-D"

▰ Bernice H (Schwellensattl) Backs

Died March 01, … More Information
Bernice H (Schwellensattl) Backs, 87, of Belleville, Illinois, left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 1, 2003.
Obituary published: March 02, 2003 in "Belleville N-D"

▰ Alvin W Backs

Died June 11, … More Information
Alvin W Backs, born November 16, 1928 joined the Lord June 11, 2011 in O'Fallon, Illinois. Alvin was 82. Tags: #Hospice #Springfield #Covington #Edwin #Bertha #Backs #Doris #Immanuel #Church #Okawville #Service #Bethany #Craig #Patti #Janet #Michael #Bartlett #Bothell #Kathy #Charles #Lintker #Venedy #Lori #Victor #Garber #Chicago #Timothy #Ayanna #Bologna #Italy #Jonathan #Jennifer #Mary #Michelle #Ryan #Jason #Simone #Alessia #Steinkamp #Belleville #Darlene #Loraine #Aviston #Irwin #Milton #Marjorie #Ralph #Bisch #Southern
Obituary: Alvin W. Backs, 82, of OFallon, IL, passed away on , 11, 2011 at St. Johns Hospice in Springfield.

He was born on 16, 1928 in Covington, Il the son of the late Edwin and Bertha (Going) Backs. He married Doris Weihe on 22, 1953 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Okawville, IL and she survives.

Mr. Backs was a self-employed mechanic, operating Backs Tandem Service. He and his wife attended Bethany Lutheran Church in OFallon, IL. He also served in the U.S. Army from Feb. of 1951 to Jan. of 1953.

Besides his wife Doris, he is survived by 5 children, Craig (wife Patti) Backs of Springfield, Janet (husband Michael) Bartlett of Bothell, WA, Kathy (husband Charles) Lintker of Venedy, IL, Lori (husband Victor) Garber of Chicago, IL, and Timothy (wife Ayanna) Backs of Bologna, Italy, 8 grandchildren, Jonathan Backs, Jennifer Backs, Mary Bartlett, Michelle Bartlett, Ryan (wife Kim) Lintker, Jason Lintker, Simone Garber, and Alessia Backs, a sister, Mary Ann (husband Don) Steinkamp of Belleville, IL and 2 sisters-in-law, Darlene Backs of Okawville, Il and Loraine Blumhorst of Aviston, IL. Many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews also survive.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Irwin and Milton Backs, a sister-in-law, Marjorie Backs, and a brother-in-law, Ralph Blumhorst.

are under the direction of Bisch , 505 E. Allen, Springfield, IL. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to St. Johns Hospice or to Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Please visit the online obituary at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
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