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▰ Wesley R Bracken

Died May 06, … More Information
Wesley R Bracken, born July 5, 1927 entered Heaven's gates on May 6, 2015 in Morton, Illinois. Wesley was 87. Tags: #Morton #Altamont #Rosalie #Bracken #Phyllis #Wirth #Surviving #Linda #Keyser #Mackinaw #Stephen #Zionsville #Donna #Frietsch #East #Dawn #Overlot #Robert #Robin #Sean #Stefanie #Hannah #Pekin #Delores #Windsor #Conn #Richard #Harmony #Evelyn #Juanita #Harold #Wesley #Effingham #School #United #Army #Bradley #Caterpillar #Machinist #Heat #Management #Development #Manager #Factory #Gosselies #Belgium #Facility #Bettendorf #Iowa #Assistant #Manufacturing #General #Peoria #Methodist #Lions #Kiwanis #Scottish #Wilmor #Club #Chicago #Arabian #Visitation #Knapp- #Cremation #Township #Memorials #American #Association
Obituary: Morton - Wesley Roy Bracken, 87, of Morton, passed away at 4:30 a.m. , May 6, 2015, in Morton.
He was born 5, 1927, in Altamont, Ill., to Roy and Rosalie Mae (Chase) Bracken. He married Phyllis Louise Wirth on Oct. 15, 1949.
Surviving are his wife of more than 65 years, Phyllis Bracken of Morton; his children, Linda (Darrel) Keyser of Mackinaw, Stephen Wesley (Teresa) Bracken of Zionsville, Ind., and Donna (Bob) Frietsch of East Peoria; five grandchildren, Dawn Bracken (Sean Overlot) of Morton, Robert W. (Jessica) Frietsch and Robin Frietsch, both of East Peoria, Sean Bracken and Stefanie Bracken, both of Zionsville, Ind.; one great-granddaughter, Hannah Evans of Pekin; several step-grandsons and step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Delores Brookman of Windsor Locks, Conn.; two brothers, Don (Carol) Bracken of Morton and Richard (Nancy) Bracken of Harmony, Wis.; his sister-in-law, Evelyn Bracken of East Peoria; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Juanita Gutshall; and one brother, Harold Bracken.
Wesley was a 1944 graduate of Effingham High School in Effingham, Ill.
He served with the United States Army from 1945 to 1946.
He attended Bradley University from 1949 to 1951.
Wesley started his career with Caterpillar Inc. on 12, 1944, and retired with 40 years of service. While at Caterpillar, Wesley completed the four-year Machinist Apprenticeship; was Heat Treat - Management and Development Supervisor in East Peoria; was Heat Treat Manager and Factory Manager in Gosselies, Belgium; was a Manager in Morton; was Facility Manager at the Bettendorf Re-Manufacturing Facility in Bettendorf, Iowa; and last worked as the Assistant Director of Manufacturing at the General Offices in Peoria until his retirement.
He was a member of the Morton United Methodist Church; Lions Club; Kiwanis; Scottish Rite; and Wilmor Sportsmans Club.
Wesley loved his family and friends, was a long-time Chicago Cubs fan; loved his farm where he raised Arabian Horses; and cherished his family, friends and especially the lifelong friendships with the Caterpillar Belgium gang.
Visitation will be from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. , May 8, 2015, at Knapp-Johnson and Cremation in Morton. A funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at Fon du Lac Township in East Peoria.


Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association; American Heart Association, or Scottish Rite of Peoria.

▰ Wayne Bracken

Died February 10, … More Information
Wayne Bracken, born July 22, 1941 departed this life Sunday February 10, 2017 in Frankfort, Illinois. Wayne was 75. Tags: #Carol #Franson #Sherri #Kandow #Bracken #Sheila #Vaughn #Edith #Joyce #Norton #Faye #Doug #Alyssa #Griffin #Owen #Vietnam #First #Infantry #Kurtz #Chapel #Frankfort #United #Christ #Trail #Abraham #National #Elwood #Wounded #Project
Obituary: Wayne Bracken Age 75, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on , 10. 2017. Loving husband of Carol (nee Franson); beloved father of Sherri (David Kandow) Bracken and Sheila (Chad) Vaughn; dearest brother of the late Edith Travis, Joyce (late Don) Norton, Faye Bowers and Doug (Ronni) Bracken; proud grandfather of Alyssa Kandow, Griffin Vaughn and Owen Vaughn; he is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and brother in law and sister in laws. Wayne was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam, First Calvary Infantry Division. He loved spending time with his family, vacationing, fishing and telling stories. Family will receive friends on , 15, 2017 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL 60423. service, , 16, 2017 10:00AM at St. Peters United Church of Christ 12 W. Sauk Trail, Frankfort IL 60423, lying in state 9-10AM. Interment will follow at Abraham Lincoln National , Elwood. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to Wounded Warrior Project would be appreciated. For information, www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com or 815-806-2225.

▰ Terrence M Bracken

Died April 11, … More Information
Terrence M Bracken, born December 2, 1946 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord April 11, 2018 in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Terrence was 71.

▰ Robert Fay Bracken

Died October 27, … More Information
Robert Fay Bracken, age 75 of Illinois, born in Elk Co, Kansas, entered Heaven's gates on October 27, 1979.
Obituary published: October 28, 1979 in "CoffeyvilleJournal (KS)"

▰ Mr William Bracken

Died June 24, … More Information
Mr William Bracken, born November 17, 1940 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord June 24, 2012 in Des Plaines, Illinois. Mr was 71.
Family members and close friends: , Peter & Sherry Ray, Phil & Ann Clark

▰ Mikenzie Nicole Bracken

Died June 04, … More Information
Mikenzie Nicole Bracken, age 0 of Carbondale, Illinois, passed away peacefully June 4, 2002.
Obituary published: June 05, 2002 in "Paducah S (KY)"

▰ Mikenzie Nicole Bracken

Died June 01, … More Information
Mikenzie Nicole Bracken, of Carbondale, Illinois, entered into eternal rest June 1, 2002. Mikenzie was 0.
Obituary published: June 02, 2002 in "Anna G-D"

▰ Mikenzie Nicole Bracken

Died June 04, … More Information
Mikenzie Nicole Bracken, age 0 of Carbondale, Illinois, passed from this world into the next June 4, 2002.
Obituary published: June 05, 2002 in "Southeast Missourian (MO)"

▰ Kelly Marie Bracken

Died July 12, … More Information
Kelly Marie Bracken passed away July 12, 2000 in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Obituary published: July 13, 2000 in "Chicago Heights Star"

▰ Kellu Marie Bracken

Died July 10, … More Information
Kellu Marie Bracken, 22, of Illinois departed this life July 10, 2000.
Obituary published: July 11, 2000 in "Chicago Sun Times"

▰ Karen (Wild)[Little] Bracken

Died October 28, … More Information
Karen (Wild)[Little] Bracken, 61, went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2009 in Mounds, Illinois.
Obituary published: October 29, 2009 in "Anna G-D"

▰ Junior H Bracken

Died December 20, … More Information
Junior H Bracken, born July 10, 1940 passed from this world into the next December 20, 2015 in Dongola, Illinois. Junior was 75.

▰ Jonah Jr Bracken

Died April 23, … More Information
Jonah Jr Bracken, of Illinois, born in Memphis, Tennessee, entered eternal life April 23, 2015. Jonah was 71.
Obituary published: April 24, 2015 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Jonah Bracken, Jr

Died April 22, … More Information
Jonah Bracken, Jr , born February 13, 1944 entered the Kingdom of Heaven April 22, 2015 in Dix, Illinois. Jonah was 71. Tags: #Mary
Obituary: Jonah was born on 13, 1944 and passed away on , 22, 2015. Jonah was a resident of Dix, Illinois at the time of passing. Jonah was married to Mary.

▰ Jackqueline Bracken

Died July 21, … More Information
Jackqueline Bracken, born December 30, 1951 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 21, 2016 in Anna, Illinois. Jackqueline was 64.

▰ Harold Duane Bracken

Died June 28, … More Information
Harold Duane Bracken, of East Peoria, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Harold June 28, 2007. Harold was 76.
Obituary published: June 29, 2007 in "Pekin DT"

▰ Geraldine C (Heniff) Bracken

Died May 14, … More Information
Geraldine C (Heniff) Bracken left this earth on May 14, 2006 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Illinois.
Obituary published: May 15, 2006 in "Chicago T"

▰ Geraldine C (Heniff) Bracken

Died May 13, … More Information
Geraldine C (Heniff) Bracken left this earth on May 13, 2006 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Illinois.
Obituary published: May 14, 2006 in "Chicago T"

▰ George A Bracken

Died June 09, … More Information
George A Bracken, of Lemont, Illinois, passed from this life on June 9, 1998. George was 69.
Obituary published: June 10, 1998 in "Downers Grove R"

▰ George A Bracken

Died June 08, … More Information
George A Bracken, age 68 of Lemont, Illinois, gained his wings on June 8, 1998.
Obituary published: June 09, 1998 in "Herald News"

▰ Evelyn Jeanette (Kerr) Bracken

Died March 04, … More Information
Evelyn Jeanette (Kerr) Bracken, of East Peoria, Illinois, passed from this life on March 4, 2019. Evelyn was 86.
Obituary published: March 05, 2019 in "Journal Star"

▰ Eva F Bracken

Died April 12, … More Information
Eva F Bracken, born August 11, 1922 passed from this world into the next April 12, 2016 in Pekin, Illinois. Eva was 93. Tags: #Timbercreek #Pekin #Born #Spring #Emory #Irma #Mayhew #Bracken #Missouri #Surviving #Carol #Havana #Darrell #Carrington #Merlyn #Dunlap #American #Hospital #Proctor #Peoria #Over #Snyder #Floy #Tazewell #First #Methodist #Private #Meadow #Manito #Preston- #Crematory #Memorial #Court #Protective #Taps
Obituary:
PEKIN ~ Eva F. Bracken, 93, of Pekin, passed away at 9:10 p.m. , 12, 2015 at Timbercreek Rehab and in Pekin.

Born 11, 1922 in Spring Lake to Emory Dallas and Irma Louise (Hughes) Mayhew, she married R.F. “Red” Bracken on 10, 1969 in St. Louis, Missouri.  He passed away on 29, 1994 in Pekin.  She also was preceded in death by one brother. 

Surviving are one daughter, Carol A. Livingston of Havana; one son, Darrell (Bonnie) Carrington of Pekin; one brother, Merlyn Mayew of Dunlap; six grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Eva had worked as at the American Distilling in Pekin for approximately two years.  She also had worked as a nursing assistant for two years at St. Francis Hospital and the Proctor Endowment in Peoria.  Over the years, she also had worked for Snyder’s , Floy’s and the Tazewell .

Eva was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pekin.

She had enjoyed taking care of her yard, garden and flowers.

Private inurnment will be in Meadow Lawn in Manito.   Cremation will be accorded by Preston-Hanley s & Crematory in Pekin. 

Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1315 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554 or to Tazewell Animal Protective Society, 100 Taps Lane, Pekin, IL 61554.

To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com

▰ Eva F Bracken

Died April 12, … More Information
Eva F Bracken, born August 11, 1922 went to be with her Lord and Savior April 12, 2016 in Pekin, Illinois. Eva was 93.
Family members and close friends: , Roger & Michelle Mayhew, Lorenda Spilker, Jimmy Neeley, Mary Ann Mayhew, Val Bohlander

▰ Esau Bracken

Died May 26, … More Information
Esau Bracken, of Anna, Illinois, entered eternal life May 26, 1999. Esau was 71.
Obituary published: May 27, 1999 in "Anna G-D"

▰ Esau Bracken

Died May 19, … More Information
Esau Bracken, age 71 of Anna, Illinois, joined the Lord May 19, 1999.
Obituary published: May 20, 1999 in "Paducah S (KY)"

▰ Dora L Bracken

Died December 04, … More Information
Dora L Bracken, born January 18, 1946 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home December 4, 2014 in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dora was 68.

▰ Charles Bracken

Died April 17, … More Information
Charles Bracken passed away April 17, 1906 in Collinsville, Illinois.
Obituary published: April 18, 1906 in "Cincinnati E/P (OH)"

▰ Cathy A Bracken

Died October 15, … More Information
Cathy A Bracken left this earth on October 15, 2015 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Chicago, Illinois.

▰ Blanche V (Evans) Bracken

Died September 24, … More Information
Blanche V (Evans) Bracken, of Morton, Illinois, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home September 24, 2011. Blanche was 94.
Obituary published: September 25, 2011 in "Journal Star"

▰ Blanche V Bracken

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Barbara J Bracken

Died January 24, … More Information
Barbara J Bracken passed away January 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. Tags: #Jack
Obituary: Barbara passed away on , 24, 2017. Barbara was a resident of Chicago, Illinois at the time of passing. Barbara was married to Jack Bracken.

▰ Audrey Aline Bracken

Died March 12, … More Information
Audrey Aline Bracken, born March 21, 1923 passed away peacefully March 12, 2016 in Anna, Illinois. Audrey was 92.

▰ Joann J (Johnson) Brackemyre

Died March 01, … More Information
Joann J (Johnson) Brackemyre, age 72 of Decatur, Illinois, went to be with her Lord and Savior March 1, 2010.
Obituary published: March 02, 2010 in "News-Gazette"

▰ George Dix Brackemyre

Died June 24, … More Information
George Dix Brackemyre, of Rantoul, Illinois, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to his Eternal Home June 24, 2002. George was 90.
Obituary published: June 25, 2002 in "News-Gazette"

▰ George Brackemyre

Died June 23, … More Information
George Brackemyre, age 90 of Rantoul, Illinois, entered eternal life June 23, 2002.
Obituary published: June 24, 2002 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Steven C Brackemyer

Died March 05, … More Information
Steven C Brackemyer, born February 26, 1950 entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 5, 2016 in Rochelle, Illinois. Steven was 66.

▰ Ruth E (Montague) Brackemyer

Died March 15, … More Information
Ruth E (Montague) Brackemyer, of Fulton, Illinois, passed away peacefully March 15, 2005. Ruth was 84.
Obituary published: March 16, 2005 in "Clinton H (IA)"

▰ Florence (Renkes) Brackemyer

Died July 14, … More Information
Florence (Renkes) Brackemyer passed away peacefully July 14, 1997, at her home in Morrison, Illinois. She was 78.
Obituary published: July 15, 1997 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ Dorothy M Brackemyer

Died March 18, … More Information
Dorothy M Brackemyer, born April 14, 1921 went to be with her Lord and Savior March 18, 2015 in Morrison, Illinois. Dorothy was 93. Tags: #Jacob
Obituary: Dorothy was born on 14, 1921 and passed away on , 18, 2015. Dorothy was a resident of Morrison, Illinois at the time of passing. Dorothy was married to Jacob.

▰ Donald J Brackemyer

Died November 15, … More Information
Donald J Brackemyer died unexpectedly on November 15, 1999 at the age of 79 in Fulton, Illinois.
Obituary published: November 16, 1999 in "Quad-City Times (IA)"

▰ Medard E Bracke

Died June 19, … More Information
Medard E Bracke, born June 4, 1941 entered the Kingdom of Heaven June 19, 2010 in Machesney Park, Illinois. MEDARD was 69.

▰ Hubert C Bracke

Died September 10, … More Information
Hubert C Bracke, age 87 of Prophetstown, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 10, 2003.
Obituary published: September 11, 2003 in "Kewanee S-C"

▰ Herman Bracke

Died May 08, … More Information
Herman Bracke, 84 of Rockford, Illinois, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master, May 8, 2002.
Obituary published: May 09, 2002 in "Kewanee S-C (IL)"

▰ Duane H Bracke

Died January 04, … More Information
Duane H Bracke, born October 27, 1949 departed this life Sunday January 4, 2017 in Albany, Illinois. Duane was 67.

▰ Rose Mary Brack

Died December 05, … More Information
Rose Mary Brack, born May 5, 1933 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her December 5, 2015 in Kankakee, Illinois. Rose was 82.

▰ Mary Amanda (Andersen) Brack

Died September 06, … More Information
Mary Amanda (Andersen) Brack, age 88 of Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord September 6, 2006.
Obituary published: September 07, 2006 in "Vernon Hills Review"

▰ Teresa (Gerlach) Brachmanski

Died December 15, … More Information
Teresa (Gerlach) Brachmanski, age 88 of Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 15, 2018.
Obituary published: December 16, 2018 in "Chicago T"

▰ Paul L Brachle

Died June 05, … More Information
Paul L Brachle, age 85 of Illinois, joined the Lord June 5, 2017.
Obituary published: June 06, 2017 in "Chicago T"

▰ Deacon Paul L Brachle

Died June 03, … More Information
Deacon Paul L Brachle, born February 11, 1931 left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home June 3, 2017 in Darien, Illinois. Deacon was 86.

▰ Roland H Jr Bracher

Died August 17, … More Information
Roland H Jr Bracher, age 83 of Rockford, Illinois, passed away peacefully August 17, 2018.
Obituary published: August 18, 2018 in "Chicago T"
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