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▰ Lyle Joe Bright

Died February 08, … More Information
Lyle Joe Bright, born October 14, 1946 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord February 8, 2018 in East Peoria, Illinois. Lyle was 71.
Family members and close friends: , Dominick Gasper, Debra Cooney, Scott And Dawn Lauss Family And Kay Lock, Dale & Lin Holmes, Patty Smith, Shonda Depew, Becky Davis, Sharon Conklin Mcgraw, Kevin Shearn, Viola Randolph, Dan N., Peter Mcnamara, Becky Krus

▰ Louise Hendrix Bright

Died November 06, … More Information
Louise Hendrix Bright, born November 28, 1934 went into the presence of the Lord on November 6, 2014 in Marshall, Illinois. Louise was 79. Tags: #Fred
Obituary: Louise was born on 28, 1934 and passed away on , 6, 2014. Louise was a resident of Marshall, Illinois at the time of passing. Louise was married to Fred.

▰ Louis N Bright

Died May 17, … More Information
Louis N Bright, of Tremont, Illinois, departed this life Sunday May 17, 2004. Louis was 77.
Obituary published: May 18, 2004 in "Journal Star"

▰ Lola Mae (Lee) Bright

Died January 06, … More Information
Lola Mae (Lee) Bright, age 68 of Springfield, Illinois, joined the Lord January 6, 1997.
Obituary published: January 07, 1997 in "State J-R"

▰ Linda Lee (Berta) Bright

Died December 05, … More Information
Linda Lee (Berta) Bright, of North Pekin, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on December 5, 2013. Linda was 56.
Obituary published: December 06, 2013 in "Pekin DT"

▰ Linda Lee (Berta) Bright

Died December 06, … More Information
Linda Lee (Berta) Bright, age 56 of North Pekin, Illinois, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master December 6, 2013.
Obituary published: December 07, 2013 in "Journal Star"

▰ Linda M Bright

Died September 28, … More Information
Linda M Bright, born May 24, 1953 passed from this world into the next September 28, 2019 in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Linda was 66.

▰ Linda L Bright

Died December 04, … More Information
Linda L Bright, born June 7, 1957 went to be with the Lord on December 4, 2013 in Pekin, Illinois. Linda was 56.
Family members and close friends: , Robin Harrison, Chuck & Wini Oliver, Annette Duncan, Vickie Plack, Rita Poskin

▰ Leon M Bright

Died August 14, … More Information
Leon M Bright, of Illinois, born in Tennessee, passed from this life on August 14, 2013. Leon was 80.
Obituary published: August 15, 2013 in "Journal Star"

▰ Lela M (Romans) Bright

Died July 20, … More Information
Lela M (Romans) Bright, of Morton, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on July 20, 2014. Lela was 85.
Obituary published: July 21, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Lela M (Romans) Bright

Died July 21, … More Information
Lela M (Romans) Bright, age 85 of Morton, Illinois, entered eternal life July 21, 2014.
Obituary published: July 22, 2014 in "Journal Star"

▰ Lela M Bright

Died July 19, … More Information
Lela M Bright, born May 1, 1929 went into the presence of the Lord on July 19, 2014 in Morton, Illinois. Lela was 85. Tags: #Medical #Peoria #Pekin #Russell #Mary #Romans #Gerald #Surviving #Morton #Larry #Bright #Sanford #Robert #Hemet #Cali #David #Doris #Lela #Grace #School #Ladies #Fellowship #Pioneer #Youth #Services #Pastor #Habegger #Bertsche #Knapp- #Cremation #Glendale #Gardens #Memorials #Tribes
Obituary: LELA BRIGHT
Morton - Lela M. Bright, 85, of Morton, passed away at 7:36 a.m. , 19, 2014, at OSF St. Francis Medical in Peoria.
She was born May 1, 1929, in Pekin, to Russell and Mary (Smith) Romans. She married Gerald Bright on 31, 1949, in Pekin.
Surviving are her husband of Morton; three sons, Larry (Gerry) Bright of Sanford, Fla., Robert (Barbara) Bright of Hemet, Cali. and David (Tara) Bright of Morton; one sister, Doris Thrush of Pekin; six grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one brother.
Lela was a member of Grace Church in Morton, where she taught School and was president of the Ladies Missionary Fellowship. She also helped start the Pioneer Girls and was a Youth Sponsor for the church for the Youth Group.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. , 23, 2014, at Grace Church in Morton, with Pastor Doug Habegger and Pastor Tim Bertsche officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. , 22, at Knapp-Johnson and Cremation in Morton. Further visitation will be from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.

Memorials may be made to Grace Church, 1325 E. Jefferson St., Box 444, Morton, IL 61550 or New Tribes Mission, 1000 E 1st St., Sanford, FL 32771.

▰ Kenneth G Bright

Died January 17, … More Information
Kenneth G Bright, born February 24, 1929 went into the presence of the Lord on January 17, 2011 in Belleville, Illinois. Kenneth was 81. Tags: #Hospital #Belleville #Illinois #Scott #Force #Frank #Stella #Cable #Bright #Gertrude #Wanda #Dorothy #Alma #John #Dewayne #Charlie #Gail #Sammy #Lisa #Hanks #Emily #Sandy #Kitty #American #Association #Friends #Lake #Fairview #Stewart #Memorial
Obituary: Kenneth G. Bright, 81, of Belleville, Illinois, born 24, 1929 in Caseyville, Illinois, died , 17, 2011 at St. Elizabeths Hospital, Belleville, Illinois.

Mr. Bright was a retired meat cutter after working 35 years at the commissary at Scott Air Force base.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Stella, nee Cable, Bright, four sisters, Gertrude Fletcher-McCoy, Wanda Greene, Dorothy Wilson, and Alma Gaines-Hayes, a brother, John Bright, two nephews, Dewayne Bright and Charlie Wernle, a niece, Gail Bell, and a great nephew, Sammy Ponder.

Surviving are his daughter, Lisa Ann (Michael) Hanks, his granddaughter Emily Hanks, and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A special thank you to his nieces Sandy Rhodes and Kitty Miller for all of their help and support.

Memorials are appreciated to the American Heart Association. Expressions of condolences may be made at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com.

Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., , 23, 2011 at Lake View , Fairview Heights.
: services will be held at 11 a.m., , 24, 2011 at Lake View , Fairview Heights, Illinois with Rev. Doug Stewart officiating. Interment will be Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois.

▰ Joy Arlene (Froeming) Bright

Died January 09, … More Information
Joy Arlene (Froeming) Bright, age 78 of St Charles, Illinois, joined the Lord January 9, 2019.
Obituary published: January 10, 2019 in "The Daily Herald"

▰ John W Bright

Died September 21, … More Information
John W Bright, of Bellflower, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before John September 21, 1997. John was 67.
Obituary published: September 22, 1997 in "Pantagraph"

▰ Jimmie C Bright

Died November 30, … More Information
Jimmie C Bright, born April 19, 1947 passed away peacefully November 30, 2014 in Johnsonville, Illinois. Jimmie was 67.

▰ Jeffrey P Bright

Died November 01, … More Information
Jeffrey P Bright, age 55 of Illinois, passed from this life on November 1, 2007.
Obituary published: November 02, 2007 in "LombardSpectator"

▰ Jefferson Bright

Died March 19, … More Information
Jefferson Bright went into the presence of the Lord on March 19, 1910 in East Alton, Illinois.
Obituary published: March 20, 1910 in "Cincinnati E/P (OH)"

▰ Jeannette Marie-Louise (Sales)[Scott] Bright

Died May 27, … More Information
Jeannette Marie-Louise (Sales)[Scott] Bright left this earth on May 27, 2004 to meet with Jesus, her Lord and Savior in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Obituary published: May 28, 2004 in "LombardSpectator"

▰ James Wayne "Jim" Bright

Died January 24, … More Information
James Wayne "Jim" Bright, of Creve Coeur, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven January 24, 2017. James was 58.
Obituary published: January 25, 2017 in "Journal Star"

▰ James W Bright

Died November 20, … More Information
James W Bright, 84, of Pekin Tazewell Co, Illinois departed this life November 20, 1998.
Obituary published: November 21, 1998 in "Journal Star"

▰ James E Bright

Died December 07, … More Information
James E Bright, of Illinois, born in Kearny, New Jersey, went into the presence of the Lord on December 7, 2004. James was 89.
Obituary published: December 08, 2004 in "Kewanee S-C"

▰ James W Bright

Died January 22, … More Information
James W Bright, born June 16, 1958 entered into eternal rest January 22, 2017 in Creve Coeur, Illinois. James was 58. Tags: #Born #Pekin #Louis #Donna #Bright #Kristi #Peoria #Surviving #Florida #Chad #Edwards #East #Joel #Jacelyn #Hannah #Mark #North #Diana #Joyce #Woll #Georgia #Cathy #Lynne #United #Navy #Case #Goodfield #Cubs #Preston- #Crematory #Creve #Memorial #Special #School
Obituary: CREVE COEUR ~ James Wayne “Jim” Bright, 58, of Creve Coeur, passed away at 4:35 p.m. , 22, 2017 at his home. Born 16, 1958 in Pekin to Louis Norvin and Donna Jean (Fox) Bright, he married Kristi Sands on 2, 1990 in Peoria. Surviving are his wife; his mother of Florida; one step-son, Chad (Jolene) Edwards of East Peoria; three grandchildren, Joel Wilson, Jacelyn and Hannah Edwards; one brother, Mark A. Bright of North Pekin and two sisters, Diana (Ed) Cox of Florida and Joyce (Alan) Woll of Georgia. He was preceded in death by his father and two sisters, Cathy Bright and Lynne Courtway. Jim has served his country in the United States Navy. He loved and believed in the U.S. Military. He worked at Case IH in Goodfield as a mill and lathe operator, last working . An avid Cubs fan, Jim enjoyed putting together model airplanes and warships and also enjoyed grilling outside year around. A gathering celebrating Jim’s life will be at a later date. Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley s & Crematory in Creve Coeur. Memorial contributions may be given to EP!C, Special Education School, 1913 W. Townline Rd., Peoria, IL 61615. To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com

▰ James W "Jim" Bright

Died January 22, … More Information
James W "Jim" Bright, born June 16, 1958 died on January 22, 2017 in Pekin, Illinois. James was 58.
Family members and close friends: , Melody Cain, Irene Huba, Ken Bright, Jaime Knoble, Debra Dammerman, Bob Alley, Inez Mackinnon, Jenny Creek, John Bennett, Jimw Weaver, Jared Spencer

▰ Jack L Bright

Died November 06, … More Information
Jack L Bright, of Elmhurst, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven November 6, 2008. Jack was 82.
Obituary published: November 07, 2008 in "LombardSpectator"

▰ Iris A (Corzine) Bright

Died December 04, … More Information
Iris A (Corzine) Bright, age 85 of Centralia, Illinois, entered the Kingdom of Heaven December 4, 2010.
Obituary published: December 05, 2010 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Helen L Bright

Died April 19, … More Information
Helen L Bright, born March 21, 1923 died on April 19, 2015 in Peoria, Illinois. Helen was 92. Tags: #Sylvan
Obituary: Helen was born on 21, 1923 and passed away on , 19, 2015. Helen was a resident of Peoria, Illinois at the time of passing. Helen was married to Sylvan.

▰ Harriet May (Fageol)[Wibbel] Bright

Died March 18, … More Information
Harriet May (Fageol)[Wibbel] Bright, of Carthage, Illinois, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 18, 2009. Harriet was 91.
Obituary published: March 19, 2009 in "Hawk Eye (IA)"

▰ Harold V Bright

Died May 09, … More Information
Harold V Bright, born October 8, 1924 died May 9, 2011 in Pekin, Illinois. Harold was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Bonnie Lohnes, Krystal Call, Amanda Filley, Carol Helm, Melba Montgomery, Debbie Weitekamp, Sherri Taylor, Pekin Hospital Er Staff, Nora And Jennifer Thomas

▰ Glenn Bright

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Gladys M (Engelkes) Bright

Died August 19, … More Information
Gladys M (Engelkes) Bright, of Illinois, passed from this life on August 19, 2002. Gladys was 81.
Obituary published: August 20, 2002 in "Rockford RS"

▰ Giovanna Malena Isabella Bright

Died March 16, … More Information
Giovanna Malena Isabella Bright died unexpectedly on March 16, 2005 at the age of 0 in Springfield, Illinois.
Obituary published: March 17, 2005 in "RochesterTimes"

▰ Gerald J "Jerry" Bright

Died January 08, … More Information
Gerald J "Jerry" Bright, age 87 of Morton, Illinois, entered into eternal rest January 8, 2016.
Obituary published: January 09, 2016 in "Journal Star"

▰ Gerald J Bright

Died January 05, … More Information
Gerald J Bright, born September 13, 1928 entered eternal life January 5, 2016 in Morton, Illinois. Gerald was 87. Tags: #Sept #Tremont #Velda #Elsie #Bright #Lela #Pekin #Surviving #Larry #Sanford #Robert #Hemet #Calif #David #Morton #Stephen #Philip #Ethan #Darin #Kimberly #Ronnie #Donna #Florida #Jerry #Caterpillar #Grace #Visitation #Pastor #Bertsche #Glendale #Gardens #Knapp- #Cremation #Memorials #Tribes
Obituary: Morton - Gerald J. Jerry Bright, 87, of Morton, passed away at 5:11 p.m. , Jan. 5, 2016, at his home.
He was born Sept. 13, 1928, in Tremont to Velda James and Elsie Irene (Stevens) Bright. Jerry grew up on a small farm, where he learned to fish and hunt. He married Lela M. Romans on 31, 1949, in Pekin. She preceded him in death on 19, 2014. He also was preceded in death by one brother, Lou Bright.
Surviving are three sons, Larry (Gerry) Bright of Sanford, Fla., Robert (Barbara) Bright of Hemet, Calif., and David (Tara) Bright of Morton; six grandchildren, Stephen (Becky) Bright, Tim Bright, Philip (Amanda) Bright, Ethan Bright, Darin Bright and Kimberly Bright; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Ronnie (Lila) Bright of Tremont; and his sister-in-law, Donna Bright of Florida.
Jerry worked for Caterpillar Inc. for 32 years, retiring as a senior design engineer on Jan. 1, 1985.
He was dedicated to family and was a member of Grace Church since 1960. He was involved in many phases of the churchs early development and growth.
In retirement, Jerry enjoyed traveling to visit family and took up golf.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. , Jan. 11, 2016, at Grace Church in Morton. Further visitation will be from 9 to 9:45 a.m. , Jan. 12, at the church, followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m., with Pastor Tim Bertsche officiating. Burial will be in Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.
Knapp-Johnson and Cremation in Morton is handling arrangements.


Memorials may be made to Grace Church, 1325 E. Jefferson St., Morton, IL 61550 or New Tribes Mission, 1000 E 1st St., Sanford, FL 32771.

▰ George W Bright

Died June 21, … More Information
George W Bright, of Illinois, born in Taylor Co, Kentucky, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he June 21, 2006. George was 61.
Obituary published: June 22, 2006 in "State J-R"

▰ George Raymond Bright

Died July 02, … More Information
George Raymond Bright, age 72 of Illinois, born in Washington, Indiana, joined the Lord July 2, 1999.
Obituary published: July 03, 1999 in "News-Gazette"

▰ George Frederick Jr Bright

Died June 08, … More Information
George Frederick Jr Bright, of Chicago, Illinois, went to be with his Lord and Savior June 8, 1998. George was 64.
Obituary published: June 09, 1998 in "Chicago T"

▰ George W Bright

Died May 20, … More Information
George W Bright, born May 21, 1926 went into the presence of the Lord on May 20, 2012 in Machesney Park, Illinois. GEORGE was 85.

▰ George W Bright

Died May 20, … More Information
George W Bright, born May 21, 1926 entered the Kingdom of Heaven May 20, 2012 in Machesney Park, Illinois. GEORGE was 85.
Family members and close friends: , Kathy Pond, Norma & Roy Kloster, Linda Miller

▰ George Bright

Died July 01, … More Information
George Bright, age 72 of Urbana, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he July 1, 1999.
Obituary published: July 02, 1999 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Frieda Fry Bright

Died January 04, … More Information
Frieda Fry Bright, born September 3, 1944 entered into eternal rest January 4, 2015 in Bloomington, Illinois. Frieda was 70.

▰ Floyd Dale Bright

Died January 01, … More Information
Tags: #Gateway #Medical #Granite #American #Foundries #Local #Collinsville #Charlie #Grace #Shackelford #Bright #Janet #Scheller #Charles #William #Carl #Years #Lois #Jackson #Fairview #Ronald #Belinda #Spur #Tina #Lexington #Grandchildren #Great- #Bobby #Pampa #Patricia #Rancho #Jane #Miami #Kathy #Amarillo #Association #Friends #Lake #West #Memorial
Obituary: Floyd Dale Bright, 70, of Fairview Heights, Ill., born 15, 1940 in Wheeler, TX., died on , 18, 2011 at Gateway Regional Medical , Granite City, Ill., after battling a short illness.

Dale retired from American Steel Foundries after 35 years of dedicated service and was a proud member of IBEW Local 309, Collinsville, Ill.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie & Grace, nee Shackelford, Bright; and one daughter, Janet Lynn Scheller; three brothers, Charles Nelson Bright, Roy William Bright and Carl DeWayne Bright.


Surviving are his loving wife of 42 Years, Lois Faye Bright, nee Jackson of Fairview Heights, Ill., who he married on 25, 1969; a son Ronald Alan (Cindy) Bright of Fairview Heights, Ill., two daughters, Belinda Kay (Billy) MacDonald of Spur, Tx., and Tina Hammer of Lexington, SC., 11 Grandchildren and 19 Great-Grandchildren, a brother, Bobby Joe (Patsy) Bright of Pampa, Tx., a sister, Patricia Ann (Morgan) DeMaroney of Rio Rancho, NM., and two sister-in-laws, Jane Bright of Miami, Tx., and Kathy Bright of Amarillo, Tx., and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association

Condolences may be offered at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com


Visitation: Friends may call from 4:00 P.M. -7:00 P.M. on , 23, 2011 at Lake View , Fairview Heights, Ill.

services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on , 24, 2011 at Lake View with Rev. Charles West officiating. Interment will be held in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Ill.

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▰ Floyd Dale Bright

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Erline Elizabeth (Rohlfing) Bright

Died February 03, … More Information
Erline Elizabeth (Rohlfing) Bright, of Urbana, Illinois, entered Heaven's gates on February 3, 2003. Erline was 78.
Obituary published: February 04, 2003 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Erline Elizabeth Bright

Died February 02, … More Information
Erline Elizabeth Bright, 78, of Urbana, Illinois gained her wings on February 2, 2003.
Obituary published: February 03, 2003 in "News-Gazette"

▰ Elsie Rose Bright

Died October 27, … More Information
Elsie Rose Bright, born June 14, 1927 gained her wings on October 27, 2014 in Martinsville, Illinois. Elsie was 87. Tags: #Bruce
Obituary: Elsie was born on 14, 1927 and passed away on , 27, 2014. Elsie was a resident of Martinsville, Illinois at the time of passing. Elsie was married to Bruce.

▰ Doris W (Musgrave) Bright

Died December 03, … More Information
Doris W (Musgrave) Bright, of Mt Vernon, Illinois, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she December 3, 2003. Doris was 80.
Obituary published: December 04, 2003 in "Kewanee S-C"

▰ Doris M (Herrin) Bright

Died September 17, … More Information
Doris M (Herrin) Bright, age 87 of Peoria, Illinois, passed from this life on September 17, 2016.
Obituary published: September 18, 2016 in "CentraliaMS"

▰ Doris M Bright

Died September 14, … More Information
Doris M Bright, born August 11, 1929 passed away peacefully September 14, 2016 in Boulder, Illinois. Doris was 87.

▰ Doris Bright

Died May 30, … More Information
Doris Bright, born December 13, 1924 entered into eternal rest May 30, 2015 in Flora, Illinois. Doris was 90. Tags: #Carl
Obituary: Doris was born on 13, 1924 and passed away on , May 30, 2015. Doris was a resident of Flora, Illinois at the time of passing. Doris was married to Carl.
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