Obituary Detail


Lyle L. Peach - 85
8/30/1924 - 3/8/2010

Walnut -
Lyle L. Peach, age 85, of 1202 Linda Drive, Princeton, Illinois died Monday, March 08, 2010 at Liberty Village Nursing Home in Princeton, Illinois.

Lyle was born on August 30, 1924 in Princeton, Illinois, the son of Charles W. and Cora L. (Mead) Peach. He was united in marriage to Florence “Alberta” Gustafson on September 23, 1950 in Walnut. Illinois and she preceded him in death on March 12, 2005. He served in the United States Army. Lyle was a retired truck driver and farmer in the Princeton area. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Walnut and was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed tractor rides.

He is survived by one daughter Nela (Michael) Regan of Apple Valley, California; three sons Les (Mary) Peach of Montgomery, Illinois; Ronald (Danette) Peach of Godfrey, Illinois, Gary (Becky) Peach of Princeton, Illinois; ten grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister Ila Allen of Princeton, Illinois and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three brothers and two sisters.

Cremation rites were accorded. Memorial services will be conducted on Saturday 10:30 a.m. at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut with Rev. Brian Moore, pastor of the First Christian Church of Walnut, officiating. Burial of cremains will be in Walnut Cemetery. A Time of Sharing will be held on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut. A MEMORIAL HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED IN HIS MEMORY TO FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF WALNUT AND THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY IN LIEU OF FLOWERS. Condolences may be sent to: www.garlandfuneralhome.com.

Celebration of Life:
Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Garland Funeral Home in Walnut.

Memorial Service:
Saturday 10:30 a.m. at the Garland Funeral Home

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Visitor Comments
Nela and family, Please know that my thoughts and prayers go with you as you mourn the death of your father.
John Clausen
3/11/2010 7:36 AM
 
Nela, Michael, Gary and Becky, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We will all miss your father, Lyle. He always brought so much cheer and delight to our neighborhood as he walked around the subdivision. God bless you and comfort you. Helen and Art Rodrig
Helen and Art Rodrig
3/12/2010 2:35 PM
 
To The Peach Family: We're so sorry to hear of Lyles death. He was a awesome guy and a wonderful neighbor of 20 years. We will surely miss him. We will cherish the great memories of him, especially when we'd all sit together at the stock car races. He truely enjoyed cheering on the drivers. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this sad time.
Brenda and Mike Adams and family
3/12/2010 3:21 PM
 
Les, Tim and I want you to know that we are here for you and Mary and your family during this sad and difficult time. Whatever we can do, please let us know. Our thoughts are with you and our hearts go out to you, we love you.
Tim and Nancy
3/12/2010 8:22 PM
 

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