BORN

1945

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Davison-Fulton/Bartonville Chapel

1203 West Garfield Ave

Bartonville, Illinois

Duane Petrakis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 7, 2017.

Duane L. Petrakis, 72, of Peoria, Illinois passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at the Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born on March 17, 1945 in Peoria, Illinois to Bernard and Caryl (Kasebier) Petrakis Sr.
He is survived by six children, Kevin (Marnee) Petrakis of Abingdon, Illinois, Gina (Michael) Prevette of Chatsworth, Georgia, Jerry Petrakis of Peoria, Tye (Kellie) Petrakis of Chillicothe, Kerry Petrakis and Troy (Andrea) Lane both of Bartonville; ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; nine siblings, David (Barbara) Petrakis, Paul Petrakis both of Peoria, Daniel Petrakis of West Peoria, Bernard Petrakis Jr of Liverpool, Janet Patton of Bolingbrook, Illlinois, Debra Johnigk of Chillicothe, Gloria Schooley of Dunlap, Gayla (Mike) Wascher of Orlando, Florida and Mari (Carl) Doubet of Hanna City. He was preceded by one brother, John Petrakis and one sister, Karen Petrakis.
Duane was a foreman for Peoria Blacktop for many years retiring in 1981. He was a member of the Laborers Local Union #165. He was the social director at the Canton high rise. He enjoyed chess, scrabble and music.
Memorial services will be Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 2 pm at the Davison Fulton Bartonville Chapel. The Rev. Craig Hislope will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior the service on Tuesday. Cremation rites have been accorded. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria. Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. You may create an online condolence at www.davison-fultonbartonvillechapel.com.

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September 15, 2017

HOWARD GRIESER

FELLOW CLASSMATE AT LCHS CLASS OF '63.
NICE, QUIET GUY, AFFECTIONATLY KNOWN AS
"DOGBONE".

MY SYMPATHIES TO HIS LOVING FAMILY.

September 12, 2017

Sheryl Bruninga

My sympathy to Duane's family. Duane went to Monroe Grade School & Limestone High School, the class of 1963. He always had a smile & will be missed.

September 11, 2017

Andrea Burke

I appreciate knowing you, your family, and celebrating your life. Please rest in God's embrace until we meet again.

September 9, 2017

Duane will be missed very much. I always appreciated his visits and phone calls, especially after Bill passed away. We always ended every call with "I love you." Rest in peace, Duane. Aunt Martha Kasebier

September 8, 2017

Gins Prevette

The greatest gift I ever had, was the day God give me my Dad. Growing up with you by my side every step of the way, never wanted to imagine you going away. My Hero, my Father, my best friend Rest in peace till we meet again.

Posted by Gins Prevette

September 8, 2017

Tom Cornell

My condolences to Troy, Tye, Kerry and Kevin and all his family and friends. Rest In Peace.

September 8, 2017

Carrie Foley

Wow, what can I say Uncle Duane. There were way too many memories in my childhood with you and my Aunt Judy. You will surely be missed. RIH Uncle Duane!

September 8, 2017

mari

September 8, 2017

Mari doubet

Rip big brother will miss you

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