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- [S322] Hollier, Rose Marie (Dufilho), Firsthand Knowledge, (Location: Opelousas, Louisiana;), Letter about Dick and Irene Gunnar's family, dated 11 May 2014.
- [S274] U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1, Ancestry.com, (Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2010;).
Record for Edward Joseph Gunnar
- [S620] Legacy.com, Inc., Obituaries, Legacy.com, Inc., "Edward Gunnar," obituary; citing Peoria Journal Star (Peoria, Illinois), 31 July 2016.
Edward Gunnar
PEORIA - Edward J. Gunnar, 64, of Peoria, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016, at his home.
Born September 2, 1951, to Richard and Irene (St. Amand) Gunnar, he married Jinny (Koehl-Nessler) Gunnar on June 13, 1997.
Surviving are his wife; one stepson, F. Scott Nessler (Grace) of East Peoria; one stepdaughter, Tammy Martin of Hickory, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Aislinn, Jayme, Kristen and Chris; and three sisters, Louise and Mary Gunnar of Peoria and Patty (Doug) Swartz of Pontiac.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Richard and John Gunnar; and one nephew, Richard Gunnar Jr.
Ed was very proud of his family heritage and enjoyed following the lives of his nieces, nephews and cousins who held a great place in his heart.
Ed started working at the age of eleven and went on to graduate from Woodruff High School and attend ICC and Bradley University. He worked as an engineer at Caterpillar and retired after 37 years and 1 day. (He was particularly proud of that 1 day.) He spent his entire CAT career at the Mossville facility in various capacities, but two of his top joys were working on the development of the little Challenger and traveling as a Field Follow Engineer. However, the relationships he forged during his years of employment were what he treasured the most.
Over the past 20 years, Ed visited every state except Alaska. Traveling was his passion and he was never happier than when he was on the backroads of the USA. His sense of humor, many times obtuse, is legendary, and his hearty laugh will continue to echo throughout our home. Many will agree that
earning his friendship was a process, but once his friend, his love, loyalty, generosity and kindness ran deeper than most. He was a lesson and an example to all who knew him.
Ed attended and supported the Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria and was a student of A Course in Miracles, whose principles guided his life. One of his favorite principles was, "Outside of this limiting physical experience I remain Spirit, created in the image and likeness of Love. And as such, I am sinless, wholly loved and loving...just as you are."
A gathering for family and friends to celebrate Ed's life will be held at Universalist Unitarian Church, 3000 W. Richwoods Blvd., Peoria, on Saturday, August 20 at 11 a.m. A lunch will be served.
In lieu of flowers, all memorials can be made to Common Place of Peoria to support their ongoing GED preparation classes. Cremation has been accorded by Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Co.
Published in Peoria Journal Star on July 31, 2016
[Source: "Edward Gunnar," obituary; citing Peoria Journal Star (Peoria, Illinois), 31 July 2016, http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pjstar/obituary.aspx?n=edward-gunnar&pid=180841946.]
- [S322] Hollier, Rose Marie (Dufilho), Firsthand Knowledge, (Location: Opelousas, Louisiana;), email to Mark Hollier, 28 July 2016.
From: "hal dufilho"
Date: July 25, 2016 at 10:27:06 PM CDT
To: "Anna Stelly" , "Don Fontenot" , "Rose Hollier"
Subject: Eddie Gunnar has Died
From Facebook by his wife Jenny:
7/25 Mon: Ed passed this am 12:30. He peacefully went to sleep on Saturday evening and quietly slept on. He has made it incredibly easy for me by removing the drama from the journey and allowing it to just unfold. Love him. Bless him to the Heart of God.
We will have a small celebration of his life in the near future. Some important people need to return from travels and then the plans will begin. I'll let everyone know the details. Today, in recognition, let's acknowledge his pun mastery by noticing and/or using a real groaner or two. I will so miss those many times I got to roll my eyes.
- [S620] Legacy.com, Inc., Obituaries, Legacy.com, Inc., "John Gunnar," obituary; citing Peoria Journal Star, 25-26 April 2015.
EAST PEORIA - John P. Gunnar, 67, of East Peoria, Ill., passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
John was born Oct. 7, 1947, in Peoria, Ill., to Richard and Irene (St. Amand) Gunnar. He married Linda Denlick on May 20, 1967, in Peoria, Ill.
Surviving are his wife, Linda Gunnar of East Peoria, Ill.; daughter, Michelle Gunnar of Pekin, Ill.; son, Matthew (Rebecca) Gunnar of O'Fallon, Mo.; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; his brother, Ed (Ginny) Gunnar of Peoria, Ill.; and three sisters, Patty (Doug) Swartz of Pontiac, Ill., Mary Gunnar of Peoria, Ill., and Louise Gunnar of Peoria, Ill.
John was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Richard Gunnar.
John was a veteran of the United States Army.
He worked at Pabst Brewing Co. in the scheduling department for 13 years and later worked for the Peoria Public Library.
John loved to spend time with his family and his friends. He never missed one of his grandchildren's sporting events.
His hobbies included football, helping others and taking great care of his yard.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. today, April 26, 2015, at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria. Cremation rites will be accorded.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate or T.A.P.S.
Online tributes may be made at www.Davison-Fulton.com.
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