Obituary of William Bishop
William S. (Bill) Bishop, 61, of East Peoria, passed away on January 29th, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Bill was born in Peoria on May 5, 1963, to Frank and Charlene (Simkins) Bishop. He was blessed with two children, Kole and Skylar, who were his world.
He is survived by Skylar; his mother, Charlene; brother, Louis (Mary Jo); and his 5 sisters, Barb (Chuck) Lindsoe, Mary Jo (Bob) Doering, Patty Bishop, Jane Bishop, and Becky (Jim) Cloninger. Bill had many nieces and nephews who loved him deeply, along with an aunt, many cousins, and many, many friends.
He was preceded in death by Kole, and his father, Frank.
Bill was a loving and caring father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, who always had a story to bring a smile and a laugh. He was an avid fan of the Blackhawks and the Bears.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Cremation Specialist of Illinois is assisting the family. There will be a Celebration of Life held on February 16th, from 1-4 p.m., at the Abbas Grotto, 1839 1/2 Highview Road, in East Peoria. Feel free to come and celebrate with us a life that we will never forget.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Whitney's Walk/Roller Kolester at Whitneyswalk.com, or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be left at www.CSofIL.com.
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