Duane Eugene Finch

Duane Eugene Finch, 80, of Bartonville, IL passed away on July 12, 2014 at Unity Point Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. He was born May 23, 1934 to John and Marcella (Rohman) Finch in Metamora, IL. He graduated from Low-Point High School in 1951. He married Rita Copp in Toluca, IL on December 29, 1956. She survives. Also surviving are: Children; Susan (Mike) Cobratti, Sharon (Brad) Wood, Shelly (Scott)Lunsford, Steve (Tammy) Finch, all of Bartonville, IL, Siblings; Gordon (Dorothy) Finch of Metamora, IL, Bonnie (Dick) Meismer of Metamora, IL, Eldon (Andrea) Finch of Tucson, AZ, Diane (Mike) Cawley of McHenry, IL Brenda (Bud) Barker of Toluca, IL, Denise (Mike) Held of Metamora, IL, Carol (Bernard) Beoletto of Toluca, IL, Grandchildren; Gabrielle Wood, Stephanie and Seth Lunsford, Andrew and Kelly Finch, Jacob and Brady Curry, Jessica Auer, and many nieces and nephews. Duane began his career at the age of 17 at Caterpillar, as a Pattern Maker. He then went on to serve as a foreman for over 18 years. He retired in the mid 80’s after 36 years of service to Caterpillar. While working for Cat, he also owned Mid-State Sales Cabinets, in which he was a cabinet maker. Duane loved the outdoors, enjoying fishing, hunting, and searching for mushrooms the most. He also enjoyed attending the flea market it Rutledge, MO. He also owned a booth and sold different antiques there. Duane was an avid antique collector, especially all different types of pans. He was an active member in the Bartonville community, especially through the Lions Club. He served as President, District Governor, Zone Chairman and Chairman of Eyeglasses. Duane was a veteran of the US Army, and a member at American Legion Post 979. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday July 17, 2014 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Peoria. Visitation will be held Wednesday July 16, 2014 at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel, from 5 – 7:00 PM, and also an hour prior to the mass at church. Burial will follow mass. Memorial donations in honor of Duane may be made to St. Ann Catholic Masses. Online condolences may be left at, www.Davison-Fulton-Bartonvillechapel.com