Surviving are: his parents Fred Knowles and Pam Daniels of Bartonville, Heather Sullivan and Adam Etaugh of Peoria, Joel Ferguson of Peoria, two brothers; Patrick Ferguson of Peoria and Tanner Knowles of East Dubuque, IL, a sister Lanie Knowles of Bartonville, three step-brothers; Brooks Yates of Bartonville, Branden Yates of Bartonville, and Anthony Etaugh of Peoria, a step-sister Brittany Yates of Bartonville, his grandparents; Cathy Knowles of Pekin, Gregg and Tobi Mangum of Peoria, Don and Angie Sullivan of Washington, his great grandmothers Miriam Mangum of Peoria and Joy Sullivan of Peoria, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and his girlfriend Maddi Johnson of Glasford. Tyler was preceded in death by his grandfather Fred Knowles, Sr., and his uncle Adam Sullivan.
Tyler was a senior at Illini Bluffs High School in Glasford, IL. While attending Illini Bluffs, Tyler participated in wrestling, soccer, and was a member of the Powder Puff Cheerleading team for the girls Powder Puff games. Tyler was a social butterfly. He liked to make friends and loved to be the center of attention. Tyler was comical, funny, and always the clown who loved to make people laugh. He was never afraid to try anything once. Tyler enjoyed spending time with his grandfather at Peoria Speedway. Tyler’s hobbies included hunting and working with his hands on construction projects. Tyler also had an infinite passion for penguins.
Services will be held at 10 am Tuesday November 2, 2010 at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Visitation will be Monday from 4 – 8 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in Maple Ridge Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the family. Tyler’s family encourages you to visit his web site at www.Davison-Fulton-BartonvilleChapel.com to leave tributes and condolences.
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