Daniel Bearden

Born February 6, 1950 in Pekin to Robert and Rose (Horn) Bearden, he married Donna Jean Fahnders on October 2, 1976 in Pekin.

Surviving are his wife; one son, Tim (Bridget) Bearden of Chicago; one daughter, Tracie Bearden of St. Louis, Missouri; one grandson, Connor Bearden of Chicago; two brothers, Phil Bearden and Michael Bearden, both of Pekin; two sisters, Josephine Sommer of Pekin and Elizabeth Weins of Florida; a brother-in law, Donald (Trina) Fahnders of Manito; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents and one sister preceded him in death.

Dan had worked as a quality analyst at Caterpillar, Inc. Previoiusly, he had worked at Keystone Steel and Wire Company in Bartonville and Quaker Oats in Pekin.

He was a member of Second Reformed Church in Pekin, UAW Local #974, and was a 32 year member of Empire Masonic Lodge #126 A.F & A.M. in Pekin.

Dan’s passions in life were singing, playing the guitar, calligraphy, and woodworking,

His memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Second Reformed Church in Pekin. The Rev. Bill Appleyard-Pekich will officiate. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help defray medical expenses.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.

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