Randy Dudley

Born December 17, 1957 in Peoria to Edward L. and Shirley Ann (Blazek) Dudley, he married Paula Marie Carnegie on May 19, 1991 in Pekin. She survives.

Also surviving are his mother and step-father, Shirley and Logan Dickey of Pekin; two sons, Matthew M. Beals of Pekin and Andrew M. Beals of Chicago; two daughters, Christina M. (Corey) Cox of Pekin and Stephanie M. Beals of Peoria; nine grandchildren; one brother, Rick Dudley of Pekin; two sisters, Vicki (Joe) Beoletto of Pekin and Barb Pree of Deer Creek; and many nieces and nephews.

His father preceded him in death.

Randy worked as a concrete finisher for many years for Otto Baum in Morton, R.A. Cullinan in Tremont, and last was self-employed.

He attended Bethel Baptist Church in Pekin.

Randy was a "mad Einstein" and could fix anything.

His funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2008 at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel. The Rev. Steven M. Rowell, Sr. will officiate. Visitation will be at 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Glendale Mausoleum in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4234 North Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614.