Roy Wilbur Deblieck
February 20, 1917 — January 15, 2012
Alexis, Illinois
Roy Wilbur DeBlieck, 94, of Alexis, died at 3:35 A.M. Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the Heartland Care Center in Galesburg.
He was born Feb. 20, 1917 in Geneseo, IL the son of Evo and Augusta (VanNorway) DeBlieck. He was raised and educated in the Geneseo area.
Roy married Aleda R. DePaepe in East Moline, Il on Nov. 7, 1936 and she died Dec. 15, 2000.
Roy farmed with his family in the Cordova and Alexis areas.
He was of Catholic Faith and a member of St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Alexis.
Survivors include his daughter, Kay (Patrick) Leary of Vero Beach, FL.; sons, Kenneth (Carolyn) DeBlieck of Cordova, IL, Stanley (Marilyn) DeBlieck of Arlington, WA. and Harvey (Teri) DeBlieck of Alexis, IL; 18 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, and 4 great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and several brothers and sisters.
A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Alexis. Burial will take place at St. Mary's Cemetery, Alexis. No visitation is planned. Memorials may be given to St. Jude's Research Hospital. Hoover-Hall memorial Chapel, Alexis is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.hooverhall.com.