Hollis L. Peden Obituary (1944 - 2021)

Hollis L. Peden, 76, of Bloomington, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his residence. His memorial mass will be held at 11 am on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at St. Patrick Church of Merna, with Rev. Dustin Schultz officiating. Visitation will begin at the church at 9:30 am. Cremation rites have been accorded. Interment will immediately follow services at Lexington Township Cemetery, Lexington. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers,memorials may be made to the family. To view a complete obituary or leave a condolence, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com. He was born August 23, 1944 in Bloomington, and raised in rural Lexington, son of Ivan Hollis and Beulah Ellen Lynn Peden. He married Rosanne Marie Moore on September 28, 1973 in Bloomington, she preceded him in death on September 7, 2012 in Bloomington. Surviving are his four daughters, Angela (Jim) Groth of Lexington, Tamara (Scott) Doyle of Towanda, Melodee (John II) Sculfield of Romeoville and Kathleen Peden of Normal. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Brianna, Carley, Katy, Chevy, Tyler, Austin, Zachary, Jakayla and John III and one sister, Linda Winterland of Lake Mills, WI. Hollis was a United States Army Veteran. He retired after a long career with Linco Trucking in El Paso. Hollis enjoyed spending his free time fishing, but also enjoyed photography and watching the Chicago Cubs.