Lawrence B. McPeek Sr. 1930—2016Lawrence B. McPeek Sr., age 85 of Stockton, IL, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL. He was born on June 29, 1930 in Pleasant Valley Township to the late Bryan and Julia (Miller) McPeek. He graduated from Stockton High School and took several courses at Highland Community College. Lawrence was a lifelong farmer and hauled milk. He was also a realtor/broker and had served on the board of Loran Mutual Insurance for over 20 years. He had served on the school board for 32 years and the township for 44 years. Lawrence was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton. He loved to dance and loved (my) Bears. He was a beloved father to Dee Scace of Pearl City, IL, Lawrence (Paula) McPeek Jr. of Stockton, Sylvia Paisley of Pecatonica, IL, Dawn Fernandez of Freeport, and Lori (Ed) Boettner of Freeport; he is also survived by his special friend/dance partner, Dorothy "Dottie" Bloyer of Freeport; 14 grandchildren and one step-grandchild; 35 great-grandchildren and 6 step-great grandchildren; and siblings, Margaret (Bill) Donnelly, Eleanor DeNure, Marie Glees, Julia Bergemann, and Robert J. McPeek. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bryan and Julia McPeek; 2 brothers; 3 brothers-in-law; 2 sisters-in-law; 1 son-in-law; and 1 granddaughter. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 11th at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Stockton. There will be a visitation before the service beginning at 9 a.m. A memorial fund has been established for the Stockton Education Foundation. Condolences may be shared with his family at www.hermannfuneralhome.com.