Brian K. Rakestraw

Brian K. Rakestraw, 52, of Peoria passed away at 4:26am Monday, May 29, 2017, at the home of his sister Julie Kunski. He was born on December 10, 1964 in Peoria son of Keith and Peggy Larimore Rakestraw. He married Lisa Eads on November 22, 2001 in Toulon, IL. Surviving is one daughter Morgan Rakestraw of Princeville, his mother of Peoria, two sisters Barbara "Barby" Meier of West Peoria and Julie (John) Kunski of Peoria. Also surviving are two brothers Doug Lathram of Florida and Kevin Parker of Washington, four nieces Carrie (Paul) Budzinski of Peoria, Amanda Hageman of Bartonville, Tosha Adkins of Sugar City, CO. Kathy (Elery) Bendler of Carbondale, IL. and one nephew Michael Meier of Peoria, IL. He was preceded in death by his father. Brian was an honorably discharged U.S. Air Force Veteran, proudly serving our country for 9 years. He worked as an auto salesman for several dealerships in the Peoria area. Brian also worked for the city of Peoria in Code Enforcement. He later worked for Yellow Book, Better Way Siding & Windows and also construction with his best Friend Robert Lorance. He last worked at Morton Walmart in management. He enjoyed many things in life including karaoke, cowboy boots, guitars, fishing, hunting, Harley Davidson motorcycles, and the love he had for his family and friends - Brian will be sorely missed. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington. Visitation will be one-hour prior to his service. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be given to OSF Hospice. Memories and condolences may be sent using www.masonfuneralhomes.com.