Harold M. "Monte" Doty

Harold M. "Monte" Doty, 65, of Spring Bay, IL passed away at 12:43 am on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He was born on September 27, 1951 in Shelbyville, IL to Harold W. and Orda L. (Walden) Doty. He married Donna R. Murrell on April 6, 1991 in Metamora. She survives. Also surviving are his children Beth (Dave) Mann, Jennifer (Shawn) Sarver, Heather Doty, Michael Petrovics all of Metamora, Nelson (Elizabeth) Doty of Spring Bay, Jeremy Doty of Metamora, Johnathan Doty of Peoria Heights, and Jordan Doty of Jacksonville, FL; eleven grandchildren; siblings Doug (Carla) Doty of Metamora, Stan Doty of East Peoria, Dianna (Doug) Delinski and Rick (Lisa) Doty both of Metamora, Dorwin (the late Shelley) Doty of Washington, April (Steve) Nauman of Germantown Hills, and Brian (Karen) Doty of East Peoria; and a plethora of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law Shelley Doty. Monte was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Metamora Redbirds fan. He worked the Chain Gang for Redbird football for many years. He loved fishing, golfing, singing, and playing the guitar. He enjoyed coaching and watching his kids and grandkids at their sporting events. He loved Oreo cookies. He was a loving husband, dad, PaPa, and uncle to his family. He was a member of RiversEdge United Methodist Church in Spring Bay. Love you too!!! A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 11:00 am at RiversEdge United Methodist Church, Spring Bay with Pastors Andrew Hopp and Mike Fender officiating. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the church and also one hour prior to his service at the church. Burial will be in Spring Bay Cemetery, Spring Bay. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JARF), 1 North LaSalle Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602 or to the American Cancer Society Peoria Chapter, 4234 North Knoxville Avenue, Suite B, Peoria, IL 61614. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.