METAMORA - Bradley John Hoshor, 47, of Metamora, formerly of East Peoria, died at 6:13 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born Nov. 3, 1965, in Peoria to Clyde A. and Sally Ann Moats Hoshor.
They preceded him in death as well as one brother, Jefferey, and one nephew, Michael Hoshor.
He is survived by his fiancee, Gena Oller-May of Washington; three brothers, Clyde (Julie) Hoshor of Mapleton, Doug (Donna) Hoshor of North Pekin and Greg Hoshor of Creve Coeur; and one sister, Kris (Jim) Paranto of Metamora. He is also survived by three nephews, Christopher, Nicholas and CJ Hoshor; and two nieces, Ashley Russell and Katlin Paranto; and special angels and caregivers, Elisha Pentecost of Sunnyland and Jill Aeschleman of Roanoke.
He was a floor technician for over 20 years in the Local 183 Carpenters Union in Peoria.
Bradley was a member of Dayspring United Methodist Church in East Peoria, where he was an active volunteer.
Bradley loved the outdoors, target shooting and fishing. He was also a gifted artist, enjoyed music and riding motorcycles, and was gifted with computers. He loved people and always made time to meet others' needs.
There will be a visitation on Saturday, Nov. 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Dayspring United Methodist Church. There will be a celebration of his life from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 18, at the UAW 974 Hall on Springfield Road in East Peoria. Cremation rites have been accorded. Burial of cremains will take place on Dec. 9, 2012, at 1 p.m. at Spring Bay Cemetery. Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bradley's name to Karla K. Paranto at any Heartland Bank branch. Bradley's memorial website may be found at www.deitersfuneralhome.com, where online condolences may also be sent to the family.
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