In loving memory of

Gerald R. Foley
February 17, 1940 - July 31, 2015

Gerald Foley
Canton Gerald R. Jerry Foley, 75, of Canton, died at 9:35 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2015 at OSF St. Francis in Peoria.
He was born in Peoria on February 17, 1940 to John Joseph and Verna Elizabeth (Summer) Foley.
He first married Karolyn Komnick, he then married Dorothy Dunham in Lewistown on February 18, 2004. She survives.
Other survivors include three children Gary (Megan) Foley of Cartersville, GA, Christopher (Angellia) Foley of Hampton, VA and Colette (Kevin) Hill of Mackinaw, four step children Russell Dunham of Cuba, Roger Dunham of Mapleton, Debbie (Steve) McPherson of Canton and Teresa (Tom) Kirkpatrick of Canton, 7 grandchildren Jonah Foley, Angelina Foley, Delaney Foley, Noah Foley, Kenneth Hill, Kaitlyn Hill, and Kaleb Hill, 12 step- grandchildren Jim Morgan, Stephanie Jarvis, Jessica (Kyle) Bainter, Tyson McPherson, Kyle McPherson, Kristin (Tom) Miller, Zane Kirkpatrick, Cassie Dunham, Sarah Dunham, Emily Dunham, Renee Dunham and Ava Rose Dunham, 5 great-grandchildren, one brother Francis (Marjorie) Foley of Seattle, WA and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one sister Patricia Caldwell.
Foley worked as a proof design engineer for Caterpillar, retiring from Mossville and Pontiac. He was of the Catholic faith.
He was a member of the Canton Elks Lodge # 626, Knights of Columbus, and very active in the VFW Post # 1984 in Canton. He loved spending time at the Goose Ranch and was active in local elections.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Tuesday August 4 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Foster Cemetery near Fairview. The family will receive friends following the graveside service at the Canton Elks Lodge.
Memorials may be made to the Canton Elks or VFW.
To view Jerrys tribute or post condolences, visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.

Tributes

Phil McGuire wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

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Cheryl Dunham wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

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Angela Hadsall wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

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Kevin Dwyer wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

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Tina and Brian Lehnhausen wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

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Brandi Sale wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

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Wendy Young wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

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Shaun and Melissa wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

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Ricardo and Mary Celestino wrote on Nov 15, 2017:

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Maureen Foley wrote on Aug 6, 2015:

"Gary, Chris and Collette, So sorry for your lose, remember your Seattle Foley family loves you and has you in their thoughts and prayers. Uncle Jerry will be missed. Love Maureen Foley"

Gordon Cundiff wrote on Aug 4, 2015:

"Jerry is remembered well by me and his fellow classmates in the class of '58 from Spalding High School in Peoria. Prayers for Jerry and his family. Gordon Cundiff"

Ronald Campbell Jr. wrote on Aug 3, 2015:

"Jerry will always be associated with good memories of visiting Family in Washington. I regret not having the opportunity to get to know him as an adult, but will always remember him fondly."

Ricardo and Mary Celestino wrote on Aug 3, 2015:

"Christopher Foley and your Family, Ricardo and I are sending our Deepest Sympathy to all of you! Dad is in the real world now with no more pain, sorrow, worries, fears! He will get a new body and everlasting life with our Lord and Savior!! Know that he always loved you!"

Phil McGuire wrote on Aug 2, 2015:

"Of course we're all sorry to see you go Dad, love you always..heartfelt condolences to all the family/friends..But there seems to be a 25 year marriage,wife and step kids and grand children missing....."

Elizabeth Creasap wrote on Aug 2, 2015:

"Jerry was a good man, he was a wonderful father to my sisters children and a wonderful friend, we shared many good times with him and his family in Washington IL, and in Chicago. He will be missed by all of us, God Bless him and his family."

Tiffany Hale wrote on Aug 2, 2015:

"You will be missed grandpa! Love tiffany and jered"

cheryl hale wrote on Aug 2, 2015:

"Many good memories of dad...always kind,and gentle man....rest in peace.....Charlotte Foley,Cherrie,greg,scott,Phil and rich"

Rosie West wrote on Aug 2, 2015:

"Dorothy i am so sorry for your loss..you are in my prayers"

Deb Hill wrote on Aug 2, 2015:

"Dorothy, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Hugs... Deb Hill"

Brandi Sale wrote on Aug 2, 2015:

"So sorry Dorathy. Jerry was a good man."