Obituary CHILLICOTHE - Dean C. Ayler, 72, of Chillicothe, died at 2:30 am Friday, May 16, 2008 at the Veterans Administration Home in Danville, IL. Born on May 31, 1935 in Peoria, IL to Pete and Theresa Fahr Ayler, he married Catherine Zetterlind on May 5, 1989 in Peoria, IL. She preceded him in death on February 19, 2007 in Peoria, IL. Surviving are 3 sons, Ed (Netta) Braun Jr. of Bolivar, MO, Jack (Angie) Braun of Mapleton, IL, and Jeff (Cris) Braun of Washington, IL, 1 sister, Mary Rose (Bill) Jacobs of Metropolis, IL, 1 sister-in-law, Mary Ayler of Peoria, IL, granddaughter, Shari (Kenny) Prather of Chillicothe, IL and several other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dean was also preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister. Dean was a US Marine Corp veteran, serving during the Korean War. Dean previously worked at Bemis Bag and Allied Mills. He also worked as a Custodian for Peoria School District #150 and most recently worked for the Housekeeping Department at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Dean was a lifetime member of the American Legion #1115 in Spring Bay and volunteered at the VFW Post #2078 in East Peoria on a regular basis. He was also an avid blood donor for the American Red Cross and was of the Catholic faith. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, woodworking, and radio controlled planes.