Obituary Ralph E. Winship, 94, of Morton, passed away at 10:28pm, Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at UnityPoint Health-Methodist in Peoria. Ralph was born September 5, 1920 in Henry, IL to the late Walter and Minnie Putcamp Winship. He married Doris A. Greene in November 18, 1945 in Sparland, IL. She preceded him in death on June 3, 2013. Surviving is one daughter, Barbara (Michael) Hutchins of Morton; son-in-law, David Blease of Delavan; 5 grandchildren: Tracy (Derek ) Anderson ,Sean Hutchins (Missy Wiegand), Nicola Perry (& Lyndon), all of Pekin; Stephen Blease (& Amy Connell) of Stoughton, WI, and Amy Blease (& Chris Robinson) of Worcester, England; and 10 great-grandchildren. Ralph was also preceded in death by his daughter, Carol Blease, 4 brothers, and 1 sister. Ralph grew up on the family farm in Putnam County where he developed a strong work ethic and a love of the outdoors and duck hunting. He was a proud World War II veteran and recipient of several medals, including a Purple Heart and a Distinguished Flying Cross. He flew 52 missions in the South Pacific with the Army Air Corps as B-25 tailgunner and was honorably discharged in 1944. After the war, Ralph got his pilot license and shared a Piper Cub and the joy of flying with his brothers. He retired in 1979 from Texaco. He continued to enjoy hunting and shooting trap well into his eighties. He enjoyed woodworking and spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. A funeral service, with military honors will be held at 7:00pm, Monday, March 9, 2015 at Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in East Peoria. Visitation will begin at 5:00pm Monday, until the time of the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at 10:00am, Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Putnam Cemetery, in Putnam. Rev. Glenn Ioder will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Miller Senior Center transportation fund or the ALS Association, Peoria chapter. Visitation MAR 9. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - East Peoria 444 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL, US, 61611 garydeiters@deitersfuneralhome.com Service MAR 9. 07:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - East Peoria 444 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL, US, 61611 garydeiters@deitersfuneralhome.com Graveside Service MAR 10. 10:00 AM Putnam Cemetery Putnam, IL, US