Obituary EAST PEORIA-Richard "Dick" Morrissey, 74, of East Peoria, IL died at 3:12 PM Monday, December 16, 2013 at Trinity Medical Center in Rock Island, IL. Born on December 12, 1939 in Burlington, IA to Francis and Vera Mae Hunter Morrissey, he married Linda Crew on September 22, 1973; she survives. Also surviving are 3 children, Troy Morrissey of Peoria Heights, Shelley (Chuck) Barnes and Dustin Morrissey, both of East Peoria; 7 grandchildren, Christin (Jeff) Tharp, Kiaya Morrissey, Kierra Morrissey, Koletyn Morrissey, Kylee Barnes, Addison Morrissey, and Talan Hartman; 2 great-grandchildren, Ryder Barnes and Haven Tharp; and 3 siblings, Barbara Schaefer of Davenport, IA, Gloria (Jay) Francque of Erie, IL, and William Morrissey of Le Claire, IA. He was preceded in death by 1 sister, Francine Morrissey; 1 son, Todd Morrissey; 1 grandson, Christipher Morrissey; and his parents. Dick retired from Kroger where he worked as a meat cutter. He was a member of the meat cutter's union. Dick was a St. Louis Cardinal and Chicago Bear fan. He enjoyed being with his family, watching his son play sports, and spending time at the Par-A-Dice Casino. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 AM Friday, December 20, 2013 at Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in East Peoria. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the funeral home and 1/2 hour prior to services. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Peoria.