Obituary Ronald L. Dunton, 86, of Peoria, passed away at 2:50 pm Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. He was born Sept. 7, 1931 in Elmwood, IL to Roy and Marie Dunton. They preceded him in death. Surviving are 3 daughters, Tonita (John) Yankevich, Karen (Bruce) Weir, Pamela (Leonard) Pamson; 7 grandchildren, Jenny, Jessie, Kristin, Lenny Jr., Jacquie, Sonja, James; and 14 great-grandchildren. Ronald was a United States Army Veteran. He worked for the State of Illinois, retiring in 1998. He was a member of Bayview Baptist Church in Washington. He was also a member of the Peoria Masonic Lodge and Mohammed Temple Shrine, Scottish Rite Bodies Valley of Peoria. Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 5 pm Monday, Nov. 20, 2017 at Bayview Baptist Church in Washington with Pastor Keith Thibo officiating. Family will receive friends one hour before the service at the church. Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington is in charge of arrangements. Visitation NOV 20. 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM Bay View Baptist Church 22648 Grosenbach Road Washington, IL, US Memorial Service NOV 20. 05:00 PM Bay View Baptist Church 22648 Grosenbach Road Washington, IL, US