Obituary GLEN ELLYN-William J. Tockes, 57, of Glen Ellyn, IL formerly of Peoria, died at 5:49 AM Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL. Born on June 8, 1955 in Oceanside, CA to William J. and Alice D. Vititow Tockes, he married Lori R. Johnson on October 30, 1982 in Peoria. She survives. Also surviving are his mother, Diane Tockes of West Peoria, 2 brothers, Richard C. (Jody) Tockes of East Peoria and Steven J. Tockes of West Peoria, 3 sisters, Kathy Pelini of West Peoria, Lisa Blair and Lori Brooks, both of Peoria, 18 adoring nieces and nephews, and 1 great niece. He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents. Bill graduated from Manual High School, class of 1973 and attended Illinois Central College and American Academy of Art in Chicago. He started his career working for his father-in-law at Kenny Johnson Moving and Storage Company in Peoria. While in Chicago he owned and operated his own packing business, and was currently the sales representative for Pickens-Kane Moving and Storage Company an Allied Agency in the Chicago area. Bill was an avid golfer and was an incredibly gifted artist who had a love of nature and expressed his love through his photography and artwork. His paintings and photographs received many awards and have been shown at numerous regional and national exhibits as well as many private collections. He loved to share his talents with everyone, especially with his nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be at 7 PM Monday, July 16, 2012 at Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory in East Peoria. Deacon Bruce Steiner will officiate. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation JUL 16. 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - East Peoria 444 E. Washington Street East Peoria, IL, US, 61611 garydeiters@deitersfuneralhome.com