Obituary of Ralph T. Pritchard
Peoria - Ralph T. Pritchard, 79, a resident of Bel-Wood Nursing Home, Peoria , died 5:45 a.m. Monday, September 27, 2004 , at Methodist Medical Center , Peoria .
Born April 30, 1925 , in LaPrairie Township , Marshall County, Illinois, the son of Thomas and Nellie Beers Pritchard, he married Rose Kucavik. She died November of 1983, in Peoria , IL .
Surviving are 1 step-daughter, Lora (and David) Dorn of Charlotte, NC; 2 step-grandsons, Brian Dorn and Kevin (and Maria) Dorn both of Charlotte , NC ; and several cousins. His parents preceded him in death.
He worked as a machinist for Caterpillar Tractor Company. He was a member of Royal Neighbors of America, Moose Lodge, and the American Legion and VFW.
Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2004 , at Lawn Ridge Cemetery , Speer. Father Bruce Lopez will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 2, 2004 , at Hammitt-Hott Funeral Home, Princeville.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. LaBre Indian School, 1000 Tongue River Road , Ashland , MT 59004 .