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PEORIA – Mark Alan Gilmore, 57, of Peoria, died at 10:20 p.m., Saturday, June 30, 2012, at his residence. He was born February 8, 1955 in Rockford to Jack Ross and Dorthy Bess Gilmore. He is survived by his sister, Jackie (Mike) Henderson of Washington; his uncle, Robert (Jean) Gilmore of Peoria; his nephew, Dan (Pam) Henderson of Roanoke; his niece, Shelley (Jian) Lin of Pekin; his great nephews, Ben and Caleb Henderson; his great nieces, Arabella Henderson and; Ying Lin; his friend, George Kanakaris of Chicago, several cousins and his beloved dogs. He was preceded in death by his parents. There will be private family services, with the Rev. Kenneth Sistrunk officiating. The Wilton Mortuary in Peoria is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to P.A.W.S. in Peoria is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to P.A.W.S.
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Douglas White
Mark made me laugh as he was very funny with his humor while we were on the swimming team. Laughter in locker room, laughter in the hallway and just an upbeat personality. I remember him being a hard swimmer in the 200 yard relay and the 50 yard freestyle. We never had the same class while attending there but I was glad to know him at Auburn. I never saw him after high school, but I did hear about him surviving a near-fatal car accident a year or two after graduation. I would have liked to have met up with him. Rest in peace. May God bless his soul.