Daniel J. Dettlinger, 75, formerly of San Jose CA. passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Heartland Health Care Center in Peoria, Illinois. He was born on February 20, 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the son of Daniel E. and Dorothy Howaz Dettlinger. Cremation Rites have been accorded with no local services scheduled. Memorials may be given in his name to a charity of the donor's choice.