Edward Cornish

Edward M. Cornish, Sr., 69, formerly of Bartonville passed away at 9:40pm on Tuesday February 26, 2013 at Sharon Health Care Willows in Peoria. He was born on Sept 3, 1943 in Peoria the son of Louis and Wilma Bashusen Cornish. He married Rosalie Lawson and they had two children Lisa Lawson and and Edward M. Cornish Jr. and their three children. His parents preceded him in death. He later married Darlene (Strube) Reed on July 5, 1994, and she survives along with her children Vickie (Paul) Grohsmeyer of Dunlap, Danny (Stacey) Reed of Mossvile and Kandy Moretto of Chicago. Also surviving, 6 step grandchildren and three step great grandchildren. He owned and operated East Peoria Motors for many years and later worked at Construction Materials for several years retiring in 2006. The family would like to thank all the wonderful ladies of Sharon Willows Health Care Center for all the loving care they gave Edward. At Ed's request, cremation rites will be accorded with no services scheduled. Memorials in his name may be given to the Peoria Old Timer's Racing Club.