Born December 20, 1943 in Peoria to Nelson and Betty (Cheser) Lenaway, he married Louise Simmons in 1965 in Pekin. She survives.
Also surviving are his daughter, Karrie (Lou, Jr.) March of New Jersey; his son, Jason (Nikki) Lenaway of East Peoria; five grandchildren, Louie March, III, Emily March, Lily March, Corbin (Natane) Lenaway and Logann Lenaway; one great-grandson, Hudson Lenaway; and one sister, Nita Lenaway of Arizona. He also leaves behind special family members, Kim (Greg) Peak of Creve Coeur and their children, Michael Peak and Victoria Peak; and his great-nephew, Vincent Peak of Pekin.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Bugs was a union carpenter and jack of all trades. He could do anything. He was a veteran of the United States Army.
His memorial visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Creve Coeur. Guidelines regarding social distancing and the wearing of masks will be followed. There will be no services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, IL 61637.
To express condolences online, visit www.preston-hanley.com
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