Joshua A Olt

Josh was born August 22, 1995 in Peoria.  He was the beloved son of Blake and Tamara (Lussenhop) Olt and a best friend and brother to Zachary Olt.

Also surviving are his grandparents, Patricia Olt, John & Beverly Lussenhop, Linda Wolters and Christine Winter; his great-grandparents, Alma Cooper and Olive Olt; aunts, Kim Lussenhop, Nari Olt and Wendy Palermo; uncles, Joseph Hernandez and Anthony Hernandez.  He also leaves his cousins, Jake Callahan, Ronnie Mohica, Jeremy Mohica and Michael Mohica and a half-sister, Brittany Olt.

From an early age Joshua always had a positive impact on those who knew him whether it be family, friends, or classmates.  Beginning in elementary school and throughout his current years at Dunlap High, many will remember that Joshua was a loving and loyal friend who embraced all his relationships with his beautiful smile, magnetic sense of humor, and a laughter that will resonate in the hearts, minds, and memories of everyone that loved him.

Joshua attended Dunlap Community High School, where he was sophomore.  His friends and classmates will miss his kindness, gentle heart, and infectious smile.  The halls of Dunlap High School will be a little quieter now without his lively, energetic voice, and laughter.

Joshua loved music, cars, and playing guitar.  He had a special place in his heart for rescuing animals.  His 3 cats Chuck, Ellie, and Mickey and his 2 dogs Abby and Brownie will miss his tender and nurturing touch.

Joshua you are loved and will forever be missed.  Your spirit will live throughout each and every one of us that have loved you, forever.

His visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 4, 2012 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin.  Cremation will follow the visitation.  A celebration of life memorial service will then be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012 in the Auditorium of Dunlap Community High School.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Joshua Olt Memorial Fund for drug awareness in care of Heartland Bank, 9010 North Allen Road, Peoria, IL 61615.

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